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Girly-Girl: Girl's Night Out with a Twist, Dec 6th, $15, of loving the skin you're in, at this little soirée at a health spa. Get pampered with treats and massages all night, and lay out a plan to make your skin look better. * Also,
Thread Show, Dec 9th, $7, of 80 independent designers selling their goods, along with the trendy accoutrements of DJs, gift bags, art exhibitions, and runway shows.
Opera: Laser Opera, Dec 5th, $5. This even beats tripping out to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin at the laserium. They bust out opera's biggies to the dancing lights on the ceiling. You'll come out of there practically in a mood to write some poetry.
Theater: The Elves and the Shoemaker, Dec 9th, $12+. This isn't a Christmas story, but it's in the spirit of Christmas, a show for the kiddies. Two elves improve the poor fortunes of a shoemaker. * Also
, The Neverending Story, starting Dec 7th, $21, this one is a twisting and plotting story for the kids. It may seem like a never ending story to you, but they'll certainly enjoy it. * Also, the Moore Theater is celebrating it's 100 birthday. First, on Dec 5th, they're going to have a pre-party from
11 AM - noon, free. Talk with some of the performers and take a backstage tour. Then, on the 10th, they're going to hold their blowout party
, free. They bring out a bunch of performers covering the full spectrum of entertainment, and even provide the cake. This is probably the best free thing in Seattle that week.
Lectures: Unspoken History of the African-American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community
, Dec 6th, $7. This minority of a minority group is largely hidden; it's not like they hold their own rallies or something. Learn about their history and their hidden contributions to politics and culture.
Business: World Trade Club Dinner
, Dec 4, $125. In the old days, when a new business started, it started with the local markets, and then expanded globally. Now, when a business begins, it starts with the global market, and then localizes. Dr. Pankaj Ghemawat discusses how to manage cross-border differences in a global marketplace.
Christmas Lighting: Ivars is showing off the clam lights this year. This is a nice little change of pace from the usual candy lane.
Go sing Christmas carols with the family around the bonfire.
Architecture: Mount Baker Home Tour
, Dec 8th, $20. Six grand homes are opened for tours, along with a home renovation fair during the day with plenty of advice. Speak to renovators who've bruised their own thumbs with the hammer. The homes are all of different architectural style, so it's a good way to wander around, ponder what you like, and then maybe incorporate some elements into your own place.
Nature: Conservatory After Hours, Dec 6th, until 8 PM
, free. The conservatory stays open late on a school night for you to enjoy the holiday lighting, plants, and the 1912 Victorian greenhouse. They renovated the Palm House last year, so if you haven't seen it yet, it's actually worth the trip. * Also, Hidden Bears and Snowshoe Hares
, Dec 19-21st, $185, for students in grade 2-5. Learn how animals prepare and survive in winter. Then, track animals in the snow and go igloo and build your own snow cave.
Dogs: Howlidays Paw-tay, Dec 5th, by donation of a pet item. This is a holiday social for dog owners, with both pets and their owners welcomed together into the W Hotel for a night. Get a doggie treat for your pooch,
and a martini for yourself.
Women's Health: Mobile mammography screening
Saturday, Dec. 8, for lesbian, bisexual and transgender people age 40 and older. Sounds good, but what if you're just a vanilla heterosexual? Also, do man boobs count? Anyway, it's about breast health and all that. Call for an appointment beforehand, and no insurance = no problem.
Organization: Farming and the Environment. Farmers certainly care about protecting the environment as much as the Greenies do, they just have a different interpretation of what that can mean. This group works to protect farmland and promote environmental sustainability. |
Hoochie Central
Here's where the hoochies hang out in Seattle
, hoping to meat Mr. Sugar Daddy:
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The W Hotel: The hoochies hang out here after a pro sports game, when the big-name athletes can be intercepted in the lobby and elsewhere. You'll see 'em
around the bar drinking cheap lemon drops. The funny thing is, the pro athletes don't venture out of their rooms; they're holed up drinking Bud Lights. Instead, it's the third-string pitchers who venture down.
Columbia Tower: Without this building, one wonders where all of the lawyers in Seattle
would set up office. The fourth floor supports its own shopping and lunch center, where it's easy to "accidentally" bump into someone.
Metropolitan Grill: The hoochies come down here after the working day is done, when the professional man comes in for drinks and appetizers. The conversations start off with hopes of snagging a free dinner, and then it can take off from there.
Cool Video: Earthman in Seattle
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