http://seattlecitybuzz.com Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:36:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The first phase of the redevelopment of the South Lake Union Park is complete and the folks at the Seattle Parks Foundation will be hosting a Grand Opening celebration on  April 30th from 11:00am – 1:00pm.  The public is invited to experience this new public park on the shores of ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2008/03/31/south-lake-union-park-opens/ Another year, another sales tax increase in King County. Last April 1st, the sales tax in King County increased a tenth of a percent to 8.9% to improve bus transportation services. Effective April 1st, 2008, King County's sales tax will be going up another one-tenth of a percent to 9.0%. ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2008/03/31/king-county-sales-tax-to-increase-again/ 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. ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2008/01/17/northwest-flower-garden-show/ The SAM Gallery at the Seattle Art Museum is currently featuring two exhibits - Autobiography and Centrum/London. Autobiography - Runs through February 9th Autobiography features a group of artists who explore their own identity, heritage, and/or artistic history in their artwork. Featured artists include Willie J. Bonner, Diem Chau, Pamm O. Hanson, ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2008/01/15/just-opened-at-the-sam-gallery/ December 9th: 11 AM to 6 PM http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2007/12/06/threads-xmas-fashion-shopping-special/ Here's a sample of holiday festivities in the Emerald City: Jingle Bell Run: December 9th Westlake Center. www.seattlejinglebellrun.org Hanukkah Celebration: December 16th Stroum Jewish Center - 3801 Mercer Way Molbak's Festival of Poinsettias: Thru December 24th 13625 NE 175th St, Woodinville. www.molbaks.com PNB's Nutcracker: Thru December 29th McCall Hall at Seattle Center. www.pnb.org/season/nutcracker Seattle Center Winterfest: Thru December ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2007/12/06/holiday-events-around-seattle/ 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 ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2007/12/06/holiday-concerts-at-city-center/ The popular healthy frozen yogurt shop, Red Mango, is celebrating its Seattle area debut with the grand opening of its first location this week at Bellevue Square. The week long festivities include giveaways and free yogurt for mall shoppers and employees. Unlike traditional frozen yogurts that contain artificial additives and ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2007/10/30/red-mango-comes-to-bellevue/ The American Planning Association (APA) released its 10 Great Streets and 10 Great Neighborhoods list. Among among the contenders the Pike Place Market district was selected as one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America. The Pike Place Market neighborhood continues to lead by example. Its compact, pedestrian-oriented design and range ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2007/10/03/pike-place-market-named-a-great-neighborhood/ As part of the Pop Culture Talks series, Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum is hosting an evening with Dr. Tom Daniel, the Joan and Richard Komen Endowed Chair of Biology, University of Washington. Dr. Daniel will speak on the "The Science of Aliens". When: Wednesday, August 8th ... http://seattlecitybuzz.com/2007/07/12/the-science-of-aliens/