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Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in Seattle - January 14 - 18, 2016

“If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Events include rallies, keynote speakers, prayer and breakfast, music and workshops in and around Seattle.

2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - KingCounty.gov

JANUARY 14TH THURSDAY | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ The PARAMOUNT THEATER  | 911 Pine St., SEATTLE

“King County Superior Court Judge Wesley Saint Clair, presiding judge of Juvenile Court, will deliver the keynote address. King County Executive Dow Constantine will also speak. Musical entertainment will be provided by celebrated folk singer Naomi Wachira.“

http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/mlk/archives/2016.aspx

43rd Annual Community Celebration of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. - SeattleColleges.edu

JANUARY 15TH FRIDAY | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. @ MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH | 1634 19th Avenue, SEATTLE (Directions)

“In his final speech, I've Been to the Mountaintop, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land."What we want to know is, "Are we there yet?" Join us as we explore and celebrate Dr. King's journey to the mountaintop.During the reception, participants will discuss "What does 'there' look like?" for our community and "What can I/we do to get there?"

http://seattlecolleges.edu/MLK/default.aspx

4th  Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast

JANUARY 18TH MONDAY | 7:00am - 8:30am SHERATON HOTEL | 1400 6th Avenue, SEATTLE

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Perkins

• Award-winning University Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir

• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Vision from the Mountaintop Award for a community and business and corporate member who demonstrates leadership and contributes to the community or workplace for the furtherance of justice, reconciliation and empowerment.

http://www.breakthroughpartners.org/where-we-work/in-the-united-states/mlk-breakfast.aspx

The 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with Workshops, Rally and March - MLKSeattle.org

JANUARY 18th MONDAY | 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL & MARCH TO RALLY @ JACKSON FEDERAL BUILDING, SEATTLE (March Route)

“If you honor the methods and goals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., then come and add your voice and help plan a fantastic event for 2016.“

Volunteer: Contact: Outreach Subcommittee Chair, Winona Hollins Hauge, 206-853-1378 [email protected]

http://www.mlkseattle.org/

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Seattle Events & Things to Do - January 12, 2016

We are back to posting events in Seattle for 2016!

State of the Union Address

January 12th Tuesday, 6 - 7:30pm @ Seattle Public Library - Level 1 - Microsoft Auditorium

“Watch President Obama deliver his final State of the Union address on the big screen!“

Central Library - Downtown Seattle WA

Nordic Lights Film Festival

January 14-17th Thursday - Sunday

“The Nordic Heritage Museum is thrilled to present its seventh Nordic Lights Film Festival, hosted at SIFF Film Center on the Seattle Center campus. We focus on contemporary, award-winning films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.“ http://nordicmuseum.org/nlff

Rustycon - Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

January 15-17 Friday - Sunday @ Hilton Seattle Airport & Convention Center 17620 International Blvd Seattle, WA 98188

“Rustycon is an annual science fiction and fantasy convention, held locally in the greater Seattle Area, with approximately 500 – 700 people in attendance. We have multi–track programming, a dealer’s room, an art show, and a hospitality room for the general membership. As a focal point for Northwest Science Fiction/Fantasy fandom, we try to provide something of interest for everyone.” http://www.rustycon.com/

Northwest Remodeling Expo 2016

January 15th - 17th Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Washington State Convention Center - Seattle WA Halls 4AB 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101

“As Seattle’s comprehensive “one stop” home show, you’ll discover thousands of new and exciting ideas -- from the smallest design details, to the largest additions, and everything in between.“

http://homeshowcenter.com

Model Railroad Show

January 15 - 18  Friday - Monday @ Pacific Science Center

“Pacific Science Center welcomes back the Annual Model Railroad Show for its 42nd year, January 16-18, for three days of fun for the whole family. Spend your weekend learning about model railroading and the history of Pacific Northwest railways. Guests of all ages will experience hands-on activities and explore dozens of model railroad layouts.“

https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/model-railroad-weekend/

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Things to Do In Seattle - November 12th - Events This Weekend

Last minute things to do this weekend in Seattle. Do them!

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Seattle Shorts Film Festival November 14-15th

Schedule and Tickets http://www.seattleshort.org/

Goodwill Glitter Sale  November 14th - 15th

Saturday & Sunday 9am - 6pm

seattlegoodwill.org

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Where is Seattle November 10th

Check out some of these Seattle events for November 2015

Food, movies, beer and more!

Dine Around Seattle

November 1-25, 2015 Sundays - Thursdays

“Are you ready to Eat Your Local Heart Out? Dine Around Seattle is the area’s premier biannual dining promotion – giving diners a chance to try some of the areas best restaurants for a great deal – all while helping support these local businesses.“

http://dinearoundseattle.org/

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SIFF | Cinema Italian Style

November 12-19, 2015

“SIFF's Cinema Italian Style returns for the seventh annual festival of the best in current Italian films. The week features 15 extraordinary feature films with some of the biggest names in Italian cinema today.“

Tickets

Individual Tickets: $12 | $11 Youth (20 & under) and Seniors (65+) | $9 Matinees | $7 Members

Festival Pass: $100 | $75 Members (includes Opening and Closing Night Films & Parties)

Opening Night Film and Party*: $25 | $20 Members

Closing Night Film and Party*: $25 | $20 Members

http://www.siff.net/cinema/cinema-italian-style-2015

Cirrus Circus Annual Show: Hotel

November 13 - 14 and 20 - 21, 2015

”HOTEL is the tale of a once-grand institution that has fallen on hard times. A thick layer of dust covers the concierge desk and the rooms sit unoccupied. When two unsuspecting guests arrive to stay the night, little do they know, they are in for a wild ride. With portraits that swing out of their frames, a fountain that comes to life, acrobatic bellhops and juggling ghosts, it's clear...this is no ordinary hotel!”

Tickets

http://sancaseattle.org/

101.6 KISS FM Fall Ball

November 14, 2015 Saturday 6:30 - 11pm

@WAMU Theater 800 Occidental Ave S Seattle, WA 98134

Featuring Demi Lavato

All Ages, 21+ to drink.

http://www.washingtonmusictheater.com/event-calendar/2015/11/14/concert-1061-kiss-fm-fall-ball

Bee Wars - PNA Winter Beer Taste

November 14 Saturday 7-10 pm (6:15 Preview Tasting) PC Blue Building

“Tickets include 10 tastes from a  selection of 30 NW breweries, pub style snacks and a silent auction of awesome  beer stuff!“

Tickets

http://phinneycenter.org/beer/index.html

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post-dinner walk / kaleidoscope stairway by David B. Via Flickr: 2015

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Bye Bye Seattle Gum Wall

Seattle Gum Wall

How much more Seattle do we have to sacrifice?

Pike Place Market Gum Wall Getting a Deep Cleaning http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/04/travel/seattle-pike-place-gum-wall-cleaning-feat/index.html

Seattle’s Iconic Gum Wall to be Cleaned http://www.ripleys.com/blog/gum-wall

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Greenwood Parade 2015

July 22nd, 6pm

“A Greenwood summertime tradition, the annual Greenwood Seafair Parade presented by Fred Meyer is the oldest neighborhood Seafair parade in the region.

Thousands of people line the route to watch the over 100 entrants that include bands, drill teams, floats, pirates and more.

This year's theme is “Don’t Rain on My Parade” with Grand Marshal M.J.McDermott, an Emmy-Award-winning writer, actor, broadcaster and meteorologist.”

http://www.phinneycenter.org/parade/

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Lake City Pioneer Days Parade 2015

“This summer time event has been a part of the Lake City community for decades. It is an event that lives in the memories of many a child-now-adult who hails from our area. Cowboys and clowns, pirates and floats, drill teams, tow trucks and antique tractors. And of course, the All City Marching Band plus the occasional rock band!“

http://lakecitypioneerdaysparade.org/

Lake City Way from NE 135th to NE 123rd

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Seattle Seafair Torchlight Parade 2015

July 25th - 7:30pm

“Everybody loves a Parade - and none is more magical, musical and thrilling than Torchlight Night. This magnificent parade will include giant helium balloons, precision drill teams representing local communities, equestrian units, comical clowns, swashbuckling pirates and heart-pounding bands playing all your favorite tunes. The Torchlight Parade offers something for everyone! Young and old will make their way to downtown Seattle early Saturday morning and stake a curbside seat along the two-and-a-half mile route hours before the 7:30 p.m. start.”

http://www.seafair.com/events/2015/alaska-airlines-seafair-torchlight-parade

From Seattle Center to Downtown Seattle along 4th Avenue

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Where is Seattle ... July 16th

Seattle’s best events - food fests, street fairs, parades, belly dancing, carnivals, fireworks and more happening this weekend!

July (15TH) 16 - 19

White Center Jubilee Days 2015

“Community celebration put on by community volunteers and supported by local businesses to liven up the summer in White Center.“

http://jubileedays.org/

White Center Seattle

July 17 - 19, 2015

Bite of Seattle

“The Groupon Bite of Seattle's dedication to the culinary arts is displayed not only by the 50+ Seattle area restaurants and 30+ food product companies that participate in the event, but through other attractions that are created specifically in support of the hospitality industry. “

http://www.biteofseattle.com/

Seattle Center 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109

July 18 - 19

Bon Odori Festival

“Bon Odori is a traditional summer festival in which we honor our ancestors who have passed on, remember and appreciate all they have done for us, and celebrate their ongoing presence in the lives we enjoy today.”

http://seattlebetsuin.org/index.php/bon-odori-festival/

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple 1427 S. Main Seattle 98144

July 18 - 19

Babylonian Ensemble

The Mediterranean Fantasy Festival

“The longest running Belly dance AKA Raqs Sharqi, Raqs Baladi, ATS, Fusion, danse du ventre festival in the Pacific NW.”

http://www.babylonianensemble.com/

Hiawatha Community Center 2700 California Ave SW West Seattle, WA

July 19th - 7:00pm

Chinatown Seafair Parade

“The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Chinatown Seafair Parade, a sanctioned Seafair event. The parade is proudly sponsored by BOEING and features lion and dragon dances, martial arts, the Seattle Chinese Girls Drill Team, and many more local community groups from the Greater Seattle area.“

http://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/events-programs/seafair-parade-0

S King St & 8th Ave S to 5th Ave S passing under the Chinatown Gate to S Weller St to 8th Ave S (route map)

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Seafair Seattle Pow-Wow 2015

July 17th - 19th

“The Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow is a three day festival of Native American and Indigenous Culture it features traditional Native American and Alaskan Native and First Na tions drummers, dancers in traditional regalia, Native Food and Art. It is open to the public and shares Native cultures with all of Seattle. Over 15,000 attend the three day event.“

Daybreak Star Center - Discovery Park

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West Seattle Parade 2015

July 18th 11:00am

“The West Seattle Grand Parade, occurring annually since 1935, is hosted by the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation and is one of the oldest and most beloved community events in the Seattle area. The West Seattle Grand Parade includes participants from the Hi-Yu royalty and celebrates the diverse community and participants of the greater Seattle area.  It is a proud member of the Seafair family of events and includes all of the pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, pageantry and excitement that leads up to the Seafair Torchlight Parade the following weekend.”

http://www.thewestseattleparade.com/

Southbound on California AVE SW and SW Lander Street at 11:00am and ends on California AVE SW and SW Edmunds ST.

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Redmond Derby Days 2015

July 10 - 11

“Redmond Derby Days is a summer festival, rooted in the spirit of competition; that celebrates the uniqueness of Redmond through parades, races, contests, game booths, carnival rides, arts, music, food and much more!“

http://redmondderbydays.com

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Polish Festival Seattle 2015

July 11th 12-8pm

@ Seattle Center Armory & Mural Ampitheatre

Free Admission!

“Our 4th annual Polish Festival Seattle brings you live music & dance, workshops, exhibits, authentic Polish food, kid’s activities and more.”

http://polishfestivalseattle.org/

Seattle Center Armory & Mural Amphitheatre 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98104

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