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Everyone (yes, even you) can be a spring bride on Saturday. The annual Brides of March costumed pub crawl is happening around the hill Saturday night and is an open-to-all event. The starting point: Garage Billiards, Saturday March 13th 7:30pm.
Dress as a bride or any other member of a wedding party (bridesmaid, groomsman, preacher, photographer, caterer, etc) and join the flock of brides as they make the social rounds on the hill.
Just don't dress as the groom. There's already one of those: Jimi Hendrix. Or more precisely, his statue.
After a few check-ins at bars around Pike/Pine, the bridezillas and wedding party will stop at the Jimi Hendrix statue on Broadway, where a ceremony will be performed to marry all the brides to Jimi. Following the ceremony will be Bride Olympic Games. For details on the Brides of March route, go here.
If you want to join up but don't have a wedding gown handy, the Brides of March organizers provide a few last minute bits of advice:
1. It is difficult to find a dress under duress, but it can be done! Ask the floor manager at Goodwill and Value Village if you don't see any. They may have some in the back.
2. Size doesn't matter. Whether you are a lady, a dude, or ladydude, if you've found a dress that you can pull on but can't quite zip up, don't worry about it! Duct tape the sucker and call it good. Or grommet it and add ribbon.
3. White! Any white dress or white outfit will work.
4. Veils Make the Bride. Veils are a lot of fun so if you can't find a dress, for goodness sake you can find a veil at Michael's or David's Bridal or Jo-Ann Fabrics.
5. Dress as a bridesmaid or other wedding party member if you don't want to wear white or can't find your perfect Barbie dress.
Meanwhile, don't let the rain stop you from enjoying tonight's March Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk. The monthly second Thursday event has grown to more than 50 participating venues -- and, as always, CHS is glad to help sponsor. You can grab a map and venue list on the Blitz Web site.
From the you-may-not-have-heard file: Vermillion gallery received a full liquor license at the start of the year. So many more reasons to love the back room! Showing at the Vermillion through March 7th is Friends of the Nib; up next is Ree Brown and Jay Steensma, opening March 11th. With Vermillion now serving the hard drinks The Crypt is the last streetfront with no alcohol service on the east side of 11th between Pike and Pine.
From the make-me-over file: Cairo (gallery) has ceased being an art-gallery-slash-performace space and has reincarnated as a thrift-shop-slash-performance space.
Hours have expanded to daily and all ages music shows are booked monthly. At Cairo this Friday, March 5th: Hoquiam (record release show) with Blood Mongrel and Generifus. All ages, 7 pm, $5. Cairo is located at 507 E Mercer (next to the Anne Bonny) and is open daily 12 - 7pm.
Lastly, from the I'm-newer-than-the-iPad file: Ghost Gallery is taking over the former Crawl Space gallery space and plans to open in early April. Laurie Kearney, the self-described motive force behind Ghost Gallery-a "moving exhibition project"- has leased the space and is planning a grand opening to coincide with the Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk on April 9th. Ghost Gallery has curated art shows at multiple venues around Seattle for the last three years; this is Laurie's first full-time storefront gallery. We caught up with Laurie to discover more about her plans for Ghost Gallery.
What's your first show in the new space for Ghost Gallery?
Laurie Kearney: I'm planning a "Best Of Ghost Gallery" show, with a select group of local artists that I've worked with over the past three years. Each artist is submitting one work of art. I wanted to do this as a thank you to the artists that have worked with me and to celebrate the awesome network that's grown out of this project so far.
How are you remodeling the space?
LK: The space was pretty amazing as is, so the main modification is making the bathroom wheelchair accessible and cleaning up the pipes, etc on the ceiling for a cleaner look. There will be some rich color and vintage display fixtures added to the space as well.
Are you planning other events beyond visual arts?
LK: I'd like to be able to utilize the courtyard for art and occasional "light" music events (acoustic, classical), while respecting the needs and safety of the residents that live in the attached apartment building. I also want to open the doors for people to take drawing classes, have readings and other similar events.
Will Ghost Gallery follow the lead of other Capitol Hill galleries and blend art-viewing with liquor-licensing?
LK: Since the space is attached to an apartment building, I will not be applying for a liquor license to serve wine/liquor on the premises. That would just horrify the residents I'm sure. Many galleries have art events where a banquet license is obtained for wine and beer, and that is something that I plan on doing as well. However, the same priority applies as above, which is being sure to respect the residents that live above and next to the gallery.
Laurie is excited to find a home for Ghost Gallery on Capitol Hill, to work with new artists, and to provide a welcoming, cozy environment where people can access quality artwork. Ghost Gallery is located at 504 E Denny Way, next to Hillcrest Market. Regular hours will be Tues - Sat, 12 - 7pm.
Attention transit riders: no-fee ORCA cards are only available for two more days.
Obtain an ORCA card without fee through February 28th, after which the card will cost $5.00 on top of any fare money you load onto it.
Photo: Center for Whale Research
ORCA cards are accepted on KIng County Metro Transit, Sound Transit, ferries, and other regional transit systems. (The complete list is here.) Cash still works on these systems, too.Order your no-fee ORCA card online at the ORCA card site, or use a ticket vending machine located at Link light rail stops (the closest is at Westlake) and at the King Street Sounder Commuter station.
Also important to note: as of January 1, the ORCA card replaced paper transfers between transit systems (Metro bus to Sound bus, for example) and within the Sound transit bus system. To avoid paying a second fare for the same trip when moving between systems or within Sound transit, you will need an ORCA card. For the time being King County MetroTransit is continuing to offer paper transfers good within their own system only.
I ordered my ORCA card online and recieved it in the mail about 10 days later. The registration process is a little tricky -- I didn't do it quite right the first time back in December and didn't get my card in my first attempt.
Speaking of orcas, a new orca calf was spotted off Vancouver Island this week. This first photo of the calf is by Dave Ellifrit with the Center for Whale Research.
We scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! El Capitan Creamery is a new ice cream venture starting up in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Operated by Seattle crafts man, artist, entrepreneur, and designer Sam Trout, the Creamery is using a unique business model: an ice-cream-of-the-month club. The basic premise: monthly tasting parties with entertainment, local sales only, no deliveries, no storefront. Think small, experimental, and (grrr, I hate the overuse this word) boutique.
The next opportunity to taste the El Capitan Creamery creations is Wednesday, January 27th, 7 - 9 pm. $10 will get you in the door for tastings, the entertainment, and a pint of the ice cream to take home with you. You can bring a friend for free, but you only get one pint for the $10. To reserve your spot, please email lulaline@yahoo.com and to obtain the address. (It's near the 15th Ave Group Health campus.)
January's flavors-of-the-month will include Banana Bailey's Chocolate and Kahúla Caramel, plus more. (Hint: (December's flavors were Strawberry Mint, Cinnamon Basil, Egg Nog, and Coconut Curry Chocolate.) Also, the Creamery is open to flavor suggestions for future monthly tastings. "I want to make what people want to eat," said Sam.
Rather than expanding to store front, the Creamery has a different type of growth plan, focusing on expanding the social gathering aspect of the business model. "I want [the parties] to become something that people want to be involved in and have a good time at. I plan on adding additional desert makers, more outrageous performers and art installations. Hopefully it will get so big that we have to host it in different spaces every month," he said.
Mini Empire pie ladies, meet El Capitan Creamery.
With three other ice cream options on the hill, I had to ask. Why ice cream, Sam?
"When I was about five years old my dad wanted to open an ice cream and cookie shop called 'Captain Scoopies' and have the mascot be a pirate-like Captain Hook with a scoop on his hand. I came up with a little song for him (yes, at five years old) that could have been the radio commercial. I love creating a little happiness in people's lives and if ice cream is the way I'm meant to spread the love, then I'm going to follow the smiles."
Awwww.
Want something unique, hip, classic, or functional? On a budget? Seeking the rush of finding the perfect unique thing at a price you can afford? Enjoy wandering and looking and serendipity? This walking map of thrift stores and sellers of used goods on Capitol Hill is for you.
Compiled is a map of (mostly) locally-owned storefronts selling used goods in Capitol Hill. Gifts, housewares, decor, music, electronics, small furniture: whether shopping for yourself or someone else you can make a day of it to treasure hunt these spots, or just simply check out a place or two when you have some time to kill.
View Capitol Hill Seattle thrift and used goods stores in a larger map
With six spaces offering records, three hosting books, and six providing a variety, you can use this map as a starting point to checking out the functional, the eclectic, and the creative not-new goods available in the neighborhood. I've added a brief comment to a marker if I know something about the spot.
Excluded for now are clothing-focused stores. I believe these deserve their own fashion-focused map. However for the desperate fashionistas reading at home, a little help: start with Yelp listings for vintage and used fashion spots on Capitol Hill.
I'll just say right now my favorite store on this list is The Anne Bonny for their careful selection and frequently changing inventory. A close runner up is Seattle Trading Post because it reminds me of a used goods place (up on Aurora somewhere, I think) that my mom would infrequently take us kids. We'd always find something we didn't realize we needed until we saw it. This little porcelain dancing girl figurine with a bobble head is only a dollar, ma! Pleeeeze?
UPDATE: Here's a printable list of the stores shown on this map, (It is housed on Google Docs.)
The Anne Bonny and Cairo have teamed up to bring you a second year of Expo: the micro fest of film and music and art in the micro 'hood of Sleepy Hollow/Top Pot/Summit. Expo 87 is three nights and includes two film series, more than 20 bands, and one interactive art installation. The film series on Thursday are free; $10 will get you an all-festival pass for all events on both Friday and Saturday.
Here's my not-to-be-missed list from the lineup:
Supervideografen : A series of short animated films co-curated by Sean Pecknold; and Pacific Open - A shorts program comprised of miscellaneous musically driven films from around the Northwest, co-curated by Christian Hansen. Free! Thursday, Cairo 7 - 10pm.
CMYK : dance pop band with a fun and bright sound. Friday, Cairo 7pm.
Seattle Band Map : a cartographic study of musical incest. This graphic illustration/chart of who has played with whom in Seattle bands looks super interesting to anyone who has at least a smattering of familiarity with local bands. Rachel Ratner writes about the evolution of the chart and shares a preview on the KEXP blog. With musical performances and an audience interactive component. Friday, Cairo 9 - 11pm
Mt. Eerie: Ballad-driven music from a man and his guitar. Of Mt. Eeerie, the NY Times said recently, "The gig was a recollected chronicle of awe, sung in a high, light voice, a little like Will Oldham’s, but clearer and straighter, without its coils and burrs." Saturday, Cairo 9pm.
I'm sure there are more gems in the Expo 87 lineup Check out the full schedule, and feel free to add your own picks in the comments.
Coordinates
Getting there: The Anne Bonny and Cairo are located at the corner of Mercer and Summit. Nearest bus lines are 14, 43, and 49. Street parking is very limited.
Nearby replenishments: Summit Public House, Toscana Pizzaria, Sun Liquor and Top Pot Donuts are located across the street. A few blocks north and one block west on Bellevue is The Lookout. Snacks and beverages available at mini-mart Summit Foods next to the Anne Bonny.
The Broadway Farmer's Market will help you dress up your pumpkin this Sunday. Kid-friendly and provided freely are a few pumpkins and a crafty space with sparkly supplies galore. Is there a drag pumpkin in your future? From the market newsletter:
Grab a pumpkin and go to town with all manner of ghoulish deco and artistic accoutrement; paints, glitter, glue, pipe cleaners, googley-eyes, yarn, leaves, corn silk, etc. The decorating choices are endless and the results are always original. Decoration materials are provided by the farmers market, and some pumpkins will be provided by local farmers (shoppers are also welcome to purchase a pumpkin of their choice from market farmers).
Also in season: Kiwis! I always forget this fruit can be grown locally; they just seem way too exotic for our temperate climate. (Like puffins. I am not making this up. Puffins are local, I swear. I saw one once.)
Besides pumpkins and kiwis, other in-season goods include squash, carrots, lettuce, onions, pears.
iPhone and iTouch owners can keep up with in-season, locally grown and produced foodstuffs with the iPhone application Locavore. Not only is Locavore helpful with farmer's market purchasing decisions, it also provides recipe suggestions (via Foodista) for those market treasures. Read more about Locavore on The SunBreak.
Broadway Farmer's Market
10th Ave East and East Thomas St.
Sundays through Dec 20th, 11am to 3pm
photo The bounty by Fecki from the CHS Flickr group
Another mystery nightclub is for sale on Capitol Hill. Which one do you think this is?
Established Capitol Hill Nightclub $800,000 2 bars; Special amenities; Great lease; turnkey Gross $1.12M.
Clues indicate it is a currently open, high volume establishment. Let's start with eliminating contenders: not Neumos (3 bars, right?) not King Cobra (they were only asking $500K earlier this year).
Which "nightclub" with "special amenities" do you think this is? The Garage? The War Room? Chop Suey?
That price is a real stunner, innit? Here's a brief rundown of other Capitol Hill area businesses currently for sale, all with lower price tags:
Rosebud $295,000; India Express $190,000; and Swoon $65,000. Slightly off-Hill listings include: Quiznos (Madison) $179,000; and Plaza Select Foods (Madison) $60,000.
And now for the bonus round:
There's a handful of no-name-please businesses for sale who have self-identified as being in the Capitol HIll neighborhood. Add your secret identity guesses and insider knowledge in the comments.
Coffee/Tea House w Beer and Wine $75,000
Well established customers, 2 blocks from Seattle Central.
Cozy Neighborhood Coffee Shop/Cafe $95,000
5 years, loyal customers, local coffee, La Marzocco machine.
Restaurant in Heart of Broadway $179,000
Hardwoods, exposed brick, pendant lighting, efficient kitchen.
Iconic Capitol Hill Cafe $325,000
Prime location, established 20 years, cafe with beer and wine.
Funky Eclectic Capitol Hill Cocktail Lounge $99,000
Seats 60, funky and eclectic decor, open 5pm - 12am/2am 6 days/week
Broker listing is for $139,000.
photo/illustration by Faux Post, from the CHS Seattle Flickr group
The fancy-schmancy (wink) Plush You! exhibit comes to Capitol Hill tonight with artists' receptions at two venues, a movie screening, and a post -movie discussion with the filmmaker. (And just to be clear from the get-go, Plus You! is not about furries, despite last month's uptick in sightings.) All Plush You! events are free, with the exception of the movie screening. Here's how to join in on the plush crafty doings:
Northwest Film Forum
Screening of documentary Handmade Nation 4:00 pm
1515 12th Ave
Vermillion
Happy hour with Handmade Nation filmmaker Faythe Levine, 5:30 pm
1508 11th Ave
Bluebottle Art Gallery and Store
Artist Reception 5 - 10 pm
415 East Pine Street
The Anne Bonny
Artist Reception 5 - 10 pm
534 Summit Ave E
Image: creations from Pilli Pilli, available at Blue Bottle Gallery.
Part coffeeshop, part techshop, part hackerspace, Metrix Create:Space opens October 15th on north Broadway. It is no doubt destined to be a hangout for the Make: Magazine crowd and hardware hack creative types. Under wraps and buildout for months, Matt Westervelt and crew are hard at work preparing to open the DIY center / coffee shop.
Metrix Create: Space will serve coffee, but it is clear this is no ordinary coffee shop with only the requisite high speed internet. Their passion is in enabling creative DIY with equipment and supplies not typically stocked by the casual hobbyist . Coffee is secondary: getting together and making things is the focus.
In the make/hack space Metrix will offer the use of a MakerBot - a robot which makes things! - custom laser cutting and etching, sewing machines, and craft supplies. Soldering irons? Check. Jumper wire? Check. Power supplies? Check. Workspace? Check.
Metrix Create:Space also has a vending machine stocked with both snacks and electronic supplies. It currently holds arduinos, breadboards, jumper wire, solder, flux pens, various adapters and power supplies, Sun Chips, Clif Bars and M&Ms. Stock varys on whim. (I can't imagine what an arduino looks like or what it's purpose is but we know it fits into a vending machine spiral, so it probably isn't a grow-your-own-alien kit.)
I am particularly interested in seeing the MakerBot at work. MakerBot is an open source 3D "printer" which creates objects using a layers of liquid plastic. MakerBot is the brainchild of Bre Pettis, a former Seattlite and god to the DIY community. How do you use a MakerBot? You provide a 3D design file (Google SketchUp is a free software application), and Metrix Create:Space will run the MakerBot to "print" the object using layers of plastic.
Metrix Create: Space
623A Broadway E (below the Deluxe Bar and Grill, next to the Museum of Mysteries)
Hours: 12 noon - 12 midnight, 7 days a week
Opens to the public October 15th
