June 2010
Road Trip: Rainier Independent Film Festival
Mount Rainier makes a mighty fine backdrop for indie films
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Mount Rainier makes a mighty fine backdrop for indie films Rainier Independent Film FestivalWhere: The fourth annual Rainier Independent Film Festival, June 11–13 ($5–$40; rainierfilmfest.com) in the Ashford Valley, about five miles from the Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Why: This intimate film fest offers the chance to…
Scoop: Friday Night Bikes
The Marymoor Velodrome Association
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines The Marymoor Velodrome Association’s track-racing series keeps legs spinning and heads turning all summer long Friday Night Bikes There’s something magical about the science of a velodrome—the way the smooth track, the steeply banked turns and the centripetal force interact to whip bicyclists round and round toward the finish line—and…
Summer Guide 2010: Waterfront & Bainbridge Island
Nothing reminds you of why you live here like a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island.
Waterfront Many locals try to steer clear of downtown during the summer months, but here are just a few reasons to venture forth among the out-of-towners. On the waterfront at Pier 66, try the mahi mahi tacos from the walk-up counter at Anthony’s Fish Bar (2201 Alaskan Way; 206.448.6688; anthonys.com/restaurants/info/pier66.html). Sitting on the patio right…
Summer Guide 2010: Kirkland
For the best dining with a view, head to Carillon Point
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines KirklandFor the best dining with a view, head to Carillon Point’s Bin on the Lake (1270 Carillon Point; 425.803.5595; thewoodmark.com) or its sister spot, Beach Café (1270 Carillon Point; 425.889.0303; thewoodmark.com), for vistas of the Seattle skyline across Lake Washington. From June through August, parK lane—with outdoor dining spots and…
Summer Guide 2010: Wallingford
You know it
You know it’s summer when the lines at Molly Moon’s (1622 N 45th St.; 206.547.5105; mollymoonicecream.com) stretch around the block and fleets of kites are flying high at Gas Works Park. WallingfordGrab a sidewalk seat for the Wallingford Kiddies Parade (July 10, 11a.m.; 206.632.3165; wallingford.org), in which children show off the true meaning of “pageantry.”…
Summer Guide 2010: Beacon Hill & Columbia City
Thanks to light rail, Columbia City and Beacon Hill are just a quick, cheap, no-parking-hassle train
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Thanks to light rail, Columbia City and Beacon Hill are just a quick, cheap, no-parking-hassle train ride away. Beacon HillThe Beacon Hill Concert Series, Beacon Rocks! (rockitspace.ning.com/page/beacon-rocks) is a roster of family-friendly outdoor music events happening this summer at Beacon Hill’s new party-hearty site, the Lander Festival Street—an area extending…
Summer Guide 2010: Seward Park
The crown jewel of this residential, multi-culti neighborhood is Seward Park itself, which sits on B
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines The crown jewel of this residential, multi-culti neighborhood is Seward Park itself, which sits on Bailey Peninsula toward the southwest end of Lake Washington and offers spectacular views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. Seward ParkGet OutsideWalking or biking the paved 2.4-mile Seward Park loop (sewardpark.org) takes you along the…
Summer Guide 2010: Georgetown
The resurgence of Georgetown is a success story that other neighborhoods would love to duplicate, an
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines The resurgence of Georgetown is a success story that other neighborhoods would love to duplicate, and while the industrial vibe might not seem to lend itself to lighthearted summer revelry, in reality, the gritty streets bring plenty in the way of sunny pleasures. Tour the GroundsAs part of Georgetown’s centennial…
Summer Guide 2010: South Lake Union & Eastlake
With its ongoing construction (and a major Mercer Street overhaul set to begin this summer), South L
With its ongoing construction (and a major Mercer Street overhaul set to begin this summer), South Lake Union still feels as if it’s in its infancy. But as summer events attest, this baby is ready to party. South Lake UnionCruise the LakeSeeking nautical adventure on South Lake Union? You have your choice of two distinct…
Summer Guide 2010: Madison Park & Madrona
There
There’s nothing like spending a warm summer day in Madison Park (“the village”), with Lake Washington lapping at the shore, Mount Rainier standing tall in the distance and an endless parade of people strolling between the beach and the shops. Madison ParkDine Out(side)Start at the sweet longtime retreat known as the Madison Park Café (1807…
Summer Guide 2010: Fremont
Fremont may have lost some of its quirkiness (hello, condos!), trading its crunchy heritage for a bu
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Fremont may have lost some of its quirkiness (hello, condos!), trading its crunchy heritage for a bustling, youthful nightlife scene. But purists can still count on a few eclectic summer staples. Take, for example, the second annual red, white & dead zombie block party, which includes a Guinness World Records…
Summer Guide 2010: West Seattle
When it comes to West Seattle summer scenes, most people picture Alki Beach or splashy antics at the
When it comes to West Seattle summer scenes, most people picture Alki Beach or splashy antics at the outdoor, saltwater Colman Pool in Lincoln Park (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW), but there are plenty of other reasons to cross the bridge. Sun WorshipUpon landing at West Seattle’s Alki Beach, first-timers often exclaim, “It feels like California!”…
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