All Ways West Seattle

The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar and Holiday Guide.This month we're joined by Laura Schneider, founder and co-owner of Meeples Games. We find out Laura's picks for what's hot this holiday season, the one game that everyone should know how to play, and how playing games can be an important (and fun!) way of creating community.We're also talking about...[09:25] Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt[11:00] It's A Wonderful Life at Kenyon Hall[11:15] "Snowed In" at ArtsWest[13:05] Astra Lumina at South Seattle College[14:30] Silver Sounds Holiday Show and Piano Bar night at the Senior Center[15:15] Easy Street Records in-store performances with Duff McKagan and Southall[16:18] Hometown Holidays Glorious Lights of West Seattle[17:50] More holiday events and holiday-themed games[19:25] Santa Pub Crawl[21:18] West Seattle Runner's Christmas Light Run[23:06] Board Game Night, Thursdays at Meeples Games[24:22] Free in-person writing group Saturdays[28:00] Tea and Sci-Fi Meetup Sundays[26:50] Laugh Until You Die: Mafia with Comedians at Meeples GamesAnd more!!Looking for more info on these events and others mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle BlogFollow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.This month we’re joined by Erin Rubin, owner of Mode Music Studios and founder of Mode Music and Performing Arts. We talk about the lasting impact of music education in our community and Mode’s Friendsgiving Fundraiser event November 17 to support accessible arts programs.We’re also talking about…[12:25] Fauntleroy Fine Art & Holiday Gift Show[13:32] Burgers and Beats at Revelry Room[13:59] Musicians for the West Seattle Food Bank[16:10] A Celebration of Longfellow Creek[24:41] Stella’s Stars Presents a A Fundraising Dance Party at the Senior Center of West Seattle[30:22] Seattle Urban Book ExpoPlus: upcoming in-stores at Easy Street Records, The Beatles versus the Stones, the healing power of music, the best-ever book about music, and more!Looking for more info on these events and others mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle BlogFollow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.Tony Wilson has been on fire with his new West Seattle-based family business, Papa Tony’s Hot Sauce. We find out what sparked this idea into entrepreneurship and how the West Seattle community has played a major role in his roaring success. We’re also talking about…[05:00] Heron’s Nest[10:00] West Seattle Farmers Market[11:25] Field to Fork Podcast[13:00] Girl’s Night at The Clay Cauldron [14:19] Upcoming debates between candidates for local elections[15:15] Online education for safely viewing the Oct 14 solar eclipse[19:58] Thursday Throwdown all-vinyl DJ night at Revelry Room[21:58] Oktoberfest at Highland Park Corner Store[22:56] Fauntleroy Fall Festival[23:00] BEXLEY live in-store at Easy Street Records[25:04] Salmon Drumming at Fauntleroy Creek[26:00] Trail or Treat at Camp Long[26:30] West Seattle Junction Trick or Treating and Costume ParadeLooking for more info on these events and others mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle BlogFollow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.The lovely and talented Kisha Vaughan was our first-ever guest on All Ways West Seattle, and she’s back to share updates on the many new hats she’s wearing with style, from boxing instructor to Lululemon Ambassador to Easy Street bartender. And she previews what’s in store for the big performance she’s putting together for this year’s Bumbershoot!We're also talking about...[10:00] Seafair and the return of the Blue Angels[11:40] West Seattle Glass Float Hunt[12:40] Summer Scramble yARrrrr Pirate Adventure[14:00] Duwamish River Festival[14:20] The Trip Wires and other live in-store concerts at Easy Street Records[17:30] Highland Park Cars photography exhibit @ Highland Park Corner Store[19:05] Wednesday Trivia nights at Locust Cider, West Seattle Brewing Company, The Lodge, Beverage Place Pub and Talarico’s[20:41] Delridge Farmers Market[21:00] Summer excursion deals with Alki Kayak Tours[22:00] Super Mario Brothers outdoor movie at Camp Long[23:15] Walking tour of Hiawatha Park and Alki Beach Sunset Run[25:00] Admiral Junction Function Street Fair[26:45] Terry Mutter at Kenyon HallLooking for more info on these events and others mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle BlogFollow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.July is Independent Retailer Month! Our guests Tim and Lori McConnell of West Seattle Runner share the story behind their long-running retail shop and how giving back to the community sets the pace for their success.We're also talking about...[3:46] West Seattle 4th of July Kids Parade[4:00] Cornhole at Ounces with the West Seattle Cornhole League[5:00] Hedwig and the Angry Inch at ArtsWest[5:30] Backyard Bard Shakespeare performances in West Seattle parks[6:20] Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach[6:40] BedHead Open Mic[7:22] Heron’s Market at Heron’s Nest[7:34] Alki UCC donation drive and West Seattle Runner’s shoe donation program[9:35] 26th annual West Seattle Big Band Concert[10:14] West Seattle Grand Parade and Float Dodger 5k[13:35] Summerfest in the Alaska Junction[14:30] Alki Art Fair… and Tim’s ever-changing Tunnel of Lights[15:50] In-store appearances from BRAD and Les Ailes at Easy Street Records.. and essential tunes for a run!Looking for more info on these events and others mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle BlogFollow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

The first of the month means it's time to talk about our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.Special guest Alex Garcia, co-owner of Admiral Pub, shares big plans for the first-ever Pridefest, happening June 17 at businesses in the Alaska Junction. We're also talking about...[6:30] Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard of, Mondays at the Senior Center of West Seattle[8:47] Art of Music returning to the West Seattle Art Walk, with live performances in all three of West Seattle’s major junctions[11:07] New opportunities to explore the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails[11:55] The 2nd Annual West Seattle High School Car Show[11:35] Morgan Junction Pride March and Community Festival[14:19] West Seattle Chamber’s AfterHours at West Seattle Nursery and the West Seattle Garden Tour[16:50] Opening day for Colman Pool and West Seattle wading pools[17:46] School’s out for summer and it’s graduation night for West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth High School!Looking for more info on these events and others mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle Blog

In this episode, we hear from people who live and work in West Seattle about what connects them to this community, and have a chat with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s Treasurer John Sweetland about the invaluable role he’s played as a volunteer in keeping things rolling at the Log House Museum, and what fuels his own positive spirit.This episode is a program of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society.www.loghousemuseum.org

The first of the month means it's time to talk about our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.Special guest Brian Callanan of Seattle News Brews and Views podcast shares the scoop on Loop the 'Lupe, and why May is your time to get prepped for the wildest, wettest, and *only* urban obstacle course in the whole city of Seattle!We're also talking about...[6:55] ZACH at ArtsWest May 3-28, and our favorite 90s teen sitcoms[7:58] Weekend plant sales and a May 6 compost giveaway at the South Seattle Community College Garden Center, and our own attempts at home gardening[9:11] The Southwest Seattle Historical Society's Spring Gala May 5 and online auction May 1-14, and what would be in our own custom ice cream flavor from Husky Deli[10:44] West Seattle Art Hop and Shop May 6, and the art of voiceovers for audiobooks[14:08] Rainier Roller Riot's Roller Derby Beginner Bootcamp, and whether we've got what it takes to join in[15:21] West Seattle And White Center LGBTQIA+ Business Owner Meetup May 11 at Launchpad Co-Working Space, and networking on the peninsula[16:10] The Mamalogues comedy show at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center May 12 & 13, and our own Mother's Day traditions[17:23] May 13 West Seattle Community Garage Sale organized by West Seattle Blog, and the finds we’ve scored over the years[18:58] May 19 West Seattle Wine Walk, and one of Brian's favorite local wineries[19:40] May 20 Delridge Farmer's Market opening day, and our seasonal shopping habit[21:13] May 20 & 21 River Action Paddle Program training opportunities, and getting familiar with the Duwamish RiverLooking for more info on these events and others we mentioned in this episode? Find it on West Seattle Blog

In this episode, we talk with Judy Bentley and Craig Rankin of the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Group, a volunteer-run organization working to connect the people of the Duwamish Peninsula to their namesake nature area, Seattle’s largest contiguous forest. Learn more about the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Group and download their interactive trail map at https://wdgtrails.wordpress.com/On April 22 2023, join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Group at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center for West Duwamish Greenbelt Stories, featuring guided hikes followed by an oral history panel program highlighting the tribal, residential, industrial, political and ecological history of Seattle’s largest contiguous forest. Register at https://www.loghousemuseum.org/This episode of All Ways West Seattle is a program of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and is supported through a grant from the City of Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods.

We're back for Season 4, with a new format for timely episodes on the 1st of every month! Guest co-host Whitney Moore of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce joins us for a chat about select April events in West Seattle, including the Chamber's "Cheers to 100 Years" Centennial Event.https://www.wschamber.com

In this episode, we celebrate the reopened Jeanette Williams Memorial Bridge through poetry inspired by routes of connection past and present. With special guests Judith Camann of the Highland Park Improvement Club, Seattle Civic Poet Jourdan Imani Keith, and local historian & Seattle Times contributor Clay Eals.

Meet the duo behind Dough Joy, partners in business and life bringing a different kind of donut to the Duwamish Peninsula... and maybe the world! Find out why they chose West Seattle for their base of operations, and get a taste of what’s to come from their vegan business ventures.https://doughjoydonuts.com

LGBTQ Pride isn't limited to June on the Duwamish Peninsula! Hear firsthand stories behind the ever-expanding Alki Beach Pride celebration coming up Aug 13-14, and the triumphant return of White Center's Lumber Yard Bar after the original location was destroyed in a devastating fire.https://www.alkibeachpride.org/https://www.thelumberyardbar.com/

In this episode we check in with Maggie Kase, the newly-named Executive Director of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, who shares her journey into that role and her vision for the organization. And with the Log House Museum's 25th anniversary this year, we explore the history of this storied structure before it became a museum. Plus, the People of West Seattle reveal what a museum of their own lives might look like.

In this episode, we mix and mingle with members of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce who recently gathered at the Log House Museum, and hear from people volunteering their time and effort to build The Heron’s Nest, a community-led project where giving back is being taken to new heights.https://www.wschamber.com/https://www.theheronsnest.org/https://www.loghousemuseum.org/

This episode marks an all-new season of All Ways West Seattle, and a new partnership with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. What better topic to begin with than the Historical Society itself? We’ll start with origin stories from the early days with Gini Stimpson, daughter of Elliott Couden who led the vision for a local historical society. Next we hear from Maggie Kase, the Historical Society’s current Curator and Interim Executive Director, about what’s in store for the organization and Log House Museum in the near-term. And we also chat with Board President Kathy Blackwell about the value of community connections and plans for the future.For more information about the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, visit www.loghousemuseum.org

After nearly two years of pandemic shutdowns and uncertainty, ArtsWest Playhouse in the Junction returns to live theatre productions with a whole new season, kicking off with We’ve Battled Monsters Before, a new musical created by and co-starring Seattle-based playwright and composer Justin Huertas. We talk with Justin about the magic found in this creative collaboration, the Filipino culture it celebrates, and returning to the ArtsWest stage to perform for in-person audiences.https://www.artswest.org/Follow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

Join us in a toast to Lora Radford as she reflects on her time as Executive Director of the West Seattle Junction Association, and looks forward to her new role at Sound Transit in bringing light rail to West Seattle.Huge thanks to Lora and the West Seattle Junction Association for being the first-ever sponsor and supporter of this podcast!https://wsjunction.org/Follow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

Spirit Returns 2.0 A Duwamish and Settler Story is a revival exhibit being presented by two West Seattle cultural institutions in their respective locations with refreshed perspectives. We talk with Jolene Haas, Director of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, and Maggie Kase, Curator for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society's Log House Museum about these two explorations into our shared local history and what they say about our past, present, and future.https://www.duwamishtribe.org/https://www.loghousemuseum.org/Plus, upcoming November events from West Seattle Blog!https://westseattleblog.com/Follow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastAll Ways West Seattle is a Made With Bacon production, all rights reserved.

This episode is a "feed drop" of a new podcast: Field to Fork, a deep dive into the local food systems of the Puget Sound area. This debut episode tells the fascinating story of Farmbox Greens, a homegrown "vertical farming" business that has its roots in West Seattle. Field to Fork is produced with support from Charlie's Produce and Seattle Restaurant Week.https://www.farmboxgreens.com/For more info on Field to Fork, visit https://srweek.org/charliesproduce/Follow Field to Fork on Instagram & Facebook @fieldtoforkpodcastFollow All Ways West Seattle on Instagram & Facebook @allwayspodcastField to Fork and All Ways West Seattle are Made With Bacon productions, all rights reserved.