Madison Parkliving February 2016
A Social Magazine Exclusively for the Residents of Madison Park, Broadmoor, Washington Park and Denny Blaine
Inside: Meet Guy and Betty Falscow A Jazzed Community,the MLK FAME CENTER Spotlighting West Seattle Natural Energy Around Town with the Madison Park Community Counsel
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTIBUTE TO MPL? We are always looking for a few good residents to follow up on leads, find great stories, seek out residents eager to share their recipes/family story/pet stories, and think outside the box! Also if you have updated your home, added a sunroom, or landscaping, we’d love to feature the finished product in our next issue. Contact June at eric.redfern@n2pub.com.
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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the businesses sponsoring Madison Park Living. These local businesses are proud to partner with you and make this magazine possible. Please support these businesses and thank them for supporting Madison Park!
ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture in The Park Catherine Parker (206) 799-8947 www. catherineparkeracupunture. com ARCHITECT Dave Dykstra Architects Dave Dykstra (206) 568-4900 www.davedykstra.com BOUTIQUE Canopy Blue 3121 E Madison St Ste 104 Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 323-1115 www.canopyblue.com CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE Original Children's Shop 4216 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98112 (509) 679-3141
CLEANING SERVICE The Dazzle Company (206) 799-5280 dazzlecompany.net COUNSELING AND LIFE COACHING Connie Curlett Couneling and Coaching Connie Curlett 3130 E. Madison St #203B Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 293-5889 DECKS & PATIOS Endura Decks (206) 766-0605 www.enduradecks.com FLOORING Anthonie's Hardwood Floor Anthony Nguyen (206) 242-7252 www. anthonyshardwoodfloors.com HOUSE CLEANING Suprema House Cleaning (425) 999-2705 www.supremacleaning.,com
JEWELER / APPRAISALS K. Alan Smith Jeweler 500 Union St, Ste 325 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-0223 www.kalansmithjeweler.com LANDSCAPE, DESIGN, & MAINTENANCE Brier Creek Gardens (425) 778-3716 www.briercreekgardens.com MORTAGE BANKER Sound Community Bank 3101 E. Madison St Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 436-1488 www.soundcb.com PAINTER Ridings Custom Painting Janine Ridings (206) 232-6633 www.ridingsinc.com
PRIVATE EDUCATION St Joseph School 700 18th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 329-3260 x229 www.stjosephsea.org REALTOR-LUXURY HOME SPECIALIST Anne W. Nelson - Gerrard Beattie & Knapp (206) 660-3055 www.anne-meredith.com
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Lisa Turnure - Coldwell Banker Bain 1200 Westlake Ave. #406 Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 919-6605 www.lisaturnure.com Meredith Erickson - Gerrard Beattie & Knapp (206) 328-1011 www.anne-meredith.com Val Ellis - Coldwell Banker Bain 1200 Westlake Ave N STE:406 Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 283-5200 www.valellis.com
SOLAR ENERGY West Seattle Natural Energy (206) 459-8442 www.westseattlenaturalenergy. com TUTORING / EXAM PREP University Tutoring 3232 NE 45th St Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 522-0109 www.universitytutoring.com
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VETERINARIAN Madison Park Veterinary Hospital Dr. Barry Katz 4016 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 324-4050 www.madisonparkvet.com YOGA Freedom Seeker Yoga 1009 36th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 380-2558 www.freedomseekeryoga.com
Endura Decks Quality Craftsmanship and Decking, 40 Years Strong!
Evan Wyman - Windermere 2911 E. Madison St Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 320-1400 www.evanwyman.com Laura Halliday - Windermere 5424 Sandpoint Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 399-5842 www.laurahalliday.com
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On a tree-lined street secluded in the privacy of one Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, you’ll find a haven: a jewel-box of a non-commercial yoga studio dedicated to expert teaching which is supported by a small selection of Seattle’s best and and most experienced teachers.
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Anything special or unusual about Maggie May? “Yes, even though she is rather large, she loves sitting on laps.”
FSY is a cooperative studio where each teacher rents space to create in accordance with her/her own vision and to build his/her own business (there is no owner); in this way, each teacher’s dreams are supported and freedom seeking is a collective experience.
What do you like best about Maggie May? “She is obedient, protective and sweet!”
At Freedom Seeker, we hold our teachers to the highest standards of refinement, experience and commitment to living Yoga so they can share, from complete authenticity, with you.
Any funny stories? “Maggie acts a lifeguard while the kids swim in the summer, always jumping in the water after them!” What else should we know about Maggie May and how she has enriched your home/family? “She is a great dog that’s kind and intelligent. She is always making us laugh.”
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MLK FAME Community Center A Jazzed Community!
Written By: Abbie Richert
Walking down the halls of the Martin Luther King FAME Community Center, I am immediately taken by the mural filled walls and decorative doors that lead to rooms bursting with a range of activity — the center is home to dance studios, painting classes, quilting groups, preschools, a sculptor’s studio, a room for meditation, and more; I find it truly amazing that a single center is able to meet the needs of such diversity. Although acquiring the space for the Martin Luther King FAME Community Center was nothing short of easy, Board President, Frances Stephens and Board Member, Iva Tolliver, are proud of their thriving community and look to the future with unquenchable optimism. “It was certainly a competitive proposal that we wrote and we were fortunate that we were the ones that received it, however, we do plan and try to include the entire community in what goes on here at the center and that’s what we are focused on now, as well as on trying to improve the facility,” Ms. Stephens says. Much of the gratitude for improving the foundation goes to the abundance of volunteers who have donated their time and resources. Stephens says, “there are people who have come in and volunteered tremendously, and those who have helped organize the fundraisers that have been very successful for us.”
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Ms. Stephens explains that the center’s conference room, auditorium, gym, and community room, collectively make up the community center, and these spaces are available for members to the community to use at will, 8 hours a day: the gym is available 7 days a week, and the auditorium is open 6 days a week. Stephens also notes that the other rooms are now tenant occupied by non-profits and groups who are themselves giving back to the community. Additionally, Stephens and Tolliver are happy to share that “the community has embraced the center and is taking advantage of the available space — Baby Jam, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts; the Bush School uses the gym almost daily and McGilvra Elementary School often uses the auditorium.” The center also has a volunteer maintained garden that the community and tenants within the building are encouraged to use. One of the largest groups that occupies space in the MLK FAME Community Center is a non-profit called, Seattle JazzED, which was started by Laurie de Koch as way to give kids access to high-quality music education, specifically focused on jazz. The program has proven to be incredibly successful and won the most recent Seattle Mayor’s Arts Award in 2015. “It’s a very vibrant space,” says JazzED’s Communication and Development Director, Britt Madsen. “We make a lot of noise, but there’s also some dance studios and steel drum bands, so that’s a real bonus for us to be in an artistic community”
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For JazzED, the ability to move into a space that accommodates their growth, as well as is located near the communities they serve is a win-win, which is exactly how Ms. Stephens hoped the community would benefit when the doors of the center opened to the public. This success also ties into to the center’s current goal of providing youth with free access to the arts. “We encourage the community to get involved with us, and hopefully we can get some funding to continue to improve the building,” says Stephens, “but there is a lot to be proud of.” Ms. Tolliver says, “The community is really beginning to take a part in the center and I am proud of that, I am proud of all the things we can do for young people for free. It’s exciting here, it’s pleasant, you walk in the door and you can feel the warmth.”
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Sponsorspotlight West Seattle Natural Energy Meet the First Family of Seattle Solar Energy
Written By: Keith Creighten
There is an old Buddhist saying, “If you light a lamp for someone, it will also brighten your own path.” West Seattle Natural Energy Owner, Keith Hughes, views his works as a mission that goes beyond simple profit. He believes that providing solar energy is a vital part of securing everyone’s future.
line are at the core of the company’s service area, but they have completed dozens of projects as far away as Camano Island and Vancouver. The last few years have brought several jobs on the Peninsula; Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Hadlock, Hansville – even Orcas and Anderson Islands.
He was born to parents that owned and operated a woodworking company in Oregon, his father made the items and his mother painted them. He proudly served his country as a member of the armed forces. While working first for Boeing and then for Swedish Hospital as a computer systems architect he raised his kids to cherish the vast natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and appreciate the architectural wonder that changes block-to-block and neighborhood-to-neighborhood. As Keith watched the region’s air and water pollution steadily rise over the years, he realized how entwined the fates of our ecosystem and architecture were. A born builder, handy-man and licensed General Contractor (he is always working on some sort of project!) he decided to put that saying to the test and embark on an adventure that will last the rest of his life. He said good-bye to corporate America and opened the doors of West Seattle Natural Energy in 2008.
Keith handles the site visits, bids and project designs. His son, Ryan, leads the sales team and helps out with project management. Daughter Amy manages the office, completes all the paperwork and various forms and keeps the clients well informed every step of the way. Wife Lin manages the books. Team Hughes is backed by a full installation staff, including a Master Electrician.
From the beginning, he wanted to focus his business exclusively on renewable energy and asked his family to come along for the ride. The Hughes family didn’t have to look too far to find their first customer; the company’s office and home were immediately hooked up to primarily run on solar power. Today, West Seattle Natural Energy serves clients all around the region. West Seattle, Madison Park, Sammamish and Shore-
When he’s not working on projects, Keith tours the city to educate building professionals and homeowners alike about the benefits of solar power and environmental responsibility. People tell him all the time, “Global warming is a big problem, what can one person do?” Keith’s reply is simple: “Plenty.” In Keith’s opinion, solar and wind energies are bountiful and clean if you invest in a properly designed system to harness their power. West Seattle Natural Energy has built its reputation by offering honest advice, free, no-obligation site visits, fair pricing and superior craftsmanship. As George Bernard Shaw said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
West Seattle Natural Energy is an amazing sponsor of MPL and we want to thank them for their support! If you have ever had questions or thoughts about adding Solar to your home, please call our friends Keith or Amy at 206-459-8442 or visit their website www.westseattlenaturalenergy.com, plus see their special Madison Park offer on the next page!
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Neighbors Guy & Betty Falskow Written By: Abbie Richert
“Our first date was skiing up at Crystal Mountain. I’ll tell you, the second or third ride up the chair she told me, ‘Guy it’s so nice to go out with a good old friend, I don't have to tell you my life history or my bra size!’ I nearly fell out of my chair,” Guy says. For Guy and Betty Falskow, both previously married with a total of 6 kids and 8 grandchildren in the mix, their romantic relationship was unexpected, yet seemingly meant to be. I met with the couple on the 15th floor of their Park Shore residence just in time to catch sight of the morning mist rise off the water and dissipate into the reaches of the nearby mountains. Lake Washington is quiet, not a single boat is on the move this morning, and the top floor’s 360 degree view is not only spectacular, but instantly calming; it’s not hard to understand why Guy and Betty moved to the Park Shore in 2013. The Falskow's had a long history of friendship before they pursued anything more. “We became friends in the third grade,” Betty remembers. “I rode by his house on my red bicycle because my best friend lived up along the way from him. We would see each other in the halls, but we were just friends, we never dated.”
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time after his divorce, he called her up and she invited him to have a glass of wine with her. “She was studying by the fireplace for her MBA,” Guy says, “I went down and asked if she would go out with me sometime and she said, ‘yeah I probably would.’” Some of Guy’s work for Christmas and Art Walk.
After Betty’s first marriage ended she began pursuing her MBA. “I wasn’t going to get married again. I was going to be a business woman,” she says. “It’s not much fun dating after having four kids and going through a divorce, but he was different, he was special.” Guy remembers spending time with Betty at social events over the years; some
Their relationship effortlessly fell into place and the two were eventually married. In response to some of their favorite memories as a married couple, Betty says, “there were many mini-honeymoons. It was that way because he was gone often and we missed each other.” Guy worked as a superintendent for various construction companies, and was frequently based in California to oversee projects.
Guy’s wooden ferry auctioned at Rotary for $200!
“Guy likes to be out in the field working, he hates being tied down to an office,” Betty says. “My mindset was always to move toward the top office, break the ceiling for the women, but I respected
him for his choices and for his attitude toward his work. It was a wonderful outlook about life: don’t try to be more powerful and gain more money. He did what he liked and that was it.” Betty remembers a mini-honeymoon where she went to see Guy. “When I walked into his apartment there was music, immediate music,” she says. Guy smiles and says, “I turned the light switch on when she walked in; I had the stereo hooked up to its wiring.” “I thought oh wow this is nice,” Betty says, “I had never seen him decorate, he had his rotary flags on the walls, and I was teasing him, are there any blonde hairs in your bathroom?” After years of back-and-forth, the Falskow eventually settled in View Ridge where they lived for 20 years before calling the Park Shore home.
“We’ve been here about 2 years. As far as Madison Park goes, this is very new to us, but we love it,” Guy says, and they have both quickly integrated themselves into the community: Guy is a member of the Madison Park Community Council and Betty is no stranger to the neighborhood activities. After talking with Guy and Betty, it is obvious that the recipe for their happy, 35-year marriage is rooted in their lifelong friendship, mutual respect for each other’s pursuits, and their efforts to maintain connected through mini-honeymoons. Just before saying farewell to the lovebirds, Guy says, “you know, the real key to our lasting marriage is this room and that room,” He points to his “man cave” and Betty’s room on the opposite side of their apartment. Betty smiles and says, “I love to read at night. I go to bed to read, and would you believe he goes to bed to sleep?”
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Madison Park Community Counsel and Their Efforts Around Town Written By: Eric Redfern & Maurice Cooper Aerial Photograph by: Chad Copeland
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MPL has worked hard to help provide a neighborhood connection over the last three years. In doing so our team has had the opportunity to spend some time with the members of the Madison Park Community Counsel. We’ve attended a number of meetings to help keep in touch with what’s happening in Madison Park and in doing so, learned about this community’s amazing history as well as understand where it wants to go. A first-hand look at the tremendous effort it takes to organize the community and help enrich the neighborhood with the little things that make Madison Park such and wonderful community. The little things that have help keep Madison Park as one of the most desirable neighborhoods in which to live. We see a group of dedicated individuals who strive for continual improvement within Madison Park. A group of people who welcome ideas and conversation, then works tremendously hard to get things done. It’s for that reason that MPL asked the MPCC – “What exactly has this group done for Madison Park over the years?”
Replacement of most of the street trees with Crape Myrtles, which are much more colorful than the original trees, but also are much less likely to grow into the power lines or buckle the sidewalks.
FORTY PROJECTS IN FORTY YEARS - AN HISTORICAL LEGACY McGilvra’s Farm - Commissioning and installation of the five large granite animals, a sculpture by Rich Beyer, designed for children to climb on
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Bath-house re-purposing and rebuilding, an original 1930’s WPA project which had sat boarded-up for two decades.
Design and permitting of an ironwork fence for the firstin-the-U.S. Russian Consulate.
Protection and enhancement of the area around the beaver sanctuary at the extreme northwest.
Upgrading of the tennis courts with concrete edging; a new and flat playing surface, and chain-link fence surround.
The construction of three rustic stone benches as an outdoor seating area on the corner of the Bank of America property.
The one-way system at the foot of Madison, replacing the straight shot to the water and what used to be the old Kirkland ferry terminal. Added the back-in parking.
Design and Construction of Triangle Park and building an independent metering water supply for the surrounding plant life.
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1. The one-way system at the foot of Madison, replacing the straight shot to the water and what used to be the old Kirkland ferry terminal. 2. The triangle park in front of Bings; regularly updated and replanted, and the wooden benches replaced. 3. Provision of back-in angle parking, initially on Madison; but now an ongoing project increasing the parking supply in several locations. 4. Bath-house re-purposing and rebuilding, an original 1930’s WPA project which had sat boarded-up for two decades. 5. Installation of a chain-link fence adjacent to the lake at the north beach; conceived for public safety after a child had drowned there, and recently removed primarily for aesthetic reasons. 6. Installation of the original children’s play area in the upper park,
with swings, a teeter-totter and a merry-go-round. 7. McGilvra’s Farm - Commissioning and installation of the five large granite animals, a sculpture by Rich Beyer, designed for children to climb on. 8. Upgrading of the tennis courts with concrete edging; a new and flat playing surface, and chain-link fence surround. 9. Installation of miscellaneous benches throughout the park; with recognition to those who contributed much to the community. 10. Several traffic circles on residential streets throughout the Park. 11. Design and permitting of an ironwork fence for the first-in-the-U.S. Russian Consulate. 12. Installation of six banks of high-intensity lights for the tennis courts. 13. Five twenty-foot wide demonstration strips from street to lake of different fescues, to determine the most gooseproof grass prior to replacing all the grass at the beach. 14. In connection with Metro’s combined sewer overflow control project, getting the back-in angle parking, combined with chicanes, on 43rd Avenue, to slow traffic between the upper and lower parks. 15. Completely repaving the sidewalks in the Park; a project that has now been done twice. 16. Acquiring and supplying the first HUB emergency response container; this one was a twenty-foot shipping container located on the northwest corner of the McGilvra School.
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17. Six crosswalks across Madison in the business district. 18. A rebuild of the dock at the foot of Madison on the land which is actually owned by the State Department of Natural Resources. 19. A progressive re-location of the bus stops for safety reasons. 20. Removal of the massive invasive plant jungle along the McGilvra divide west of the Seattle Tennis Club. 21. Addition of seven luminaires – high mounted street lights – between Howe and Blaine along 43rd. 22. Establishment of the mini-park on the vacated section of Garfield - Gayler immediately north of the Russian Consulate. 23. The addition of two Stop signs on 38th in front of McGilvra School. 24. Re-aligning the traffic lanes on Madison at lake Washington Boulevard. 25. Replacing the large signs on both Key Bank and Chase Bank with much smaller versions. 26. The addition of curb bulbs at both Bert’s and McGilvra for traffic speed reduction and safety. 27. Water supply and independent metering to the Triangle Park. 28. Major ivy removal on the bank between the upper and lower parks and at the beach at the foot of Madison to reduce the rat population. 29. Installation of multiple outlet boxes for the distribution of newspapers to reduce street clutter. continued...
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30. Installation of the automatic radar speed check sign on the steeper section of Madison. 31. Replacement of most of the street trees with Crape Myrtles. 32. Sidewalk extension on Madison at the southeast corner of the Broadmoor golf club, primarily as a cycling safety measure for children heading to McGilvra School. 33. Installation of six speed bumps and other roadway improvements on 37th and Garfield as part of a Safe Routes to Schools program, which is still ongoing. 34. Protection and enhancement of the area around the beaver sanctuary at the extreme northwest corner of the Park adjacent to the Broadmoor fence, including removal of invasive species and replanting along the approach pathway, and replacement of the street end dock.
35. The construction of three rustic stone benches as an outdoor seating area on the corner of the Bank of America property. 36. Changing the route of the #11 bus to enable riders to directly access the Sound Transit light rail station at Broadway and John. 37. Street improvements in front of Wells Fargo Bank for pedestrian safety, as the first phase of pedestrian, bicycle and traffic control improvements to the intersection of Madison and McGilvra. And three non-projects which are defensive in nature, and require constant vigilance: 38. No urban village designation or comprehensive neighborhood plan. 39. No parking meters. 40. No trolley wires.
The Madison Park Community Counsel’s next meeting is February 7th, 7:00pm at the Madison Park Beach Bath House. If you’re interested or invested in the future of our neighborhood, please join us for the conversation
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A Beauty in Denny Blaine
In 1906 a prominent Seattle family built one of Denny Blaine’s most notable estates, creating a lofty view of Lake Washington and the Bellevue skyline nestled in the snow-capped Cascades. Its extensive restoration carefully preserved the home’s historical integrity.
Once atop the lush entry staircase, a sweeping lawn and landscaped enclaves provide the ultimate in privacy and luxury. Sited on a half-acre, a rarity in the city, the home provides airy and intimate settings, both indoors and out. Welcomed by a grand entry that transcends to a distant era, you’re instantly ensconced by state of the art amenities. Gracious rooms combine formality with casual elegance. The rich mahogany paneled den hides a secret room, perfect for a personal escape in a novel, movie or TV program. The chef ’s kitchen is surrounded by a generous family room
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Home Facts Half acre estate Completely remodeled 5 Bedrooms 5 1/2 Baths Chef 's Kitchen Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces Price: Available upon request
complete with fireplace and flat screen television, unique in this vintage home. The central stairway ascends to five bedrooms, two en suite with majestic views. Reminiscent of a fine hotel suite, the spacious yet intimate master includes a private sitting room, sparkling sun-room, elegant Carrera marble master bath and sizable walk in closet. The lower level exceeds the casual entertainer’s dream. After an exciting game of billiards or foosball, unwind by the warmth of a fire. The media room with second kitchen, exercise room and wine cellar complete the inviting lower level space. The wide array of outdoor spaces rivals any other Seattle estate. The spacious property offers multiple terraces and expansive lawns for family BBQs, intimate dinner parties and lavish soirees. Located only minutes from downtown, this estate is truly one of a kind.
For more information about this home or to schedule a private viewing please contact: Lisa Turnure - 206-919-6605 - lisaturnure@cbbain.com or her website: lisaturnure.com
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Monday, February 1 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Where: The Triple Door When: 7:00 p.m. Description: Assembled in the early 1960s in South Africa by Joseph, then a young farmboy turned factory worker, the group took the name Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Ladysmith is the name of Joseph’s hometown, about three hours west of Durban and 3 hours east of Johannesburg; Black being a reference to the oxen, the strongest of all farm animals; and Mambazo being the Zulu word for chopping axe, a symbol of the group’s ability to “chop down” any singing rival who might challenge them. Their collective voices were so tight and their harmonies so polished that by the end of the 1960’s they were banned from competitions, although they were welcome to participate as entertainers. For more information: thetripledoor.net Tuesday, February 2 – Sunday, February 7 Bullets Over Broadway Where: Paramount Theatre Description: Written by Woody Allen, with direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and based upon the screenplay of the acclaimed film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, Bullets Over Broadway is the story of a young playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend. For more information: www.stgpresents.org MadisonAd2.pdf
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Saturday, February 6 Seattle Rock Orchestra performs Motown Where: Moore Theatre When: 8:00 p.m. Description: Seattle Rock Orchestra pays homage to the signature 60s & 70s soul, R&B and funk sounds of Detroit-based record label Motown Records. Stylistically unified by incredible house band The Funk Brothers, Motown boasted an incredible roster of recording artists, including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and many more. SRO also celebrates the influence of Memphis-based label Stax Records, whose famous house band Booker T. & The MGs backed artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Isaac Hayes. Featuring a program of some of the best soul, R&B and funk music ever made. For more information: www.stgpresents.org Tuesday, February 16 Rachmaninov and Beethoven Where: Benaroya Hall Music Center When: 7:30 p.m. Description: Rachmaninov is arguably one of the greatest melodists in classical music, as seen in his Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor, which is paired with Beethoven’s intellectual masterpiece, String Quartet No. 9. The intimacy and transparency of this program are handled gracefully by musicians of the Seattle Symphony and are wonderfully experienced in the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall. For more information: seattlesymphony.org Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21 Marvel Universe Live! Where: Key Arena Description: Marvel Universe Live! features the most Marvel characters ever assembled in one production in a high-caliber arena spectacular that will put fans right in the middle of one of the most electrifying battles between good and evil ever conceived. Marvel Universe Live! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. For more information: www.keyarena.com
February Madison Park Living our time, performing thousands of concerts worldwide, releasing more than 50 recordings of extraordinary breadth and creativity, collaborating with many of the world's most intriguing and accomplished composers and performers, and commissioning more than 800 works and arrangements for string quartet. In 2011, Kronos became the only recipients of both the Polar Music Prize and the Avery Fisher Prize, two of the most prestigious awards given to musicians. The group’s numerous awards also include a Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance (2004) and "Musicians of the Year" (2003) from Musical America. For more information: www.stgpresents.org Thursday, February 25 Joe Satriani Where: Paramount Theatre When: 7:30 p.m. Description: The reason somebody gets to be a guitar hero would appear to be fairly obvious: He can do things on the instrument that most mere mortals simply can’t. Joe Satriani passed that test handily over 23 years ago when he released the multi-platinum Surfing with the Alien. Jaws were dropped, fists were raised and millions of music fans the world over picked up guitars both real and imaginary to celebrate and emulate a shred god who would continue to thrill and amaze, dazzle and delight. For more information: www.stgpresents.org Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28 Camp Where: Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center Description: Experience a hilarious romp through the trials and trails from your favorite outdoor adventures. Summer camp memories: bonfires, new friendships, the first taste of freedom … and
LocalEvents the mosquitos, fighting, and awkward bathroom showers. Relive it all – from a safe distance – with the songs and stories of more innocent days. Whether it was scoring the winning point or the heartbreak of you and your bunk-mate crush, Camp tells the tall tales of growing up, getting lost, and finding ourselves. For more information: www.flying house.org
Sunday, February 28 The Lightning Thief Where: Pantages Theatre When: 3:00 p.m. Description: Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school…again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. For more information: www.broadwaycenter.org Monday, February 28 Itzhak Perlman Where: Benaroya Hall Music Center When: 7:30 p.m. Description: Grammy- and Emmy-winning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman is a true legend. Don’t miss your chance to experience his incredible artistry. Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music. For more information: seattlesymphony.org ◊ Appraisals ◊ Estate Jewelry Services ◊ Brokerage Services, both buying and selling ◊ Off-site Counsel & Showings ◊ Custom Design ◊ Seattle’s Most Successful Watch Brokerage ◊ Unique, One-of-a-kind Items On Premises ◊ Diamonds and Colored Gems
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The Alvord’s Beautiful Holiday Display
Seeseewhat Laura’s clients are saying. . . my client video reviews at www.laurahalliday.com
If you drove down McGilvra Boulevard last December you most likely saw Karyl and Elias Alvord’s wonderful holiday display. Each of the last five years that the Alvord’s have lived in the “Castle House” they have gone above and beyond to show their holiday cheer with a wonderful display for the entire neighborhood to see and this year is no exception. Elias said “We love being able to decorate the yard and have everyone enjoy the lights during the holidays!”.
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“Laura is simply the best.
She was sensitive to the myriad issues we faced in selling our home, guiding us all the way with her sage advice based upon many years of extensive experience. She made showings at times convenient to our crazy schedules; arriving early to be sure lights were on etc. She is high energy and was always available to us - even on her vacations! She knows the market and was right on regarding price negotiations and all aspects of the sale. She makes the deal work.
The Alvord’s do have some help with the harder parts of their display. Madison Park’s, Martha Harris helps decorate the inside of the house while Madison Park Lighting N Décor handles the exterior. Brian Van Buskirk and Marie Roberts, co-owners of Madison Park Holiday Lighting N Décor handle the 2 exterior Christmas trees by the front door, the nutcrackers plus light and wreath hanging. Brian said “We love helping Karyl and Elias with these decorations. They have a terrific eye and they really allow us to show off what we can do!” Marie said “We always
Laura has assisted our family with various real estate transactions in Madison Park and Broadmoor neighborhoods over the past 15 years and our experience has been great. Her local knowledge of these neighborhoods is unsurpassed. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sale high-end property in Seattle.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is kind, accommodating, and the consummate professional.” ~T. Dowell
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love seeing the display when everything is done. It takes a while to put together, the tree in the front yard has 144 strands of red lights. I’m always a little sad to take it down but then we get to do the Valentine’s Day decorations!” For more info on the businesses mentioned please go to… Martha Harris – www.marthaharris.com Madison Park Lights N Décor – www.mplightsndecor.com
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“Laura is a pleasure to work with and is an expert on Broadmoor and the surrounding markets. She is the upmost professional, a strong and effective negotiator and all around a very nice person to be around. We recommend Laura without hesitation!”
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