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Olde Burien merchant Zizia is hosting a PJ Salvage Trunk Show on Saturday March 6th from Noon – 5pm, themed as the ultimate “girl party,” with PJ Salvage Rep Missy G.
Visitors can order from the entire spring/summer collection of pajamas and beachwear, while sipping your favorite beverage and noshing on snacks.
Zizia is located at 827 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.
Here are the details:
WHAT: PJ Salvage Trunk Show
WHEN: Saturday, March 6th from Noon – 5pm.
WHERE: Zizia, located at 827 SW 152nd in Olde Burien; phone: (206) 242-2646.
INFO: From a press release:
The ultimate “girl party” is back!
Meet PJ Salvage rep Missy G and order from the entire spring/ summer collection of pajamas and beachwear, while sipping your favorite beverage and noshing on snacks.
In addition, we will be introducing affordable luxuries by New York jeweler Wendy Mink. Wendy pieces combine aspects of traditional Eastern world jewelry with classic European design.
A well know artist, Wendy’s work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Harpers Bazaar magazines.
Take a peak at www.wendyminkjewelry.com.
- Enter a drawing to win a free pair of pajamas
- 10% off all existing PJ Salvage in stock
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Story & Photos by Gina Bourdage
Community members and local business owners stepped up to raise $1,675 for the completion of Highline Medical Center’s new ER at the “Red Wine & Decadent Dessert” event Wednesday night, Feb. 10th.
This event was the brainchild of local business owners from Mark Restaurant, BTB Advertiser E.B Foote Winery and OptiMark Eye Care. This event allowed attendees to sample some of the great things our community has to offer as well as enjoy an evening among friends.
“We are glad to see such a great turn out, especially in this economy.” said Renee Klein, Executive Director, Highline Medical Center Foundation. “There is really something to be said about the energy in this room and seeing people enjoying themselves. This event speaks to the character and uniqueness of our community to see people come together, showing that this community is truly unlike any other.”
Amongst the warm candlelit setting of the Mark Restaurant, the evening highlighted a raffle drawing for a table full of generous community items including everything from baskets of gardening supplies, a romantic valentine inspired package and art work and more. Guests also were treated to a number of wines from the E.B. Foote Winery and a plate of indulgent sweet treats brought by Mark Restaurant and OptiMark Eye Care.
Originally built to serve 12,000 patients per year, Highline’s Main Campus ER now serves nearly 47,000 –– making it one of the busiest in the state. According to their website:
When a health emergency strikes, you need advanced care. And you need it fast, which is why a new ER is so critical. While we have made significant investments in expert staff and advanced technology over the years, there are simply too few treatment rooms for the number of patients. Ambulances are sometimes diverted to other hospitals farther away, because we simply don’t have enough capacity, according to www. lifedependsonit.org.
“…Highline Medical Center receives no tax support, i.e., we are not publicly funded. Yet, we are a not-for-profit hospital. The new Emergency Room and Patient Care Unit is a $60 million project, most of which is funded through bonds and reserves. But a $10 million capital campaign is needed to help complete the funding. The community has responded, and to date we have raised $5.4 million. But we still need more to reach our goal, and are so thankful for those individuals and businesses who have stepped up!” – Renee Klein
“We are truly grateful for the Mark Restaurant, OptiMark and EB Foote Winery. This was truly all their idea,” added Klein.
In addition to the three businesses that planned the event, many others donated time, products and/or gift certificates, and those businesses include:
- Market Place Salon (BTB Advertiser)
- Levich Agency
- Archery Bistro
- Bison Creek Pizza (BTB Advertiser)
- La Costa
- Purple Café’ & Wine Bar
- Artist Warren Knapp
Here are some photos shot at the event by Gina:
On Thursday morning (Feb. 4th), workers from Seattle-based Western Neon installed a brand spankin’ new neon sign at the soon-to-be-opened Tin Theater in Olde Burien.
Proprietor Dan House was there, along with many of his staff, watching as two workers carefully unloaded the sign from a flatbed truck, hitched it to a crane and hoisted it up into position.
House says that the sign will likely be lit up late this afternoon, so if you’re near the area you might want to drop by and check it out – it’s a classic, new “old looking” neon sign based on the shape and style of the old Burien Beauty Salon sign.
The Tin Theater is still under construction in the spot formerly occupied by the Dan the Sausageman retail store behind what is now The Tin Cellars, with plush chairs and a big screen and assorted audiovisual stuff on order and a projected opening in about two months. Stay tuned to The B-Town Blog for full details.
And if you’re wondering where the classic red “Dan the Sausageman” neon sign has gone, House reassures us that it’s packed away safely in storage.
Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer was on the scene and he took these pics:
REMINDER: We’re holding our annual “Have A Heart” Food Bank Fundraiser Blog Party this TUESDAY NIGHT, Dec. 8th, starting at 6pm at The Tin Cellars.
We’ll be raising funds and collecting non-perishable food items for the Highline Area Food Bank, which serves Burien.
The night of food bank fundraisin’ blog partyin’ fun will begin at 6pm and continue ’til whenever at The Tin Cellars, the brand spankin’ new bar next to the Tin Room, located at 923 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.
The Highline Area Food Bank has been serving about 850 families a month, and is in need of more donations. It serves Burien clients north of 192nd Street and south of 116th Street, from Pacific Highway/International Boulevard/Military Road west to Puget Sound. Of those served, 42 percent are adults, 18 percent are seniors, 38 percent are children, and 2 percent are infants to age 2.
Suggested donation will be two cans/boxes of non-perishable food, $5 cash or whatever you can afford (including larger donations).
Here are the details:
WHAT: “Have A Heart,” The B-Town Blog’s Annual Food Bank Fundraisin’ Blog Party
WHEN: This Tuesday, Dec. 8th from 6pm on
WHERE: The Tin Cellars, next to The Tin Room Bar at 923 SW 152nd in Olde Burien
COST: Suggested donation of two cans/boxes of non-perishable food or $5 cash or whatever you can afford. All proceeds will go directly to the Highline Area Food Bank (HAFB).
Here’s a list of items needed by the HAFB:
- Canned Veggies & Fruit
- Soup
- Tomato Sauce
- Yams
- Cranberry sauce
- Olives
- Meats
- Milk
- Crackers
- Mac & cheese
- Jam
- Peanut Butter
- Pumpkin
- Toiletries
INFO: Here’s a lnk to our Evite invitation.
This will be our 5th-ever “Blog Party,” and we hope that you can make it whether you’ve been to one before or not.
We’ll also be demonstrating the BTB, doing live updates, taking pics and much more.
Burien’s annual Winterfest was held on Saturday, Dec. 5th, with lots of activities for the entire family, including carriage rides, photos with reindeer, kids crafts, hay rides, human (and dog) photos with Santa, as well as many in-store shopping specials.
Photographer Michael Brunk braved the cold to capture this Photo Slideshow:
Main sponsors of the event included:
- Moss Chiropractic
- John L. Scott Real Estate
- Taproot Church
- Prudential Northwest Realty
- Discover Burien
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Burien’s annual WinterFest is coming to Olde and Downtown Burien on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10am to 5pm, with a bunch of FREE activities for the entire family, including carriage rides, photos with reindeer, kids crafts, hay rides, human (and dog) photos with Santa, along with (not-free) wine tasting and in-store specials.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Burien’s annual WinterFest
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Olde Burien & Downtown Burien
COST: FREE!
INFO: There will also be numerous in-store specials during the day, along with hot treats and the following:
- Free Carriage Rides from 2pm – 5pm
- Free Photos with Reindeer at Goodie Gumdrops
- Free Kids Crafts at Collins Chiropractic
- Free Hay Rides 11am – 3pm
- Free Dog Photos with Santa at The Mark Restaurant
- Wine Tasting at Vino Bello Wine Bar
- Free Photos with Santa at John L. Scott
Main sponsors of the event include:
- Moss Chiropractic
- John L. Scott Real Estate
- Taproot Church
- Prudential Northwest Realty
- Discover Burien
by Janet Grella
This Saturday (Dec. 5th) during Winterfest, you’ll find two new shops in Olde Burien: Howard and Marge, and You’ve Been Worn – so be sure to stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood!
The first is Howard and Marge, which is moving east from their Seahurst location. Owner Robin Dunkle is pleased to be moving to Olde Burien. She started her cutting edge clothing and gift boutique about 18 months ago. She offers unique, edgy, chic clothing and accessories and gifts for kids and grownups. The store will open Saturday Dec. 5th just in time for Winterfest. Robin will have refreshments and musical entertainment on hand for the opening event. Robin will also be giving out free Howard and Marge t-shirts with every $50 spent in the store that day.
Howard and Marge's new store opens Saturday.
Howard and Marge will be in the ‘corner store’ formerly occupied by Poggi Bonsi.
You’ve Been Worn is a designer store of gently-used merchandise that will be open as well. Debra Perkins and Michelle Guest, Windermere Real Estate agents with a passion for designer jeans and purses, have teamed up to open their first location at 902 SW 152nd, next to the Burien Market.
Debra and Michelle have worked together for 15 years, first at Café Debra in Des Moines, continuing at Windermere and now at You’ve Been Worn. You can expect to see such designers as Rock Revival, Joes, Dooney Burke, Coach, Guess and Juicy Couture, and more. And right now, to get started on consigning your designer clothes they are offering a 50/50 split on the sales.
You've Been Worn is at 902 SW 152nd.
Debra tells us that she’s open and accepting consignments and ready for sales. You can call 206-940-1007 or 206-248-0050 to arrange an appointment.
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Burien’s St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church is holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Dec. 5th from 9am – 3pm at their building at 1005 SW 152nd, just west of Olde Burien.
It’s happening the same day as Burien’s WinterFest, so keep this in mind when you’re out shopping or enjoying the day – St. Elizabeth’s is just to the west of Olde Burien, and you can’t miss its distinctive, curved rooftop.
Here are the details:
WHAT: St. Elizabeth’s annual Holiday Bazaar
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5th from 9am to 3pm
WHERE: St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, located at 1005 SW 152nd near Olde Burien.
INFO: From an email:
Our Bazaar will feature BAKE SALE with breads by professional baker and other goodies, HAND-MADE CRAFTS, Quilt and original Oil Painting raffle, coffee bar, “ATTIC” for collectibles, many BOOKS.
Home-cooked lunch served from 11:30am – 2:00pm ($5).
Plenty of parking on 10th, on side of church.
Part of Winterfest in Olde Burien.
COME AND JOIN US!
For more information, call 206-243-6844 or visit their website here.
Just a quick reminder that Burien Arts’ Second Annual 20/20 Vision Fundraiser and Art Sale, featuring 400 pieces of affordable art, will be this Saturday night, Nov. 21st at the Karuna Arts Yoga Studio beginning at 6:45pm.
The event will feature the work of 20 artists who each created 20 works of art in a variety of styles and media. All 400 pieces will be sold for just $40 per piece, and proceeds from the event will benefit Burien Arts.
In addition to the art sale, the event will offer food, an art vacation raffle and live music.
Here are the full details:
WHAT: Burien Arts’ 2nd Annual 20/20 Vision Fundraiser and Art Sale featuring 400 pieces of affordable art
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 21st, from 6:45pm to 10pm
WHERE: Karuna Arts Yoga Studio, located at 819 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien
COST: $5 suggested donation; for an extra $40 donation to Burien Arts, those with preview tickets will be allowed in at 5:45 pm to mingle with the artists and purchase two pieces of art ahead of the crowd.
INFO: From their press release:
On Saturday, Nov. 21st, Burien Arts will hold its second annual 20/20 Vision fundraiser and art sale at the Karuna Arts Yoga Studio in Burien from 6:45-10 pm.
20/20 Vision features the work of twenty artists who created twenty works of art in a variety of styles and media.
All 400 pieces will be sold for $40 and proceeds from the event will benefit Burien Arts.
In addition to the art sale, the event will offer food, an art vacation raffle and live music.
Featured artists will include:
- Kelda Martensen
- Rachel Loy
- Rachel Dory
- Judy Dore
- Kelly Neidig
- Mandy Cufley
- Ellen Van Wyck
- Gina Kallman
- Margie Lee
- Michael Matrese
- Kimisha Turner
- John Unbehend
- Margaret Davidson
- Ellen Werner
- Kim McCarthy
- Pete Rhodes
- Luke Dolkas
- Elissa Eng
- Zeb Andrews
- Andi Williamson
Entrance to 20/20 Vision is by $5 suggested donation. Doors open at 6:45 pm and art buying begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Preview tickets are available. For an extra $40 donation to Burien Arts, those with preview tickets will be allowed in at 5:45 pm to mingle with the artists and purchase two pieces of art ahead of the crowd.
The Karuna Arts Yoga Studio is located at 819 SW 152nd Street in Burien.
Burien Arts is a local non-profit dedicated to providing affordable and innovative arts opportunities to all generations and communities in the Burien/Highline region. Burien Arts manages the Burien Art Gallery, produces the Highline Vintage Jazz Festival, manages a summer performing arts series and offers educational resources to high school students.
For additional information, please contact the Burien Arts Association at 206-244-7808 or info@burienarts.org.
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The annual “Boo In Burien” is coming to town on Saturday, Oct. 31st from Noon to 5pm, with lots of FREE candy for the kids, as well as the exciting return of the Wiener Dog Races.
Oh, and the Wiener Dog Races will be hosted by BTB’s own Wiener-In-Chief Scott Schaefer!
There will be tons of other fun treats all day, including:
- Trick or Treat on Main Street (kids can go business to business for free candy)
- Noon – 5pm: Hayrides
- 1pm – 5pm: Downtown businesses Haunted House at Moss Chiropractic
- Noon+: Paint Pumpkins at Grocery Outlet
- Noon – 5pm: Children’s Costume Contest in Olde Burien
- Noon – 3pm: Costume Dog Parade registration in Olde Burien
- 3pm: Costumed Dog Parade starts
- Wiener Dog Races After Dog Parade (most likely at 9th SW & SW 152nd near the Danish Bakery)
- Olde Burien Scary Story Telling by Burien Live Theatre
- Specials in local businesses along with hot treats for all and much more!
The event is sponsored by Discover Burien, Prudential Northwest and Grocery Outlet.
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The merchants of Olde Burien will be holding a “Trunk Show Extravaganza” all day Saturday, Oct. 10th, and since we live, work, eat and shop locally, we encourage all our Readers to do the same.
Here are the details:
- Allusia – Debut of Freebird Handbags and Sorrelli Jewelry. Enjoy 15% OFF jewelry and 30% OFF summer shoes.
- Cucina – Sampling specialty foods from Katz and Company and Cherith Valley Gardens, along with “everyones favorite” wines from Abundance Vineyards.
- OptiMark – Be amongst the first to view the latest styles of eyewear from Lafont and Kawasaki, while enjoying refreshments from Mark Restaurant and Bar. Sale prices on frames, lenses, and sunglasses plus gifts and prizes. 11-5
- Poggi Bonsi – 50% OFF all jewelry!
- Skin Perfect Aesthetics – Fine fragrance sampling! Buy one set and get one at 40% off… Prada, Gucci and Kors are just some of the designers you can expect to find. Enjoy a fun beverage from 11-6.
- Zizia – Meet the PJ Salvage rep Missy, and choose from the entire fall/winter collection of this premier sleepwear line. Enter to win a PJ Salvage giveaway, and receive a gift with purchase (while supplies last). Tastie treats await from 12-5.
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The Wurst is coming to Burien on Sunday, Oct. 4th folks…are you ready?
By “Wurst” we mean the very unique fundraiser known as the (first-annual) “Brat Trot” 5K run (which you can count down to with our handy-dandy timer over there in the right sidebar…).
As we first reported here on Aug. 3rd, Brat Trot is being “braut” to you by The Tin Room, with help from the good peeps who helped run the Cove to Clover Race back in March (which raised $12K), with proceeds benefiting:
BRET THE BRAT (with Hot Link in the old country)
We were able to obtain an exclusive interview with “Bret the Brat,” who’s become a sort of official mascot of the event, which we present to you below in its unedited entirety (NOTE: Bret speaks with an accent, so it’s best to read this with one in your head):
Q: What is this “Brat Trot” thing anyways?
A: Think of this as gesture of goodwill…the sausage community extending handshake of friendship to nearby humans. Though we are sorry about that sausages will crush humans in the running challenge.
Q: Why Olde Burien?
A: Dan the Sausageman is near the center of the known sausage universe. All sausages want to come here…though most do not come because they can’t walk. And oddly, the ones who do end up here seem so happy, they never leave. Is odd.
Q: Is this a fundraiser?
A: Yes, yes, yes. We want to help smaller human children by helping WestSide Baby and Safe Kids of South King County. Maybe, we are working to help those organizations to care for perhaps, little bratwursts in future as well.
Q: Who the heck are you and why should we care?
A: Why you curse to me? I am a friendly Bratwurst trying to make place of Burien friendly. Humans and sausages we become nice friends, no?
Q: Will you be running?
A: I have been training for this for more than one month, I will be most likely be winning.
Q: What’s this about an oompa band at the finish line?
A: Bratwurst are from Bavaria, so naturally we love the oompah and this band is the best (and is very large). We tried to get German rock band Scorpions but they want more than $500…much, much more…is too bad.
Q: What can runners expect during the race?
A: Please prepare to lose running competition to highly trained running sausages. Other than that, there is much fun for human adults and children. Bratwurst with kraut, beer garden, root beer garden (free food and root beer for kids), floating brat races for the kids and of course dancing sausages. And have whole family take photo with a sausage for your special yuletide greeting cards.
Q: What’s this about a relay race with a hot dog?
A: NO HOT DOGS WILL BE AT MY RACE! The brat-ton is a faux sausage handcrafted from foam rubber. It will be a cherished item passed from down in family of high class. You want more details you go to this webpage! NO MORE SPEAKEN DAS HOT DOGGEN!
Q: Rumor has it that the “Yodeling Dominatrix” may be there as well?
A: Hmmm, is new information to me. Maybe special friend of Sausageman?
Q: Where the heck is this all happening again?
A: Oh for the sake of Der Schlussenfuffel, here’s das mappen – clicken to see larger version:
Q: What is this about a Pub Crawl on Sat., Oct. 3rd, the night before the race?
A: Ah yes, well yes I will be there, and will be allowing you humans to “warm up for race” with me during this fun pre-event. Pick up official crawl bib # ($10) at Tin Room beginning at 6pm, then crawl to at least five of the official crawl stops for “crawl drink and food specials.” At each you are to gather visitation stickers to qualify for door prize drawing to be held at Tin Room at 11pm. Humans asked to dress in traditional German costumes (not just hat mit das feather) or come dressed as a beautiful Bratwurst (even better) and you crawl for free (well, actually you’ve paid with your self respect in the case of the brat suit). Humans asked also please have what you call “designated driver” or taxi take you home, no? Seeking ze further info here.
Q: We understand that you’re in a video. Can we post it?
A: No. Whatever you does, no posting no viewing of video. I sign no release, and whoever watches will pay bigtime und hearen from mein lawyers!
Previously we reported on vandalism at the new Town Square, and before that at Seahurst Park Beach’s new picnic area, and now BTB Contributor Jim Branson sent us these photos of some recent vandalism in Olde Burien, including graffiti and broken tree limbs:
What’s the deal B-Town peeps? Why are you being so destructive this summer?
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The “Burien Beauty Blast” grand finale will be Thursday night, July 9th from 6pm to 9pm at The Mark Restaurant, with beauty consultant work by BTB Advertisers Market Place Salon and Howard & Marge.
Come out and enjoy music, wine tasting and register to be selected for Hair, Make-Up, Teeth Whitening, Nails, Eyewear, Hair, Make-Up, Clothing, Jewelry and more – all this taking place on Friday and Saturday with the unveiling on Saturday, July 11th at 8 pm during the Olde Burien Block Party.
Some of the participating businesses are:
- Market Place Salon
- Skin Perfect
- Howard & Marge
- Poggi Bonsi
- OptiMark
Some of the rules include:
- Must be present to be picked.
- Person selected will unveiled during the block party at 8 pm on the main stage.
Come and be part of Burien’s own fashion reality “show”!
The annual Spring Art Stroll and Plant Sale was this past weekend, and Photographer Michael Brunk was there to capture these photos:
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Burien’s annual Farmer’s Market blossoms on 10th Ave SW in Olde Burien (see map below) starting this Thursday, May 7th, then moves to the new Town Square July 2nd.
Sponsored by Prudential Northwest Realty, the market will take place every Thursday through October 15th, from 11am to 6pm, and The B-Town Blog will be there with our own booth, doing live blogging!
New this year, free samples of local eateries’ dishes will join farm-fresh produce and unique handcrafted goods at this weekly outdoor event.
The plan has long been for the farmers market, produced by the Discover Burien Association, to be located in the new Town Square. Originally, the market was located near Burien City Hall. With the move, the market will be close to the new City Hall in Town Square, according to Debra George of Marketing Innovations, the market manager on behalf of the Discover Burien Association.
“Town Square is a great centralized location for market customers,” George said. “And the new library and City Hall will increase foot traffic, which will benefit the vendors.”
The market’s fresh-off-the-vine fruits and vegetables are grown by Washington State farmers, most of them local plus a few from Eastern Washington. George notes that prices are affordable, even for organically-grown produce, and the quality is high since this just-picked bounty comes directly from the farmers with no middlemen or delays.
This year, look for new items like Turkish handmade bread or a Hawaiian Shave Ice and, between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. taste offerings from area restaurants.
Add a shave ice or a piece of fruit from a market vendor to tasty eats from the market’s hotdog cart for a great lunch deal. Enjoy it all at the market’s patio tables while taking the edge off the workday with live music, performed most days. Stop and chat with the B-Town Blog, the market’s official blogger, which will blog live from the market.
Customers who developed relationships with farmers or craftspeople last year will want to know that many of this season’s vendors are returnees, said George.
The market’s Olde Burien site is on 10th Avenue SW between SW 151st Street and SW 152nd Street (map below). In Town Square the market will be situated on 5th Avenue SW off SW 152nd Street.
Discover Burien is a nonprofit organization that works on the economic development and promotion of Burien.
For more information, call 206-433-2882 or go online to www.discoverburien.com.
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Three big Burien events coming up – the annual Spring Art Walk, Plant Sale and “Cards for a Cause” on Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Annual Spring Art Walk and Plant Sale and “Cards for a Cause” Play Texas Hold’em, roulette and blackjack tournament.
WHEN: Friday, May 8th from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday, May 9th from 10am to 5pm; “Cards for a Cause” is from 3pm to 8pm Sat. May 9th.
WHERE: The stroll and plant sale will center on SW 152nd Street between 6th Avenue SW and 10th Avenue SW in downtown and Olde Burien. Maps will be available at the information booth on SW 152nd at 9th Avenue SW. Balloons will mark activity sites.”Cards for a Cause” will be at Karuna Yoga Studio.
INFO: Revel in local culture during Burien’s annual spring art walk and plant sale
Relish the culinary and visual arts, court Lady Luck at a charity casino and discover that perfect garden plant during Burien’s annual Spring Stroll Art Walk and Bloomin Burien Plant Sale on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
During the Spring Stroll from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9, savor the work of talented area artists, from jewelry artisans to watercolorists, plus
local food, wine, beer and arts-related activities. While many activities and samples are free, some involve a small charge. A sneak preview and reception is slated from 6 to 8 p.m. May 8.
Among the fine wine and beer explorations are samples of Abundance Vineyards bottlings at Poggi Bonsi Cucina and summer beers at the Mark Restaurant & Bar. For a $5 fee, experience affordable new Washington State wines at Vino Bello Wine Bar from noon to 9 p.m., with blues guitarist JD Hobson live at 5 p.m.
Check out offerings from Burien food-related businesses including Hey Paison!, where strollers can browse owner Ronnie Santone’s Frank Sinatra art collection while eating.
Take the kids to Goodie Gumdrops to sample sodas and indulge their inner artist with arts and crafts activities. Follow up with ice cream tasting at B-Town Scoop.
Refurbish the garden with finds from the Bloomin’ Burien Plant Sale May 8 and May 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olde Burien Retail Group tables will be packed with bedding plants, and proceeds from sales help pay for the stroll. For new and unusual plants, head to Grassroots Home and Garden.
The Olde Burien Retail Group and Marketing Innovations are producing the stroll, which is sponsored by Karuna Yoga Studio and the Celtic
Prayer Center, and the plant sale.
For more information, call 206-941-7199 or go to www.shopoldeburien.com.
In conjunction with the stroll, Soroptimist International of Seattle South is hosting Cards for a Cause, a casino to benefit local women’s charities.
Registration is required only for the Texas Hold’em tournament.
For information, go to http://event.pingg.com/Cards4Acause.
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When you take a stroll down SW 152nd Street this week in Burien, you might see a pig or three.
No, it’s not a cop convention – we’re talking about numerous hand-painted pigs displayed in eight local store front windows!
Glendale Lutheran School students from preschool to sixth grade designed, painted and named all of the sassy swine.
Maps with the home of each hog can be picked up at participating local businesses with a competition to match the location and the name of the pig which can be returned to the school office (located at 13455 2nd Ave SW in Burien) to receive a prize.
An auction will be held at Glendale Lutheran School (map below) on Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th. Families are welcome to attend the silent auction Friday at 5pm with free admission. Tickets are still available for Saturday’s live auction. Doors will open at 6pm, with dinner to follow at 6:45pm.
For ticket information contact the school office at (206) 244-6085. Please note that Saturday is an adult only event.
Start your pig parade at any of the following locations and don’t forget to ask for a “Which Pigs Are Where Map”:
- Gehl’s Florist
- The Yarn Stash
- Burien Books
- The Danish Bakery
- B-town Scoop
- Dan the Sausage Man
- Hayes Feed
- Goodie Gumdrops
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Photo taken by Scott Schaefer, on a recent cold spring night in Olde Burien:
| Jan ’09 |
| 20 |
| 5:00 pm |
BTB Advertiser The Mark Restaurant & Bar is hosting an Inaugural Party Tuesday, Jan. 20th, and here are the details:
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 20th, from 5pm to close
WHERE: The Mark Restaurant & Bar, located at 914 SW 152nd in Olde Burien (map below)
SPECIALS: Come in and say “Yes We Can!” and get 1/2 OFF on Bar Menu. They’ll also have specially Inaugural labeled bottles of wine and Champagne on hand.
Do you know of any other Burien-area inaugural parties? If so, please email us.
Also, here’s a list of parties in the area as listed on moveon.org.
| Dec ’08 |
| 31 |
| 8:30 pm |
The B-Town Blog proudly welcomes its latest Advertiser, a quality local business we know quite well: The Mark Restaurant and Bar in Olde Burien!
The Mark is both a fine restaurant and a fun bar, located in a renovated historic building at 914 SW 152nd (see map below).
We know it well because a) we’re frequent customers and b) we had our Halloween Karaoke Party there!
Speaking of parties – The Mark is hosting a very special New Year’s Eve, 1920s-style interactive “Murder Mystery Party” starting at 8:30pm on Dec. 31st!
Here are the details:
- Join the fun as you navigate through “Murder at the Four Deuces” with gangsters, hit men, politicians, entertainers, molls and many other interesting guests in attendance.
- Price is $35 per person and includes dinner and a toast at Midnight and of course…murder!
- You must register ahead of time and receive your character packet. There are a variety of characters to choose from, including background ones, main/active characters, minor roles or just bystanders – it’s totally up to you. The night’s fun is based on the 1920s era, so “Flapper Wear” is encouraged for women and suits for men.
- This should be a popular, fun evening, so get your tickets or reservations now by calling 206-241-6275.
So…check out their Ad on the right sidebar, call and get tickets for their New Year’s Eve Party, and be sure to tell ‘em The B-Town Blog sent you!
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Hundreds of kids and adults hit the streets of Olde Burien on Saturday (Dec. 6th) to celebrate Winterfest ‘08, and here are some photographic highlights:
BTB Advertiser John L. Scott served as Burien's North Pole, where hundreds of children and families had a complimentary picture taken with Santa Claus.
Next door, Robert Simpson-Clark cooked hotdogs with his assistant Olga at Jay Lauris Jewelry.
Everyone seemed to love the horse drawn wagon, leaving from in front of the Danish Bakery and touring west on SW 152nd.
The weatherman cooperated and kept the wet stuff away, making it a fun and festive day for kids of all ages.
Daisy Girl Scouts Troop #41074 will be collecting coats at Burien’s Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 6th, on the corner of SW 152nd & 9th Ave SW in Olde Burien (see map below) between 10am – 5pm.
All donated coats will go to Hope Christian Fellowship’s “Commuity Closet,” so be sure to check your own closets, find an old unused coat and bring it along with your kids/wallets/purses when you come to Winterfest to shop, do hay rides and see Santa.
More info available here.
| Dec ’08 |
| 6 |
| 10:00 am |
Burien’s annual Winterfest is Saturday, Dec. 6th, from 10am-5pm, and this year you can get a chance to win one of 15 Santa Bags stuffed with items from more than 20 local businesses to help kick off the holiday season in style.
Burien’s holiday-bedecked streets will also be filled with carolers, free activities and in-store specials.
Each Santa Bag features a combination lock, and it takes the correct combination to go home with a bag and its contents. Festival-goers will receive possible combinations when they shop at participating businesses. Each combination received can be tried on all 15 Santa Bags to see if it unlocks any of them. No purchase is necessary to get one combination from the Discover Burien information booth.
A hit with youngsters and the young at heart, photos with Santa Claus or his reindeer are scheduled again this year. Santa will fly in from his toy workshop to pose for pictures at John L. Scott Real Estate, 930 SW 152nd St. The reindeer will sail into Goodie Gumdrops around noon and take off again at 4 p.m. Can’t make it to the Dec. 6 photo sessions? Santa will pop back into Goodie Gumdrops for pictures every Wednesday through Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. until Christmas Day. Goodie Gumdrops, the Burien toy and candy store, is located at the corner of SW 152nd St. and Ambaum Blvd. SW.
Save gas, time and money on holiday shopping by taking advantage of Winterfest’s in-store specials and gift-wrapping. Find that unique present at boutique shops that feature such items as European décor, the best in kitchenware, hand-beaded jewelry, cute and comfortable shoes, facials and more.
Warm up with hot treats like cocoa and spiced cider served at various businesses. Or chill out with samples of ice cream at B-Town Scoop, 917 SW 152nd St. Take a break from the activities with a horse and carriage ride from 2 to 5 p.m.
Winterfest is sponsored by John L. Scott Real Estate and Shop Olde Burien, a committee of the Discover Burien Association.
The event centers on Southwest 152nd Street in downtown Burien and in Olde Burien. Olde Burien is located between Ambaum Boulevard SW and SW 10th Street, and downtown Burien is between First Avenue SW and Ambaum Boulevard SW. Discover Burien is a nonprofit organization that works on the economic development, promotion and marketing of the city.
For more information on Winterfest, call (206) 941-7199 or go online to www.discoverburien.com.
| Nov ’08 |
| 22 |
Original Tin Man Ernie Eder (left) and modern-day Tin Man Dan House hang out at The Tin Room, formerly the Hi-Line Tin Shop at 923 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.
One of Burien’s hippest hangouts, The Tin Room Bar (BTB Advertiser), celebrates its 4th birthday this Saturday, Nov. 22!
Doors open at 11am and Danny and the gang will be bringing back their special Swanny Prawns, as well as giving away FREE key chains to the first 130 guests.
There will also be drink specials in a special Tin Room Mug featuring Ernie (the original “Tin Man” and former proprietor of the Hi-Line Tin Shop) and if you are lucky you may even see him when he makes his guest appearance.
There will be giveaways throughout the night, so be sure to show up early for a festive celebration.
Danny sends out this shout-out to all BTB Readers:
Thank you Burien for 4 great years!
The Tin Room Bar is located at 923 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien:
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| Nov ’08 |
| 22 |
| 7:00 pm |
The Burien Arts Association will be holding a special 20/20 Vision Art Event on Saturday, Nov. 22, starting at 7pm at the Karuna Yoga Arts Studio, located at 819 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.
This will be an evening of great food, great people and affordable art:
WHAT: Twenty artists have been invited to create 20 pieces of art which will be sold for $40 each. The artists participating in the 20/20 Vision include:
- Courtney Blazon
- Rebecca Chizek
- Paul Conrath & Doris Jew Conrath
- Mandy Cufley
- Donald Daedauls
- Simone Drucker
- Mark Eaton
- G8 Artists Cooperative (Gage Academy group)
- J. Hardin
- Betty Hageman
- Margaret Holland
- Maya Jefferies
- Ruby Kwon
- Brian Lane
- Tess Logan
- Cyreeta Mitchell
- Kevin Okerlund
- Iosefatu Sua
- Alda Tchochiev
- Three Tree Point Artists Collective (inclues Guy Harper and Jay Haavik among others)
All participating artists are either working professional or semi-professional artists. One quarter of the participants hail from the Burien/Highline region, and the remainder have ties to the greater Puget Sound.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 7pm+
WHERE: Karuna Yoga Arts Studio, located at 819 SW 152nd in Olde Burien (street view map below)
COST: Admission to 20/20 Vision is free.
Contact the Burien Arts Association with questions: info@burienarts.org or via phone 206-244-7808. For more information about the artists and to see images of their work, please check the Burien Arts Association’s website: www.burienarts.org
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| Oct ’08 |
| 23 |
| 7:00 pm |
| Oct ’08 |
| 25 |
| 11:00 am |
Photos and Story by Janet Grella
You may have noticed that many Burien businesses are lending their storefront windows to students of Highline High School to promote this years’ Homecoming game, parade and dance.
The B-Town Blog caught up with HHS students Kady and Aljiggs late this afternoon as they painted some windows in Olde Burien:
This years’ Homecoming parade will start at 11am on the corner of 4th and SW 153rd (near Vince’s Italian Restaurant) and head to 6th Ave SW (near Sal’s Deli), and then march west on SW 152nd, ending up around 12 Noon in the heart of Olde Burien.
Senior cheerleaders Kady and Aljiggs told BTB that there will be a cheer and drill demonstration in Olde Burien. Expect the Highline High School Marching Band, the cheer and drill squads and a few special surprises.
The Mark Restaurant will be having a breakfast buffet starting at 9am Saturday and going to 2pm; cost is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors & kids.
The Pirates will meet Foster High School at Highline Stadium for the annual homecoming football game on Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 7pm.
‘A Knight with the Stars” annual homecoming dance is this Saturday, Oct. 25th at 8pm.
Samuel Scoville, a future "Burien Idol" winner, sings "Puff the Magic Dragon" at today's final Farmer's Market as Eric "Two Scoops" Moore looks on.
Today’s the final day of the 2008 Burien Farmer’s Market, and you have until 6pm to get down to 10th Ave SW between SW 152nd and SW 151st.
Otherwise, on behalf of the B-Town Blog staff, we’d like to give a huge shout-out to Debra George for all her help in this, our inaugural year at the market, as well as a big thanks to everyone who ever came by our booth.
See ya at next year’s Farmer’s Market!
Mark, Janet and Scott will see y'all at our next big event - our first-ever Halloween Blog Party on Tues. Oct. 28th at The Mark. Details to come, so stay tuned!
Today’s the second-to-last Burien Farmer’s Market, which goes until 6pm, and despite any hints of drizzle or grey clouds, it’s going on as usual on 10th Ave SW at SW 152nd.
Some things you can find today:
- Potted plants for sale, both in the middle aisle and near SW 151st
- Fresh produce from local farms
- Fresh breads and pastries from Forest Fairy Bakery
- Handmade candles
- And of course, the B-Town Blog in our usual booth
The final market is next Thursday, so if you haven’t dropped by yet, come on over – we just looked up outside our tent and saw some blue sky!
Last Saturday night (Sept. 6th) we sponsored an outdoor mini concert/music stage on SW 152nd and 10th Ave SW in Olde Burien at B-Town’s annual Artwalk.
We called it B-Town BlogstockAPalooza, and we had a great turnout (most likely due to the fact that both The Mark and The Tin Room featuring “extended outdoor seating”).
The show featured four bands:
Here’s one of many videos we shot, this one an annotated “Pop-Up Video” styled clip featuring the original song “Oceans” by Lost in the Bamboo, whose founding member Ted Walker was instrumental (pun intended) in helping us line up the bands and get the show done:
More videos coming soon, and be sure to check out our new Music Channel!
As Sat. Sept. 6th approaches, we’re both excited and downright giddy about our very-own B-Town BlogstockAPalooza, a live, outdoor local music stage at Burien’s annual Artwalk that starts at 6pm and rocks on with four bands until 11:30pm/midnight.
To keep our Readers’ music appetites whetted and nicely teased, we’ve been presenting some music and video clips all week of some of the bands that will appear on our stage, located smack dab in the middle of street on SW 152nd at 10th Ave SW (map below), near The Tin Room and The Mark Restaurant (both of which incidentally will be having extended outdoor seating for fans interested in having food or beverages as they watch the show).
The lineup:
6pm: Daybreak
7:15pm: Lost in the Bamboo
9pm: Skwish
10pm: Morris Can Fly
Today’s music tease – the night’s headliner (starting ’round 10pm), Morris Can Fly, with an online mini-concert of songs you’ll be sure to hear Sat. night.
Here’s a bio from the band’s website:
F*cked over by everyone since birth, Steve, Marc and Barry formed a rock band in 1999 called MORRIS CAN FLY.
Totally ignored by their hometown of Seattle, the band has toured relentlessly and built a die-hard following of rock fans that would slit their wrists just to party with the band.
The band’s first CD quietly sold 2,000 copies, largely on the strength of the single “Velvet Jesus”, which received airplay in smaller markets like Canton, Ohio and Spokane, Washington. The band’s second CD, released in January 2006, was recorded at Rick Parishar’s London Bridge studios in Seattle, Washington
MORRIS CAN FLY has received the prestigious ASCAP PLUS award for the last three years running. The American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) gives this award each year to unsigned artists who receive airplay and make significant contributions to their genre of music.
MORRIS CAN FLY has no real management and no agent. It’s just a power trio of guys who play loud and are never happy unless they leave their listeners hot, sweaty and exhausted.
Feel free to contact the band at “bitch@morriscanfly.com”. Say whatever you feel. It’s a free country…
And now, ladies and gentlemen of B-Town, we proudly present a band that’s part 80s power pop, part Red Hot Chili Peppers, with a touch of Cheap Trick’s stage presence and of course the creative original juices of pure B-Town in their blood….Morris Can Fly! (click on different songs to change tracks):
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Bumbershoot is over, and we know you’re just jonesin’ for more music and arts fest-like outdoor action before summer totally exits the area, stage left.
Talk about timing – this coming Saturday, Sept. 6th will be B-Town’s very own Arts & Music Fest, called Artwalk, and/or Arts A-Glow, as well as the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department’s annual Kid’s Day.
The City of Burien just released the schedule for the Artwalk, which starts at 11am, runs until around midnight, and also includes the first-ever B-Town BlogstockAPalooza outdoor music stage, nestled in the middle of the street where SW 152nd meets 10th Ave SW.
Here’s the schedule, as of 9/2/08:
11:00am-6:00pm: Do the Art Walk!
Art and performance in the shops and on the street on SW 152nd.
Buy $2 wristbands at the information booth for discounts at area retailers and restaurants.
10am-3pm: Lantern Making at Kids’ Day (Burien Fire Station, 15100 8th Ave SW)
5pm-8pm: Lantern Making in front of Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (435 SW 152nd)
6:00pm-11:30pm: Arts Bash & B-Town BlogstockAPalooza!
Turn up the volume and let’s have an Arts Bash!
Music, performance, lantern making, two extended outdoor seating areas with happy hours and more!
Here’s a rundown of the full-day’s schedule as of Tues. 9/2:
| TIME | BAND / ARTIST | VENUE |
| Noon-2:00pm | Eric Two Scoops | The Mark Restaurant |
| 1:00-3:00pm | The Jangles | Sterling Savings Bank |
| Muralist Sam Sneke | working in front of “Hey Paison” | |
| 4:00-6:00pm | The Ballard Avenue Jug Buskers |
Stage by A Place for Pets / Mick Kelly’s / Aussie Pie |
| 6:00 -6:45pm | Daybreak | B-Town Blog Stage in Olde Burien |
| 6:00-8:00pm | Trapeze artists from “Cabiri” | Karuna Yoga Parking Lot |
| 6:30-7:30pm | Bird Show of North America | Stage by A Place for Pets / Mick Kelly’s / Aussie Pie |
| 7:00-8:00pm | Lost in the Bamboo | B-Town Blog Stage in Olde Burien |
| 8:00-9:00pm | Lantern Parade with the Yellow Hat Band | Meet at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub and join the parade! |
| 9:00-10pm | Local band “Skwish” | B-Town BlogstockAPalooza Stage in Olde Burien |
| 10:30-11:30pm | Local band “Morris Can Fly |
- 3 Artists,1 storefront window, 30 hours straight!
- Join artists Laura Curry and Lori Dillon as they live in the windows of Karuna Yoga starting Friday evening, September 5.
- Stop by and share a story by writing on the glass, pose for a picture, be entertained and experience Burien in a whole new way!
| Sep ’08 |
| 6 |
| 6:00 pm |
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on this for a while, and are proud to finally be able to make this official announcement:
That’s right folks – Saturday, Sept. 6th, from 6pm on, the B-Town Blog is sponsoring B-Town BlogstockAPaloooza, an outdoor music stage in Olde Burien at the annual Burien Artwalk (aka “Arts A-Glow“).
We’ll be showcasing four local bands in an effort to continually highlight Burien-area talent.
Currently, the schedule is:
6pm: Daybreak
7:15pm: Lost in the Bamboo
9pm: Skwish
10pm: Morris Can Fly
Click on the band names to go to their MySpace pages, which usually include music samples, photos, info and sometimes even videos.
This event will also serve as a kick-off for a brand new feature for the B-Town Blog, so be sure to stay tuned for that announcement soon!
Both The Tin Room Bar and The Mark Restaurant will be offering extended outdoor seating with food and beverages available outside, so this should be a fun evening.
We’ll be teasing you all week with musical samplings of each band, and to start things off in the order they’ll be appearing, here’s a video from Daybreak playing live at the Dubliner in July:
We’re at the Farmer’s Market, and in the alley behind us today are two moving vans, with sweaty people moving big things.
Upon further investigation, we discovered that BTB Advertiser John L. Scott of Burien is moving into their new offices on SW 152nd in Olde Burien.
According to Amy Hyson, JLS will spend the next few days moving in and unpacking, with plans to officially open Tues. Sept. 2nd.
The B-Town Blog would like to welcome its latest Advertiser, a business we personally know well (and frequent often) – 909 Coffee and Wine Bar, located at 909 SW 152nd in Olde Burien!
In fact, we’re such big fans you can find us there practically every morning getting our usual day-starting triple grande super-duper hyper caffeinated mocha fix (they use Caffe Umbria coffee), often along with one of their wonderful handmade scones, all whilst joking around with their great, friendly staff.
909 Coffee and Wine Bar serves coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, great wine as well. When you step inside the 909 you’re almost always greeted by one of their friendly staff, who either seat you at one of their sturdy wood tables, overstuffed leather chairs, outside on the deck (pending weather) or offers you something to go. If you only have time for a quick glass of wine, or are waiting for your table, you’ll find their granite-topped bar area very comfortable.
It’s usually very busy in the mornings, with lots of neighbors and residents enjoying their breakfasts, lattes, espresso or teas (by Luxe Tea). They offer a full breakfast menu, including quiche, crepes and paninnis to more traditional eggs, sausage and toast. Many people bring their work, newspapers, magazines or other readables while enjoying the bustling morning atmosphere.
A great breakfast isn’t the only thing you’ll find at the 909 – they also serve a complete lunch and dinner menu, including gourmet appetizers, fresh salads, hearty entrees and decadent desserts.
But wait, there’s more – every Thursday night, 909 has wine tastings, featuring either a particular winery, region of varietal with several tastes at a very reasonable price. On Friday and Saturday nights, the 909 turns into Olde Burien’s only live music joint, with blues, R&B, jazz, funk and more. 909’s coziness translates into a surprisingly nice venue for live music, and yes, even dancing (just move a few tables and you’ve got a dance floor).
Did we mention that the 909 is a cozy place? Better make reservations to ensure you can get a seat (call 206-243-7909). Don’t get us wrong – you can always just drop in, but you may have to wait a few minutes, especially on a bustling Friday or Saturday night.
Here’s a list of upcoming live Music at 909 Coffee and Wine Bar, which starts around 8:30pm and goes to around 11:30pm:
- Fri. Aug. 22nd – PAUL GREEN Blues Band (Jazz & Blues)
- Fri. Aug. 29th – MIKE GRIFFIN PROJECT (Featuring Mike Griffin-keys, some OTC members & Leah Stillwell-vocals) Performing Smooth Jazz Covers from David Sanborn, Dana Owens, Grover W Jr, George Benson & much more
- Sat. Aug. 30th – RHYTHM SUITE (featuring: Sandy Harvey & Keely Whitney, Performing Old Skool, R&B, Soul, Jazz & Pop)
So, please welcome 909 to the B-Town Blog by clicking on their Ad, checking out their website, and especially dropping in to enjoy their great coffee, food, wine and live music!
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Despite the threat of rain squalls and gusts of wind, all the merchants and tents at the weekly Burien Farmer’s Market are anchored down and open for business until 6pm.
As usual, on hand today are:
- Fresh produce from local farmers
- Fresh baked breads and pastries
- Handmade jewelry, candles, crafts, artwork
- Free back checkage from Optimal Chiropractic
- Organic lotions
- Potted roses lining the center aisle
- Fresh flower bouquets
- Shops and restaurants in Olde Burien are open for lunch and happy hour
- And of course…the B-Town Blog bloggin’ live (’til around 2pm)
So come on down, buy some fresh stuff and say hi to your neighbors.
And get some fresh air too – the wind has really cleared things out!
Courtesy BTB Contributing Photographer Gary Parvan comes this entertaining slideshow of photos taken at last Saturday’s “Hot August Nite” in Olde Burien:
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| 16 |
| 12:00 pm |
Good ol’ B-Town is definitely a party place, or so it seems every summer when SW 152nd gets closed down for not one, but at least two block par-tays, one of which is coming up Sat. Aug. 16th, from Noon-10pm.
That’s right – it’s time for Burien’s annual “Hot August Nite” which will feature:
- Classic Cars (from Noon-5:30pm)
- Elvis (or at least an Elvis impersonator, as exhuming corpses is illegal…)
- Drums
- Live Auction hosted by Steve Tannehill
- Awards
- Music from Jr. Cadillac
- Music from Eric “Two Scoops” Moore
- Much more!
The all-day and into-the-night event will take over SW 152nd between Ambaum and 10th Ave SW in Olde Burien, and yes, the street will be closed off, which is cool ‘cuz you can walk anywhere without the fear of being struck by an errant B-Town driver (unless he/she is moving a classic car then look out…).
