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A New Year and a New ANNUAL MANUAL
Welcome to this Year’s Annual Manual
Our Seattle Annual Manual gives you neighborhood history, attractions, photos, plus information on your neighborhood. If you are looking to explore other neighborhoods or just refresh your own, give it a read and be sure to let us know if something should be added about our many changing neighborhoods across Seattle.
With all the issues our city and neighborhoods have been facing lately with development, housing and homelessness, we should always take time to remember the many things that make our community an amazing thing to be a part of.
It’s the many “local” neighborhood venues and business stakeholders that also make our neighborhoods great. The “local business community” plays an important part in supporting your community and local schools and nights out where we reconnect with neighbors. Make sure you patronize them regularly throughout the year and ensure they continue to be there year after year as a vital part of your neighborhood in this ever increasing “online world”.
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Mural By Shepard Fairey
SEATTLE PERSPECTIVES
For this year’s Annual Manual, we asked area residents to answer a series of questions about living in Seattle framed from the perspective of what they might tell or recommend to people who are visiting Seattle, thinking about moving to Seattle or have just moved to the city. The
answers were intended to be light and fun, but informative. And although 2020 was not a “normal” year, the answers were written as if it were because hopefully, soon, we’ll get to enjoy everything about Seattle again. Answers were edited for clarity.
What is the prettiest scenic view that never fails to impress you in Seattle, and where is this?
“Kerry Park Viewpoint and Betty Bowen Viewpoint, Queen Anne.”
— Ellen Monrad, Queen Anne
“The city from a ferry at sunset, coming or going; West Seattle looking at city; the view from the top of Magnolia bridge to the city and/or Mount Rainer; Discovery Park top of the bluffs out to water toward Bainbridge.”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
“The lighthouse at Discovery Park.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“Jack Block Park in West Seattle has the best view of downtown Seattle, plus you have the industrial area of the Duwamish River and the shipping piers. Then, to the north, you have Elliott Bay, West Seattle and northern Seattle. It’s a delightful park with trails and a public beach. The views are a little different from different parts of the park.”
— Carol Burton, Magnolia
“The scenic view that never fails to impress me is the view of Puget Sound from the Seattle waterfront. I love watching the ferries and ships floating by. Turn around and you can see an unusual view of downtown Seattle. For something more special, the Seattle Great Wheel on Pier 57 provides a spectacular view.”
— Tyler Agafonov, University District
“The lighthouse area on the beach of Discovery Park and Elliott Bay Trail.”
— Jason Thibeaux, Magnolia
“This has to be Kerry Park — the iconic view overlooking the downtown area, the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. No matter how often you may visit this site, the view never ceases to be awe inspiring. Seeing it at different times of day, and during different seasons, is another reason to stop by and take a photograph. It will definitely be one you enjoy for years to come.”
— Paula Mueller, Queen Anne
“Looking south from Magnolia Bluff, when on the crest of Magnolia Boulevard and “the mountain is out,” it is simply one of the most inspiring views. One gets to take in downtown Seattle glimmering and shimmering, always stunning Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains majestically rising to the west, and Alki Point and west Seattle round out the most panoramic view. It shows Seattle and our uniquely built and natural environs at their picturesque best.”
— Ann Goos, Magnolia
What is your idea of a great day on the town — where would you go/places you’d visit?
“Pike Place Market is the civic jewel of Seattle. Living here for 31
years, I have always been able to find something new in the warren of restaurants, artists and shops in a unique and vibrant historic district. Throughout COVID, the grocers have sustained my kitchen, and the market’s capacity for adaptation and reinvention has allowed it to stay open and activate a critical area of downtown. I urge everyone reading this to join me in making the market part of their holiday season. There is something there for everybody.”
— Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis, Uptown
“A chartered (or owned) cabin cruiser boat from Fisherman's Terminal to
South Lake Union, Kirkland and through the ships' canal to Golden Gardens Park beach.”
— David Moehring, Magnolia
“I'd hop a ferry and ride to one of the islands, find a beach and look for whales. We often do this; we head out to Point No Point with a big picnic lunch.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“Pike Place Market: Delaurenti Food & Wine; Daily Dozen Doughnut Co. for the bacon maple or the mixed dozen; Copacabana Restaurant for paella, fresh bread and butter and their salad on the deck overlooking market; Tenzing MoMo for incense matches and other herbal novelties; $10 bouquets and the new market deck views.”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
What neighborhood would you recommend visiting for really great food, and why?
“Capitol Hill or Ballard. Lots of variety in each.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
What are some places/neighborhoods with the best shopping?
“University Village.”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
“Madison Valley has several very good shops with ample parking available. First to come to mind are three women's clothing shops right near one another: Alice, Jarbo and Sarah Alexandra. Also, check out Sugarlump for women's and children’s clothes and Fury Women's Consignment. For home décor, there are antique French linens and lovely home decorations at Red Ticking, with more furniture and lovely home-decorating items at Madison Luxe and City People's Garden Store. Hella Happy is the new gift shop that offers mostly locally made items created by artists, focusing on environmentally friendly products and socially conscious producers. In Madison Valley, we also have two frame shops, Bass Framing Studio and Molly & Jon's FastFrame. Both sell lots of framed art and other home decor items, in addition to their framing services.”
— Sarah Armstrong, Madison Park
“Ballard, because of the variety.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
What is your favorite day trip to take outside Seattle and why?
“Seattle’s proximity to surrounding islands offers the best day trips. Depending on whether people want to enjoy the quiet rural areas available on some island or the busier villages with fun shopping and great food, everything is available by a short drive or a ferry ride. And a little longer trip makes the fabulous San Juan islands available.”
— Paula Mueller, Queen Anne
“In Snohomish, Maltby Cafe for breakfast and Flower World. On Bainbridge Island, free art museum, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art; the book room and its sessions on the library are great; first Friday art walk; Saturday art activity at Bainbridge Art & Crafts; The Edge Improv, first Saturday of the month; great weekend — lots of great places to stay, eat; great nursery and lunch spot there; MORA Iced Creamery Bainbridge Island; and Town and Country pizza oven pizza! In Redmond, Marymoor Park P-Patch; the Saturday market and the Italian baguette sandwich; Tropea Ristorante Italiano; Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream; See's Candies in Redmond Town Center; Value Village.”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
“We love to go to Lime Kiln State Park to look for whales.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“Bainbridge or one of the many islands across Puget Sound.”
— Jason Thibeaux, Magnolia
“Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island has 150 acres of diversely landscaped gardens, forests, meadows and captivating natural wildlife terrains to enjoy in every season. Depending on the pace you are up for, you could take all or part of a day to visit. Extra bonus is the ferry ride to get there, with a walk on and shuttle option that doesn’t require you have a car.”
— Margie Carter, Madison Park
What is the best place in Seattle to enjoy the outdoors?
“Discovery Park … so many trails, beaches ... historic lighthouse, cemetery and Fort Historic District, Visitor Center.”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
“Everywhere.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“We have so many great parks, all with their own special features. I particularly like Carkeek Park; it has so many ecosystems to explore: beach at low tide for beach combing, good variety of intertidal organisms, salmon stream, woods, historic orchard and lots of trails to walk along. Union Bay Natural Area has a big network of trails, water views of the Lake Washington, woods and access to trails at the University of Washington. Walk in the grounds of Center for Urban Horticulture and admire the flowers and landscaping. Then visit Yesler Swamp, built on the site of Yesler’s sawmill on Lake Washington.”
— Carol Burton, Magnolia
“One of my favorite things to do with guests when they visit me in Seattle is to take them to the University of Washington campus.
Visiting the iconic Reading Room in the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries is a must. In the spring, the cherry blossom trees in the quad are beautiful. If you are lucky, you might see Mount Rainier from Red Square or Drumheller Fountain.
— Tyler Agafonov, University District
“Ella Bailey Park when Mount Rainier is visible.”
— David Moehring, Magnolia
“I love going to Seward Park along the southwest side of Lake Washington. It is a little peninsula jutting out toward Mercer Island, with a paved, wide shoreline path popular for strolling, skating and easy biking around the loop. From there you can see some of the mountains as well as boating activities. A lovely outdoor playground for children complements the loop, along with picnic shelters. But the lesser known part of the park is on the upper trails in the stunning old growth forest, home to eagles’ nests and miles of hiking trails.”
— Margie Carter, Madison Park
“Discovery Park: You get it all the beach and the striking feel of Mother Nature at her most fierce on West Point, the forests, fascinating meadows and miles of trails; 500 acres right in the city, yet one feels light years away from an urban environment when deep in one of Discovery Park’s ravines.”
— Ann Goos, Magnolia
“Green Lake and walking along the Ship Canal Trail.”
— Ellen Monrad, Queen Anne
“Discovery Park.”
— Jason Thibeaux, Magnolia
“A walk across the Thomas Street bridge, then take a walk or bike ride along the waterfront to the Expedia steps.”
— Deborah Frausto, Queen Anne
What are your favorite things to do/places to visit that don’t cost a lot?
“Elliott Bay Marina west end for a picnic overlooking the water and boats and beach and then walking to Smith Cove Park and back; Myrtle Edwards Park walk; Theater "pay what you can days" at Seattle Rep and Taproot; Fishermen's Terminal docks; Ballard Locks for its heron rookery, the visitors center and the summer concerts; Dollar Store on Aurora.”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
“Walk onto the ferry and ride to Bainbridge or Kingston, get a coffee and a treat, wander around and then ride back.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“Take the bus downtown and walk through Pike Place Market while snacking on free samples and listening to the buskers, watch the flying fish. Then continue down to the waterfront, walk along the front, checking out activity on the sidewalk and piers. Then, if you’re not too tired, walk up to the International District, check out Hing Hay Park and all the stores. Something my grandson enjoyed when he was 10 to 12 was walking up Seattle’s hills using escalators and elevators in buildings. You can go all the way from the waterfront to First Hill with minimal street walking. Try the Seattle Convention Center to Freeway Park and up to Boren.”
— Carol Burton, Magnolia
“A walk along the water.”
— Ellen Monrad, Queen Anne
What neighborhoods would you recommend for their nightlife and why?
“Ballard. Lots of great bars and food.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“Belltown has been a staple of my social life, especially after moving to the nearby Uptown neighborhood. A wide variety of bars and restaurants with different vibes is the biggest appeal to me. Starting the evening with a unique cocktail at Navy Strength and culminating with a can of Rainier and pinball at Shorty's is an experience you can only have in Seattle ... well, maybe Portland, too.”
— Seattle City Council Member Andrew Lewis, Uptown
What is your favorite hidden gem you have found in Seattle you would recommend?
“Seattle Men's Chorus Christmas concert; Most P-Patches — pocket park on Perkins Lane; Seattle Shakespeare Theater; Ella Bailey Park; See's Candies — inexpensive and great, love the fruit truffles, and they hand out a free chocolate with every visit; neighborhood history books!”
— Monica Wooton, Magnolia
“The Magnolia Village is charming — nice little bookstore, excellent French patisserie, too.”
— Peter Moe, Seattle Pacific University
“MacLean Park sunrises on a clear morning.”
— David Moehring, Magnolia
“Nielsen Pastries and Kubota Gardens.”
— Deborah Frausto, Queen Anne
“Landover Woods in north Seattle. You have probably passed this park many times and never knew this little gem was there. It’s shady, so great to walk on a summer day. Take the trail to the end, walk into the neighborhood and you end up with a great view of Puget Sound. A longer walk takes you in a circle through neighborhoods and back to Third Avenue.”
— Carol Burton, Magnolia
“The historic old water town in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill is a lesser known gem in the city for those who have mobility to climb the wide, circular stairway that moves up the interior wall a hundred steps or so. Once at the top, you have a 360-degree view of the city in all its glory. Back in the 1980s, when Mount St. Helens erupted, this is where we went to watch the plume. Another great aspect is the display on the upper level of the Olmsted Brothers’ parks designed throughout our city. You can plan your trip to Volunteer Park to also take in the conservatory and newly renovated Asian Art Museum.”
— Margie Carter, Madison Park
“Maybe not so hidden, but everyone in Seattle should take a walk in the arboretum in Montlake — period. It is simply one of the most gorgeous arboretums, and some of the newer exhibits and trails are truly awe inspiring.”
— Ann Goos, Magnolia
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Lake Union
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
Elliot Bay
Puget Sound
Puget Sound
SeaTac Airport
TUNNEL
ZIP: 98107, 98117
BOUNDARIES:
North: Northwest 85th Street
East: 8th Avenue Northwest
South: Lake Washington
Ship Canal West: Puget Sound
Belltown
ZIP: 98121
BOUNDARIES:
North: Denny Way
East: Fifth Avenue
South: Virginia Street
West: Elliott Bay
Capitol HillFirst HillCentral District
ZIP: 98112, 98122, 98102
BOUNDARIES:
North: East Roanoke Street
East: 23rd Avenue. Broadway
South: Most pick Pike Street as the dividing line between Capitol Hill and First Hill, with First Hill running south to Yesler Way
West: Interstate 5 unites First
Downtown
ZIP: 98122
BOUNDARIES:
North: Denny Way (includes Belltown by some definitions) East: I-5
South: Yesler Way
West: Elliott Bay
Fremont
Ballard ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North: North 50th Street
East: Stone Way North
South: The Fremont “Cut,” or Lake Washington Ship Canal West: Eighth Avenue
Green Lake ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North:N. 85th St.
East: Interstate 5
South: Woodland Park
West: Aurora Ave. N.
Greenwood ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North: N. 105th St.Holman Road N.W.
East: Aurora Ave. N.
South: N. 80th St. West: Eighth Ave. N.W.
Georgetown
ZIP: 98108
BOUNDARIES:
North by the mainlines of the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad, on the east by Interstate 5, on the south by Boeing Field and on the west by the Duwamish River. Despite being surrounded on all sides by industry and major transportation corridors, Georgetown is becoming an oasis of residences and businesses.
International District
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North: South Main St.
East: Boren and Rainier
South: South Dearborn St.
West: Fifth Avenue South Avenue South
Madison ParkMadison ValleyMadronaLeschi
ZIP: 98112, 98122, 98144
BOUNDARIES:
North: Foster Island in Washington Park Arboretum, Lake Washington East: Lake Washington
South: Leschi’s boundaries run south to about S. Norman St.
West: 23rd Ave. E. through Madison Valley, then Martin Luther King Jr. Way through Leschi
East: Aurora Ave. N. South: N. 50th and Market streets - N.W. Market St. West: Eighth Ave. N.W.
Pioneer Square ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North: Yesler Street, or a couple of blocks beyond Yesler Street
East: Fifth Avenue
South: King Street
South Lake Union ZIP: 98109
BOUNDARIES:
North: Galer Street, Lake Union and East Newton Place East: I-5
South: Denny Way
West: State Route 99
South Seattle
ZIP: 98118, 98108, 98144, 98134, 98178, 98168
BOUNDARIES:
North: Dearborn St.
East: Lake Washington
South: The city line West: I-5, plus Georgetown, which lies to the west of I-5
Wallingford ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North: North 50th Street
East: I-5
South: Lake Union West: Stone Way North
West Seattle
ZIP: 98116, 98106, 98146, 98136, 98126
BOUNDARIES:
North: Elliott Bay
East: Duwamish River
South: Arbor Heights West: Puget Sound
SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS AT A GLANCE
Capitol Hill:
Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., is the hub of the neighborhood. Its features include a fountain, texture and reflecting pools, promenade paths, children’s play area, wading pool, lighted sports field, a plaza and oversize chess boards. https://www. seattle.gov/parks/find/ parks/cal-anderson-park
Jimi Hendrix Statue, 1604 Broadway, formally known as The Electric Lady Studio Guitar.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., it is the seat of the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia and was designated as a world heritage site in 1926. The U.S. Army used the cathedral as an antiaircraft training facility during World War II. The organ in the choir loft at the rear of the nave is one of Seattle’s largest pipe organs. The cathedral’s impressive façade can be seen from Gas Works Park in Wallingford.
Howe Street Stairs, 810 E. Howe St., with 388 stairs, they are Seattle’s longest continuous stairway and straddle Capitol Hill and Eastlake. They were built in 1911.
Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., features the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum. From July to the first frost, people can witness dahlias in bloom. From the Volunteer Park Water Tower observation deck, people can see a 360-degree view of downtown Seattle,
Lake Washington, Puget Sound, Lake Union and the Cascade and Olympic mountains. https://www. seattle.gov/parks/find/ parks/volunteer-park
First Hill
Japanese American Remembrance Garden, 901 12th Ave., is a landscaped park created in remembrance of Japanese Americans imprisoned in U.S. internment camps during World War II.
Japanese (Kubota) Tea Garden, a Japaneseinspired garden created by Fujitaro Kubota on 11th Avenue in Seattle University, which also features a number of other gardens on its campus.
Central District
Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St. It is located in the former Colman School, which was built in 1909 in the Jacobean architecture style. It is adjacent to Jimi Hendrix Park.
Langston Hughes
Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S., was a former synagogue that has since turned into an arts hub that shows films, plays and musicals. The building features Byzantine style architecture.
Judkins Park, 2150 S. Norman St., features picnic areas, grass fields, play equipment, skatespot, basketball hoops, a spraypark and multi-use courts. https://www.seattle. gov/parks/find/parks/
judkins-park-and-playfield Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave., is one of eight indoor pools operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. It is next to the Garfield Community Center and offers a number of classes and programs. https://www. seattle.gov/parks/find/ pools/evers-pool
Madison Valley, Madison Park, Madrona and Leschi The Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., features 230 acres of trails and nature areas that can be explored individually and part of tours. www. botanicgardens.uw.edu
The Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., a 3.5-acre garden sanctuary in the Washington Park Arboretum Botanic Gardens. www. seattlejapanesegarden.com
Madison Park, 4201 E. Madison St., a grassy park along Lake Washington. It has a bathhouse and swimming beach with two lifeguards in the summer, play equipment and two tennis courts. https://www. seattle.gov/parks/find/ parks/madison-park
Madison Park North Beach, 1900 43rd Ave. E., is along Lake Washington one block north of Madison Park swim beach. This park has a swing set and benches and views of the water but is not suitable for swimming or boating. https://www.seattle.gov/ parks/find/parks/madisonpark-north-beach
Madrona Beach, 853
Lake Washington Blvd., a waterfront park on Lake Washington with a swimmers beach, hiking trails, play and picnic areas. https://www.seattle. gov/parks/find/parks/ madrona-park
Leschi Park, 201 Lakeside Ave., features open space with exotic trees, gardens of roses, a tennis court, play area and boating opportunities. https:// www.seattle.gov/parks/ find/parks/leschi-park
Queen Anne Kerry Park, 211 W. Highland Drive, this small park and viewpoint offers panoramic views of Seattle’s downtown and the Space Needle.
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., a 74-acre arts, sports and recreation complex features museums, including the Museum of Pop Culture and the Pacific Science Center, theaters, gardens, restaurants and the new Climate Pledge Arena.
Magnolia
Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd., is Seattle’s largest green space with 534 acres. It includes most of the Fort Lawton military site and the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (www.unitedindians.org). Situated on Magnolia Bluff, Discovery Park overlooks the Puget Sound, and on clear days visitors can see the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. The park features many trails, West
Point Lighthouse and a learning center. To learn more about its history and features, go to https://www. seattle.gov/parks/find/ parks/discovery-park/stct
Magnolia Park, 1461 Magnolia Blvd. W., features a play area, picnic sites, walking paths and views of the Puget Sound. https://www.seattle. gov/parks/find/parks/ magnolia-park
Interbay Fishermen’s Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W., located on the Washington Ship Canal, includes a shopping center that offers restaurants and markets. People can also attend a walking tour. https://www.portseattle. org/page/visit-terminal
Interbay Golf Center, 2501 15th Ave. W., next to the Interbay Athletic Complex, features a links-style ninehole golf course, plus large driving range, miniature golf and virtual reality gaming. http://www. premiergc.com/-interbaygolf-center
Downtown: International District, Pioneer Square, Belltown and South Lake Union
Sky View Observatory, 700 Fourth Ave., at Columbia Center in downtown, is the tallest public observatory in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, on Pier 59, a public aquarium on the Elliott Bay waterfront. www.seattleaquarium.org
Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St., is the oldest, continuously operating farmers market in
the country, featuring numerous food and craft vendors, restaurants and businesses. www. pikeplacemarket.org
Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave., a 9-acre park along the waterfront that features artwork in an open green space. It is owned and operated by Seattle Art Museum. It is adjacent to Myrtle Edwards Park and Centennial Park. Seattleartmuseum.org/ visit/olympic-sculpturepark
Seattle Great Wheel, 1301 Alaskan Way, is a 175-foot tall Ferris Wheel situated on Pier 57 on Elliott Bay. Seattlegreatwheel.com
Wingluke Museum, 719 S. King St., a history museum that focuses on the art, culture and history of Asian Pacific Americans. www.wingluke.org
Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S., features public artwork, cultural performance space, outdoor fitness equipment, café tables. www.seattle. gov/parks/find/parks/hinghay-park
North/Northeast Seattle Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., it is Seattle’s second largest park and features more than four miles of walking trails along Lake Washington, sports fields, a boat launch, swimming beach, wetlands and habitat and public art installations. It was previously a military base
and has many landmarks and structures that display Art Deco-style architecture. https://www. seattle.gov/parks/find/ parks/magnuson-park
Ravenna Community Garden, 6801 21st Ave. NE, located in RavennaEckstein Park. It is a sustainable community garden. https:// ravennacommunitygarden. wordpress.com/about
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4300 15th Ave. N.E., a natural history museum owned by the University of Washington. It is the official state museum of Washington. www. burkemuseum.org
Seattle’s Official Bad Art Museum of Art, 5828 Roosevelt Way N.E.,
features, as its name implies, bad art. It is located in Café Racer in Roosevelt. www. caferacerseattle.com
Jackson Park Golf Course, 1000 N.E. 135th St., opened in 1930, the course offers an 18-hole course, a nine-hole course and a driving range. premiergc.com.
Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, this park features 220 acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, creeks and beaches next to Puget Sound. https://www.seattle. gov/parks/find/parks/
Wallingford
Wallingford Steps, 1800 N. Northlake Way, features a concrete staircase that connect North 34th Street
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Queen Anne Dental Group
with North Northlake Way, the Burke-Gilman Trail and Gas Works Park, and a circular mosaic. https:// www.seattle.gov/parks/ find/parks/wallingfordsteps
Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, 19.1 acres and was the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. It now features a children’s play barn structure, an artificial kiteflying hill with a sundial built into the summit. https://www.seattle.gov/ parks/find/parks/gasworks-park
Fremont
Fremont Troll, 3405 Troll Avenue North, under the Aurora Bridge Fremont Rocket, Cold War
rocket fuselage on top of a building on North 36th Street and Evanston Avenue North.
Fremont Canal Park, 199 N. Canal St. Along the north side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. It is adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail and offers a pedestrian trail with benches and a community gathering place that hosts the annual Fremont Fair. https://www.seattle.gov/ parks/find/parks/fremontcanal-park
Greenwood
Sakya Monastery, 108 N.W. 83rd St. #3042, a Tibetan Buddhism monastery that serves as the seat of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism of North America. www.sakya.org
Phinney Ridge Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., founded in 1899, it is a 92-acre attraction.
Green Lake Green Lake/Park, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., is a popular lake and park in Green Lake neighborhood that features a natural preserve for trees, plants, birds and water fowl, a 2.8-mile path, athletic fields, play areas, picnics and areas for swimming. https://www.seattle.gov/ parks/find/parks/greenlake-park
Ballard Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., a set of locks at the west end of Salmon
Bay in Lake Washington Ship Canal between the neighborhoods of Ballard and Magnolia. It is a National Historic Site and tourist attraction. www. ballardlocks.org
Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Place N.W., features two wetlands, a short-loop trail and northern beach, fishing from a pier, boat launch, play area and off-leash dog area in the upper northern area. https://www.seattle. gov/parks/find/parks/ golden-gardens-park
National Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., is dedicated to the history, culture and heritage of the area’s Nordic immigrants. www.nordicmuseum.org
Old Ballard, Ballard Avenue from Market Street to
Dock Place.
West Seattle
West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails is Seattle’s largest contiguous forest and features several miles of trails, varying in condidtion and ability needed. In addition to hiking, there are restoration and community group opportunities. https:// wdgtrails.wordpress.com/
gift shop and more. Go to duwamishtribe.org. Alki Beach, located in Alki off of Alki Avenue Southwest, is a popular beach along the Puget Sound that has volleyball courts, a walking path and is close to restaurants.
South Seattle
Jefferson Park, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., offers a number of amenities for visitors, including views of the
SOUTH PARK
SENIOR CENTER
8201 10th Ave. S. Suite 4 (206) 767-2544 spseniors.org
SOUTHEAST SEATTLE SENIOR CENTER
4655 S. Holly St. (206) 722-0317 sessc.org
WALLINGFORD
COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. #140 (206) 461-7825 wallingfordseniors.org
Duwamish River, the city and Olympic Mountains, trails, a skate park, spray park, play and picnic areas, the Jefferson Community Center and lawn bowling. http://www.seattle.gov/ parks/find/parks/jeffersonpark
Jefferson Park Golf Course, 4101 Beacon Ave. S., is a public nine-hold golf course with a driving range, practice greens, virtual ball tracking
SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION
Seattle Parks and Recreation Lifelong Recreation offers a wide range of fitness and social programs for people age 50 and older that change each season.
8061 Densmore Ave. N. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (206) 684-4951
Visit seattle.gov/parks/seniors/ index.htm
SENIOR RESOURCES
(206) 448-5767 mealsonwheelsamerica.org
NORTHWEST CENTER FOR CREATIVE AGING 900 University St. (206) 382-3789 nwcreativeaging.org
SHIBA (STATEWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ADVISORS) HELP LINE 1-800-562-6900
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE CAREGIVERS ADVOCATES (206) 448-3110 soundgenerations.org
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Fremont Art Walk Takes Visitors On A Journey
By Anna Power
Every first Friday of the month, the Fremont neighborhood hosts an art walk to showcase local artists and celebrate community.
The Fremont First Friday Art Walk takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. monthly, and art walkers can follow along a map, https://www. fremontfirstfriday.com/ artwalkmap, to participating venues, while also viewing public art as they walk around the neighborhood.
The art walk takes its visitors on a Fremont journey, through main streets and alleyways, where people stumble upon hidden murals showcasing the creativity of the neighborhood even in between gallery stops.
Starting on North 36th Street, people will find Outsider Comics, a boutique that “brings together a community of individuals (women, minorities, LGBTQ groups) who
identify with geek culture, but have traditionally been underserved by comic shops,” according to its website.
Next, walkers follow steps downstairs where the Down Under Gallery greets them with a yard where an artist reception is sometimes held and beautiful pieces up on entering.
Adrian Laney is a photography artist and owner of Down Under Gallery.
To learn more or to schedule a
Laney is from Australia and moved to Seattle seven years ago. The Down Under Gallery was given its name in part because it is located down under in a basement and because of his Australian origins, Laney said.
Rick Carter is a mixed media artist who is featured at the Down Under Gallery and has been a part of the artist reception.
“What I shared is pen and ink, acrylic paintings,
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painted cloth and quilting, etched stones and glass,” Carter said.
After visiting Outsider Comics and Down Under Gallery, the art walk takes people to the heart of downtown Fremont, where they will find the rest of the participating venues, such as Portage Bay Goods.
Lauren Rathburn runs Portage Bay Goods, which focuses on vivid colors and imagery in the art on display.
Some of the art featured has been mixed-media, digital art, pop-up art and abstract art, Rathburn said.
Regulars often come every week of the art walk, building a community between the artists and consumers, Rathburn said.
“One thing I like about Fremont is how different all the places in this neighborhood are, and everybody really has dialed in their aesthetic and niche,” Rathburn said. “… If you go to Art Walk, you’re going to find so many different kinds of art.”
With about 18 different venues showcasing their art pieces mixed in the neighborhood, people have many options to find something that suits them.
“The Fremont Art Walk is different from a lot of other art walks in Seattle because we don’t have a lot of galleries in Fremont, but we do have different shops, bars and restaurants that display art,” Laney said.
People can walk around and look at interesting pieces, drink some wine or beer, buy some art and grab something to eat and watch a live music show at Nectar, making it a whole evening of the Fremont experience, Laney said.
People can see about 95 pieces of public art in
Fremont just walking around the neighborhood, Laney said.
“You get to see more of the neighborhood,” he said. “Other art walks are basically going from one gallery to another, so you see art, but you’re not seeing the actual place.”
Each venue also holds an artist reception, where attendees get to meet the artists, look at the artwork up close, and talk to the artists about their work, making it a more personal experience and establishing a sense of community between artist and consumers, Laney said.
The Fremont Art Walk has also played an important part in artists’ careers, Laney said.
“A lot of young artists get their break by the art walk in Fremont … Eli Wolff for instance, a very famous artist, started by doing drawings at one of our restaurants here in Fremont,” Laney said.
Uplifting local art is primary to the Fremont Art Walk.
“We really just want to support local, and we’re all local-owned businesses,” Rathburn said.
Carter also values how the Fremont Art Walk brings people from different communities together. “There are so many different and diverse arts and cultures in Fremont. That’s what it brings together,” Carter said.
Photo by Anna Power
A mural, featuring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on one corner and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg around the other, is one piece of public artwork people will see as they follow along the Fremont Art Walk, which takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Friday of every month.
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ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY - Seattle Campus 2326 6th Ave. antiochseattle.edu
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY - Seattle Campus 2601 Elliott Ave. argosy.edu
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS 1000 Lenora St. ornish.edu
CORTIVA INSTITUTE cortiva.edu
FILM CONNECTION www.filmconnection.com
FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE NW ftinw.org
GAGE ACADEMY OF ART 1501 10th Ave. #101 (206) 323-4243
gageacademy.org
GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Seattle www.generalassemb.ly/locations/seattle
PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NW 900 12th Ave. (206) 720-7222 pcnw.org
PRATT FINE ARTS CENTER 1902 S. Main St. (206) 328-2200 www.pratt.org
NORTHWEST ACADEMYHEALING ARTS nw-academy.com
SCHOOL OF VISUAL CONCEPTS 2300 7th Ave. svcseattle.com
SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGES
(CENTRAL, NORTH, SOUTH) seattlecolleges.edu
SEATTLE LIFE COACH TRAINING seattlelifecoachtraining.com
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 3307 3rd Ave. W. spu.edu
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY seattleu.edu
SEATTLE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE svi.seattlecolleges.edu
STUDIO STEEL mimiriley.com
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONSeattle Campus washington.edu
Editor’s note: We have provided these resources and stories based on what a person might find in their community under normal circumstances. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 we cannot guarantee they are open at this or any other time. Please double check whether they are open to visitors before making a trip. Thank you.
MONTESSORI AND BILINGUAL SCHOOLS
BLUE SKIES MONTESSORI SCHOOLWest Seattle blueskiesmontessori.org
SEATTLE AMISTAD SCHOOLCapitol Hill seattleamistadschool.org/
SEATTLE WORLD SCHOOLDowntown seattleschools.org
VERANDA MONTESSORI SCHOOLGreenwood/Crown Hill verandamontessori.com
WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORIWest Seattle westseattlemontessori.com
MUSEUMS
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
440 5th Ave. N.
Lower Queen Anne (206) 709-3100 discovergates.org
THE BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
4331 Memorial Way /
On the UW campus at 17th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 45th St. (206) 543-5590 burkemuseum.org
CENTER ON CONTEMPORARY ART (COCA) GALLERY
114 Third Ave. S. (206) 728-1980 cocaseattle.org
THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS
1010 Valley St. (206) 382-2628 cwb.org
CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St. (206) 753-4940 chihulygardenandglass.com
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
305 Harrison St. Seattle Center (206) 441-1768
THEATERS
5TH AVENUE THEATRE
1308 5th Ave. (206) 625-1900
5thavenue.org
ACT THEATRE
700 Union St. / WA State Convention Center (206) 292-7676 acttheatre.org
ARTSWEST
4711 California Ave. S.W. (206) 938-0963 artswest.org
BOOK-IT
REPERTORY THEATRE
305 Harrison St. / Seattle Center (206) 216-0833 book-it.org
thechildrensmuseu.org
COAST GUARD
MUSEUM N.W. 1519 Alaskan Way S. (206) 217-6993
rexmwess.com/cgpatchs/ cogardmuseumhtml
DAY BREAK STAR
CULTURAL CENTER
5011 Bernie Whitebear Way / Discovery Park (206) 285-4425 unitedindians.org
FRYE ART MUSEUM
704 Terry Ave. (206) 622-9250 fryemuseum.org
GIANT SHOE MUSEUM Pike Place Market
HENRY ART GALLERY
On the UW campus at 15th Ave. N.E. and 41st St. (206) 543-2280 henryart.org
HISTORY HOUSE OF GREATER SEATTLE
900 N. 34th St. historyhouse.org
LAST RESORT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1433 N.W. 51st St. (206) 783-4474 lastresortfd.org
LIVING COMPUTER MUSEUM
2245 1st Ave. S. (206) 342-2020
BROADWAY BOUND
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
5031 University Way N.E. #203 (206) 526-5437 broadwaybound.org
CENTER THEATRE AT SEATTLE CENTER 305 Harrison St. (206) 684-7200 seattlecenter.com
COLUMBIA CITY THEATER
4916 Rainier Ave S. (206) 722-3009 columbiacitytheater.com
FREEHOLD THEATRE 2222 2nd Ave. Suite 200 (206) 323-7499 freeholdtheatre.org
GREEN STAGE (206) 748-1551 greenstage.org
livingcomputermuseum.org
MUSEUM OF COMMUNICATIONS/ CONNECTIONS MUSEUM Centurylink’s Duwamish Central Office museumofcommunications.org
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
9404 E. Marginal Way S. (206) 764-5700 museumofflight.org
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. N. (206) 324-1126 www.mohai.org
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE
325 5th Ave. N. (206) 770-2700 mopop.org
NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
3014 NW 67th St. (206) 789-5707 nordicmuseum.org
NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
2300 S. Massachusetts St. (206) 518-6000 naamnw.org
NW SEAPORT MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER
860 Terry Ave N. (206) 447-9800 nwseaport.org
INTIMAN THEATRE
201 Mercer St. (206) 441-7148 intiman.org
LIVING VOICES
600 N. 36th St. #221 (206) 328-0798 livingvoices.org
MEANY HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS University of Washington campus 4140 George Washington Lane (206) 543-4880 meanycenter.org
MOORE THEATRE
1932 2nd Ave. (206) 682-1414 stgpresents.org
OLYMPIC SCULPTURE
PARK
2901 Western Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 654-3100 seattleartmuseum.org
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER
200 2nd Ave. N. (206) 443-2001 pacificsciencecenter.org
SEATTLE CENTER
305 Harrison St. (206) 684-7200 seattlecenter.com
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM/ SEATTLE ASIAN ART MUSEUM
1300 First Ave. (206) 654-3100 seattleartmuseum.org
WING LUKE MUSEUM OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE 719 S. King St. (206) 623-5124 wingluke.org
NEPTUNE THEATRE
1303 N.E. 45th St. (206) 682-1414 stgpresents.org
NORTHWEST
PUPPET CENTER
9123 15th Ave. N.E. (206) 523-2579 nwpuppet.org
ON THE BOARDS
100 W. Roy St. (206) 217-9886 ontheboards.org
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
911 Pine St. (206) 682-1414 stgpresents.org
PLAYBACK THEATER NORTHWEST
3820 Meridian Ave. N. (206) 726-1415
playbacktheater.org
THE REPERTORY ACTORS THEATRE
1122 E. Pike St. (206) 364-3283
reacttheatre.org
SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
201 Thomas St. (206) 441-3322
sct.org
SEATTLE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY 9250 14th Ave. N.W.
(206) 682-0796
seattlegilbertandsullivan.org
SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER
7312 W. Green Lake Dr. N. (206) 524-1300
seattlepublictheater.org
SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE
155 Mercer St. Seattle Center (206) 443-2222
seattlerep.org
Step back in time in the Seattle
alled one of the finest examples of a Japanese-style stroll garden outside Japan, the University of Washington’s Seattle Japanese Garden offers an urban sanctuary of natural beauty that shifts with every season.
Visitors can stroll gardens modeled after those first developed in the 16th and 17th centuries and journey through diverse settings, a world of landscapes within one garden. A walk through the Seattle Japanese Garden might include the Rhododendron Glen, Wisteria Arbor, moon-viewing platform, a pond, meadow and a teahouse, all within 3.5 acres nestled within the Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens near Madison Park.
The year 2020 marked a special milestone for the garden: its 60th anniversary, or “kanreki.” In Japan, kanreki symbolizes re-birth and re-entry into childhood. While celebrations were virtual, the website is awash with well-wishes and tributes like this haiku:
SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
305 Harrison St. / Seattle Center (206) 733-8222 seattleshakespeare.org
STONE SOUP THEATER 1414 N. 42nd St. (206) 633-1883
stonesouptheater.org
TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY
204 N. 85th St.
By Erica Browne Grivas
“As the pond warms, hungry koi flash their colors, turning adults into children.” – Bill McGee, SJG Steering Committee
Ray Larson, curator of living collections for the UW Botanic Gardens, said the large expanses of water in the pond and harbor help create a peaceful atmosphere.
“I’d say, more than many gardens, it’s very tranquil and soothing,” he said.
In 1959, Japanese designers Juki Iida and Kiyoshi Inoshita, appointed to the project by the Japanese government, designed the garden based on principles of “shi zen sa” –naturalness –and “sono mama no susumu sugata,” or noticing the way natural elements age and spread over time. Iida married the style with the local site by blending native Northwest plants with traditional Japanese plants and including hand-selected boulders from the Cascades, installing the garden in just four months. The Seattle Japanese Garden is one of Iida’s only
(206) 781-9707
taproottheatre.org
THEATER SCHMEATER
2125 3rd Ave. (206) 324-5801
schmee.org
THISTLE THEATRE
6344 NE 74th St. Suite #103 (206) 524-3388
thistletheatre.org
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surviving gardens worldwide.
Japanese-style gardens are exacting and require specialized pruning and meticulous upkeep, which is why, unlike other parts of the Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens, SJG charges an admission fee and only allows service dogs on the grounds. It’s closed from Mid-November through March, which allows the largely volunteer staff to tackle winter pruning, shaping the plants, raking the paths and plucking fall leaves from moss with tweezers.
Fall is a good time to see the Japanese Garden and the changing of colors at the Arboretum. In October, the Japanese Garden offers Maple Festival, a 10-day event, celebrating the autumn leaves as they transform in the garden.
On the first weekend the garden opens to the public in the spring, Seattle Japanese Garden welcomes guests in to observe a Shinto blessing ceremony by
The azaleas, iris and wisteria rule in spring, but it is the maples’ explosion of color in October and November that earns a yearly pilgrimage for many Seattlites.
“It’s one of the best places in the urban Northwest for fall color, which can be elusive here,” Larson said.
Larson recommends the long view over the garden from the north looking south over the ponds to appreciate the layered composition of the design.
Being connected to a world-class botanic garden, this Japanese-style garden is particularly diverse in terms of plant types. Like many gardeners, Larson declines to pick a favorite
plant since it tends to be the last one he noticed. Nonetheless, he says the Paperbark maple is quite lovely, and he appreciates the “kapow” of the gingkos’ gold fall color against the maples and conifers.
Reminders of the garden’s cultural origins are ever present.
“The garden is architecture as a representation of the natural world,” Larson said. “It’s as much about art and culture, as gardening.”
In October, honoring the garden’s 60th anniversary, a gingko biloba tree seedling grown from a tree that survived the atomic bombing of
Hiroshima, Japan, was planted.
The garden, with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Washington Arboretum Foundation, hosts educational programs and special events, including Japanese gardening workshops, moon-viewing parties and cultural celebrations.
Although they were temporarily suspended because of COVID-19 restrictions, visitors can enjoy a centuries-old tea ceremony based on Chado, or “The Way of Tea,” at the teahouse for an additional fee ($10 adults, $7 youth). Visitors are asked to avoid bare feet, jeans, rings and personal fragrances.
Left Photo by Dennis Wise, University of Washington
Right Photo by Aurora Santiago
Reverend Koichi Barrish from the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America in Granite Falls, Washington
Creativity on tap in Seattle’s craft beer scene
By Erica Browne Grivas
Only 8 years old,
Photo courtesy Reuben’s Brews
Adam Robbings, pictured, founded Reuben’s Brews in Ballard with his wife, Grace.
Photo courtesy Reuben’s Brews
Reuben’s Brews in Ballard, has won more than 275 medals for its beers as of 2020.
Coffee may own the mornings, but Seattle evenings belong to craft beers.
In 2019, Seattle had 91 breweries, according to the Washington Brewers Commission, so whether someone likes their IPA clear or hazy, there’s a nearby tap for them.
“The density of breweries in Seattle is remarkable,” said Kendall Jones, who has chronicled the industry for over a decade on his Washington Beer Blog, washingtonbeerblog.com. “If you look at the number of breweries within the city limits, there are just not a lot of places like it in the world.
Jones said, when he began the blog in 2008, Washington had roughly 100 breweries in the state. In 2019, Washington had 430 – a growth of approximately 400 percent.
Many – 16 actually – are in Ballard, in what is now called the Ballard Brewery District. Thanks to a mix of industrial and commercial real estate, space for tanks and taprooms is more affordable in Ballard than, say, Capitol Hill. Reuben’s Brews has two taprooms there, but only one is currently open.
“I don’t think there’s a neighborhood on earth that enjoys a greater density of breweries per square block than Ballard,” Jones said, noting that, coincidentally, one of the county’s pioneering craft breweries, Redhook, began in Ballard back in 1981.
Ingrid Bartels, of Georgetown Brewery, georgetownbeer.com, said breweries frequently specialize, so despite their large number in Seattle, the specialization keeps the competition dispersed.
A side effect of all this expansion is the democratization of craft beer.
“Craft beer has definitely hit the mainstream, at least in this city,” Bartels said. “Anyone can enjoy really good beer in this town. You go to any grocery store, and it’s amazing how many craft beers there are.”
Bartels said, rather than diversify, Georgetown does a few beers very well, including “Manny’s Pale Ale,” its iconic pale ale named for co-founder Manuel Chao. As a result, people can find Manny’s in more than 900 Seattle pubs and restaurants, according to Georgetown’s website.
Bartels describes Manny’s as “hoppy for a pale ale, but flavorful and malty.” Today, beer geeks might look for more exciting beers, but when it debuted, it was a “gateway” beer that delighted palates trained on blander
Craft beer has definitely hit the mainstream, at least in this city. “ “
“macro-lagers,” Bartels said.
Not to be outshone, Georgetown's Bodhizafa India Pale Ale and Johnny Utah Pale Ale won gold medals in their categories at the national Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. Georgetown’s annual promotional release of Bob’s Brown Ale has raised more than $1 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities in 14 years. In a regular year, Georgetown’s tasting room offers tours, seasonal brews and to-go growlers.
Only 8 years old, Reuben’s Brews in Ballard, www.reubensbrews.com, has come out swinging, offering 170 beers in 2019. With more than 275 medals as of October 2020, it is now the mostawarded brewery in Washington, Matt Lutton, marketing manager, said.
Reuben’s, named for founding couple Adam and Grace Robbings’ first son, Reuben, designs from the “glass backward.” It launches an average of two new beers a week in taprooms, in what Lutton calls a “farm system” of releases.
For instance, the “Hazylicous Pog” guava-passionfruit vibe was a breakout hit. It jumped from a one-barrel tasting to a 15-barrel release, and then to the
big leagues: to Costco. After Reuben’s younger brother Warren arrived, the company debuted Warren's Pub Cider in 2019.
Bring the dog, the children or some friends and order grub from food trucks and get a pack of tasters; on
“Thank You Thursdays” $1 from any purchase goes to local non-profits.
Fremont Brewing Company's Community Engagement Manager Zan McColloch-Lussier said Fremont’s obsession with quality sets it apart from other breweries. Its website, www.fremontbrewing.com, lists five pages of awards. New beers are trialed by an in-house sensory committee that has gone through six weeks of training to tease out hidden flavors and scents.
Hazy IPAs, known for their juicy texture and fruit-forward flavor, are the latest thing, McColloch-Lussier said, and Fremont offers no less than 23 in its “Head Full of Dynomite” series.
Fremont Brewing’s large childrenand dog-friendly beer garden lends a summer party atmosphere where visitors can order food from several local restaurants. Workspace hours, with free WiFi, are from noon to 3 p.m. The Black Heron tasting room rolls out experimental mixed-fermentation beers, crafted from local hops, grains and seasonal fruit. Some of these are called “sours.”
“I love sour beers. If you enjoy tart flavors, they’re fantastic to try,” McColloch-Lussier said, adding people might taste bubblegum, banana or clove coming through the phenols.
People interested in touring some of these breweries can jump in with two straws by signing up for the Washington Beer Lovers’ App and
Photo courtesy Fremont Brewing Company
Before being presented to the public, beers from Fremont Brewing Company are trialed by an inhouse sensory committee that has been trained to tease out hidden flavors and scents.
Bottom Left Photo courtesy Fremont Brewing Company
An employee at Fremont Brewing Company gives the thumbs up in front of barrels containing beers that are carefully selected before being presented to the public
Gathering To Celebrate An
ocated in Seattle’s Central District, Jimi Hendrix Park honors the late Seattle native’s legacy and greets visitors with art, nature and a sense of community.
While Hendrix died at the age of 27 in 1970, he became one of the most renowned electric guitarists of his era.
“Inspired by the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, the park, named in his honor, will beautify Seattle, motivate youth and others to achieve in music and art, and strengthen the cultural pulse of the Emerald City, Jimi Hendrix’s hometown,” according to the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation’s website.
His sister, Janie Hendrix, who helps manage Hendrix’s legacy and music through Experience Hendrix, said her brother’s spirit lives on through the park.
“Jimi’s large signature at the park entrance serves as a personal welcome from Jimi,” she said.
Jimi Hendrix grew up going to school blocks away from the park, 2400 S. Massachusetts St., which
sits on 2.3 acres and is next to the Northwest African American Museum.
“In many ways, erecting a park in his honor, surrounded by the community he loved, is like Jimi coming home,” Janie
“The harmony, peace and love that Jimi had for his hometown and his music was a driving force behind the design that is intended as a welcoming place of respite as much
“Jimi was a person of color in an industry that didn't see many people who looked like him within the rock genre. Certainly, he had ties to blues, but he was a trailblazer who cleared a path with his guitar and his music into other areas. He was the definition of diversity.”
Janie Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix’s sister
Hendrix said. “Here, Jimi’s life comes full circle, and here, he is celebrated by his own.”
The park space was developed by The Friends of Jimi Hendrix Park, a group of Seattle residents, with input from local community members, according to the Jimi Hendrix Park
as it is meant to encourage community gatherings,” Janie Hendrix said.
This community space is the spirit that drove the development of Jimi Hendrix Park, she said.
The park also serves as a space for inspiration and racial justice. It also uses Jimi Hendrix’s legacy to
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motivate young minds to feel empowered, Janie Hendrix said.
“Jimi was a person of color in an industry that didn’t see many people who looked like him within the rock genre,” Janie Hendrix said. “Certainly, he had ties to blues, but he was a trailblazer who cleared a path with his guitar and his music into other areas. He was the definition of diversity.”
When designing the park, Friends of Jimi Hendrix focused on incorporating Hendrix’s art and legacy, Janie Hendrix said.
“The walkway bearing the Little Wing & Angel lyrics reflects the chronological journey he took, musically and in life,” She said. “The Shadow Wave Wall, which is somewhat of a crown jewel of the park, was designed to reflect Jimi’s music — free flowing and enormous.”
The greenery and butterfly sanctuary featured in the park allude to Jimi Hendrix’s love for the planet, she said.
“It all comes back to the artistry of the incredible human being the park is
Foundation website.
Photo by Anna Power
The Shadow Wall at Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle’s Central District is just one of many tributes to the iconic late guitarist, who was born and raised in Seattle. The park serves as a gathering place, while honoring Hendrix’s legacy.
named after,” Janie Hendrix said.
The park often features a variety of gatherings to bring residents together.
“There are concerts, official city events, civic gatherings, such as in
reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement, cultural activities, the Roots celebration and even private functions,” Janie Hendrix said.
up, visitors can gain insight to who he was, while feeling connected to his spirit.
“Jimi stood for racial equality and justice,” Janie Hendrix said. “The park provides a place for the community to come
together to support the cause of social justice.”
Janie Hendrix encourages Jimi Hendrix fans to visit the park and see “another dimension of who he is,” while people who are unfamiliar with Hendrix
Photo by Anna Power
Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle’s Central District has an amphitheater, which can be used for community events, as well as art elements to celebrate the late guitarist’s legacy in Seattle, such as the Shadow Wall (pictured in the distance).
NAAM mission is to educate and enjoy
No classes were in session, but people were already lined up at 8 a.m. outside Northwest African American Museum’s Impact Public School, recently.
Patrice Bell saw some of the same faces as last week and lots of new ones. Bell, external affairs officer for the Northwest African American Musuem, was giving out books centering on Black and brown characters for prekindergarten through high school readers from the museum’s “Knowledge is Power” program.
There are no rules people can take one for themselves, their child, their neighbor.
“People take as many as they need,” Bell said.
The museum started the
program in the summer of 2020, and it was an instant hit with the community and donors.
“My goodness it’s heartwarming,” Bell said.
“It’s one of my favorite programs. It’s really nice to have people come back and share that their kids loved seeing brown faces in the stories.”
Education and community support make up a lot of the programming at NAAM, from a youthmentoring program called “Interrupting Privilege,” and “Youth Curators,” in which students create an exhibit shown for a year to panel discussions. They also have celebrations of Martin Luther King Day and Grandparent’s Day and a “Black Santa” holiday photo shoot.
“Our mission is, in
short, to educate, but really to make sure people understand, appreciate and enjoy the history, arts and culture of Black people in the Northwest,” Bell said.
The award-winning museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., founded in 2012 in the former Colman School building in the Central District, overlooks Jimi Hendrix Park, named because the iconic guitarist grew up in the community. Because it is located on one floor, NAAM has little storage for permanent galleries, so its focus is on visiting exhibits to spotlight artists of color, like 2019’s “Iconic Black Women”, by Seattle’s Hiawatha D. It makes space, however, for its most popular item: Hendrix’s trademark fedora, right off the lobby.
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This small museum was a long time coming. Conceived in 1981, it took numerous task forces, committees, leagues and a sit-in to make the museum a reality. In 1985, protesters occupied the slated-fordemolition Colman School building, lasting for eight years, and then political in-fighting delayed the opening until 2012. The resulting compromise was the museum takes up the first floor, and low-cost apartments are on the upper floor.
In late 2017, LaNesha DeBardelaben joined as executive director, telling the Seattle Times her plan for NAAM was “enhancement, engagement and expansion,” and since then, Bell said, sales, volunteerism and rentals have gone way up.
Photo courtesy NAAM
The purpose of the Northwest African American Museum, which offers many different displays from Black artists and shares different positive messages such as this one about beauty, is to educate but also celebrate the history, arts and culture of the Black community.
She says revenue from “Black Santa” doubled from 2018 to 2019, and 2020’s Martin Luther King Day celebration was the best yet, with 206 volunteers and 3,500 visitors.
“Our rentals have been ridiculous,” Bell said. “We rent out for weddings, birthdays, company trainings. It’s a beautiful space, and people love to be surrounded by black art.
“Our executive director has built up a great team, and we have seen a huge growth in our programs, always making sure we are inclusive,” Bell added.
In 2019, the museum racked up three honors: joining the Standards and Excellence Program of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History, being named a finalist for the National Medal for Museum Service Award, the highest award for museum community service, and the Exhibition of the Year Award by the Association of King County Historical Organizations.
NAAM’s next goal? Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.
“Only about 3 percent of museums in the U.S. are accredited,” Bell said. “So that will help us stand apart, holding to certain standards.”
For all ages, of all backgrounds, NAAM offers visitors an enriching experience, Bell said.
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The idea for the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle developed in 1981 but did not become reality until 2012. It is at the site of the former Colman School building.
Seattle offers places to worship for all
By Anna Power
No matter a person’s faith, Seattle has a place for them to practice and find community. There are many different places of worship throughout the city. Below are six places of worship for a glimpse of the variety of religious practices Seattle has to offer.
Idris Mosque
Idris Mosque is located at 1420 N.E. Northgate Way in North Seattle.
The Muslim house of worship holds five daily prayer services throughout each day, Sister Azizeh Farajallah said.
They often open up their space to other members of Seattle’s faith community for events, such as “cup of tea,” which takes place four times a year.
“Cup of Tea is an event where people from different faiths come to talk about Islam and fight Islamophobia, simply by serving tea and having meaningful conversation with our neighbors who come to our mosque during these times,” event organizer Elyaa Hammad said.
Other ways the mosque connects with the community is through its homeless outreach, an annual barbeque, a weekend school for children and a weekly women’s circle.
“We have a women’s
circle every Friday night where women gather in a room together and discuss a topic from Islam or just vent and talk about issues that we’re facing,” Farajallah said.
Through these practices, Idris Mosque provides a strong sense of connection and support for all who wish to be a part of their community.
Farajallah said the mosque welcomes newcomers.
“We are always open for anybody who would like to join our community,” she said.
For more information, go to https://www.idrismosque. com/.
Dai Bai Zan
Cho Bo Zen Ji
Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji is a Buddhist temple located at 1733 S. Horton St. in North Beacon Hill, according to its website site, choboji.org/.
The temple holds daily meditation services, Reverend Sendo Anne Howells said.
“After Saturday morning meditation, we have a council meeting where people speak about what comes up during meditation,” Howells said.
Services take place in the temple’s Japanesestyle seated meditation
room with wooden floors, cushions, calligraphy scrolls on walls and flowers on the altar to generate a peaceful, calm and powerful atmosphere, Howells said. There is a garden right outside for people to visit and walk through.
“We have an intro to Zen class on Thursdays to introduce people to ritual. Everyone is welcome,” Howells said.
The community practices a Zen form of Buddhism, where people can come once a week or every day to be a part of the small and intimate community, Howells said.
“We also host a BIPOC sitting group on Sunday morning, 9 to 10 a.m. in an effort to be more inclusive and extend outreach,” Howells said.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
In a city that is only 6.8 percent Black or African American, according to Seattle.gov, finding community is important, yet difficult. One church is built on providing a religious community for African Americans in Seattle.
Mount Zion Baptist Church is located at 1634 19th Ave. in the Central District, according to its website, mountzion.net.
“In 1890, one year after
Washington became a state and thirty-eight years after Seattle was established as a city, a small group of African Americans held prayer services in their homes. These prayer services became the Mount Zion Baptist Church,” according to the site.
The church is now known as home to the largest African American congregation in Washington state, according to the site.
Regular service times include Sunday Worship at 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Evening Pray at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, along with Sunday School classes and Children’s Church, according to the site.
Mount Zion also has mentorship programs and community service outreach.
Saint James Cathedral
Saint James Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 804 Ninth Ave. in the First Hill neighborhood, according to the website, www.stjames-cathedral.org.
The church offers daily Mass, along with six masses throughout the weekend, Father Michael Ryan said.
These frequent services, along with outreach programs, help bring the community together, he said.
“We run a kitchen where
we feed typically 115 to 200 people six days a week,” Ryan said. “We run an overnight homeless shelter eight months of the year. We also have an immigrant assistance program, where we help people who arrive in the country to learn the language and to help them with citizenship issues.”
Saint James Cathedral is a 120-year-old Renaissancestyle building filled with stained glass, Ryan said.
“We have a reputation of being so warm and welcoming, and a strong community with a solid presence in the larger community,” he said. “It’s just a great place to worship and a great place to serve.”
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Temple De Hirsch Sinai is a Reform Jewish congregation with two locations: one at 1511 E.
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Pike St. near the Central District and another at 3850 156th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue, according to its website, https://templedehirschsinai. org/.
“The most important thing about our congregation, particularly what distinguishes it from other communities, is our size of the depth and breadth of the we offer. We are a part of the Reform Jewish movement, which is the most modernist, egalitarian inclusive movement,” Senior Rabbi Daniel Weiner said.
The temple holds worship services Friday nights and Saturday mornings for Sabbath. It also offers religious school, Hebrew training, and social action opportunities, Weiner said.
“We extend ourselves
to be welcoming and supportive of interfaith families, non-nuclear families and diversity in our current society,” Weiner said.
“The Ship Canal Trail all the way from Third West to South Lake Union.”
— Ellen Monrad, Queen Anne
What neighborhood would you visit more if you had the chance, and why?
“Alki: Taking a water taxi to stroll along a beachfront with Salty's, burger joints, cafes and a brewery!”
— David Moehring, Magnolia
“I am a homebody; Queen Anne has everything I need except museums.”
— Ellen Monrad, Queen Anne
What are good places to meet people in Seattle?
“Coffee shops, parks, waterfront and street markets.”
— David Moehring, Magnolia
What are some places you like to visit on a rainy day and why?
“I love browsing in used bookstores on rainy days, always have, and I am a used-book hoarder, particularly for history. I would really like to explore how we can incorporate into the work of the Economic Development Committee, where I serve as vice chair, a plan to protect and expand our ever-dwindling independent used bookstores. Mercer Street Books in Uptown is my main go to, but as I range out of District 7, the neighborhood used bookstore is always
Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church
Many people come to Seattle for its strong Queer - community, including in their religious spaces.
Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church based in Queer inclusive theology was developed for LGBTQ+ community members to practice their faith openly in a safe space.
ECMCC is located at 1415 N.E. 43rd St. in University District, according to the website, www.mccseattle. org/.
“The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches was founded in 1968 by Reverend Troy Perry, specifically to minister to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community at a time when other Christian denominations were not open and affirming,” according to the website. “The LGBTQ+ community has an ongoing need to approach God without shame or second-class status.”
Regular worship takes Top Left Photo Courtesy Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji
The Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji Meditation room is where the Buddhist temple holds daily meditation services.
Top Right Photo courtesy Saint James Cathedral
The photo, from the west end of Saint James Cathedral, shows the inside of the Catholic church.
one of my stops.”
— Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis, Uptown
“The many fabulous museums in our city. I just love MOHAI [Museum of History & Industry]. As a fourth-generation Washingtonian, with roots long and deep in Seattle, it is my happy place to explore our city’s and region’s wonderful, vibrant and not-so-wonderful past. As a former school teacher, it is heaven for families, with many great exhibits specifically designed for children (and the child in all of us — I am in my early 60s, and I just love their interactive exhibits). MOHAI is located easily from downtown and takes you into the South Lake Union area, an evolving neighborhood that, prior to COVID, was a hot and happening place — another great example of how our fair city is constantly evolving and changing — fun!”
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