Monthly Archives: August 2011

Patrons Beware: Parking Tickets in Madrona

Last week a friend of mine went to a dinner party at the Hi Spot.  While most Madrona residents know that Hi Spot closes at 4 PM, many might not know that you can rent Hi Spot after hours for … Continue reading

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Madrona-Sally Goldmark Library Closed This Week

Due to budget cuts all Seattle Public Libraries including Madrona’s Sally Goldmark Library is closed until September 6th.  Even many parts of the Seattle Public Library Website is down for upgrades.  Per the Seattle Library Website: The Seattle Public Library … Continue reading

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Movie Night at Madrona Playfield

Looking for a fun, summer event to bring your family to this weekend?  How about an outdoor movie this Sunday night at the Madrona Playfield?  The event, sponsored by the Business Owners of Madrona, is featuring Ghostbusters, the 1984 blockbuster … Continue reading

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Block Party in Madrona Tonight

There was a block party in Madrona tonight outside of Glassybaby on Union just east of 34th Avenue.  The block was cut off for traffic, there was a food truck, music and games.  It was a celebration for Teens in … Continue reading

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Madrona Craftsman Home Open Sunday 1-4 PM

Come by this Sunday to see this charming Madrona craftsman set high above 34th Avenue across from Larkins Park.  Just one block from the heart of Madrona with easy access to unique restaurants and shops galore including Hi Spot, Naam, … Continue reading

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Lord of the Rings in Madrona

BOOM and Madrona Community Council has been working with Cleanscape to add street art to the Madrona Business District.  As blogged earlier in the year, Cleanscape awarded Madrona along with several other neighborhoods an award for reducing our waste 19%.  … Continue reading

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Fabulous Madrona Rental – Available

There is a new Seattle rental home located on one of my favorite streets in Madrona: Schubert Place.   Schubert Place is a hidden, one-block street up above Epiphany School.  All of the Madrona real estate on Schubert is great including … Continue reading

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Done Watching Blue Angels? Head Over to Bottlehouse!

Last minute notice, since it has already started but if you head over to Bottlehouse right now they have cider tasting from 2 PM to 6 PM today for $6.  Listen to jazz, enjoy the sun that is peeking through, … Continue reading

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Not About Madrona, But Do You Believe this is D.B. Cooper?

I know this has nothing to do with Madrona but have you been following the news about this woman claiming her Uncle was D.B. Cooper?  If you do not know the story of D.B. Cooper he hijacked a plane in … Continue reading

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John Platt of Madrona’s St. Clouds Interviewed in Seattle Times

There was a great article about John Platt of Madrona’s St. Clouds in the Seattle Times today.  August 17th will be the 10 year anniversary of “Homeless Cooking Project” where St. Clouds kitchen is used to prepare meals for the … Continue reading

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