During the month of February, all students are eligible for reduced ticket prices of just $10 for Burien Little Theatre’s production of Arne Zaslove’s 1950’s Rock ‘n’ Roll version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Recently the City of Burien and the Arts Commission awarded Burien Little Theatre a grant, which will be used to reduce student ticket prices during the first three weeks of BLT’s latest show. Students can expect to pay just $10 per ticket on the weekends of Feb. 12-14; Feb.19- 21; and Feb. 26-28 (in March student ticket prices go back up to $17 at the door.)

Last fall, BLT applied for and received a 2010 Arts & Culture grant worth $20,000 from the City of Burien.

From the city’s website:

“The purpose of the City’s Arts and Culture Fund is to support both arts and heritage organizations as well as artists who will enhance cultural opportunities for City residents while also attracting regional artists and audiences that can contribute to Burien’s identity as an arts and culture-oriented City.”

Burien Little Theatre applied for funding for its production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This musical comedy with a live rock n’ roll band and 22 fun songs from the 50s is blast for the whole family. No student should miss this very accessible version of a classic romantic comedy!

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is set in a 1950s gymnasium at Athens High School on graduation day 1957, and in a neighboring forest. A group of magical fairies intervene and meddle with the lives of two young couples for whom “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Botched love spells, hilarious characters and 1950s rock ‘n’ roll make this show a treat for young and old, those in love and those between love.

Midsummer opens Feb. 12th and runs through March 21st. Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.

Show Dates & Times:

• February 12 at 8:00 p.m.     Friday
• February 13 at 8:00 p.m.     Saturday
• February 14 at 2:00 p.m.     Sunday Matinee - Seven Dollar Sunday
• February 19 at 8:00 p.m.    Friday
• February 20 at 8:00 p.m.   Saturday
• February 21 at 2:00 p.m.    Sunday Matinee
• February 26 at 8:00 p.m.   Friday
• February 27 at 8:00 p.m.   Saturday
• February 28 at 2:00 p.m.   Sunday Matinee
• March 5 at 8:00 p.m.          Friday
• March 6 at 8:00 p.m.          Saturday
• March 7 at 2:00 p.m.          Sunday Matinee
• March 12 at 8:00 p.m.        Friday
• March 13 at 8:00 p.m.        Saturday
• March 14 at 2:00 p.m.        Sunday Matinee
• March 19 at 8:00 p.m.        Friday
• March 20 at 8:00 p.m.       Saturday
• March 21 at 2:00 p.m.        Sunday Matinee

Email or call for a reservation at tickets@burienlittletheatre.org, or via phone at (206) 242-5180.

For more information about BLT please visit www.burienlittletheatre.com.

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has been serving the community for 22 years and is proud to have recently received two awards – here’s their latest news:

Highline Athletic Club wins BEST GYM in the health and fitness category in King 5’s Evening Magazine Best of Western Washington contest. We are proud to have won this great award and appreciate the votes from our members, staff and local community. We will continue to strive to be the BEST and provide our members with excellent facility and service.

Highline Athletic Club also wins BEST WORKOUT VENUE from Highline Times readers.  Thank you to our community for voting for us.  We appreciate the recognition and support.

ZUMBA comes to HAC!!  What exactly is ZUMBA?
ZUMBA is known to burn 500 calories an hour with this hot new workout! Well, the word ZUMBA is a Colombian slang meaning to move fast and have fun.  Are you in already?  This cardio workout is famous for its Latin-inspired dance steps, Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco, and Samba.  Although ZUMBA’S success stems from its Latin roots, you may also hear a little country, funk and rock & roll.  A variety of world influences are used we well, including Indian harmonies, and African Reggae tone.  The music enjoyed in this dance-based class offers something for everyone.  The class will be offered at Highline Athletic Club Wednesdays 6:30 PM with Patricia Vessey instructing.  ZUMBA dances its way into HAC beginning Wednesday, December 2nd. For more information on ZUMBA visit www.zumba.com.

Special Enrollment Fee Discount!
Highline Athletic Club wants your help in donating food to the hungry for Northwest Harvest during the month of November.  All food non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at Highline Athletic Club by November 30th.  If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the club simply bring in a bag of food for Northwest Harvest and your donation is also worth $50 off the current enrollment special. Below are the November enrollment fee specials & also what the enrollment would be if you donate to Northwest Harvest.  Great way to not only help others, but also your own health.

This promotion and food drive will end on November 30th, 2009.

What types of food does Northwest Harvest need?
 Northwest Harvest can use any nonperishable food or monetary donations. If you prefer to donate food, select shelf-stable food with the lowest saturated fats and refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour). NW Harvest buys white rice and beans in bulk, so we encourage you to donate other items. Here are some suggestions:

General food items:

• Oatmeal
• Whole grain pastas
• Brown rice
• Tomato products
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit, especially with low sugar (but not artificial sweeteners)
• Canned fish or meat
• Shelf-stable milk
• Beef stew
• Chili and similar meals with low sugar and saturated fats

Infant and baby foods:

• Baby formula
• Canned milk
• Infant cereal
• Jars of baby food
• Powdered or canned milk
• Baby diapers also accepted

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EXCLUSIVE: Now this is special – you, your business or your family can join BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club for ZERO enrollment fee. All you have to do is get yourself over to the club and say “I saw it on the B-Town Blog!” and the friendly folks at HAC will sign you up for NO CHARGE!

That’s right – ZERO enrollment fees now through the end of September when you mention the blog. Swing by HAC today at 125 South 156th, or call Christina in Membership Services at 206-246-9000, or email membershipservices@highlineathleticclub.com with the Subject Line “I saw it on the Blog!”

Depending on the size of your membership, you can save up to $200 with the special blog-only offer.

The Highline Athletic Club is open 5am-10pm Monday-Friday; 7am-8pm on Saturday; and 8am-8pm on Sunday.

When you join Highline Athletic Club, you’ve chosen the only full-service gym in the Burien area. With its pool, basketball court, pickleball court, and state of the art Pilates Studio you’ll find workouts that other gyms just don’t offer. You’ll also be able to choose from 50 group exercises HAC calls ‘Group X’, including Centergy, Groove, Power, Ride, Step, Active to name a few.

If swimming is something you’re interested in, know that the climate controlled pool (always 84 degrees) offers lap swimming and water aerobics

Also as a new member you’ll receive three sessions with a highly trained instructor to learn how to work the equipment as well as to create a personalized fitness regimine based on needs and goals.

No more excuses…join today for zero enrollment just by mentioning The B-Town Blog.

But hurry…you only have til’ September 30th to act on this special offer.

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Here’s the world premiere of a Video Ad produced by BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer for Advertiser Bistro Baffi:

[interested in having a customized Video Ad made for you by a 3-time Emmy winner? Email us and find out about our special Advertising rates!]

And all B-Town Blog Readers are going to get lucky this Valentine’s Day for the following reasons:

1. It falls on a Saturday this year (don’t forget, it’s Feb. 14th – make your reservations now).
2. BTB Advertiser Bistro Baffi, Burien’s “best” italian restaurant, is having a very romantic and very special (and of course very sexy) six-course meal, with two seatings:

• 5-8pm: early bird dinner for those who can’t wait to get home for “dessert”
• 8pm-closing: night owls who want to make a night of it

The meal will be as special as your sweetheart. And so that you and your date can enjoy a guilt-free night out, Bistro Baffi is offering an exclusive price for B-Town Blog Readers, but you must make your reservations by February 1, 2009:

This regularly-priced $100 fixed priced meal will be offered for just $80 per person! Call (206) 244-0737 to book your special Valentine’s Day Dinner package before Feb. 1st!

Chef Michael Vujovich will prepare a very fresh, very tasty (and very sexy) six-course dinner – here’s what he’ll be cooking up:

• 1st: Signature Stuffed Mushrooms with Signature Spicy Pink Sauce
• 2nd: Caprese Salad with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
• 3rd: Lobster Ravioli made with homemade Alfredo sauce and Oregon Truffles, and of course lobster
• 4th: Caesar Salad with fresh baked croutons
• 5th: Entrée choice of the night:
  • Catch of the Day (bought fresh Valentine’s Day morning at Pike Place Market)
  • Filet Mignon
  • Veal Saltimbocca
  • Chicken Oscar, a grilled chicken breast with Bearnaise sauce and crab claws
  • Risotto with Tuna, Marlon, Halibut, and baby asparagus served with Baffi’s signature pink sauce
  • Spaghetti Pescatore with clams, mussels, langostino and scampi served with spicy tomato Chianti sauce
• 6th: Chef Michael’s signature Tiramasu served with Sambuca

Bistro Baffi’s Michael and Dinka will also open their vast wine cellar to provide several quality Italian wines at a discount for your special dinner, including:

• Abato Pallia Marche Rosso, reguarly $80, priced for Valentines at $65 per bottle (this wine earns 100 out of 100 points from Wine Spectator Magazine)
• Negro Sudisfa Roera 2000, regulary $150, priced at $120 for you and your sweetheart
• Itato Cescon Pino Grigio from Venice will be sold this night for $25 per bottle (regular $100)

To get your exclusive B-Town Blog discount, you must call Bistro Baffi at (206) 244-0737 by midnight, Feb. 1st and use the exclusive BTB password “Scontare” (Italian for “discount,” pronounced “scone-tar-ay“) when you pay your bill.


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Local acupuncturist and longtime B-Town Blog Advertiser Philip Kelley, LAc. sends us this note:

Philip Kelley declares Snow Days from now until the end of the year!

Mention the B-Town Blog, and all acupuncture treatments are free, Free, FREE.

Clinic hours are Mon. – Wed. 10am-4pm this week and next.

Actually, don’t mention the Blog, and treatments are still free.

“So, what can I help you with…” (from “The Wild One” 1955)

“I dunno…what have you got?”

(Notice the resemblance? Snapshot of the acupuncturist from 1964 – on the right)

Pain? Got stress, tummy feeling bad? Whatever, bring yourself down and leave feeling  better.

Call Advanced Massage at (206) 244-7973 for an appointment.

If you wish…. any donations go to Burien Food Bank (or, if there is another really good needy cause you want to recommend; I’m open…)

And, be sure to ask me about how excited I am to now be including Laser Therapy in my practice! {Google on low level laser therapy} Can you say “no needles?”

Hey Cookie-Lou…it’s Hal “Chickie” Spear here with a travel tip so hot that it could brand the butt of a bitchy B-Town bull!

This is definitely something that only the Co$t Con$ciou$ Comic could find, since all he does lately is travel doing cruise ships and Vegas:

After my next cruise ship gig the muckymucks are flying me into Seattle but instead of  taking the second half of the itinerary - back home to Joisey – I’ve been pricing tickets on Expedia – for a trip from Seattle to Vegas on that day.

So Jet Blue is offering this most ridiculous flight plan – 11:39 pm Seattle into – get this – JFK NY! – then connect in JFK for a second plane to Vegas.  The entire trip from Seattle to Vegas  is 14 hours and 49 minutes!

But here’s the punchline Cookie:

The ticket is only $109 dolllars – that right – $109 smackarooneys (before taxes):

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We actually found the same ticket for just $99, but your mileage may vary...]

So technically you can buy this $109 ticket and use only the first part of the itinerary – just to NY – but make sure your Readers don’t check their luggage in all the way through Vegas (it’s called Carry On for a reason); the tag should read NY JFK - and bang, you’ll have a one way trip from Seattle to NY JFK for a measley $109 dollars!

If you try to buy a ticket direct to JFK, it’s usually around $159, and of course it’ll also cost your dignity since Homeland Security will be givin’ ya a full-on feely-meely friskie fest at SeaTac, seeing that one-way tix users are considered “terror risks.” But that’s yer problem Cookie-Lou, not mine – remember, I’m just the Co$t Con$ciou$ Comic.

Now that’s comedy my friend.

That’s comedy.

[Hal "Chickie" Spear is an old co-writer and friend of Scott Schaefer, Publisher/Editor of this here Blog. Chickie and Scottso wrote together for many years on Fox's "The Late Show" and Paramount's "The Arsenio Hall Show."]

Some say we’re in the midst of a Recession.

Others attribute the slump to the unseasonably depressing June Gloom weather.

Regardless, we here at the B-Town Blog feel your pain, and want to help.

That’s why today we are unveiling our latest and greatest Advertising Special:

This is an excellent, very affordable way to promote your business on Burien’s fast-growing (44% average per month) locally-driven community website that is updated daily and reaches a highly-desirable local broadband-using demographic.

For just $50 per month, your ad will appear in a rotating 200 x 150 pixel lower Right Sidebar Ad space on every page of the site!

Scroll down and look below the “Archives” section and you’ll see the sample placement.

Not only will you get your Ad seen by the thousands who visit the B-Town Blog every week, but we’ll also:

• Waive all Ad Production fees (that’s right, we’ll even create your Ad for free)!
• Allow Advertising on a month-to-month basis – this way you can try it out without any long-term contracts!
• Do a free “Blogvertorial” story on your business that will be featured on the main page (these help increase your internet presence, as Google ranks blog postings rather highly)
  

So the question now is…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Contact Scott or Mark now at (206) 248-2565 or via email and let’s kick this Recession/June Gloom thing in the heinie!