2010 Northwest Folklife Festival

by Sally on May 27, 2010

May 28 – 31, Seattle Center
Memorial Day Weekend
Free Admission

One of the largest folklife celebrations in North America fills Seattle Center over Memorial Day weekend with 7,000 participants in more than 1,000 performances on 27 indoor and outdoor stages. A beloved Seattle tradition since 1972, the 39th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest through performances, workshops, panel discussions, exhibits, films, crafts and food. The 4-day event encourages individuals and communities in our region to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and tradtional arts for present and future generations. The 2010 cultural focus, Folklife is Community!, celebrates the more than 60 different communities and groups that participate in the festival.

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Snow in May?

by Sally on May 20, 2010

Life on the Seattle waterfront quickly changed last week when hundreds of bags of crushed snow-like ice were brought in and a huge snow ramp emerged on Pier 56.  Crews arrived early in the morning to set up a life size snowboarding ramp in honor of the annual Coors Light Cold Front celebration. 

The Deadliest Catch crabbing boat, Wizard, made a special appearance as well as the Silver Bullet Girls and other VIP guests.  Within minutes after the gates opened at 4pm, Pier 56 came to life.  And to think that we would have snow on a sunny Seattle afternoon with highs near 75 degrees – unbelievable!  Never a dull moment here at Argosy.

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Vote for the Boat! Adventuress Visits Pier 55

by Sally on May 11, 2010

The schooner Adventuress will visit Pier 55 for the second time on Tuesday (today), May 11 from 2:30-5:30pm.  People are welcome to stop on by for free tours of this historic vessel.  The Adventuress is a 133 foot Gaff topsail two-masted Schooner that currently named a National Historical Landmark.  Since its inception in 1988, Sound Experience, a nonprofit organization educating youth and adults throughout Puget Sound, has used the Adventuress as a tool in environmental eduation and leadership programs while exploring the ecology and history of Puget Sound.  Today, more than 3,000 young people a year sail aboard, experiencing first-hand Puget Sound’s majesty and vulnerability, and how their daily actions will make a difference in the health of the region’s waterways for generations to come (source: soundexp.org)

The schooner Adventuress is currently in the running to win $100,000 courtesy of American Express in the Partners in Preservation grant program.  If awarded the grant, important steps will be taken to help preserve this national historic vessel.

Help the schooner Adventuress win $100,000 and VOTE FOR THE BOAT in the Partners for Preservation grant program.  With your help, Sound Experience will continue to educate children and adults throughout the Puget Sound and the Adventuress will continue to sail for years to come.

VOTE FOR THE BOAT by clicking this link:  http://www.votefortheboat.com/

You can vote once per day.  Contest ends Wednesday, May 12th so VOTE NOW!  The Adventuress is currently tied for first place so we need your vote both today and tomorrow.

Tell Sound Experience you voted and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free sail aboard the Adventuress for you and your friends!

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Coors Light Cold Front

by Sally on May 4, 2010

Coors Light Cold Front

Friday, May 14th
4:00-7:00 pm
Pier 56 on Seattle’s Waterfront
FREE EVENT!

Join us for a fabulous FREE event featuring the crab boat, Wizard, from the Deadliest Catch, Coors Light Window Packs, Silver Bullet Girls and a Beer Garden!

All of this will be happening on the end of Pier 56 on Seattle’s Waterfront, with Elliott Bay as a beautiful backdrop.  This event is FREE and you should attend! 

Stop by any time between 4-7 pm and join in the fun!

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Special Events for Mom

by Sally on April 27, 2010

Do you have plans for your mom on Mother’s Day, coming up on May 9th?  Treat your mom to a nice relaxing Sunday brunch or an afternoon of sightseeing and adventure.  Whatever you choose, make your mom feel special because she deserves it!

Argosy Cruises has the perfect Mother’s Day events for you and your family.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE ABOARD THE ROYAL ARGOSY

Sunday, May 9, 2010, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront

Celebrate family this Mother’s Day aboard the Royal Argosy. With live music on most decks, fabulous food, and the joy of having everyone together, you will find that brunch on the water is a perfect way to celebrate this special day. For the small ones there will be an arts & crafts room (unsupervised). And all moms will receive a special mother’s day gift and champagne greeting.

All this, while you savor a spectacular brunch buffet: Fresh Fruit Salad, Waldorf Salad, Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salmon Salad, Prawn Cocktail, Northwest Egg Scramble, Country Fried Potatoes, Uli’s Chicken and Rosemary Sausage, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Fresh Pastries, Chef’s Ham Carving Station. (coffee, tea and soda are also included)

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT TILLICUM VILLAGE, BLAKE ISLAND

Sunday, May 9, 2010, 11:30pm-3:30pm
Spirit of Seattle, Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront

Join us for a 4-hour event at Tillicum Vilage, located on Blake Island – a mere 8 miles from dowtown Seattle. Tillicum Villiage treats mom to an experience found only in the Northwest. Enjoy breathtaking views as you sail cross Purget Sound, a luscious buffet and a show where Northwest history comes to life – what a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Your round trip event includes cruise, show, lunch and time to wander the island.

Brunch Buffet Menu: traditional alder baked salmon, vegetable frittata, fruit salad, sweet and savory pastries, roasted red potatoes, field greens salad, cracked crab, bacon, macaroni and cheese, chocolate marionberry brownie. Coffee and tea service with your meal. Moms receive a special Champagne greeting.

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER CRUISE

Sunday, May 9, 2010, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront

Treat mom to a night out on the water! Dine on our Chef’s delicious dishes as you cruise Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, enjoying the sunset and Seattle skyline. Our band will be performing live music for dancing and all moms will get to take away a special gift for the occasion.

This will be an amazing 4-course, seated-served meal ordered from a menu. Plus, Moms will receive a special champagne greeting and gift.

BOOK NOW for any of our Mother’s Day events or visit our WEBSITE for more information!

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