Circadian Sweets wishes you Happy Holidays!

And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I know we just got here but we're celebrating the Holidays in full force from now until after the New Year so we'll take a break for now and go back to regular postings on January 4th. Cheers everyone!

Happening Today in Seattle: 12.17.09

Circadian Sweets is busy being festive today so we are going to defer to Daily Candy's weekend guide. Take it away Daily Candy!

http://www.dailycandy.com/seattle/article/78728/What-to-Do-This-Weekend

Happy Holidays everyone!

Happening Today in Seattle: 12.16.09

Opening today in Ballard: Savour. From their website:

Our mission is to cater to people who love to explore the world of food in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, by offering unique foods and products that that enhance your cooking, eating, and entertaining experiences. All of which should be savored, which is why we choose the name SAVOUR – and our name is pronounced just that way, savor, with a little twist!

Savour can be your one stop shop for the upcoming Holiday gatherings. Save time and impress all of your friends with your gourmet style!

Tues-Sat 10am - 7pm. Sun 11am-6pm. 2242 NW Market Street, Ballard. Website.

Happening Today in Seattle: 12.15.09

Are you in search of a great deal right now? All of us are with tight pocket books made event tighter with the Holidays here. Check out some great deals in Seattle via the Stranger Mart and some more great deals in Portland via Merc Perks. Most are gift certificates that are 50% off. Can't beat that with a whiffle ball bat.

Here are some examples of the deals:

Seattle (Stranger Mart):

Deluxe Bar and Grill (Capitol Hill) - $25 gift certificate, yours for $12.50.

Hudson (Georgetown) - $35 gift certificate, yours for $17.50.

Ventana Restaurant (Belltwon) - $50 gift certificate, yours for $25.

Portland (Merc Perks):

Slappy Cakes (SE) - Two $10 gift certificates for $10.

Deek & Bryan's Next Adventure - $20 gift certificate for $10.

Fish Grotto (SW) - $20 gift certificate for $10.

The deals are mailed straight to your mailbox (Old school!) and in a very timely manner. I've gotten them the day after when I have ordered them before. Enjoy your deals!

Happening Today in Seattle: 12.14.09

Welcome to your last full week before Christmas! If you aren't completely engulfed in Holiday madness yet and would like to do some more shopping today, head on over to Birgitta in Ballard, it's Blackbird's women's shop which has announced it is closing. Prices today are 40-80% off! Today only, 9am to 9pm.

Labels include Helmut Lang, Repetto, Ladyboy, RVCA, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Dace, vintage clothes and much more!

5410 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107, Phone: 206-547-2524, Website

Friday Five! 12.11.09

Welcome to the first Friday Five here at Circadian Sweets. Each Friday we'll do a countdown of 5 things. If you have any suggestions for a future Friday Five go ahead and click on Contact. We'd love to hear from you.

Five Bars you can take your dog to in Seattle - Cold Weather Edition AKA no patios: (The unofficial, not authorized by Health Department, countdown.)

1. Norm's, Fremont. You knew this was going to be at the top of the list, right? There is no other place in town that welcomes dogs as whole heartedly and as publicly as Norm's, and for this we thank you. The weekend can be crazy during brunch hours and if you'd like to check out their Thursday night trivia, get there early.
   
   
2. Beveridge Place Pub, West Seattle. If Norm's is the dog lovers place with beer, then Beveridge Place is the beer lovers place with dogs. They have 25 beers on tap and loads of unique options. They have board games and plenty of room to spread out so enjoy.
   
   
3. Shorty's/Lava Lounge, Belltown. They're not the same place, but they're close and contain similar clientèle so let's put them together for the hell of it. Both of these places are dark and cheap and great places to get wasted with your pet. I say pet because I have seen many pets here, including but not limited to, a Cockatoo.
   
   
4. Victory Lounge, Eastlake. Sometimes we miss the Lobo Inn which used to be where Victory currently resides. But when we were allowed to bring the pooch in all alliances quickly shifted to current ownership. The Victory is a great place to watch the game, it has lots of flat screens and good times.
   
   
5. Jules Maes, Georgetown. You know you love Georgetown. Guess what? Your dog does too. Appease them by going to Georgetown, like, now!

Bonus joints that accept dogs but didn't make the Friday Five: Leny's Greenlake (Sometimes), Funhouse Seattle Center, Canterbury Capitol Hill, The Traveler, Frelard (AKA between Ballard & Fremont).

Please note that these establishments may or may not accept your dog, Circadian Sweets wishes you luck in enjoying some inside time with the pooch and a beverage when it's cold out!

The Circadian Sweets Weekend Guide: 12.10.09

What's happening around Seattle this weekend?

Thursday: 12.10.09
Gary Manuel Holiday Frenzy

Gary Manuel and their designers will be donating the proceeds to Food Lifeline, a local nonprofit that feeds Western Washington families. As a gift, they are offering a 20% discount

on all products and gifts during this event only. Giveaways at the door, cider, live music and pizza by Serious Pie.

6 - 8pm @ Gary Manuel 2127 1st Avenue
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Friday: 12.11.09

Schmancy Gallery Presents Martin Ontiveros!

Martin Ontiveros and his son Felix will be having a solo show art opening this Friday, from 6-9pm at Schmancy Their artwork features Marvel comic inspired art and papier mache. Stop by for fun, chatting with the artists, beer and some great, local holiday shopping!

1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, Free

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Saturday: 12.12.09

KEXP Yule Benefit

featuring The Thermals, Cave Singers, Grand Hallway & The Builders and the Butchers

KEXP's annual yuletide fundraiser is at Neumo's this year.

Tickets $20, 21+

Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Did someone say Rockettes? This show should be at the top of your Holiday list. Not to give away any surprises, but you won't believe what ahem, animals show up on stage. Trust me. The cast and crew of over 100 puts on a truly spectacular show.
Now through January 3rd at the Paramount Theatre, tickets.

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Sunday: 12.13.09
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Run! @ Westlake Center
5k Run/Walk for Arthritis Foundation now in its 25th year,
wear a Holiday costume or bells or both! Just do it.
8-11am Westlake Center

Bob Schneider @ Tractor Tavern

You say you don't know who Bob Schneider is? Even Rachael Ray had him on her show! (OK, Rachael is, due to her husband, very into the Austin music scene, kind of random.) Bob Schneider is huge in his hometown of Austin, TX. Catch him at a nice diesel place to hear music in Ballard.
Show 8pm, tickets $20, 21+, opener Tony Fulgham. www.tractortavern.com

Happening Today in Seattle: 12.9.09

This Thursday, December 9th Happy Hour for Hope is being held at the Agua Verde Paddle Club, from 5-7pm (1303 NE Boat Street, Seattle, WA 98105) proceeds from this one go to The Mountain Fund. Seems like a great cause! And when was the last time your drinking helped eliminate poverty?

Happy Hour for Hope is a monthly networking event to raise money and awareness for local nonprofits that work to make the city a better place. Happy Hour for Hope is Seattle Weekly's way to say Thank You for all the good work our nonprofits do in our community.

Happening Today in Seattle: 12.8.09

The 5 Point Cafe celebrates its 80th Anniversary with 1929 prices!

The line is bound to be very long but if you do choose to brave the cold and check it out, get there early. This only runs until 10pm. And 25 cent Pabst Blue Ribbon is bound to bring out hipsters from all corners of the city.

What is Circadian Sweets? Hint: It's a synonym for Daily Candy.

from the digital media wire:

DailyCandy, the Comcast-owned (NASD: CMCSA) local daily email newsletter that offers culture and shopping picks in 12 cities, will cease daily publication in seven cities, Valleywag reported.

The seven affected cities -- Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington D.C. and Miami -- will now publish local editions twice a week, and on the remaining days will distribute DailyCandy's "Everywhere" edition.

The move will result in layoffs for six full-time editorial staffers, but the company plans to add an equal amount of staff in New York.

The company also publishes daily in New York, London, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. Comcast acquired DailyCandy last August for $125 million.

Now, I'm not sure why Comcast paid $125 million for something and then took it away from more than half the cities that enjoy it, but I'm hoping to fill the void. More than once I have mentioned something that Daily Candy then covered soon after so let's try this. Hopefully I can bring you some fun tidbits that you wouldn't normally hear about or turn you on to a new restaurant or event happening in Seattle. I may do some Portland highlights too. Why not? It's not like I'm reporting to Comcast.

So, welcome Circadian Sweets readers! Great to have you aboard!