Welcome to Georgetown’s Oxbow Park, a unique setting that is home to one of Seattle’s oddest and cutest roadside attractions. A peculiar sight awaits, a huge cowboy hat and some colorful boots seem ready for a giant to step in. The history of these intriguing objects may be mysterious to those who are not familiar…
Tucked away in the charming Madrona area of Seattle, crossing a delightful pedestrian trestle bridge that meanders over a peaceful valley filled with trees will treat you to a lovely surprise. This unassuming bridge offers more than simply a route; upon it opens up a fantastical universe full of enchanted surprises that piques the interest….
Freemont Troll The Iconic Figure Unveiling the Freemont Troll In the heart of Seattle’s vibrant Fremont neighborhood lies an iconic figure that stands not only as a testament to artistic ingenuity but also as a symbol of the area’s resilience in the face of challenges. The Fremont Troll, a colossal sculpture, came to life in…
The Jade Pagoda in Capitol Hill, owned by Pearl Woo, will close its doors on August 31st, 2006, after more than 60 years in business. Known as Jimmy Woo’s Jade Pagoda, after her late husband, whose uncles opened the restaurant in 1943. In 2006 the Jade Pagoda still had a rotary payphone, an awesome jukebox,…
WOMAD Peter Gabriel Sound CheckJuly 29 2001 Each day I would arrive early and hear music being played from the main stage. Friday and Saturday it was The Neville Brothers, on Sunday I thought they had put in a Peter Gabriel CD until I got to the main stage. Peter Gabriel’s Band The band for…
WOMAD USA 1998 Day 1 Starbucks Village Stage The Mainstage occupied a large field just inside the main gate, with food and other vendor booths lining the perimeter. Three Zulu ladies called Shikisha performed on the Starbucks Village Stage, which was tucked away behind a stand of trees. They danced, sang, and played drums. Seattle…