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Are you wondering what to do this weekend in Belltown? Have you ever wanted to break the rules and go into the OSP 30 minutes after sunset (when it closes)....well here's your chance to do it without getting arrested! Tonight , Remix at SAM 8pm-midnight. Art, Dancing, live Music. What else do you need?! Check it out Here. I've personally been very impressed with the Summer at SAM events that have been rockin our neighborhood this summer, grateful for the community mingling space that it's provided for Belltowners and am excited that it's been so successful. Because of these events, I view SAM's OSP as an asset to our Belltown community and not just an artsy park where people do their two mile run and take their dogs to pee. It's been wonderful to see genuine community happening , especially at the Thursday Farmer's Market. Here's the schedule for a few more opportunities to meet your neighbors and enjoy our park together this weekend.... Fri. Aug. 27
Sat. Aug. 28
Have a great weekend everyone! 
Bedlam Coffee is one of our favorite haunts in Belltown. We love the guys who run the shop, and we love what they do for the community. Remember that whole Founder's Day thing? Bedlam's owners were one of the driving forces of making that happen. Do you like how the artwalk has been expanding every month? Again, those crazy Bedlam guys. So, if you're down for supporting a local business who seriously cares about the neighborhood they do business in, take a minute and vote them best of. One small click for man... one giant... ok nevermind.
Good times... good times... Every couple months or so I get curious about the Belltown Real Estate market and do some digging around on redfin.com. If you haven't heard of redfin, it's time to crawl out of the cave and get with the program! Redfin's search capabilities are elegantly useful and their agents will line your pockets with much less of your cash than the typical brokerage. Here's the Belltown Real Estate round-up; Most Expensive Belltown Condo - $3,000,000 - Welcome to the rare opportunity to acquire Seattle's most Iconic Loft Residence. Atop the highly acclaimed Silver LEED certified Mosler Lofts.
Favorite Agent narrative? "Let this illustrious space define your portfolio." Most Affordable Belltown Condo - $104,950 - Urban in-city living at an affordable price. Stylish 3rd floor Belltown condo with well designed floor plan.
It's probably not a good sign when the listing agent's pictures of the interior are the literal size of a postage stamp. So, the cheapest condo is also the most mysterious condo. In terms of the numbers, Redfin also puts together some Seattle real estate statistics that are of interest. Check out their main Seattle real estate blog if you'd like to dig into some of the stats. Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with them in any way and I'm not receiving cash money in my pocket for singing their praises. I just think it's a kick ass site people should know about.
You have a lot of great options this evening. 3:30 - 7:30 marks the Olympic Sculpture Park's Farmer's Market. There will be over 30 local farmers and vendors, and also chef demonstrations. The other option is the Belltown Artwalk. Belltown's artwalk has been growing in popularity and participation. This would be a good session to scope out and enjoy. Our pic for this artwalk is WhiskeyBar
We just recieved word that Richard Nordstrom will be stepping down as the President of the BCC. Richard has, to put it succinctly, worked his ass off on behalf of Belltown. I'm personally sad to see him move on to greener pastures as his management consulting business appears to have picked up. Richard, thank you for your tireless work for this community. Whoever's next has some big shoes to fill.
This weekend! We are so excited about this awesome event that so many neighborhood folks have been working their asses off on! Have fun out there this weekend!
I'm a big fan of Seattle street art. That's why it's unfortunate when someone without any skills besides prolific repetition swoops in to ruin it. Posting it here, because you should be on the lookout between the hours of 2-8AM for a miscreant in need of a friend. I spoke with some of the original artists. This will be fixed.
Thanks to tipper Robby D for grabbing these photos. I decided to cut out the tags and add commentary myself
August 11, 2010 (SEATTLE, WA)— The deadline is approaching for applications to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Tree Fund, a program that provides free trees for neighborhoods. The Tree Fund is a simple way for residents to beautify their neighborhood and help the environment, while connecting with their neighbors. Applications for the Tree Fund are due on Monday, August 16 at 5 p.m. Groups of neighbors from at least five households living on a street or block can request from 10 to 40 trees per project. In addition, every participating household can have a fruit tree for their own yard. Information on how to organize your neighborhood, the selections of trees, as well as the application form, can be found at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/treefund.htm . I was curious how Seattle compared to other cities in terms of Police Per Capita. The results were surprising.
I attended last night's public safety meeting and all I got were a lot of handouts. I left the meeting in kind of a funk. I guess I'm still there. I didn't hear long term solutions from any of the elected officials that I believe will bring a lasting change to the neighborhood. I'll break down what was said;
These are all positive steps in the right direction. I was encouraged by Chief Diaz. He seems like a tenacious guy that is really trying to do the best that...
If you had plans this weekend, time to make some calls and scap em ;)
Tia Lou's appears to be on fire lately...
More updates to come if/as they become available. For now - the running hypothesis is that the fire was caused by some sort of fan malfunction on the roof and NOT a discouraged club owner looking for an insurance payout. Tia Lou's fire alarm didn't go off for about twenty minutes. Luckily concerned neighbors called 911 and firefighters responded quickly, making quick shame of the ambitious fire in a matter of minutes. Hooray valiant firemen - another neighborhood landmark saved from the ashes! Thanks to Elise for the video and gchat reporting :) 
Hey, this will be a short post, but I just recently found out there is a Founders Day Festival information meeting tomorrow night. Here's the info lifted from a handbill at Bedlam. I encourage you to go check it out!
A tragic loss for tiedye shirt salesman, college drop-outs with deplorable bongo skills, Rick Stevians, and the other migratory minions that invade Seattle's waterfront and seep endlessly into Belltown. The Hemp Fest will continue to be a much maligned 2 day event - August 21 & 22. Just for the record - I'm for legalizing marijuana. However, this event is nothing but a pain in the ass and does nothing for their cause but make people pissed off.
Happy Independence Day weekend everybody! If you don't already have a million things to do--or if you do, but think you have room for one more--I recommend you come check out the Seattle International Beer Fest. Grab a friend and hike your butt over to the Seattle Center. I went last year and it was definitely a lot of fun. If you have never been to a beer fest before, generally all that I've been to involve paying your entrance fee for a super-cool mini beer drinking glass and a fistful of tickets or tokens. It's kind of like Halloween where you figure out which houses have the best candy, except it's beer and it's better. On a more seriou Got any other fun ideas to celebrate over the weekend? Post them in the comments or create yourself an account--I'm pretty sure we won't charge you anything--and feel free to post yourself! Happy weekend everybody! Obligatory beer related quote: “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” ff
Last night I went to check out Radio Bedlam. If you haven't already heard, Radio Bedlam is the Tuesday night open-mic extravaganza put on by the guys at Bedlam Coffee. If you haven't been to Bedlam yet, 1) shame on you, and 2) you should go! What I love about Bedlam is that it has its freedom to be fiercely local and decidedly Belltown. It reminds me of the coffee places back home in Nebraska where you could chill or study all day and the coffee shops stayed open late enough for you to get things done or wrap up that conversation. Moreover, there are plenty of board games and enough engagement in the community to make you feel like you're at home there. That whole vibe seems to carry over into the open-mic feel. The couch area gives way to a smattering of mics and an old guitar amp head to give it some volume. The tables and chairs get pushed around a little bit to afford some seating around the stage, but otherwise it still feels pretty low-key and unassuming. It is consistent...
If you didn't make it the last time, consider dropping by Bedlam Coffee tonight to hear some local flavor. I missed the inaugural showing, but I went to the second one a couple weeks ago and it was really cool. They turned the couch area into a small little stage and people just get up from sitting in the crowd and start jamming. The sound system was a little useless the last time I went, but that's actually really ok since it is a small space. I suppose it creates some intimacy in the experience since you're so close. Everything you hear is really that person sharing--some for the first time in public--their hearts, concerns, and passions set to music. I didn't manage to stay the whole time and only saw about 3 acts, but it was still worth going. Granted, this isn't like going to see a huge show and sometimes the performers are somewhat less than professionals, but this is a really cool thing for our neighborhood and I...
Read More Co-Sponsored By the Belltown Community Council & Sustainable Belltown Join Us This Saturday - June 26, 2010 We meet 12:30pm at 2821 Second Avenue (Broad & 2nd) The Bay Vista Tower, 6th Floor, Beaumont Room Bring Your Walking Shoes!
The great success of last years Garden Tour told us we needed to do it again and make sure we have enough room for all those who sign up. It's the blooming season and we are in the middle of an explosion of annuals. The new format will allow more people to visit the beautiful hidden gardens around Belltown. If you want to join us on one of our three tour groups, please review the 2010 Belltown Garden Tour Agenda and email us with your preferred tour number at: gardentour-2010@belltowncommunitycouncil.org. Be sure to let us know your preferred tour #, full name and contact information.
Don't feel too bad if you missed out on participating in this year's Green & Clean. (sorry we dropped the ball and forgot to post about it in advance) There's another neighborhood group that has been cleaning the streets of Belltown for a long long while. They meet up on Sundays and have a pretty awesome screed. People's Belltown Republic is a small group of punk gardeners who attacked a block on 2nd Avenue in Seattle's Belltown Neighborhood and never looked back. Every weekend we gather for one hour to care for our block. We operate on a few principles: 1) We are non-hierarchical and apolitical. 2) We welcome anyone who wants to volunteer. 3) We work on one block, once a week, for one hour. 4) We don't guilt out if one of us doesn't make it. 6) We are a community. When we're done working, we typically hang out for a while to get a drink and catch up. We like pinball and Pabst. To contact us, email bwonder4ever@gmail.com. The Belltown Artwalk is tonight. I usually start off at Bedlam Coffee to get a caffeine induced frame of reference before crossing the street to Roq La Rue and Damaged Goods. Here's a map you can use to stumble around the neighborhood. Have fun, but please don't touch the art. Art hates to be touched.
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