It seems like 2018 went by in the blink of an eye and the new year is almost here. It’s soiree season, with so many festive things to do. If you’re staying in Seattle to ring in the new year, here are some fun events. Whether you’d like to wear your stretchiest pants and go to a languid five-course meal, drink your weight in champagne, or simply dance the last night of the year away—there’s something for everyone. Happy partying and happy new year!
The eclectic French producer/DJ duo Polo & Pan made a stop in Seattle for the very first time on December 13th, as a part of their North American tour. Polo & Pan is a Paris-based electronic music production and DJ duo, comprised of Paul Armand “Polocorp” Delille, and Alexandre “Peter Pan” Grynszpan. Dubbed as the descendants of the Daft Punk electro scene, Polo & Pan are also known for producing remixes for famed international acts Fakear and Calypso Rose.
Evergreens, the Pacific Northwest’s premier made-to-order, fast-casual restaurant concept serving healthy and delicious salads, wraps and warm grain bowls is excited to announce the launch of their new soup menu, just in time for those chilly winter months!
Featuring a new thali every week, Poppy’s new Thali Tuesdays deal offers one of the best savings in town.
Madewell’s Personalization Station, a mobile pop-up holiday gift shop is stopping in Seattle tomorrow, Friday 12/14 through Sunday 12/16, just in time for the holiday season!
Smith Tower, built in 1914, is the original skyscraper in Seattle, and was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River at the time. It has remained a cultural icon of the city, offering breathtaking panoramic views and spectacular architectural beauty.
Originally from The UK, Gina Yashere broke onto the American comedy scene on NBC’s Last Comic Standing where she made it to the final 10 and never went back home! Since then she’s been named a Top 10 rising talent by the Hollywood Reporter and become the British correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.
Housed in the Palihotel, The Hart and The Hunter brings Southern-inspired food and upscale diner vibes to the Pike Place Market area. Palihotel Seattle is Palisociety’s first property outside of Los Angeles, and the brand’s second outpost of its signature The Hart and The Hunter restaurant. The four-story property that houses the hotel and restaurant was originally the Colonnade Hotel at its inception in 1900.
As Return to Mount Kennedy continues to make its way to festivals around the world including a February 2019 screening at the Boulder International Film Festival and a March 2019 screening at the DCEFF – the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital. The team behind the film including Jim Whittaker, Leif Whittaker, Bob Whittaker, Eric Becker, and Eddie Vedder (who contributed original music to the documentary) are gathering together again on December 9th for a special Seattle screening of Return to Mount Kennedy at the iconic Seattle Cinerama.
Who doesn’t love a good baked potato? They remind me of childhood, but I haven’t had one in years. Off the top of my head, I’d be hard-pressed to name a restaurant that serves baked potatoes. It’s probably a safe bet to guess a steak house? Upon hearing about Papas Hot Potatoes, my love for baked potatoes was rekindled and we quickly made plans within the week to check it out.
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