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Friday, January 22nd, 2010

D’Arcy Takes the Stage

Emerson Salon loves to support and contribute back to our community and as a part of this effort, one of our stylists (D’Arcy Harrison) will be performing in a charity benefit staged reading of the Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.

As some of you know, D’Arcy started off as a “theatre brat” before starting her hair career and welcomes the opportunity to apply her talent for a great cause! In addition to performing, Emerson Salon is donating 2 haircuts (with D’Arcy) and a product package for the silent auction.

This event will benefit two charities:

  • Children of the Night, ” a privately funded non profit organization established in 1979 for the rescue of children from child prostitution.” (www.childrenofthenight.org).
  • Refugee Women’s Alliance “a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. ReWA advocates for social justice, public policy changes, and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self determination.”(www.rewa.org)

While creating the Vagina Monologues, Eve Ensler took many interviews with women about how they felt about their private anatomy and their individual experiences regarding the topic. She then turned the interviews into monologues that became a huge hit Off Broadway when she performed them in a one woman show. Now, the play is performed all over the world to help support women’s causes and nonprofits.

This is part of a national event called V-day and will be held Feb 14th and 20th at 7pm at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. The address is 4408 Delridge Way SW. For tickets go to: www.brownpapertickets.com. More info here.

I look forward to seeing you there!!!!

post by D’Arcy

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Neighborhood Business Updates

Here are just a few updates on the changing scene of Capitol Hill:

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New photo’s were featured on the Capitol Hill Blog of the soon to open Elliot Bay Books which will be on 10th between Pike and Pine (across from Rancho Bravo). The space looks amazing with huge ceilings and some great exposed beams. I can’t wait to see the finished product. You can get the full update on the CHS blog.

Another Pioneer Square business is rumored to be making the move to Cap Hill, with Pioneer Square Video eying a spot on Pine st across from 611 supreme.  More here at CHS.

Everyday Music will be moving onto 10th between Pike and Pine with Elliot Bay Books and a new art supply store is in the works for Everyday Music’s current space at Pine and Broadway.  More at CHS.  This article also confirmed that the new Elliot Bay Books will include a cafe.

Cap Hill Seattle got photos of the new Sonic Boom Records and Velouria clothing store on Melrose between Pike and Pine.

Seattle PI ran an article about a tour they took of the new Packard building with lots of pictures.  Looks like it will mostly include brand new luxury apartments, but rumor has it that it will also be home to a new permanent Skillet restaurant which would be fantastic and at 12th and Pine more than close enough for mid day lunch breaks!

The Lobby Bar opened across the street from us and look awesome.  Check out their website for more details.

PoDogs has become a new favorite for our current lunch run’s and with their all-day happy hour on Sundays, who can resist?

Part of what we love about this neighborhood is how dynamic it is with so many people working hard to make it better.  What other changes have you spotted in the works on Capitol Hill?

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Nutcracker

The holiday season just isn’t the same without all the trappings of Christmas, such as pop-rock holiday music, mad rushes at the mall, and gingerbread lattes, but one absolute must every holiday season is the annual showing of the Nutcracker by the Pacific Northwest Ballet. This production of Hoffman’s classic tale includes some impressive dancing, massive sets, and one giant mouse king. Easily PNB’s most iconic performance, if there is one ballet you attend, this is the one you should see.

The Nutcracker’s season began on Nov 27th and will run through December 30th. If you are looking for something a little different, the Dec 30th performance is what they call the “Nutty Nutcracker” performance where the cast gets to let off a little steam and have fun with there own version of the tale. Tickets and more info is available on the PNB website.

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Sunday, November 29th, 2009

World Aids Day is Coming Up 12/1

With so much going on in the economy and the world its easy to forget about the many people in need in our community. December 1st is the annual World Aids Day a great opportunity to stop for a moment and consider the many people suffering from this terrible disease. Life Long Aids Alliance has a ton of resources on how you can get involved here on Capitol Hill and help make a difference.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Weekend Suggestion – Smash Putt

Having the urge for a little competitive minigolf action, but feeling foiled by the rain? Try the new capitol hill indoor mini golf range SmashPutt, the miniature golf apocalypse as they call it. Open only during the last 3 weekends of November, this game is like no minigolf you’ve seen before, with the creations by the industrial artists of Hazard Factor. Ball destruction zones, moving targets, ball accelerators, and secret passageways are just a few of the twists you can expect. For more information on prices and hours, checkout their website: SmashPutt.com or the CapitolHillSeattle article?

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Don’t Forget to Vote!

Don’t forget to vote! It’s not too late to show your support and help approve Referendum 71. Ballots are being accepted at drop boxes throughout Washington State until 8pm tonight! Here is where you can drop ballots through out King County.

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Monday, November 2nd, 2009

New Development – 11th and Pike Up for Review

A new design released for the proposed 11th and Pine residential development. The now long vacant space across from Velo Bike Shop is about to be re-invented a large mixed-use called the Sunset Electric Building with 92 residential units, ground floor retail, and a rooftop P-Patch. Justin at Capitol Hill Blog has a great run down of the highlights including a proposal by the developer to shift from studios to 1 bedroom apartments and to replaced proposed art’s and performance space with more parking. It will be interesting to see how the project is reviewed. I have to say I am very intrigued by the roof top garden component. What do you think?

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Approve Referrendum 71!


Time hasn’t run out yet to help approve Referendum 71 and help Washington families stay together. Be sure to submit your ballot by November 3rd! More information at http://approvereferendum71.org/.

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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Client Connections: Lisa Johnson

I found out recently that one of my haircut clients, Lisa Johnson, also runs an awesome Capitol Hill business helping busy Capitol Hillites walk their dogs.

Here’s a spotlight on “Dogs on the Hill
“:

When Lisa Johnson moved back from Portland, OR in 2007, she noticed there were not a lot of dogwalkers on Capitol Hill. With this insight, she combined her yearning desire to be with her canine friends with the ambition to create a small business. Lisa’s 12 yr. old dalmatian, Schmoopy, is her inspiration for the business as well as the mascot and logo!


Lisa’s business is called, “DOGS ON THE HILL,” and she currently works with 20 dogs a day and has about 50 clients total. Part of what Lisa says makes her business unique, is that each dog is given its own individual walk. This is not your typical dog-walker! Instead Lisa’s approach is to give the dog not just the exercise it needs, but also individualized attention.

JUST WON BEST OF WESTERN WASHINGTON “BEST DOG WALKER 2009″!!!!!

Dogs on the Hill currently serves: Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Mt. Baker, Ravenna, Wallingford, Greenlake, and Pioneer Square. Lisa (and her employee Joel) drive to each location and pick up each dog for his/her walking session. Lisa provides all new clients a free consultation to determine each dog’s needs and habits.

Dogs on the Hill’s mission is to provide an exceptionally safe and nurturing environment for Seattle’s dogs and cats. In doing so, we provide pet owners with peace of mind while they are away from home.

Safety is the #1 priority for Dogs on the Hill and they take great stock in the ability to be observant to detail. Any change in a dog’s behavior, habits, breathing, walking gait, etc.; can mean the difference in the dog’s (and owner’s) quality of life. Flexibility is also a major part of this small business as they do not charge for administering a medication or when the owner is sick and can stay home with their dog(s).

Lisa says Dogs on the Hill’s biggest challenge is tackling Seattle traffic! The driving can be time consuming getting to and from client’s homes when inclement weather and traffic jams occur.

Dogs on the Hill has a great user friendly website (www.dogsonthehill.com) that Lisa designed herself after taking a web design course. She included scrapbook pictures of all of her dog clients, a video of a typical dog walk, service areas and pricing.

A typical dog walking outfit? Lisa dons jeans, a t-shirt, sneakers and most importantly a rain jacket! You never know in the Emerald City!

Coming Soon for Dogs on the Hill:

  • The Ballard neighborhood will be served very soon!
  • T-Shirts with the new Dogs on the Hill logo!
  • Long term goal: Dogs on the Hill wants to expand its company to other hilly cities. (Example: San Francisco, Boston, etc.)
(Lisa Johnson with Schmoopy and friend!)

Interview and Post by D’Arcy Harrison

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Monday, October 12th, 2009

Shakespeare Kills on Halloween

Here at Emerson Salon we love the arts, Shakespeare, and Halloween. In light of this, we have had an unfettered desire for an artistic piece that combines all three:

Greenstage is producing a theatrical show of the most violent of Shakespeare’s Bard. Here are the dates, the info and if you dare to have the chutzpah to attend maybe a little fake blood on your shoes!!

The show is FREE! but donations are accepted!

OCTOBER 9–31, 2009Thursday — Sunday at 8:00 pm
2115 5th Avenue – Downtown Seattle (Right behind the Cinerama)

Tony Driscoll’s 1995, over the top, comedic, and extra bloody production of Titus Andronicus was a special Halloween treat that deserves resurrection.

Recognized as Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus tells the story of the great military leader Titus. After battle he returns a hero to a divided Rome, with his Goth prisoners in tow. The Emperor has died and Titus is given the honor of deciding which of the Emperor’s sons should take control. Needless to say, he chooses poorly and sets in motion a series of events that propel him and his family into a whirlwind of murder, dismemberment, banishment, general sadness, and of course, a heaping helping of righteous revenge.

WARNING… the front row of the audience may be a splash zone.

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