Seattle City Buzz

Mark your calendar for the 2008 Northwest Flower & Garden Show coming to Seattle February 20th thru 24th at the Washington State Convention Center.

When the Northwest Flower & Garden Show took root in 1989, it was a small and humble gathering that brought together the region’s leading gardening experts. Since then, the event has blossomed into an internationally-acclaimed event that showcases the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in ways that are comparable to the world’s most respected flower & garden events.

Today, the Northwest Flower and Garden show is the third-largest flower show in North America. The 2008 edition will present a range of inspirational, educational and fun activities for gardeners and families throughout the Pacific Northwest.

For more information: www.gardenshow.com

The City of Seattle is presenting free Holiday concerts at City Hall and the Municipal Tower.

Tuesday Concerts at the Municipal Tower (700 5th Avenue):

• December 11th - Ballard High School Chamber Orchestra
• December 18th - Windsong

Thursday Concerts at City Hall (600 4th Avenue):

• December 6th - Bobby Medina Quartet
• December 13th - Medievel Women’s Choir
• December 20th - The Northwest Chamber Chorus

For more information, please visit:  www.Seattle.gov/arts

The Pike Place Market is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year…August 17th to be exact.

To celebrate their centennial year the market is reviving the Pigs on Parade event featuring 100 new fiberglass porcine beauties.

The parade starts at 10:00 AM on June 2nd at Westlake Center and will makes its way to the Pike Place Market to kick-off the Market Foundation Street Festival. The festival hours are 10:00 am - 7:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday.

After the festival, the pigs will make its way to sidewalk locations throughout downtown Seattle where they’ll enjoy the sunny summer days.

Pike Place Market Tidbits

• Founded August 17, 1907
• 10 million people visit the market annually
• Washington’s #1 tourist attraction
• 240 street performers known as “buskers”
• Fresh fruit & veggies available 362 days per year

The Pound is hosting a Spring Art Event on April 6th & 7th.

Are you an aspiring photography artist who enjoy the art of photographic printing? The Pound is home the the Photocloset, a great 24-hour access black & white darkroom facility.

Saturday, February 17th, Seattle celebrates Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Pig. The International District will feature a myriad of entertainment from various Asian ethnic groups including the traditional Chinese Dragon dance, Korean dances, Japanese Taiko drums and arts and crafts.

The events take place at Union Station from Noon to 7 PM.

Address: 401 S. Jackson St. (map)