Folklife at Seattle Center

Northwest Folklife Festival is back for their 39th annual event! This is the largest Folk Festival in the Country... drawing thousands of people from all over the world, to come and enjoy the multitude of Ethnic Traditions showcased here, which include: Food... Dance... Art... and Crafts.

Watch hundreds of Cultural Acts on 18 Stages set up around the 74 Acres of Seattle Center. Bring the kids... find a spot on the spacious lawns... and enjoy the sights and music on a beautiful Seattle spring weekend. May 28th - 31st, 2010. This is a Free Admission at Seattle Center!

Memorial Day with Z100FM

100.5FM is back!

...This time with Kyle Aevermann, host of Kyle HD Show (http://KyleHDShow.com), who is broadcasting his blog show on the radio (Z100Seattle 100.5FM "The Soul of Seattle"). Along with him for the ride is Jathan Hamilton "The Jathan" who premiered his radio show with Nathan Gregg late last year called, "Nathan & Jathan Show".

The most exciting part about this new radio show is that Kyle will focus on everyone's interest and what matters to the people of the world. He will use social networking sites like: Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube as a way to allow others to get involved with the show.

Kyle was actually invited as a guest in our CGS May Retreat with EverGreen Escapes at Mt. Rainier, capturing our experience as Concierge Group and video blogging about it in his Web Show (his latest episode). Kyle has some major plans to go big! In fact, Kyle will be flying to LA, mid-June to audition for his own TV Show for Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). If you're interested in voting for his own TV Show, vote for him at http://www.KyleHDShow.com/vote.

Be sure to listen from 11am - 2pm on Monday, May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day),

there will be shout-outs for the CGS Members!

There will be prizes and all sorts of fun activity in the show! So tune in and spread the word!

Listen Live at: www.wkewseattle.com

Summer Begins with ArtXchange

Continuing through June 26 - Future’s Past: The Black Ships

Using graffiti techniques (spray-paint and stencils), Jonathan Wakuda Fischer references both modern and ancient Japanese aesthetics such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints and the contemporary superflat movement. The paintings in Future’s Past tell visual stories based on folklore, anime, science fiction, and Japanese history. Between Future’s Past and the lovely Fleeting Beauty exhibit at SAAM, June is the perfect time for Seattle visitors to immerse themselves in the arts of Japan.

Also happening in June!

Our small art object and fine craft section, the North Gallery, will feature ceramicist Adrien Miller and his ‘Funktional’ home and tableware that is meant to exude an aura of happiness and contentment.

July and August in the Main Gallery

Inspired by craggy precipices, rolling mists, and the lush foliage of mountainous Northwest Vietnam, Donald Cole presents a series of Mountain Visions. In his 80th year, Mr. Cole shows no signs of slowing down as he travels the world and distills his vision into captivating paintings. His remarkable career, which began in New York City (his hometown), has spanned multiple countries and five decades. Cole’s Mountain Visions come to life in layered acrylic paintings on canvas, torn paper, and tiny ink drawings on matchboxes.

We hope that by now you have met or emailed our gallery/concierge liaison, Mugoux, who is your contact for information about ArtXchange Gallery, the Florentine Block, and the inside scoop on the art scene in Pioneer Square.

You can reach Mugoux at 206.839.0377 or by emailing mugoux@artxchange.org

SIFF for Memorial Day Weekend!

We are so glad to have (SIFF) Seattle International Film Festival come back to us and share some great shows for everyone!

SIFF is held annually in Seattle, Washington, among the top film festivals in North America. Audiences have grown steadily; the 2006 festival had 160,000 attendees. SIFF runs from May 20th to June 13th, and features a diverse assortment of predominantly independent and foreign films and, in recent years, a strong contingent of documentaries.

Here are some links for films running this Memorial Day Weekend for promotional comps available to our Concierge Guild Of Seattle Members! Please be sure to RSVP for this amazing offer! Best of all, you are welcome to forward the link to your clients as long as you have their email contact information.

Enjoy!

- The 5/29 screening of Mao's Last Dancer (live through 2pm on 5/29)
- The 5/29 screening of The Dry Land (live through 3pm on 5/29)
- The 5/30 screening of Cairo Time (live through 2pm on 5/30)
- The 5/31 screening of Bilal's Stand (live through 2pm on 5/31)

Best,


Jathan Hamilton, Community Relations of Concierge Guild Of Seattle

For more information visit: www.siff.net

CANDIDE at 5th Avenue

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre continues their love and celebration of Leonard Bernstein with is seldom produced "Candide".

Based on the work of Voltaire, Candide follows our young title character (played by Stanley Bahorek) as he travels the world in search of hope, happiness and his one true love Cunegonde (Laura Griffith).

With a perfect staging, soaring voices, hysterical and touching performances and of course that brilliant Bernstein score, the 5th Avenue has definitely turned this diamond in the rough into the sparkling gem it was always meant to be and has proved that this production truly is the best of all possible worlds. We hope you RSVP'd for the Concierge Event on Friday, May 28th at 7:30pm for a sneak peak of this brilliant show!

Best,

Jathan Hamilton, Community Relations of Concierge Guild Of Seattle

"Candide" plays at the 5th Avenue Theatre through June 13th. For tickets or information contact the 5th Avenue box office at 206-625-1900 or visit them online at www.5thavenue.org.

A Letter from Fonte

Message for the Concierge Guild Of Seattle

From the General Manager of Fonte Coffee Roasters

Dear Concierges,

I would like to thank of all of you who have been able to come to the party, for the ones who were unable to show up, well hopefully next time!

I'm very happy that Jathan was able to make this event happens, and I look forward to meet you all of you guys in a near future.

I would like to thank you all in advance for referring anyone to us for a great cup of coffee, great lunch, brunch dinner or our Happy Hour. And keep in mind, that Fonte will be showing all the games from the World Cup with some Happy Hour menu.

I would like to be able to meet you all, and if you guys are able to come by the cafe, I will be more than happy to give you a Reward Card with some money loaded in exchange of your business card, so you and a friend of yours can enjoy a great lunch or dinner at Fonte.

We also open for reservation for large group, feel free to contact me via email at wtharreau@fontecoffee.com or on my cell phone at 206-714-2321.

Sincerely yours,

Will Tharreau
Fonte Coffee Roaster Cafe General Manager
1321 First Ave Seattle, WA 98101
206 777 6193 store 206 714 2321 cell

Therapy with Salon Dewi

On Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 was definitely the day for some therapy time! It's a busy a week with lots and lots of events going on. You probably don't have any time to treat yourself!

Thank God for Salon Dewi to the rescue! They hosted a wonderful Meet & Greet event for our Guild Members. With food from Meza Latin Fare, wine, and special treatments ...we couldn't ask for more!

Salon Dewi, offered our members a chance to experience a mini-facial and a mini-massage treatments! And for those of you who weren't able to attend, they are now offering 20% off for services and 10% off products to our Concierge Guild Members!

Lee Harper, General Manager of Salon Dewi and Red Drawers, gave us a brief tour of this unique relaxing place on Capitol Hill. Salon Dewi has been around for almost 9 1/2 years. They specialize in a variety of spa treatments. Including facials, massages, nail services, body wraps, and best of all ...waxing! Travis Powell, Owner of Salon Dewi and aka "The Waxing Diva", and his crew will be sure to take care of your needs.

For their Signature Facial, they use all-natural products to unclog pores and remove built-up toxins and impurities, which gives you the afterglow you've been wanting. Kaarin Keil, Darlene Schock, and Katy Reilly were very pleased with the service they received! Book your appointment now and share this wonderful treat to your clients, residents, and guest!

For more details check out http://www.salondewi.com/

Best,

Jathan Hamilton, Community Relations of Concierge Guild Of Seattle

Salon Dewi is located at 1425 14th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122. For Reservation, contact them at 206.381.3482.

Delightful Treat from Branzino

On Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, Kelly Tallariti, Chef Concierge of 1521 hosted a fantastic event at Branzino. He brought along Active Building (which offers a great resident portal for your property) and Seattle International Film Festival "SIFF" (who appeared last year at our Urbane Meeting and once again back to share more details about the festival).

Best of all, Kelly brought back Peter Lamb and Michael Don Rico, both Branzino's owners and long-time Seattle Restuaranteurs! Peter shared such a delightful treat to our members, gave us the chance to taste such exquisite italian/northwest cuisine. When they said, "menu sample", I didn't expect a full-course meal!



As you may all know, Branzino is Seattle neighborhood restuarant with Italian influences. Pasta, pizza, cheeses, breads, cured meats are made by hand in-house each day! An affordable global wine list with an emphasis on Italy and Northwest, an attractive and attentive staff, a warm well lit space are features of Branzino's personal experience.


Thank you Peter and Michael for sharing us what Branzino has to offer! We'll definitely let others know what they're missing!


Jathan Hamilton, Community Relations of Concierge Guild Of Seattle


Branzino is located at 2429 2nd Avenue in Seattle. To make reservation, please contact them at 206.728.5181

EverGreen Escapes Retreat at Mt. Rainier

Here to share to you our experience with EverGreen Escapes at Mt. Rainier!

It was a cloudy morning at seven thirty a.m. and the twelve of us went in for an unexpected adventure, already to go in a bio-fueled Mercedes vans with both naturalist escapist artist Dan Salvatora and Matt Schoenwald. Our first stop was at a nice boutique coffee house called Scrumptious Deli and Cafe in Eatonville, WA. From there we were served with lemon poppy seed bread, apple slices, and fresh hot tea.

The ride to Mt. Rainier was very relaxing, the escapist lead knew so much information about nature and even shared his experiences about the location. You can tell they are very passionate about what they do. They even personalize your itinerary that is tailored to your specific needs. I learned so much how eco-friendly they really are, everything was reusable from stainless steel graphite water bottles to plastic wine glasses.

By the time we got to Mt. Rainier, the escapist brought out a bin full of snow shoe gear, didn't expect that we were going for a snow shoe hike! And in case you weren't prepared to go for a snowshoe like my friend, Albert, EverGreen Escapes got you covered. They provide us with extra waterproof clothing, gloves, hats, and jackets. Our snow shoe hike on Mt. Rainier was the highlight of this trip!

After we went for our fun hike in the snow, we had our "On Safari" picnic lunch inside the Paradise Visitor Center. They filled our stomach with salad, cous cous, chicken, and desserts. They even served us beverages and wine! It was nothing but pure satisfaction.

After our wonderful lunch, they gave us a sightseeing tour of Christine Falls in Mt. Rainier and Twin Firs Loop Trail. Each of us enjoyed the scenery, walked around and even took some snap shots.

Michelle Rasnic, President of Concierge Guild Of Seattle said, "I am very impressed with EverGreen Escapes!"

Yes, we are all very impressed! I never experience such a great adventure. It was full of relaxation and lots of activity. This will sure be memorable trip! I encourage you to try it out for yourself and share it to your clients, residents, and guest! I'll be sure to come back for another tour with EverGreen Escapes! Thank you Jake H, Dan M, Dan S, and Matt S. for making this a wonderful trip for our guild members!

Best,

Jathan Hamilton, Community Relations of Concierge Guild Of Seattle

Fonte Introduces A New Menu

SEATTLE (May 24, 2010) - Fonté Café and Wine Bar, the flagship retail venue for Seattle’s premier micro coffee roaster, announces a diversified menu featuring cured meat from Italy, Spain and Salumeria Biellese in New York City, artisan pizzas made from scratch, house-baked ciabatta sandwiches, signature cocktails and more. The café has introduced a Garde Manger, an exposed kitchen located within the bar from which charcuterie, gourmet cheeses and antipasti are served.

Highlights from the menu include:

· Artisan pizzas made from scratch in the traditional Neapolitan style; guests may choose from Marinara ($9) or Margherita ($12), and then elect to add a variety of cured meats such as the Petit Jesu, offering a velvety rustic flavor or the Finnochiona, with fennel seed, fennel pollen and a delicate palate finish.
· House-baked ciabatta sandwiches such as the Leonardo with prosciutto, arugula, fresh mozzarella, basil and Monini extra virgin olive oil ($10); or the Espresso with Italian tuna, culatello, roasted pepper, arugula, taleggio and basil ($10).
· Fresh salads like the Fonté Chopped Salad with mixed greens, tomato, red onion, blue cheese and roasted turkey with bistro dressing ($12) and pasta, including the Pappardelle Bolognese with traditional veal, beef and pork simmered with tomato and red wine ($11).
· Artisan meat and cheese plates feature gourmet selections from around the world; flights of meat provide the opportunity to sample and compare such as the “Flight of Prosciuttos,” which offers bites of Proscuitto Di Parma (Parma, Italy), Serrano Ham (Spain) and Prosciutto San Danielle (Province of Udine, Italy).
· Signature Fonté cocktails are now available, such as the Fonté 75, a modern take on the classic French 75 with gin, lemon, orange bitters and sparkling wine ($8) and the Café Megara, a sweet treat featuring metaxa, amaretto, orange zest, Fonté coffee and topped with fig-honey whipped cream ($8). Each menu item is made with fresh, all-natural ingredients that are organic and locally sourced when possible. Popular standbys like the all-day breakfast offerings and daily dessert and bakery offerings remain. The Café is open Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday and Monday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fonté’s Happy Hour is served Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Fonté Café and Wine Bar is located at 1321 First Avenue in the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, across from the Seattle Art Museum and just steps from Pike Place Market. For more information, call 206-777-6193 or visit fontecoffee.com

El Gaucho Seattle

T U E S D AY, J U N E 1 5 • 6 : 0 0 P M
$85 inclusive, per person
Dancing, appetizers and specialty cocktails
featuring SKYY Vodka in the Pampas Room—
then onto THE BIG PICTURE for a viewing of SEX AND THE CITY 2

Bring a bag of gently worn clothing to donate for complimentary raffle tickets.
Raffle ticket proceeds to benefit Union Gospel Mission.

Book an overnight at the INN AT EL GAUCHO for a special rate of $135!
See the Front Desk to reserve your spot!

EverGreen Escapes

This is an authentic Northwest Escape just for you! EverGreen Escapes offers half-day to multi-day escapes. They also offer private and personalized tours, teambuilding, and corporate retreats! Whether you are a visitor or a washingtonian who haven't been outside the city, this is a fun adventure for everyone! Small group and private escapes led by local "Escape Artist" naturalist guides in biofueled 4WD Jeeps and Mercedes!

EverGreen Escapes is the Pacific Northwest's premier local and sustainable adventure travel company specializing in crafting authentic norhtwest experiences that immerse you into our mountains, islands, waterways, culture, food, brew and wine.

Experience Hiking, Cycling, Sightseeing, Wildlife Viewing, Activity & Wine Adventures and many more. Combined with multi-sport adventure! Including: Nature in the City Walking Tour, Jet City Bike Tour, and Urbank Kayak Tour.

All Inclusive: Morning tea & scones and/or afternoon tea & cookies, NW Style "On Safari" Lunch (full day tours only), select Washington wines, fresh fruit, trail bars, all park entry fees and comprehensive naturalist guide commentary.

Visit at http://www.evergreenescapes.com/ or contact them at 206.650.5795 to book and adventure for your clients and guest. Ask for Jake or Dan!

On Sunday, May 23rd. The Concierge Guild Of Seattle are going for a retreat with EverGreen Escapes to Mt. Rainier. Hope you RSVP'd for this Evite because its an escape you won't want to miss!

-Jathan Hamilton, Community Relations Officer for Concierge Guild Of Seattle

Blueacre Seafood Announces :

Simpler, Faster Lunch Menu
(Seattle, WA)— Lingering over the menu and slowly savoring each bite of the meal is an ideal way to enjoy Blueacre Seafood. There are times, however, when lingering just isn’t possible. This is especially true for Blueacre’s weekday crowds who may need to enjoy their lunch and get back to work.

Chef Kevin Davis has taken his all-day menu and created a bonafide lunch menu for weekday lunches. “We’ve modified the menu and are offering smaller portions of the same high quality food we offer at all times,” says Davis. The result is a simpler and faster Blueacre experience. Sandwiches range from $9.95-12.95, fish fare from $14.95-18.95 and appetizers/small plates from $9.95-14.95. Nothing on the lunch menu is over $20.

Weekend brunches are also gearing up at Blueacre and are the perfect way to wind down from the work week or refuel during your weekend shopping expedition. Relax with a cocktail or gear up with an espresso while deciding between oysters from the fresh oyster bar, shrimp and grits, poached eggs with blue crab or Rainer battered fish and chips. Blueacre’s bright, open atmosphere offers the perfect midday break and ideal brunch location.

Head to Blueacre, downtown Seattle’s most exciting seafood destination!

Ten Mercer

Ten Mercer has been a hot spot for theater goers for the last ten years but they are also a great spot for your after work happy hour. They have happy hour from Sunday through Thursday in the bar. The full menu is served 4:30pm - midnight, 7 nights a week and cocktails until 2:00am. Don’t miss this Seattle classic!

Ten Mercer serves new-American cuisine in the lower-Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, one block from Seattle Center. We're located just steps from the Seattle Opera, Ballet, Repertory Theatre, Intiman, On the Boards, and all Seattle Center venues.
Ten Mercer is located, you guessed it, at 10 Mercer St! Call today for reservations 206.691.3723

http://www.tenmercer.com/

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