May 23rd, 2013 by Laura
Happy Memorial Day (aka Folklife Festival) weekend! Be prepared for lots of traffic around Lower Queen Anne/Uptown and scarce parking as thousands (SDOT estimates 10K) descend upon the Seattle Center for the free festival, which runs Friday through Monday.
Memorial Day:
Multi-Day Events:
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
- Celebrate Summer Adventure, Charley+May, 11am-4pm FREE
- Mah Jong Club, Blue Highway Games, 3-5pm FREE
- Queen Anne Cash Mob (QA business TBD), meet at The 5 Spot, 3:30pm
- Board Game Challenge, Blue Highway Games, 6:30pm FREE
- Mariners vs Rangers, Safeco, 7:10pm
Sunday, May 26
Monday, May 27
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May 23rd, 2013 by Laura
This Saturday, May 25, local gift boutique Charley + May is hosting another fun weekend event for the neighborhood.
This weekend, the shop will be featuring photographer Nicole Rule at an event celebrating upcoming summer travel and fun.
Nicole will on hand to take “playful passport porlaroids” for families that stop by. In addition, the free event will feature lemonade, fun prizes, and a drawing to win a Trunki ride on/pull along suitcase for kids. The event runs from 11am-4pm, so plan on stopping by 2225 Queen Anne Ave N on Saturday!
May 22nd, 2013 by Laura
This morning, the Queen Anne Farmers Market (QAFM) announced its 2013 season’s poster, designed by local Pacific Northwest graphic designer Joe Wirthheim.
The QAFM team met Joe at the Fremont Market, where they first saw his “Victory Garden of Tomorrow” poster series.
In the new QAFM poster, Joe provides a child’s perspective of the market, with everyone invited to join in – “Everybody’s at the Queen Anne Farmers Market.” And, beginning June 6th, everyone can join in for market fun on Thursdays through October 31st.
Joe’s colorful work is infused with a message of meaningful change:
“I’d like to spread the vision of a future that is sustainable and dynamic, while staying connected to our legacy of ingenuity, invention and diverse community.”
The posters are available by donation at:
And, you can get also your poster in advance of market season at the Bigelow Block Sale on Saturday, June 1st. You can pick one up at the corner of Bigelow Ave N and Newton Street between 11am and 3pm.
May 21st, 2013 by Laura
The annual summer Crown of Queen Anne Fun Run/Walk kicks off on July 13th, and while that seems like a ways off, registration is open now. (yes, it’s grey, cool, and gloomy today – but think ahead to July!) Take the opportunity to register early and support both our community spirit and the Queen Anne Helpline.
Queen Anne Fun Run 2012 Starting Line
Photo courtesy of Queen Anne Helpline
Last year, over 600 runners and walkers hit the streets of Queen Anne, and the organizers are hoping to have that number go even higher this year. The Queen Anne Helpline sponsors the event, with all proceeds helping Queen Anne neighbors in need.
The course is 3.3 miles, starting at 5th Ave W and W McGraw and finishing at Coe Elementary. Pre-registration runs though July 11th and your $35/person gets you a t-shirt and a morning of neighborhood fun. And, while we’re giving you an early heads up, if you procrastinate, you can still walk or run with a same-day registration of $40/person. All entrants under age 5 are free, but it’ll run you $10 for a kid’s t-shirt.
T-shirts and numbers will be available to registered participants at the Queen Anne Farmers Market starting in June. You can also register and pick up your t-shirts and numbers at the Queen Anne Helpline Office now. They’re at 311 W McGraw and are open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
Race Day Schedule:
- 7:00am – Number pick up, Queen Anne Lutheran Church, 8th Ave W & W McGraw
- 8:00am – Start Race (walkers)
- 8:20am – Start Race (runners)
- 9:15am – Awards ceremony and drawing for gifts from Queen Anne merchants, Queen Anne Lutheran church
Queen Anne Fun Run 2012 Best Hat Contenders
Photo courtesy of Queen Anne Helpline
Prizes will be awarded for the first-place winners in 4 categories: male, female, boy under 12, girl under 12.
Prizes will also be awarded for best crown or hat “exemplifying the spirit of Queen Anne”, so start looking for that special chapeau!
And, please note, while 4-legged friends are welcome to watch, no dogs are allowed on the course.
May 20th, 2013 by Laura
This Thursday, May 23rd, the Queen Anne Historical Society (QAHS) will be hosting its annual meeting at the Seattle Church of Christ at 7pm.
Kinnear Park, 1911
Photo courtesy of QAHS
In addition to brief QAHS business such as board elections, the meeting will spotlight the conservation efforts for Kinnear Park and the Southwest Queen Anne greenbelt.
Kinnear Park is located on the southwest corner of Queen Anne, and thanks to recent efforts by Friends of Lower Kinnear Park (FOLKpark) and Citizens for Off Leash Areas (COLA), it’s also now home to an off-leash dog park for Queen Anne (and visiting) canines.
Kinnear Park is one of several Queen Anne parks that were donated by residents, including Kerry Park, Marshall Park, Parsons Garden, and Bhy Kracke Park). As with our other Queen Anne parks, there are unique vistas to be had from Kinnear – views of Puget Sound can be had, and large champion trees fill the park with a rich canopy.
FOLKpark has been at the forefront of the revitalization of Lower Kinnear Park, and volunteers led by steward Howard Langevelt tend the Southwest Queen Anne greenbelt to the north. Howard and Debi Frausto of FOLKpark will join QAHS board members Holly Smith and Aaron Luoma to discuss the past and the future of the park and greenbelt.
Light refreshments will be provided and the free meeting is open to all. And, if you’re interested in the history or Queen Anne, you can join the QAHS at individual or family levels online. The QAHS meets bi-monthly with programs (like this one) about the history of Queen Anne, with the goal of preserving the heritage of our neighborhood.
May 19th, 2013 by Laura
Great news from a reader tip (thanks, Brian!) – Tup Tim Thai has swapped out the “lost our lease” signs with the following:
The Uptown Alliance sent a letter to the property owners and management on May 9th, asking them to find an acceptable agreement to keep Tup Tim Thai open. Looks like Tup Tim Thai has reached an agreement, and will be staying put at 118 W Mercer St.
May 19th, 2013 by Laura
It’s time for a monthly trip back into our neighborhood’s history, courtesy of the Queen Anne Historical Society. This month’s photo features Alexander Hall, which you may recall from our post on its nomination for City of Seattle landmark status.
Alexander Hall, Seattle Pacific University
by Michael Herschensohn, President, Queen Anne Historical Society
Alexander Hall, 1910
Photo courtesy of QAHS
Queen Anne residents don’t often linger on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. If they did, they might discover Alexander Hall, one of the most charming brick buildings in Seattle.
Nominated for city landmark status just this past week, Alexander Hall may indeed be the oldest building in all of Queen Anne. It certainly is among the oldest surviving masonry load-bearing buildings in town.
Alexander Hall hunkers on the southwest corner of the elliptic drive known as Tiffany Loop on the west side of 3rd Avenue West. Designed in 1891 by English-born carpenter/architect John Charles Parkinson (1861-1935) for the Free Methodist’s new Seattle Seminary, it was first called the Red Brick Building.
Alexander Hall, 2013
Photo courtesy of QAHS
In spite of radical alterations to its fenestration and entryways that show in the now photograph, the building’s four octagonal towers, projecting bay and round arch entrance make it an intriguing example of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival design.
Nils B. Peterson donated five acres of his kitchen garden for the seminary. Five of his children were among the first 12 students to attend classes when the building opened in April, 1893. Alexander Beers served as the school’s first principal while his wife Adelaide took charge of the academic side of things.
In 1940, the Red Brick Building was renamed in honor of the first principal, but Seattle Pacific College trustees, fearing malicious associations with his patronymic used only his first name. In a very welcomed change of policy, Seattle Pacific University itself initiated the process to designate the building a city landmark.
May 19th, 2013 by Laura
Do you have future football players or cheerleaders in your home? Registration is open now for kids that want to play with or root for the Interbay Eagles.
Kids 6-14 can join one of five football teams, and kids 6-11 can join the cheer squad. The recruiting zone for the Interbay Eagles is broad, ranging from the Ship Canal south to Yesler and from Lake Washington to Puget Sound. All Queen Anne kids are welcome to join in!
Football practice begins in August, five days a week through the end of the month, then going to three days a week during the school year, prepping for Saturday game-days. Practices are held at Interbay Field, across from QFC and just off Dravus.
There are six regular season football games on Saturdays, with the first game set for September 7th, followed by the play-offs and ending the season with a championship game.
Program registration fees are $160 for Football and $150 for Cheer. You can register online or call 206.494.0268 for more information.
May 18th, 2013 by Laura
The Seattle Pacific University Theatre is kicking off its production of David Mamet’s The Frog Prince this Tuesday on the Backstage Theatre of McKinley Hall.
The SPU Theatre department describes the play as a twist on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale with the prince turned into a frog when he refuses to give up a bouquet of flowers. The Prince and his Servingman embark on a journey to find the only Milkmaid who can undo the spell.
Mamet’s version of the classic Grimm fairy tale was first staged in 1982 as a short play in Chicago in 1982. The Chicago Tribune described it as follows:
“In Mamet’s treatment, this familiar tale is a tender and witty account of the prince’s education, from spoiled snob to loving friend. Through adversity, he learns the value of devotion and bravery, and becomes a sadder, wiser and better person because of it… The play, only about a half-hour long, is a beautifully constructed work, beginning and ending with the prince picking a bunch of flowers in the woods. In between those two events, however, Mamet shows, in a few spare scenes and with a few simple words, how much the character of the once vain and selfish prince has changed.”
SPU promises it will provide entertainment for the whole family, but notes that children under 5 will not be admitted. On their Facebook page, they suggest that a 4th grader will enjoy it, but it may not hold the attention of a 1st grader.
The production runs May 21-25, with a 2pm matinee performance only on the 25th. All performances begin at 7:30pm except for May 25, which is a matinee only performance at 2pm. Tickets are $6 each, with group rates available for 20 or more.
For tickets, visit the box office online or call 206.281.2959.
May 17th, 2013 by Laura
Thousands of Queen Anne residents and visitors alike reach our neighborhood via the 7-way stop where our “Welcome to Queen Anne” sign greets them. However, the intersection needs some sprucing up, so that everyone knows that we love our neighborhood and take pride in its unique aspects like that crazy intersection!
After Sunday, you’ll be able to read the full sign!
You’re likely familiar with Picture Perfect Queen Anne from past Queen Anne View posts – well, some neighbors in East Queen Anne have partnered with PPQA to help beautify the entrance to our neighborhood with plantings and graffiti removal this weekend.
In a partnership with PPQA, the formerly maintained gardens at the 7-way stop are going to get back in ship-shape, and residents are looking for volunteers to help prune, weed, dig, haul or bring refreshments to a work-party this Sunday, May 19 at 8am.
In addition to the garden rehab, neighbors will be using paint donated from Seattle Country Day School to re-paint and cover graffiti on the Queen Anne mural under the Aurora Bridge (northbound 99 entrance).
Whether your skills or interests lean to gardening or painting, there’s an opportunity to help beautify one of the major entrances to Queen Anne! And, if you can’t make tomorrow’s event, you can donate to a fund for mulch, new plants, and ongoing maintenance via Casa Latina.
To help out via hard work or donated funds, contact Sharon Parker via email or 206.229.3681. Or, just show up bright and early Sunday morning at the 7-way stop and help beautify Queen Anne!
May 17th, 2013 by Laura
On Fridays we feature an adoptable pet from the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). SAS is located at 2061 15th Ave W, just north of Whole Foods, at the corner of W. Armory Way. SAS is open Wednesday – Sunday, noon-6pm.
Queen Anne View has not met any of these pets – SAS is providing us with the description, as they know them well. We encourage potential adopters to get in touch with SAS and work with them to evaluate the compatibility of your home and a new pet.
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Meet Spice!
This beautiful, medium sized (about 30 lbs.), ten year old, terrier mix lady is looking for a quiet and relaxing home to call hers forever. Whether it’s on a long walk or a night watching TV, Spice is happy to be your companion. One look into her eyes and your heart will melt. She is house trained and sleeps through the night. Spice follows the general commands such as sit, stay, and lay down and is very capable of learning new ones – she is very food motivated and especially likes apples, carrots and celery! She would love to sleep on the bed with you at night but has learned that she needs to be invited up, and will sleep quietly on her own bed.
Spice was surrendered to the Shelter because her owner could not afford her medical care. She has since had surgery to remove her bladder stones and received the medications she needed to clear up a nasty urinary tract infection. She’s all recovered and back to her peppy self! She will need to stay on a special diet to prevent more bladder stones from forming but it’s readily available and affordable.
Spice lived the first ten years of her life as an only pet and is not used to being around other dogs, cats or kids. She would prefer to be your only dog but has adapted well to living with her foster mom’s two larger, mellow dogs. She can be leash reactive with unfamiliar dogs but is easily distracted with treats. She would do best in an adult only home as children seem to make her uneasy and she wants to chase the smaller ones. Cats are a new thing for her and she’s very interested in barking and chasing them right now, but she might learn to live with a dog-savvy feline with supervision. Around the house, unexpected noises may cause a bark or two but you can rely on her to keep your home safe from unwanted guests.
On top of it all she will warm your home and your heart. This gal deserves as much love as she will give to you. Request a meet with Spice today and you’ll be closer to adding some Spice to your life!
Spice (SAS #13-3034) is being adored in a SAS foster home. If you would like to meet this dog, you must submit a Dog Adoption Application to SAS. Download the application and follow the instructions for submission via email or fax. If you have general questions about this dog, you may call the Shelter’s Animal Care Staff at 206-386-4294.
May 16th, 2013 by Laura
We all know the Mercer closure will make navigating around Queen Anne and the Seattle Center tricky this weekend, and that means a lot of confused drivers (locals and visitors alike). But, plenty of events to suit all sorts, an all-day Ballard festival, the Seattle Storm preseason opener, a road race at Gasworks, a free panel discussion with the Mayor at the Queen Anne Community Center, the U-District Street Fair, SIFF International Film Festival, and much more!
Traffic:
- Mercer: weekend closure of sections of Aurora/99 and Mercer St, 11pm Friday, May 17 – 5am Monday, May 20
Multi-Day Events:
Friday, May 17
Saturday, May 18
- Seattle’s Best 15K and 10K, Gasworks, 7:30am
- Queen Anne Quick Styx Girls Lacrosse Jamboree, Queen Anne Bowl, 9am-5pm FREE
- Heather Christo Book Signing and Scones, Stuhlbergs, 10:30am FREE
- Chinese Arts and Culture Festival, Seattle Center Armory, 11am
- Coal Train Impacts in Your Neighborhood: Panel with Mayor McGinn and Prof. Dan Jaffe, Queen Anne Community Center, 12:15-1:15pm FREE
- Handbag Sample Sale & Trunk Show, 2408 Warren Ave N, 3pm-7pm
- Y-WE Speak, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 6pm
- Sounders vs FC Dallas, CenturyLink, 7:30pm
- JSusan Carr Ensemble, Queen Anne Christian Church, 8pm
Sunday, May 19
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