Now this is cool. The Ballard Jazz Festival (an d Walk) is May 11 – 14th. Individual and festival pass tickets are available. Get the schedule, purchase tickets and download the festival program and Jazz Walk map at http://ballardjazzfestival.com/
Author: dkaltenb
It’s May so Let’s Play
So many fun things to do in May.
- SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival, May 19-June 12
- 18th Annual Camano Island Studio Tour, May 7-8 and May 14-15
- Savor Spring Food, Wine & Spirit Tour, Camano and Whidbey Islands, May 14-15
- Ballard Jazz Festival, Seattle (Ballard), May 11-14
- Windermere Cup Regatta / Opening Day of Boating Season, Seattle, May 7
- Go to a car show in Monroe or Downtown Everett
- Penn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville, May 14
- Nordstrom Beat the Bridge Run/Walk, Seattle, May 15
- 8th Annual Flower Festival, Pike Place Market, May 7-8
- 71st annual ’49er Days Celebration, Winthrop, May 7-8
- Spring Release Weekend, Walla Walla, May 6-8
- Apple Blossom Festival, Manson, May 13-14
- Untapped Blues and Brews Festival, Kennewick, May 13-14
- Play Ball! Check out a Seattle Mariners game
- Rhododendron Festival, Port Townsend, May 16-21
- Artisan Food Festival, Port Townsend, May 28
- Roots and Vines Festival, Yakima, May 14
- Northwest Folklife Festrival, Seattle, May 27-30
- Juan de Fuca Festival, Port Angeles, May 27-30
- Summerfest, Long Beach, May 28-30
- See a movie… like Captain America – Civil War
- and more…
National Park Service Centennial
Last week was National Park Week. Did you #FindYourPark? If so, which one? Also, it is the National Park Service (NPS) 100th Anniversary this year. Check out https://www.nps.gov/subjects/centennial/index.htm for a variety of centennial activities in your area.
http://findyourpark.com/ is not the most user-friendly site but a decent list of parks can be found at the nps.gov site. Bam! For WA, the list is located at https://www.nps.gov/state/wa/index.htm ~ so which one will you choose for Spring 2016?
There is a variety of parks and forest within each state…here are some examples for Washington State:
- City Park – Bellevue Downtown Park
- County Park – Ravensdale Park
- State Park – Deception Pass State Park
- National Forest – Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- National Park – Olympic National Park
- and recreation areas, lakes, trials, open spaces, and more…
Savor at Sunset
Hey! Have you heard? Check out Savor at Sunset…Thursday Wine Walk. Enjoy wine (and cheese) in parts of Woodinville wine country on the first Thursday of the month May through October. $20 – Get all the details at https://shopwoodinvillewine.com/shop/savor-at-sunset/
Delicious April
Why ‘Delicious April’? It’s the time when the tulips are out which makes it a perfect time to stay and play in the nearby communities and natural spaces.
Sample itinerary: Rosario Beach. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Wine tasting at Hellams Vineyard in La Conner. Christianson’s Nursery (and see ‘Art at the Schoolhouse’ in April). Deception Pass Bridge. Marina Inn. A’Town Bistro. Anthony’s at Cap Sante Marina.
Roche Harbor’s 130th Anniversary
Roche Harbor is celebrating its 130th Anniversary. That’s 1886 – 2016. For the month of May, the Hotel de Haro is offering 30% off reservations at Hotel De Haro. Some rooms and suites have received a facelift too. Explore and enjoy!
http://www.rocheharbor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rocheharbor
Note: I know from personal experience that May is a fabulous month to visit, stay, dine, shop, experience nature or see the art and history of this romantic island resort. See July 2013 post for more info.
La Marzocco Cafe Seattle
If you are an espresso lover or if you like the finer things in life, you’ll want to head to La Marzocco Cafe and Showroom ~ its first cafe in Seattle which opened this month at Seattle Center in KEXP’s new headquarters. Check out the company history and see the display of high-end commercial and home espresso machines. Also, you’ll benefit from trying coffee from a variety of guest roasters from around the world.
For more information on La Marzocco and La Marzocco Cafe and Showroom, see http://www.seattletimes.com/business/retail/la-marzoccos-cafe-aspires-to-curate-the-coffee-experience/
The 1st Full Day of Spring
It’s the first full day of spring 2016. It’s a mix in the Pacific Northwest…rain, grey skies, and yet the the trees and flowers are budding and blooming.
Did you see that Easter next year will be on April 16th? But, it is not the latest date on record. http://www.snopes.com/holidays/easter/easterdate.asp
A Spring Verse from http://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-spring-2016-vernal-equinox
One swallow does not make a spring.
Bluebirds are a sign of spring; warm weather and gentle south breezes they bring.
In spring, no one thinks of the snow that fell last year.
Don’t say that spring has come until you can put your foot on nine daisies.
Spring-time sweet!
The whole Earth smiles, thy coming to greet.
Project 562
An inspiration plenty. The Hibulb Cultural Center is showcasing the Project 562 exhibit….ends June 11th! Matika Wilbur is presenting an extraordinary exhibition of portraits of Native Americans devoted to the protection of the sacred and the natural. In three words… beautiful. inspirational. powerful. There are 562+ tribal nations in the United States. View the exhibit and check out project562.com
Northwest Washington weekend
Spending time in Northwest Washington, even in winter, will make your weekend or weekday a good one. It’s March and at this time of year you’ll see budding trees and flowers as you make your way from one city (or town) to another. You just might experience a rain and wind storm too.
Start the weekend off right with a wine tasting at Hellams Vineyard in La Conner and go in search of daffodil fields. Enjoy a tasty dinner at A’Town Bistro in Anacortes. End the weekend with a day in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
While in Friday Harbor, stop in at San Juan Island Cheese for sparkling wine and the World Board. The cheeseboards and lunch plates are delicious at this small family-owned local cheese counter and lunch bistro. Sip wine, taste cheese, eat lunch, eat in or take it to go.
So Satisfied.
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