At a Glance Upcoming events and deals
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Free ALOHA FRIDAYS are offered Friday September 10 and 24 at Westlake Center Plaze, 400 Pine Street, Seattle from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Come, relax, and take that mini retreat to paradise!
Seattleites will have the opportunity to end their week right with an escape to the Islands of Hawaii. Get away from the daily hustle and bustle and unwind at Westlake Center Plaza with the tastes and sounds of Hawaii. Sample delicious island snacks while listening to live Hawaiian music. In addition, each island will be adding its own special touch each Friday for you to enjoy:
September 10: Oahu and Maui offer sweet cacao from Oahu’s North Shore and Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread cookies along with Coffees of Hawaii and Hawaiian Springs Water. Then take home aromatic plumeria blooms from Molokai and lavender sprigs from Maui after a calming hand massage by Maui’s Kimo Palakiko. Musical entertainment and dance provided by Maui’s Halau Hula o Na Pua o Pakipika complete the island experience.
September 24: Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island offer the opportunity to enter to win a fabulous trip for two to Kauai! Relax to Hawaiian music and hula by Halau Hula O Lono as you enjoy Kauai Coffee and Kauai Kookies, as well as goodies from Big Island Candies, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts, and Hawaiian Springs Water. Sample products from the only vanilla commercially grown in the USA, be inspired by expertly-designed tropical floral arrangements by Hitomi Gilliam’s Design 358, and don’t leave without a Big Island tropical floral from the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council.
Want a real vacation to Hawaii? The Pacific Northwest Ohana will be available to get the planning started! Events are free and open to the public.
Free Hawaiian Festival at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion September 12
A free Big Day of Play is sponsored by Seattle Parks Dept and PCC Markets at Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle, August 28, 2010. Celebrate Cultural Diversity! There will be music, activities, and healthy food and plenty of fun for our cities youth.
Here’s a list of the fun activities and programs that help families to be active together: Fun Run, 3 on 3 basketball, and samples of the activities from all of our facilities and programs, and Paddling and Boating activities at the beach.
The premier chocolate event in the Northwest, the Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon is for chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts–a place where you can taste and experience the finest in artisan, gourmet, and premium chocolate by chocolatiers and culinary artisans from around the world. The Seattle Salon runs Sunday, July 11, 2010 (Bastille Day Weekend) from 11:00am-5:00pm at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. Children under 6 are Free and Children, 6 to 12 are $10. Salon Entry includes all chocolate & confection tastings, and demos.
Recently voted Best Cupcake Shop in Seattle Magazine‘s 2010 readers poll, Trophy plans to celebrate this top honor by throwing a party.
According to Bellevue Restaurant Examiner, Denise Sakakito, Trophy Cupcakes Celebrates Win with All-Day Party on 25 at all Trophy Cupcake locations (Bellevue, University Village, Wallingford), from 11am to 6pm, with free mini cupcakes, punch, balloons and prizes.
WANT TO WIN A TICKET TO COCHON 555 SEATTLE MAY on 23rd?
Three special limited release “Chicharron Chocolate Bars” by Xocolatl de David are available at DeLaurenti – Specialty Food & Wine at Pike Place Market. Each winning bar contains one general admission ticket ($125 value).
What is COCHON 555? A group of chefs will each prepare a 140 pound heritage breed hog from head to toe in this friendly competition for a cause. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on presentation, utilization and overall best flavor. The winner will be crowned the “Prince of Porc”. In addition, five selected winemakers will showcase their wines. COCHON 555 is a tribute to heritage and heirloom breeds, chefs, and winemakers.
Join Seattle Weekly (SW) at Voracious. Until April 12, for just $25, your ticket will get you samplings from over 40 local restaurants, tastes from your favorite mixologists, live music, and a Chef Showdown! Presale ends Monday, April 12. Tickets will be available for $35 at 6pm at The Paramount on April 14.
A portion of the ticket proceeds goes to Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance. SW’s partner, Celebrated Chefs, is offering additional donations through their program. Find out more at www.celebratedchefs.com or at their table at Voracious.
 Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market (Photo/Team Photogenic) Wine, dine and dance under the summer stars at the 14th annual Sunset Supper at the Pike Place Market to be held on Friday, August 14, 2009 from 7:30-11:00 p.m.
Each year, fine restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirits companies come together to serve their delicious creations in a buffet style setting in the heart of the Pike Place Market. The evening includes dining al fresco at long tables set up on the cobblestones of Pike Place, food and beverage samples from dozens of the best proprietors from all over Washington state, and dancing under the summer stars to live music.
This year more than 70 restaurants and beverage vendors will participate. Music will be provided by one of Seattle’s Hottest bands, Lady “A” & the Baby Blues “Funk” Band. L.A.B.B will bring their incredible jazz flavor, blues, and Motown sound; everything from “Classics to Old School Funk”. The Sunset Supper Wheel of Fortune will provide everyone in attendance with the chance to win fabulous prizes!
Proceeds from Sunset Supper support Pike Place Market’s four human service agencies – the Senior Center, Child Care & Preschool, Medical Clinic and the Downtown Food Bank. Together, these agencies assist nearly 10,000 people in need each year. Sunset Supper is a Market Foundation event. The Market Foundation works to preserve the traditions and diversity of the Pike Place Market neighborhood by supporting the Market’s human service agencies for low-income and elderly residents of downtown Seattle.
The Sunset Supper is always a sell out; plan to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee your spot for the most marketlicious night in town!
Purchase your tickets by Friday, July 24 and receive the early bird rate of just $75 general admission (save 12%, $85 after 07/24) and $100 reserved seating (save 20%, $125 after 07/24). General and Reserved seating tickets are on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets.
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