Downtown Lowdown: Week of February 13-19

As a new addition to the Let’s Talk Downtown Blog, every Monday we will feature Downtown Lowdown – a themed post covering the week’s events, specials and happenings in Downtown.   Monday, February 13: Trader Joe’s Silent Movie Mondays One of this year’s most nominated films, The Artist, may pay homage to the classic, American [...]

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5 Reasons to Go to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show This Weekend

While it may be rainy and dreary outside this weekend, there are acres of beautiful gardens in bloom inside Washington State Convention Center’s Northwest Flower and Garden Show!     1. A Floral Symphony…Gardens Take Note Have you ever seen orchids in a “symphony hall” setting? How about a grand piano as a garden’s centerpiece? [...]

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Local Organizations and Agencies Come Together For 2nd Annual Downtown Volunteer Fair

Every day non-profit organizations and social service agencies face a multitude of challenges. And, depending on the cause and demand of those organizations, some may have more than others. But one challenge that stays true across the board: the need for volunteers. In one single afternoon in March, more than 30 social service agencies and [...]

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Introducing: Downtown Lowdown

As a new addition to the Let’s Talk Downtown Blog, every Monday we will feature Downtown Lowdown – a themed post covering the week’s events, specials and happenings in Downtown. To have your event considered for future posts, please email [email protected]   From restaurant lectures, garden shows and an exciting new art exhibit opening – [...]

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Seattle Celebrates World’s Fair 50th Anniversary

When walking along the grounds of Seattle Center today, it may be hard to imagine what took place on the same concrete slabs fifty years ago. In 1962, Seattle was casted as a city of sophistication and innovation with its hosting of the World’s Fair. With the theme “Century 21 Exposition,” the six-month fair celebrated [...]

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