Seattle Weekend Edition for 2/22/08
What: Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show
When: February 23 - February 24, 2008
Where: Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup
$$$: $5.00 for entire weekend… tickets available at the Gate… free parking - kids 17 and under FREE.
Open to public: SATURDAY 9-5:30, SUNDAY 10 - 4 PM
Each February over 12,000 aviation enthusiasts gather in Western Washington to check out what’s new in the aviation industry!
What: Northwest Flower & Garden Show
When: February 20 - February 24, 2008, Wed-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-6:00 pm
Where: Corner of 7th and Pike Streets in Seattle, WA.
$$$: $19
An entertaining floral funfest for you and your friends. Thousands upon thousands of flowers and plants with all their rich colors, fragrances and textures. Six acres of inspiring gardens, free seminars for all gardening levels, and shopping at 350 exhibits all strictly related to gardening, outdoor living and gardeners. Special Guest Star: Sally Fields
What: Wintergrass Bluegrass Music Festival
When: February 21 - February 24, 2008
Where: Sheraton Tacoma Hotel and Convention Center
$$$: Weekend Pass $95 Kiddo Weeknd Pass $25 (kids are ages 6-17 - kids under 6 are free) Family Weekend Pass $250 (Families are 2 adults and up to 4 children 6-17)
performances are spread over a couple of hotels and a nearby church. Friday and Saturday mornings are workshops galore on everything from overcoming stage fright to mastering Old Time fiddle. The hotel lobbies are replete with impromptu jams. This is a Bluegrass music festival, but there is a lot of appreciation for Old Time Music. A lot of the jam sessions include people playing Old Time tunes. Many of the performers are old school bluegrass, though there are occasionally some Old Time bands and some contemporary country/folk singer/songwriters. Performers include well-known legends as well as local and regional newcomers including The BlueBirds w/Linda Ronstadt, Laurie Lewis, & Maria Muldaur (Sun only).
What: Festival Sundiata Art Show 2008
When: 2/19 - 2/24/08
Where: Seattle Center Pavilion A
$$$: noon -5PM Daily
With the help of over 150 volunteers, Sundiata showcases local and regional Entertainment, Art and Photography Exhibits, Retail and Food Merchants and a dynamic Children’s Place.
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