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ZooTunes adds Cyndi Lauper to line-up

News about the 2010 ZooTunes lineup from Woodland Park Zoo: BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru update: Cyndi Lauper Memphis Blues Tour just added to close out ZooTunes season WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo is pleased to announce that the quintessential girl who just wants to have fun Cyndi Lauper will join the BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru summer concert series line-up to close out the season with her Memphis Blues Tour on Thurs., September 2. Fresh off a stint on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, Lauper is back out on tour for her 11th studio album entitled Memphis Blues. Tickets are…

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Getting ready for the Green Lake Milk Carton Derby? Pick up free milk cartons on Thursday

Are you starting to think about building your vessel for this year’s Green Lake Milk Carton Derby (July 10, 2010)? Free milk cartons will be available at the Roosevelt Square Whole Foods (1026 NE 64th St) on Thursday, May 27th, 2-6 p.m.: Whole Foods Market, Organic Valley and Pirate’s Booty Milk Carton & Grocery giveaway Come to Whole Foods Market in Roosevelt Square on May 27th from 2:00-6:00pm to pick up free Organic Valley milk cartons to build your raft, canoe or pirate ship for the Pirate’s Booty Milk Carton Derby at Seafair and held on July 10th at Green…

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Sierra Nevada Brewer Night tomorrow (Monday) at the Latona Pub

There will be a Sierra Nevada Brewer Night tomorrow (Monday, May 17, 2010), at 7 p.m. at the Latona Pub (6423 Latona Ave NE). The event is a part of Seattle Beer Week. Bob Brenlin shared some details: There will be an amazing lineup of Sierra Beers probably something not seen in Seattle before. The beers include: A cask of Sierra Porter, Southern Hemisphere Harvest, A special beer done during beer camp at the brewery, a keg of the ever popular Celebration, a wood aged scotch, The collaboration imperial stout done between Ken Grossman of Sierra and Fritz Maytag of…

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Seattle Beer Week is coming to Green Lake

Seattle Beer Week is coming to Green Lake! According to its facebook page, Seattle Beer Week was “formed by 4 like minded individuals that had a desire, saw a need to promote the Greater Seattle Beer Scene. Seattle Beer Week will be a celebration of our rich brewing history and culture.” Three Green Lake establishments are participating: Latona Pub 6423 Latona Ave NE Monday, May 17, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sierra Nevada Brewer Appreciation “An amazing assortment of Sierra beers will be showcased. Special food also provided. A night to remember Beer list to follow.” Thursday, May 20, 6…

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When hydroplanes raced on Green Lake

We received the following query from My Green Lake reader Matt: I recently got the rare privilege of driving a power boat on the lake, and was remembering the scary days of my youth when limited hydroplanes raced on Green Lake. I wonder if you folks have anyone who might be able to share some photos of those events? I just remember being on the shore and being terrified of how loud and fast those things were… Thank you for writing, Matt, and for focusing our attention on this fascinating aspect of our neighborhood’s history. Many Green Lake residents may…

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