by Chris Maykut | Apr 20, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Couth Buzzard Books, 8310 Greenwood Ave. N., presents Jim Page and Timothy Hull in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday; Little Sara and the Night Owls in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and Open Jazz Jam with Kenny Mandell from 2-4:15 p.m. Sunday (all levels welcome). Seattle...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 18, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of various news from the neighborhood and beyond. Nutty Squirrel Gelato, 7212 Greenwood Ave. N. (and Maple Valley and Magnolia), just received its refurbished 1970s classic three-wheeler that it found in Italy last year. The mobile gelateria now has...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 16, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Two of the Phinney Center’s biggest events are coming up in May and June: the annual auction and Garage Sale Day. This year’s auction theme is Enchanted Forest. The auction starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. The silent...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 16, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Daily Journal of Commerce reported this afternoon that the building at 7405 Greenwood Ave. N., currently housing Phinney Books and R & R Studio, sold for $2.2 million last month. No development plans have been filed. Tom Nissley, owner of Phinney Books, tells...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 16, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Greenwood Stars Musical Theater Club presents “Shrek Jr.” at Greenwood Elementary School’s Auditorium at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, April 23. You don’t need tickets in advance; they request a $5 donation per family at the door. Proceeds...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 16, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greenwood Community Council meets Tuesday evening (tomorrow). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. On the agenda are several big items: Re-imagining Aurora’s Streetscape and Environment Aurora remains unsafe and a...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 13, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s what’s on tap in the neighborhood this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. Taproot Theatre continues its production of “Crowns” through April 28, at 204 N. 85th St. PhinneyWood Art Up Chow Down Art Walk is from 6-9 p.m. Friday at...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 13, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of various news in the neighborhood and beyond. Woodland Park Zoo has finally named its 15-week-old male sloth bear cubs: Deemak and Kartick. You can get updates on the cubs here, and see video of them here. The Phinney Neighborhood Association is...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 12, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has issued its recommendation in favor of rezoning the parcel of land at 7009 Greenwood Ave. N. to allow additional height for a housing project. The land is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40-foot...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 12, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
In case you missed it, The Seattle Times published a great story last week about Broadview-Thomson K-8’s Friday roller skating nights, which have been a regular event for decades, bringing together people of all ages. A member of Broadview-Thomson’s PTA...