06.13.2023

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You’ve never looked so deep in thought

Places to stare off dramatically into the distance in Seattle

See what we mean? Imagine the heartfelt talks these two are having at Myrtle Edwards Park — this could be you. | Photo by @janeeyphoto

Sure, the PNW winters give us a bounty of opportunities for a good, weepy cry. But our summers are perfect for their own broody activity — staring off into the distance wistfully (or mysteriously).

What’s an ocean for if not for gazing longingly across its whipped peaks?

Here are our favorite places to get a healthy dose of dramatics.

Myrtle Edwards Park
Are you looking for shells, or are you mourning the lost opportunity to pursue your childhood love? No one needs to know, but the passerbys will certainly wonder and maybe write a poem about how deep you looked. There’s just enough open space to be alone in your thoughts, but enough foot traffic to have an audience for it.

Image from iOS (86).jpg — Who will she be when she returns to land? Maybe just a woman with memories of gift shops... but maybe more.
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Photo via Editor Alina’s broodiest photo album

The Seattle-Bainbridge ferry
Lights, camera, action — this is your mini “setting off on a long and ultimately life-changing voyage” moment. Let your hair blow wildly in the breeze. Yes, you’re just going to Bruciato for some pizza, but in your head, you know that you’ll be returning a new person.

Sunset Hill Park
Don’t expect to do any actual brooding here — it’s a bit too loud on nice days for any real concentration. But that shouldn’t stop you from looking like you’re making some real tough life choices up here. Rumor has it that if you squint just hard enough at the mountains’ silhouettes, the answers to your problems will appear.

Poo Poo Point
This mountain hike is a metaphor — just like you fought exhaustion to get to the top of this peak, you fought all your life for happiness. And now you’re here, baby. Sit down, take a drink of water, and let joy wash over you. You earned it. Cue the inspiring music and know that the viewers at home are crying happy tears for you.

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Events

Tuesday, June 13

Comedy Nest | Tuesday, June 13, Tuesday, Jun. 20, Tuesday, June 27 | 7:30 p.m. | The Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle | $10 | The queer, feminist showcase lets new and veteran comics work on material — sign-ups are open the week before each performance.

Wednesday, June 14

Author Talk: Steve Turner of Mudhoney | Wednesday, June 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | Free | Boom — Mudhoney musician and band co-founder Steve Turner talks about his new memoir “Mud Ride: A Messy Trip Through The Grunge Explosion.”
COVID-19 Community Vaccination Event | Wednesday, June 14 | 1-6 p.m. | Seattle Public Library Downtown, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | King County is hosting a series of vaccination pop-ups for those who may still need a booster.

Thursday, June 15

Black Arts Legacies Celebration | Thursday, June 15 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., Seattle | Free | Crosscut’s event celebrating local Black artists includes live music, poetry readings, an open gallery, and a bar.
Art Walk Edmonds | Thursday, June 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Various locations, Edmonds | Free | See local and regional artists show their work at businesses throughout town.
State of the City Breakfast | Thursday, June 15 | 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. | Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N., Shoreline | Free | Learn what’s in store for Shoreline in the coming year over some breakfast food.

Friday, June 16

All-In: High Stakes Improv Comedy | Friday, June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Csz Seattle, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $20 | Without a full troupe to work with, two comedians will have to be quick and creative on their own.

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News Notes

Sports

Sounders stars Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan have been named to the US Men’s National Team roster for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The team will first play Jamaica in the preliminaries on Saturday, June 24 in Chicago at 6:30 p.m.

Opening

Fans of medieval aesthetic need not weep for long — new cocktail bar Meliora is opening in the former Canterbury Ale House space on Tuesday, June 27, keeping a lot of the original decor. Keep an eye out for sausage samplers with beef and elk on the menu. (Eater Seattle)

Travel

Aloha — Everett’s Paine Field will be starting a new nonstop Alaska Airlines flight to Hawaii, the airline’s first new route to the state in over a decade. Flights from Everett to Honolulu will start up Friday, Nov. 17 with fares as low as $149 one-way. This will be the airport’s longest flight. (Seattle Times)

Coming Soon

Call it a homecoming. OOLA Distillery is returning to Capitol Hill with a new bottle shop, cocktail bar, and restaurant after the distillery moved to Georgetown three years ago. OOLA Capitol Hill is set to open Saturday, July 15 at 1412 E. Union St. (Capitol Hill Blog)

Development

Capitol Hill’s 115-year-old Fredonia building has been sold to real estate investor Bryan Syrdal and Tributary Investments. The three-story, 12-unit apartment building was previously owned by Community Roots Housing, an affordable housing provider. (Capitol Hill Blog)

Ranked

Feeling a little of that post grad stress? Good news — Bellevue has been ranked the third-best small city in the US to start a career after college, according to a study by CoWorking Cafe. Researchers used data points like job opportunities and income levels to make the list. (Bellevue Downtown Network)

City

A grand reopening

City Hall Park reopens after two years of closure

City Hall Park is scheduled to host quite a few events over the summer. | Photo via Seattle Parks and Rec

After two years of closure, Pioneer Square is finally getting its City Hall Park back.

The 1.3-acre green area closed in August 2021 due to safety concerns and remained shuttered while the City and King County negotiated which entity would be responsible for the park.

Seattle ultimately agreed to take control and pick up the tab, which ended up at $1.3 million Its plans included adding two park rangers, creating a public info hub, cleaning the historic fountain, and providing room to host concerts and other events.

The park officially opens Tuesday, June 13 with remarks from Mayor Bruce Harrell before an all-day event with live music, lawn games, and food trucks.

City Hall Park will also host outdoor movies, a whiffle ball tournament, free bike repair workshops, and drop-in art days over the summer.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

*Long, wistful sigh* As a Leo sun and an Aquarius moon sign, I’m built for dramatics and deep thought. If you couldn’t tell, a lot of today’s main article came from my own personal experience — except Poo Poo Point. I haven’t made it out there yet, but I can really see the potential.

But while it’s fun to be playful with this subject, I have to say I always feel way better being sad by the ocean than if I just stayed home. It’s healing and I do leave always with some better perspective.

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