Monthly Archives: June 2011

‘Tuba Man’ Killer Now Accused of Hit and Run

Billy Chambers was convicted as a juvenile of the 2008 killing of Ed McMichael, more commonly known as the “Tuba Man” street musician.  Chambers has now been arrested for a hit and run when he allegedly intentionally rammed a woman’s … Continue reading

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Prime Wine Night at Daniel’s in Leschi

Daniel’s Broiler Prime Steaks & Chops is well known as one Seattle’s premier steak restaurants.  Probably the best known is Daniel’s on Lake Union or even in Bellevue, but the original is Daniel’s in Leschi.  Just minutes from Madrona, located … Continue reading

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Madrona 34th and Union Festival

BOOM‘s second annual Madrona 34th and Union Festival is planned for Saturday, July 16th!  Exciting news that this fun event will continue and hopefully become a tradition in the Madrona neighborhood for years to come.  While I have not seen … Continue reading

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BOOM Shakalaka

BOOM – When I hear BOOM, I think about different things.  The first thing to come to mind is Kevin Calabro yelling “BOOM SHAKALAKA!!!” after a Sonic throws down a thunderous dunk.  I also envision the movie Army of Darkness … Continue reading

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Madrona May Benefit From Seattle Parks and Green Space Levy Meeting Tonight

Tonight there will be a meeting open to the public at the Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave South, to discuss the Citizen Oversight Committee’s recommendations to spend $10 million of the Parks and Green Spaces Levy inflation funds for … Continue reading

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Best Buds Leaves After A Month In Madrona

Best Buds which has one other location, Madison Park, tried out Madrona but it was not meant to be.  They lasted a month closing up shop the Tuesday after Memorial Weekend.  According to the owner, it was an experiment that … Continue reading

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Glassybaby Seconds Sale Proceeds Benefit Cancer Patients

Glassybaby in Madrona had a Seconds Sale this weekend, and all sale money was donated to the UW Medical Center to aid cancer patients.  The “for sale” Glassybabys have small imperfections and were offered at $26/per item as opposed to … Continue reading

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Picturesque Madrona Home-For Sale

This picturesque home in Madrona Seattle for sale is beautiful, well-built and in a quiet setting. The distinctive brick façade is complimented by gorgeous landscaping and magnificent vine maples. Interior features include gracious rooms, including a lodge-like family room with … Continue reading

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Madrona Neighborhood Garage Sale This Saturday

Come one, come all to Madrona this Saturday, June 18th, for the annual Madrona Neighborhood Garage Sale.  Over 25 families are participating in 2011 from 9 AM to 2 PM and if it is anything like last year you should … Continue reading

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Legal Fees Related to Leschi Have Not Been Cheap

I still shake my head every time I think about the City of Seattle paying nearly a million dollars to Maurice Clemmons’ relatives for damage to their Leschi home. Now in the Seattle Times today, it has been disclosed that … Continue reading

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