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Tweet to Win 2 Tickets to the Seattle Weekly Best of Seattle Party

by Joe on July 11, 2012

We’re giving away 2 free tickets, valued at $30 each, to the Seattle Weekly Best of Seattle Party!

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Seattle Weekly’s Best Of Seattle Party will take place on Wednesday, August 1st at Pier 66, Elliot Hall. This blow-out party showcases Seattle’s best food, drinks and entertainment on the waterfront with unlimited bites, craft cocktails, live music and installation art.

The contest is currently closed. Thanks to everyone who participated!!

Winner will pickup their tickets at the event will-call.

More information about Seattle Weekly’s Best of Seattle Party

WHEN: Wednesday, August 1st, 7-10PM
WHERE: Pier 66, Elliot Hall
WHO: 750-1,000 Seattleites
WHAT: Unlimited samples from BOS-winning restaurants, mixologists, specialty foods, food trucks. Installation and impromptu performance art. Live performances from The D’Vonne Lewis Quartet featuring SKERIK as well as Jesse Sykes and Phil Wandscher

PRICE: $30 GA | $65 VIP. VIP includes early entrance, exclusive music performance, access to VIP lounge and VIP swag bag.

Tickets ON SALE NOW

MORE: Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Jen Larson for more info at jlarson@seattleweekly.com | (206)467-4310

Benefitting Northwest Harvest who brings food nutritious food to hungry people statewide in a manner that respects their dignity. With their 325 food banks and meal programs in high need schools, they seek to eliminate
hunger statewide.

Seattle Weekly’s Best of Seattle Poll – Starting June 27th , vote in Seattle Weekly’s Best of Seattle online poll and help choose who will be invited to the Best of Seattle Party! Last year, nearly 3,000 people participated.

Best Bites, Drinks, and Entertainment on the Waterfront! Sample bites and craft cocktails from Steelhead Diner, Il Corvo, Local 360, Hot Cakes, La Isla, The Coterie Room, Tavern Law, Spur, Hunger, and 35 th St. Bistro and
more!

Artist and Performer Highlights – Get ready for an evening full of art, music and dance. Skerik will perform alongside The D’Vonne Lewis Quartet, comprised of both nationally and locally well-known jazz musicians Skerik, D’Vonne Lewis, Evan Flory, and Andy Coe. Jesse Sykes and Phil Wandscher of Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter will also be performing, with a mesmerizing acoustic set highlighting Jesse’s beautiful voice.

Featuring Seattle Weekly’s Web Awards – Not to be forgotten is the third presentation of Seattle Weekly’s Web Awards, honoring the who’s who of Seattle’s tech and social media savvy community.

Thank you to our partners – Ketel One, Bell Harbor, Ava, Caffé Umbria, Vitamin Water, Uber, Trophy Cupcakes, and Halfpops!

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LONG SHOT Marathon & Exhibition at Photo Center NW

by Joe on April 20, 2011

Photo Center NW Long Shot marathon

LONG SHOT is a 24 hour photo marathon that celebrates photography, creativity, and our greater community, while raising funds for education and outreach programs at Photo Center NW. The event is open to everyone, using any camera, anywhere. At lease one image from each participant will be featured in the LONG SHOT exhibition at Photo Center NW on July 23,2011.

Sign up for LONG SHOT and follow our lead to the marathon on June 17-18! We have over 100 people already signed on to participate, but we want to know how YOU will spend 24 hours with your camera. Will you be up all night? Take a few pictures and hit the hay? Are you up for some late night diner meals or watching the sun rise (from wherever you may be on June 18)? How about a road trip? Find out more about LONG SHOT here and learn how your participation contributes to Photo Center NW, a non-profit art center that serves YOU

All participants will have a chance to show their best work in the Photo Center gallery during the LONG SHOT exhibition and celebration on July 23. Round up some friends and sign up for a photographic adventure culminating in an epic party in celebration of photography and creativity!

Here’s how it works:

1) Sign Up
2) Seek Pledges & Support
3) Shoot During the 24 hour Marathon June 17-18, and then
4) Submit Your Best Work!

Sign up

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Penguins On The March Auction at Greenwood Collective

by Joe on August 11, 2009

The Greenwood Collective invites Seattle area residents to the Penguins on the March silent auction on Friday, August 14th, between 6 – 9pm, during the monthly Art Up Greenwood-Phinney art walk.

Woodland Park Zoo, Greenwood Collective, Seattle Penguins on the March, silent auction Fifty-four Seattle artists of all ages and experience levels painted, embellished and decorated fabricated penguins. This community celebration of art and wildlife conservation is inspired by Woodland Park Zoo’s brand new Humboldt penguin exhibit, which opened in May.

These penguins have been migrating through Seattle neighborhoods including Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Ballard, Fremont and Wallingford since early June. About 30 of these penguins will be auctioned off to benefit Woodland Park Zoo’s field conservation program. Woodland Park Zoo supports 38 wildlife conservation projects in 50 countries worldwide, including the Humboldt Penguin Conservation Center at Punta San Juan.

WHEN: Friday, August 14, 2009 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Auctions close at 8:00 and 8:45 p.m. Winning bids will be announced and distributed by 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Greenwood Collective 8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1, Seattle, WA 98103 www.greenwoodcollective.com

FREE: Open to the public during Art Up Greenwood-Phinney monthly art walk

EVENT: The Greenwood Collective Silent Auction

DETAILS: Featuring 30 penguins, Many artists will be present – Select penguins will be featured in two different areas at The Greenwood Collective – Auction will close at 8:00 p.m. (China Room) and 8:45 p.m. (Main Room) – Guests who purchase a penguin will be able to take it home that evening – Cash, check and credit card will be accepted for all silent auction purchases – Artist interviews available at The Greenwood Collective (upon request)

Need a creative workspace or event venue? The Greenwood Collective provides monthly memberships for their awesome work & event spaces. Be sure and tell them SeattleArtists.com sent you! :)

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