The Seattle-based R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo performed at the Hispanic Seafair on July 25, 2010 at the Seattle Center. It was a sweltering day in the sun and the festival drew thousands of Latinos from across the area.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
WORLD OF DANCE HITS SEATTLE!
The World of Dance tour hit Seattle, WA for the first time this past weekend on Saturday, July 24. Teams from Canada, California, and Washington traveled to compete for a grand prize of $1000!
1st place: Kontagious Movement (Seattle, WA)
2nd place: Rhythm RKRZ (Auburn, WA)
3rd place: The Gentz (Seattle, WA)
In addition to the competing teams, there were celebrity performances by BBoy Jalen, RNG, Quest Crew's Ryan Imay and Victor Kim, and Super CR3W!
To follow the WOD tour, you can find them on twitter, facebook, and youtube!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Seattle Peach One Year with Jennifer Peterson from Cafe Society
I had never been to the Homegrown Sustainable Sandwich Shop in Fremont before the Seattle Peach One Year Anniversary and Happy Hour on July 16 and as soon as I walked in the door, I wished I hadn't already eaten. In a word the smell was yum! Luckily I had saved room for the special peach drink they developed for the event itself.
There was a small but enthusiastic and positive crowd and it was lovely meeting some we all hushed to listen to Jenn Petersen of Sport'N Life Records talk about her new venture: Cafe Society, which celebrates the renaissance happening in this city’s music scene by hosting a monthly party at a rotating venue that showcases a female artist, according to its Facebook page.
She spoke of what it takes to "make it" as a business woman in the music industry, the gender politics she has experienced and the wisdom she has gained through her personal and professional growth. The audience was supportive and involved and asked many questions.
Was happy to be there but sad to leave early. Great job, Jen. Looking forward to the next one, Seattle Peach.
Carmelina Vargas at Harlem's Relay for Life, American Cancer Society
Recording artist and breast cancer survivor turned advocate, Carmelina Vargas, recently shared her story as an "Inspiring Woman" with All Things Girl and is recording her second album for release later this year. Above are images from Carmelina Vargas' performance at and participation in Harlem's Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society on July 10, 2010.Photo Credit: Cynthia Dos Santos
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mayor McGinn Announces New Seattle Nightlife Initiative
Tonight at the Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill, Mayor Mike McGinn, City Councilmember Nick Licata, the Seattle City Council, the City Attorney and local nightlife leaders gathered for the mayor's announcement of his Seattle Nightlife Initiative--a proposal for creating a safe and vibrant nighttime economy. Musicians from the School of Rock played two unplugged sets during the public event.
The major goals of this initiative are "increasing public safety, growing the local economy, and improving urban vibrancy." According to Mayor McGinn, the Seattle Nightlife Initiative is a proposal with eight components (listed below) for creating a safe and vibrant nighttime economy.
1) Develop an assistance and enforcement strategy with nightlife businesses.
2) Develop a proposal for flexible liquor service hours.
3) Adopt streamlined noise ordinance rules targeting chronic offenders.
4) Require regular SPD security training classes as part of the state's Nightclub Liquor licensing process.
5) Regularly scheduled precinct community outreach with nightlife businesses and residents.
6) Develop and encourage best practices for nightlife businesses.
7) Create accessible and safe late-night transportation options.
8) Adopt a new city ordinance to allow Seattle Police greater ability to manage patrons contributing to public nuisance, disturbance, and disorderly conduct.
In his closing remarks, Mayor McGinn stressed the importance of public feedback, saying that "It's all up to you, Seattle." The Mayor, along with the City Council and City Attorney will solicit public feedback and input on this proposal from July 13 through September 15, 2010.
To learn more details about the proposal and to provide your input via survey, go to http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/nightlife.
What do you think? Weigh in in at Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Poll0.
The major goals of this initiative are "increasing public safety, growing the local economy, and improving urban vibrancy." According to Mayor McGinn, the Seattle Nightlife Initiative is a proposal with eight components (listed below) for creating a safe and vibrant nighttime economy.
1) Develop an assistance and enforcement strategy with nightlife businesses.
2) Develop a proposal for flexible liquor service hours.
3) Adopt streamlined noise ordinance rules targeting chronic offenders.
4) Require regular SPD security training classes as part of the state's Nightclub Liquor licensing process.
5) Regularly scheduled precinct community outreach with nightlife businesses and residents.
6) Develop and encourage best practices for nightlife businesses.
7) Create accessible and safe late-night transportation options.
8) Adopt a new city ordinance to allow Seattle Police greater ability to manage patrons contributing to public nuisance, disturbance, and disorderly conduct.
In his closing remarks, Mayor McGinn stressed the importance of public feedback, saying that "It's all up to you, Seattle." The Mayor, along with the City Council and City Attorney will solicit public feedback and input on this proposal from July 13 through September 15, 2010.
To learn more details about the proposal and to provide your input via survey, go to http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/nightlife.
What do you think? Weigh in in at Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Poll0.
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