by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Next year’s Greenwood Seafair Parade is set for Wednesday, July 27, with retired Washington state astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar as grand marshal. The parade’s theme is “Greenwood Takes Flight!” Dr. Dunbar was president and CEO of the Museum of Flight for five years...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update 11 p.m.: According to the scanner, the K-9 unit thinks the suspects ran across Aurora, so they are calling off the K-9 search. Update 10:55 p.m.: We just spoke with Officer Mark Jamieson, who says this all started with a suspected car prowl near 59th and...
by PhinneyWood | Nov 13, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Greenwood artists Keely Isaak Meehan, Mike McCracken and Leo Mayberry of performance company Manifold Motion will present their latest interdisciplinary performance “Under” at Inscape in the International District on Nov. 12-28. “We were playing with inspiration from...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 12, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
From the monthly art walk to concerts to beer, there’s plenty to do around the neighborhood this weekend. Here’s a sample: The monthly Art Up art walk is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, with more than three dozen businesses participating. At Rockwell Realty, 8315...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 12, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo is holding an Art Open House from 1-3 p.m. Sunday with sales of specially commissioned artwork to help support animal care and conservation here and around the world. Celebrating the beauty and drama of nature, prominent Pacific Northwest artists...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 11, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Scott and Pam Nolte, co-founders of Greenwood’s Taproot Theatre, have been named Seattle Pacific University’s 2011 Alumni of the Year. Photo by Daytona Strong, Taproot Theatre. Scott Nolte is Taproot’s producing artistic director, and Pam Nolte...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 11, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
We’re overflowing with news of lost and found pets lately. Phinney Ridge Animal Hospital at 8205 Greenwood Ave. N. tells us that the Woodland Park Zoo brought them a female siamese cat that was found in their monkey cage this morning. Seattle Animal Shelter is...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 11, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: Lucy’s owners have been found and she is now home. Jen tells us she found this beautiful dog on the east side of Phinney Ridge late this morning. About 2 hours ago this dog approached me as I was getting out of my car at 68th & Dayton. She is a super...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 11, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
It’s the question that always spurs heated conversation. Is graffiti vandalism or art? A recent survey showed Seattle residents are almost evenly divided on the issue. Now, there’s a push to start a photo database to track graffiti and amend the...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 11, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Thursday is Veterans Day, a national holiday to honor the men and women who have served our country. Perhaps the largest celebration closest to our neighborhood is at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery at 11111 Aurora Ave. N. Boy Scout troops and other volunteers will...
