A new Seattle Steakhouse

Another Steakhouse in Seattle? Why not?

Sullivan's is the latest contender in the Seattle Steakhouse scene. In the former space of Union Square Grill (and some other places after that), comes Sullivan's Steakhouse.

I'm excited to see what they're all about! They'll have live jazz nightly and they are a national chain that bills itself as "Chicago-style" we'll see how it does soon enough...it opens Saturday June 19th, just in time to take your Dad out for a steak for Father's Day.

Sullivan's Steakhouse, 621 Union Street, Downtown 206.494.4442

If you're looking for music while in Seattle...

then look no further than KEXP! Turn that radio dial (or push the tuning button) to 90.3 FM. It's the greatest independent, listener-power radio station on the planet. In my humble opinion.

The great news is you can listen to it anywhere you have an internet connection by streaming online. They now have an "app for that" too so you can listen on your iPhone/touch/what-have-you.

You can also subscribe to their podcasts on iTunes. My favorite is the Song of the Day podcast. A new song every day! I have learned about many new artists from them.

Enjoy the tunes!

They also put on a great concert series in August at the Seattle Center's Mural Amphitheater which is free. I can't wait for this year's lineup!

Artopia & Georgetown Music Fest 6/25-26

If you only get to Georgetown once a year, this is the weekend to be there! On Friday & Saturday June 25th & 26th Georgetown is hustling and bustling with more activities than you can shake a stick at!

Artopia Website Saturday from 2pm to 10pm

Georgetown Music Fest Website Friday & Saturday, many great bands are performing...I recommend catching Black Whales, The Pica Beats & Webelos (I like their name). You may discover a new favorite band too!

There are many different venues. Hop a bus down to Airport Way & Lucile and start wandering around. You won't be disappointed!

I will be up in Fairbanks, AK while this is going on. Excited for the trip, sad to miss one of the quintessential summer events in Seattle. So please go and enjoy, I'll live vicariously through you!

A little 60's Glitter and Shimmer...

EMP (Experience Music Project) has a fabulous exhibition on right now that includes dresses worn by the Supremes...check it out. This lover of all things 60's hopes to for sure!

Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection

June 11-September 6, 2010

EMP|SFM is proud to present Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection, organized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Forty-six years after the Supremes first topped the record charts on their way to worldwide fame, many of the distinctive gowns that became nearly as famous will be on display at EMP|SFM, in partnership with original Supreme, Mary Wilson.

The Supremes are the quintessential rags-to-riches story. They rose out of Detroit's housing projects to scale the heights of fame and embodied elegance for an era and beyond. The vestiges of their allure are evidenced here in Mary Wilson's stunning collection of gowns. Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collectionfeatures more than 50 Supremes costumes and rare memorabilia.

The collection includes the first gowns purchased by Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard when they were still known as the Primettes; a set of black velvet Bob Mackie gowns worn on the GIT on Broadway television special in 1969; outfits worn on the Supremes' television specials and featured on album covers; and those from their 1977 Farewell Performance. One set of dresses includes a loose-fitting maternity outfit worn by Wilson while she was pregnant.

Make no mistake, though -- despite the sequins, these are work clothes, in which the Supremes led the charge for Motown's domination of the American music scene. EMP's presentation of the exhibition will incorporate a soundtrack specific to the collection, featuring highlights from the trio's chart-topping hits to rarely heard alternate and live performances. EMP will also screen performances from the Supremes on the Ed Sullivan Show from 1964-1970, appearances that feature gowns included in the exhibit. By doing so, EMP strives to demonstrate the connection between these iconic fashion images with the Supremes' music, their influence on society in a bygone era, and how their style continues to resonate in American culture today.

Glassybaby! (Seconds Sale Saturday June 19)

I am dying that I will be in Yakima while this sale is going on. I really want a Glassybaby. (Well, my birthday is coming up.)

These hand blown glass votives/vases/whatevers come in tons of gorgeous colors and are favorites of Martha and many others.

The "Seconds Sale" is your chance to buy a Glassybaby that is slightly imperfect for $26 each (usually $40).

Madrona location only...here's the details: 3406 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122 Saturday June 19th, 10am to 6pm.

World Cup Mania!

Is about to engulf us. The World Cup kicks off this weekend and lasts a month. It's hard to believe that 4 years have gone by so quickly. Seems like yesterday my team won. USA won, you ask? No, Italia won! Who will win this year? And where are you watching the matches? Here's some suggestions:

The Market Arms (the people that own George & Dragon) just opened in Ballard, right before the big match (USA vs. ENGLAND, this Saturday at 11:30 a.m.)

Kells - I watched the World Cup here last year, at 7am before work one morning actually, just to experience it. The place was packed and it was fun!

Here's an additional list of places showing the matches: Seattle Weekly's List

And here's everything you need to know about the World Cup itself!

I'll be down in Portland for the big match on Saturday at Blitz Sports Bar in SE. Should be fun!

Now, start practicing your soccer chant...USA! USA!

Columbia City Extended Stay Hotel

In case you or someone you know needs an extended stay hotel, this one just opened in Columbia City. It only has 4 rooms but it looks so lovely and charming. Columbia City seems like a great place to stay for a month or longer.

The Shirley Marvin Hotel

The owners also have a link to a loft in Columbia City that they rent out as well, on a nightly basis.

I really need to get to Columbia City to explore, especially since the LINK Light Rail runs right through there now, no more excuses!

New Local Fundraiser

UPDATE! My goal of $1,000 was met in under a week. Thank you everyone for your support! Let's see how much more we can raise by August 14th.

An exciting new fundraising event for the Special Olympics is coming to Seattle. I've done a 5k, a walk and other fundraising events in the past but check out this exciting new event...

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are doing well, I have some quick news to share. I am raising money for Special Olympics Washington in a whole new way. I am going to go "Over the Edge" if I can raise $1,000 by July 29th.

Any donation is greatly appreciated towards reaching the goal. You can donate here. (http://www.firstgiving.com/picatti) Thank you so much for your support!

Over the Edge is the opportunity to rappel down Rainier Tower in Downtown Seattle. It is 41 stories (514 feet) tall and this safe, controlled rappel starts from the roof. I'm hoping to meet my goal and help Special Olympians while doing something that may be scary for some, but for me it sounds amazing!

Rainier Tower, yeah, that funny looking building.

Special Olympics of Washington is an amazing organization that has brought much joy and fun to the life of my sister Janine, check out what they are all about here: http://www.sowa.org/

Thanks for your support!

Jodi

1st & 3rd Thursdays!

If you're looking for something unique to do on a 1st or 3rd Thursday of the month I can highly recommend Frances Farmer Organ Karaoke at Vermillion Gallery on Capitol Hill. This is no ordinary karaoke. You are backed by a live organ and you can sing with a microphone or megaphone or both, or neither, anything goes here!

I tried it out last night and was impressed! The organ even broke down but some random person went home and brought back their Casio keyboards and the night continued!

Check out their website or Facebook page for more information!

SAM Remix Friday June 4th

Experience SAM Downtown bursting at the seams with art, performances, talks, dancing and more at this late-night creative explosion!

• Artist talk and book signing with Roy McMakin (9 pm)
• Rare screenings of Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes,shown on MTV in the 1980s (9 pm and 11 pm)
• Variety performances by the effervescent Sylvia O’Stayformore with special guests OtterPop, an exhibitionist aquatic mammal, and Eva Androgyny, Seattle's premiere androgynous drag queen. (9:30 pm)
• "Pop Culture Fashion" runway show presented by the New York Fashion Academy (10:30 pm)
• Fascinating tours with members of Seattle's arts and music communities, Seth Aaron Henderson ofProject Runway, and more (every 15 minutes from 8:30 to 11 pm)
• Get down with DJ Riz spinning in the Brotman Forum
• Muscian Sean Nelson performing live in the galleries
• SAMtrax playlist curated by Kevin Cole of KEXP
• Factory T-shirt silkscreening
• Make your own cover for The Stranger
• And much, much more!

SAM members enjoy priority access at Remix through the members-only entrance and a special lounge featuring a bar, a Pernod Absinthe fountain, opportunities to mingle with local artists and Remix performers, and more.

Not a member? Join SAM today.

SAM is proud to have SAM ReGroup, ACT Theatre, Artist Trust, EMP|SFM, GSBA's Young Professionals with Pride (YPP), Henry Art Gallery,NetIP Seattle, NW NOMA—National Organization of Minority Architects, Out for Sustainability, New York Fashion Academy, Pacific Northwest Ballet Backstage Pass, Seattle Out and Proud (SOaP), Sustainable Belltown, Sustainable Seattle, Three Dollar Bill Cinema and Wolfgang: Seattle Symphony's Young Patrons Group as our June SAM Remix cohosts.

Members: $5
Adults: $10
Students: $8
Seniors: $8

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