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FRIDAY: Free Latin Jazz Concert in Columbia Park

August 9, 2011

in Arts/Living,Support Our Sponsors

The community is invited to join SEEDArts for Valley Vibes, a free Latin jazz concert in Columbia Park (behind Columbia Library) on Fri., Aug 12, at 6 pm.

Multi-percussionist, vocalist and composer Tor Dietrichson’s group Mambo Cadillac will headline the concert, performing Salsa/Afro-Cuban Jazz tunes. Sambatuque will open the concert at 6 pm with a blend of music from Brazil and the Caribbean.

Valley Vibes continues the second Friday of September through November at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center.

Mambo Cadillac will headline this month’s free Latin jazz concert in Columbia City. Photo/SEEDArts

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Traffic Alert: Rainier Avenue South Paving Project Starts Tuesday in Rainier Beach; Wednesday in Mt. Baker, Columbia City

August 8, 2011

in News,Traffic Alert

Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) plan to pave Rainier Avenue South between 68th Ave. S. and 72nd Ave. S. in Rainier Beach, near the far southeastern city limits, on Tues., Aug. 9, and Wed., Aug. 10, weather permitting. One lane will remain open in each direction from 7 am to 7 pm.

In addition, drivers should expect lane restrictions between S. Walden St. in Mt. Baker and S. Alaska St. in Columbia City from Wed., Aug. 10, through Fri., Aug. 12, while crews grind and remove the top layer of asphalt pavement.

Then, on Sat., Aug. 13, weather permitting, an SDOT contractor will pave Rainier Ave. S. from S. Genesee St. to S. Alaska St. The remaining roadway sections between S. Genesee and S. Walden streets will be paved on Sat., Aug. 20, and Sat., Aug. 27.

The planned work will take place between 7 am and 6 pm, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction near the work zone during construction. Left turns will be restricted at times and there will be loading and parking restrictions. There will be short-term driveway restrictions and some pedestrian detours. Access to all businesses will be maintained.

This project is funded by the Bridging the Gap transportation levy approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.

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Welcome New RVP Sponsor: Learn, Play Jazz & Have Fun With Jazz Night School in Columbia City

August 1, 2011

in Advertisement,Arts/Living,Support Our Sponsors

Your RVP is proud to announce our newest sponsor – Jazz Night School in Columbia City:

In just three years, Jazz Night School has gone from a small, neighborhood music school to a thriving, busy jazz community, where musicians of all ages and skill levels come together to share the music they love. Located in a comfortable home in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood, Jazz Night School provides a friendly and supportive environment for aspiring musicians to learn about jazz and to gain experience playing with an ensemble.

Under the supportive guidance of professional musicians from the regional jazz community, students have an array of growth opportunities, from studying ear training and theory to working with an ensemble and performing live. At Jazz Night School, there is truly something for any aspiring musician.

The school’s motto is: “Learn. Play jazz. Make progress. Have fun.”

At the hub of the activity is the school’s passionate director and founder Erik Hanson. Hanson, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, could easily be considered a musical jack-of-all-trades. He is a pianist, an arranger, a composer, a bandleader, a producer and an educator. With drive and dedication, he set out to create a welcoming space where people could not only learn about and play jazz but could also connect over a shared passion for the music.

“I want everyone who comes to Jazz Night School to have fun, learn and make music,” he says.

Hanson and his wife Debra slowly transformed their home into a fully functional studio with three rooms, three pianos, drums sets and sound equipment. On any given night, the space is abuzz with music and activity: vocalists running through standards, funk ensembles rehearsing arrangements and small combos improvising over swing tunes and Bossa Novas. Jazz Night School is, to say the least, a happening scene.

In addition to ensembles and classes, Jazz Night School offers summer camps and specialized workshops. Coming up next are the following:

Up-Beat Girls Jazz Camp – For all instruments & vocalists, Grades 6-12 (Aug 8 – 12, 9:30 am -3 pm)

Jazz Night School is hosting a great opportunity for girls to jump into jazz or get ahead with their music. Girls will have fun, develop self-confidence, and learn improvisation skills and ensemble techniques in an empowering, intensive one-week day camp. No previous jazz experience needed! Prerequisites: Some basic proficiency and the desire to have fun working on jazz skills with other young women. Tuition is $350. Payment plans, limited scholarships, and “Bring a Friend” discounts available. Camp includes jazz combo playing, workshops, jam sessions with jazz big sisters, history, instrument switching, and performance on Friday!

Fall Session Starts September 19th

Ten weeks of learning and fun, ending with performances at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center—Small Jazz Ensembles, Big Bands, Funk Ensemble, Reggae/Ska Ensemble, Free Improv Ensemble, Singing with Jazz Trio, Standards for Vocalists, Improv Workout, Ear Training, Jazz Harmony, and Instrumental Labs!

For more information visit www.jazznightschool.com, or contact Erik Hanson at (206) 722-6061, or info@jazznightschool.com.

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

July 31, 2011

in Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week…

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

  • Seward Park Work Party, Seward Park
  • Columbia City Farmers Market, Columbia City
  • Southeast Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Brighton

Thursday:

Friday:

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

July 24, 2011

in Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week…

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

  • “What the Griot Said”, Mt. Baker
  • Rainier Beach Neighborhood Association meeting, Rainier Beach

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Rainier Valley Weekend Update: Live Music, Mayor McGinn, Moroccan Cultural Day, Rainier Beach Garage Sale + More

July 21, 2011

in Arts/Living

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this weekend…

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

  • Public meeting on reducing raw sewage & stormwater overflows, Rainier Beach

The Rainier Beach Neighborhood Garage Sale is this Sat., July 23. More.

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GIVE: Volunteer at Next Columbia City BeatWalk

July 21, 2011

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Looking to get involved? Our Give Page is the only comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities in the Rainier Valley. Designed to link neighbors with local volunteer opportunities, this is the place to start if you’ve got time and/or financial resources and a desire to help improve your community.

From the organizers of BeatWalk:

Columbia City BeatWalk continues its 16th season on Fri., Aug. 5, and volunteers are needed! The more volunteers we get, the more we can rotate work shifts, and the more our volunteers can enjoy all of the great music!

BeatWalk has several new venues this season which means more great music, that volunteers enjoy FREE in exchange for collecting cover charges at the doors of the venues from 7 – 9:30 pm.

As if that’s not enough – enjoy free dinner compliments of Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria at 6:15 before heading out to stamp hands and hear the wonderful music.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Meredith@splab.org today!

Photo/Columbia City BeatWalk

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Save the Date: “Represent 98118″ – a Day in the Life of One of America’s Most Diverse Zip Codes

July 19, 2011

in Arts/Living,News

What does it mean to live, work, play, learn and worship in one of the most diverse zip codes in the nation? A group of south-end artists are looking to find out with a community arts project designed to help describe the Rainier Valley.

On Wed., Oct. 5, Southeast Seattle neighbors are invited to participate in “Represent! 98118: A Day in the Life of America’s Most Diverse Zip Code” – organized by award-winning author Nancy Rawles, SPLAB director Paul Nelson and SIFF film programmer Maryna Ajaja:

There are many different ways to participate. If you like to write, perform, or create art, this is an opportunity to add your view and your voice to a collective “portrait” of our zip code. You will also have the opportunity to display the work you create on this secure website or in a business or organization that serves the 98118 zip code. More.

98118 neighborhoods in the Rainier Valley:

  • Brighton
  • Columbia City
  • Dunlap
  • Genesee
  • Graham
  • Hillman City
  • Lakewood
  • New Holly
  • Othello
  • Pritchard Beach
  • Rainier Beach
  • Seward Park

Photo/Represent! 98118

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RVP Exclusive: Rainier Valley Post Happy Hour Guide 2011

July 18, 2011

in Arts/Living,Eat

Welcome to the Rainier Valley Post’s second annual Happy Hour Guide. With even more listings than last year, this is the place to find the happiest hours in Southeast Seattle. ENJOY!

Columbia City Ale House – This English-style pub serves a wide array of top-notch beers and yummy food. (723-5123, 4914 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
  • $4 Imperial 20 oz. pints, any draft beer; $5 house red or white wine; $5 plates

Empire Espresso – Named for the old Empire Way, this is not just Southeast Seattle’s Best Coffee Shop, but also a great place to have a beer and watch sports. (659-0588, 3823 S. Edmunds St.) Columbia City

  • Daily, 4-7 pm
  • $1 off all beer and wine

Geraldine’s Counter – Serving the best in American comfort food, including an all-day breakfast that was voted Southeast Seattle’s favorite. (723-2080, 4872 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Tues-Fri, 4-7 pm
  • $1 off all beer

Island Soul Caribbean Restaurant - The South End’s only destination for authentic Caribbean food, featuring live music on Friday and Saturday nights. (329-1202, 4869 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Mondays all day; weekdays, 4-6:30 pm; Sat 12-4 pm
  • Well drinks w/out juice $3 (with food purchase), select signature cocktails $5, all beer $1 off, small plates $5

Kawali Grill - Voted Best Filipino Food in Southeast Seattle, Gerold Castro’s Asian American restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  (723-6179, 5300 Rainier Ave. S.) Hillman City

  • Tues-Fri, 3-6 pm
  • $1 off beer & appetizers

La Medusa – Southeast Seattle’s favorite date-night restaurant serves Sicilian soul food with style, including fresh, local, organic ingredients and the finest quality imports from Sicily. (723-2192, 4857 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Fri-Sat, 4-5:30 pm
  • TBA

Lottie’s Lounge - Voted Best Happy Hour in Southeast Seattle, Lottie’s is the Rainier Valley’s classic neighborhood watering hole.  (725-0519, 4900 Rainier Ave S.) Columbia City

  • Daily, 2-6 pm
  • $4 well drinks, $2.50 domestic bottled beers, $1 off wine by the glass, $4 draft beer, $1 off food items, $1 off signature cocktails

Maya’s Mexican Restaurant – Serving some of the best Mexican cuisine found this side of I-90, Maya’s is the place to go when you need to get your margarita on. (725-5510, 9447 Rainier Ave. S.) Rainier Beach

  • Mon-Fri, 4-7 pm
  • Margaritas $3.75

Orcas Landing – (402-4034, 5609 Rainier Ave. S.) Hillman City

  • Daily, 2-6 pm
  • Premium beers $2.50, well drinks $3.50, cocktails $1 off; all food 1$ off

Royal Esquire Club – Everyone is welcome at the Pacific Northwest’s premiere private black social club, where guests enjoy mingling, entertainment, great food and more. (723-2811, 5016 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Mon-Sat, 4-7 pm
  • $1 off drinks; beers $2.50, well drinks $3

Spice Room - Voted Best Thai Food in Southeast Seattle, Spice Room has been described as a “giddy romp through Thailand, with stops in China and Southeast Asia.” (725-7090, 4909 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Daily, 3-6 pm
  • $5 small plates with $5 minimum drink purchase, includes Crispy Garlic Chicken, Garlic Prawns, Thai Crab Wontons, Panang Curry & more

The Bourbon at Columbia City Theater - A taste of Southern sophistication with a fine selection of whiskey and an extensive menu of specialty drinks and tasty food. (722-3009, 4916 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Sun-Sat, 4-7 pm; Sun-Wed, 10 pm-12 am; Thur-Sat, 11 pm-1 am
  • $3 wells, $1 off drafts, $2 High Life drafts, $8 High Life pitchers

The Station – Locals flock to this cozy coffee shop for everything from their famous Mexican mochas to the hitching post for dogs out front to their great happy hour specials.  (453-4892, 2533 16th Ave. S.) Beacon Hill

  • Daily, 3-6 pm
  • All wine $4, beer $3, mimosas $3 (orange, pomegranate, pineapple, cranberry)

Tutta Bella - The Northwest’s first authentic Neapolitan pizzeria uses imported ingredients and century-old artisan traditions to bring you the definitive Neapolitan pizza experience. (721-3501, 4918 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Daily, 3-6 pm
  • $2 off all draft beers & wines by the glass, $5 small plates, $6 pizzette

Verve Bistro & Wine Cellar - Featuring wine and beer from around the world plus delicious bistro fare from Garrett Brown, voted Best Chef Southeast Seattle. (760-0977, 3820 S. Ferdinand St.) Columbia City

  • Daily, 5-7 pm
  • $3 beers, $1 off 1/2 glass of wine, $2 off full glass of wine, $3 off a flight

Wabi Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant - Wabi Sabi offers an intimate and contemporary dining experience with a full sushi menu, bento boxes, ramen noodle soup, and Korean grill dishes. (721-0212, 4909 Rainier Ave. S.) Columbia City

  • Daily, 4:30-6 pm
  • TBA

Information subject to change. Please contact individual restaurants to confirm details. Photo/David Mullarkey Images

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WEDNESDAY: Tips for Pairing Cheese, Fruit & Wine at Columbia City Farmers Market

July 18, 2011

in Arts/Living,Eat

This Wed., July 20, picnic in the park with Catherine Reynolds from Queso y Vino who will share tips and information about cheese, fruit and wine pairings with market shoppers:

Savor our local summer’s sweet bounty of strawberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines and more from farms in Eastern and Western Washington. Market tables start to pile high with these sweet harvests from our local farms in June, July and August.

Catherine Reynolds is a passionate foodie, poet, traveler, & professional wine maven, as well as owner of Queso y Vino, a mobile wine shop with a roving supper club and newsletter describing how to select wines that inspire the imagination and enhance the pleasures of life.

Also, FREE ½ pints of local strawberries to the first 200 shoppers at the market! Go here to see what’s fresh on the market tables this week.

The Columbia City Farmers Market is open every Wednesday through October 19, 3-7 pm, on Edmunds Street just off of Rainer Avenue South. WIC and EBT are accepted – please inquire at the market information booth if you have any questions. Photo/Catherine Reynolds from Queso y Vino

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WEDNESDAY: Ratatouille Cooking Demo at Columbia City Farmers Market

July 12, 2011

in Arts/Living,Eat


This Wed., July 13, Cooking Matters – a national program implemented locally by Solid Ground – will offer a special cooking demo at the Columbia City Farmers Market from 4 to 5 pm. The demo will focus on how to cook a healthy meal on a budget using fresh ingredients available at the market.

For this cooking demonstration we will be making Ratatouille, a delicious French dish that incorporates many fresh vegetables and will be sure to satisfy the whole family! Please come join us to learn about this versatile recipe, as well as tips for shopping on a budget and making the most of the unique offerings at the farmers market.

Go here to see what’s fresh on the market tables this week.

Next week at CCFM: Picnic in the Park! Next Wed., July 20, Catherine Reynolds, owner of Queso y Vino, will share a free seminar for market shoppers on delicious tips and information about cheese, fruit and wine pairings – perfect for summer picnics (with or without the wine) or any summer meal. PLUS: Free ½ pints of local strawberries to the first 200 shoppers at the market today!

The Columbia City Farmers Market is open every Wednesday through October 19, 3-7 pm, on Edmunds Street just off of Rainer Avenue South. WIC and EBT are accepted – please inquire at the market information booth if you have any questions. Photo/do communications

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Closure of Columbia City Cinema Leaves Some Hard Feelings

July 9, 2011

in Arts/Living,News

Seattle Times (RVP news partner):

When the Columbia City Cinema closed after a seven-year run, it left thousands in wasted donations and unpaid loans as the fourth independent theater to run into trouble under its now-bankrupt operator.

The vacant building can’t be occupied because when Paul Doyle remodeled it, he did so without permits. Fire inspectors found missing sprinklers and alarms, burned-out exit lights and flammable debris.

“It’s basically a big matchbox,” said Seattle Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith. “Once you know that, if something ever does happen … ”

So the two-story, three-screen theater sits empty in the middle of the summer movie season. More.

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Comment of the Week Goes To…

07.09.2011 Opinion

Crepes on “Happy July 4th: Please Do NOT Call 911 Without a Life-Threatening Emergency”: Well, we ended up calling 911 five times early this AM. Some 10-15 freaks decided to turn our NewHolly neighborhood into their personal OK-corral for a good 45 minutes, firing their “artillery shells”, “rockets”, and what-not AT each other, using surrounding [...]

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Traffic Alert: Rainier Avenue to Get a Face-Lift

07.06.2011 News

Next week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will begin repaving several sections of roadway along Rainier Avenue South in the Rainier Valley, starting with the section between South Walden Street in Mount Baker and South Alaska Street in Columbia City. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, up to 24 hours [...]

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FRIDAY: Free Valley Vibes Jazz Concert in Columbia City

07.06.2011 Arts/Living

This Fri., July 8, at 7 pm, SEEDArts continues Valley Vibes – its free series of jazz concerts and community conversations – with Wayne Horvitz’s Sweeter Than the Day and the Jazz Night School Ensemble at Rainier Valley Cultural Center (3515 S. Alaska St.) in Columbia City. The series includes performances by a diverse group [...]

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This Summer, Kids & Teens Eat Free at 25 Locations Throughout Southeast Seattle

07.05.2011 Eat

The City’s Summer Food Service Program, which offers free meals and snacks for kids throughout Seattle, kicked off recently at New Holly Gathering Hall in Southeast Seattle. The program provides thousands of Seattle children ages 1 through 18 with free breakfasts and lunches at qualifying sites (see list below) this summer. “When it comes to [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

07.03.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Tuesday: Columbia City Business Association meeting, Columbia City Wednesday: Columbia [...]

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TODAY: Columbia City Theater to Celebrate 1st Birthday With Free Show

07.02.2011 Arts/Living

The Seattle Times (RVP news partner): Kevin Sur recalls the day he was summoned to the Columbia City Theater (RVP sponsor) for his opinion on its potential as a new music venue. “I’d never been to Columbia City before,” says Sur, “I thought, ‘No way — I don’t think people are gonna come all the [...]

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Save the Date: Columbia City Chow Down to Benefit Rainier Valley Food Bank

07.01.2011 Arts/Living

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Rainier Valley Weekend Update: BeatWalk, Bicycle Sunday, Historical Society Tour + More

06.30.2011 Arts/Living

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this weekend… Friday: BeatWalk, Columbia City First Friday music & dancing at [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

06.26.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Monday: Meditation class, Columbia City Tuesday: Rainier Valley Rotary meeting, [...]

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