Author Archives: Kelly Darrah

Participants race in dragon boats to support TSNW. Photo courtesy of Seattle Dragon Boat Festival

Weekend Events: Seattle Dragon Boat Festival

Support a worthy cause while taking part in an ancient Chinese tradition. Known for their philanthropy, Seattleites never miss an opportunity to make their giving a little more interesting. This weekend will be no different, as teams compete in the eighth annual Seattle Celebrating Life! Dragon Boat Festival to raise funds for (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Culture+Society By Kelly Darrah on August 26, 2011

This Weekend, Beacon Rocks!

Rock out with your neighbors at Beacon Hill’s annual music festival. Sunday, Aug. 28 marks the annual Beacon Rocks! festival, an outdoor music series that features an eclectic mix of family-friendly music every summer. The event allows local musicians to show off their talent, and at the same time gives residents the chance to foster a sense of community with their neighbors. (more…)

Eat+Drink By Kelly Darrah on August 24, 2011

Beehive Bakery Opens In The Central District

This neighborhood bakery is serving up some sweet, savory and Kosher treats. The wait is over for Central District residents who have long anticipated the opening of a bakery in their neighborhood. Beehive Bakery opened earlier this month at the location that formerly housed Philly’s Best on 23rd Avenue and Union Street. (more…)

Culture+Society By Kelly Darrah on August 22, 2011

Happy Lawn Bowling Week, Seattle!

Try your hand at a new game, courtesy of Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club. If you’re looking to shake things up a bit this summer and take on a new activity, the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club (JPLBC) has just the sport for you. Located on the (more…)

Travel By Kelly Darrah on August 19, 2011

RAPSody 2011: Tour The Puget Sound By Bike

Take in the beauty of the Northwest while enjoying the company of other cyclists. Seattle bicyclists looking for a challenge this summer have plenty of choices, what with all the great trails in the area. Few are as scenic — or challenging — as the Ride Around Puget Sound, or RAPSody 2011 – a 165-mile weekend ride that will take place Aug. 27-28. (more…)

(L-R) Todd Bishop and John Cook; Photo by Chris Laurion

Seattleites By Kelly Darrah on August 18, 2011

Dynamic Seattleites: Lords of Geek, John Cook & Todd Bishop

Trendsetting and trailblazing — these uber geeks keep us wired on all things tech. With so many tech companies merging and purging and so many shifts in the industry, the 411 on the digital frontier is ever changing and can be difficult to keep up with. Enter John Cook and Todd Bishop, co-founders of the locally-based technology news site GeekWire – the bible for tech industry fanatics. (more…)

Seattleites By Kelly Darrah on August 17, 2011

Dynamic Seattleites: Legends of Legacy, Mark & Brian Canlis

Trendsetting and trailblazing — the Canlis brothers reinvent fine dining while embracing history. As the third generation to run Canlis Restaurant, brothers Mark and Brian Canlis havegrown up watching the very large shoes they have to fill. Their grandfather Peter Canlis opened the restaurant in 1950, and their parents, Chris and Alice, took over in the 1970s. Taking on the family business in 2005, Mark, 36, and Brian, 33, have reinvented the restaurant to reflect a new crowd. (more…)