08.10.2023

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Purr with delight

Purr with delight at the Sea-Meow cat convention

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Everybody wants to be a cat after watching some cute dance performances. | Photo by Sunny Martini

You know, pups get a lot of love in this town — but what about something for our feline friends?

Introducing Sea-Meow Con: a convention dedicated just to our pretty kitties.

The two-day event, dubbed the “biggest cat convention in the Pawcific Northwest,” is taking place Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. With bingo, a cat rapper, a costume contest, tons of vendors selling treats and gifts to take home, and more feline fun, this con is sure to be the cat’s pajamas.

Oh, and the best part — yes, your fur baby can come, too.

Here are some of our favorite activities on the schedule:

Moshow Cat Rapper | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 12:30-1 p.m. | This performer went viral for his catchy songs featuring his whole clan of hiss-terical kitties.
Cat Cosplay Contest | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 5-5:50 p.m. | Wear your best cat-themed outfit or go all out and dress up as an actual kitty.
Cat Calling Contest | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12:50-1:20 p.m. | Give us your best pspspspsps.
Best of CatVideoFest | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 5-5:30 p.m. | You’ll laugh, you’ll say “awww,” and most importantly, you’ll find that your love for the little tiger at home is burning even brighter after watching these cat videos.

What’s a cat convention without some op-purr-tuna-ties to do some snuggling?
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Photo via Sea-Meow Cat Con

Don’t forget the shopping opportunities with local brands and businesses on-hand like:

Neko Cat Cafe | The local coffee shop littered with adoptable cats will have a booth for you to stop by.
Catshy Crafts | Check out handmade felt hairpieces and home decor.
Kathryn Koozer Pet Portraits | Your best friend is a work of art — commission frame-able artwork that showcases their beauty.

Convention tickets start at $27 for one-day passes and $45 for the full weekend.

Events

Thursday, Aug. 10

Capitol Hill Art Walk | Thursday, Aug. 10, Thursday, Sept. 14 | 5 p.m. | Capitol Hill Neighborhood, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle | Free | Tour the neighborhood, meet artists, and maybe take home something new for your wall.
KEXP Concerts at The Mural | Thursday, Aug. 10, Thursday, Aug. 17 | 4:30 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | Enjoy some brews in the beer garden or soak up the sun on the lawn while you enjoy the sounds of KEXP-favorite DJs and artists.

Friday, Aug. 11

Aquí Mercado - Latino Community Pop Up Market | Friday, Aug. 11 | 12-6:30 p.m. | Aquí Seattle, 3100 Airport Way S. Building No. 14, Seattle | Free | Celebrate the Latin American community by shopping for vintage clothes, yummy food, and even tattoos.
Sip and Sunflower Floral Design | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Montinore Estate and Landlines Estates Tasting Room, 17401 133rd Ave. NE, Woodinville | $80 | Create your own beautiful vase of sunflowers while you sip on some local wines.
Singing the Bones | Friday, Aug. 11 | 8 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $15-$30 | This part-music, part-sing-a-long event encourages attendees to reconnect with their ancestral roots through music.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Day In Day Out | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12-11 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | $115-$330 | Rock out to headliners like Leon Bridges, Bon Iver, and Willow.
The Iron Maidens | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9 p.m. | Tracyton Movie House, 1520 NE Riddell Rd., Bremerton | $20-$30 | The all-female tribute band to the heavy metal rockers will absolutely shred.

Sunday, Aug. 13

Outdoor Yoga | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 9-11 a.m. | Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St., Bellevue | Free | Go through a guided full-body flow, then get treated with essential oils from Saje Natural Wellness and juice from Healeo.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Announced

Seattle will be back in the national spotlight next week. Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting the Emerald City on Tuesday, Aug. 15 to deliver a speech about the administration’s work to address the climate crisis before a fundraising event. This will be the VP’s second visit to Seattle since she took office in 2021. (Seattle Times)

Award

Wowee — Forbes Magazine’s a local version of the magazine’s “30 Under 30" list highlights Seattle’s young innovators, creators, and founders. The list includes Storm player Jewell Loyd, Coffeeholic co-founders Trang Cao + Chen Dian, and “Medical Mythbuster” TikTok-er Joel Bervell. (Forbes)

Edu

Seattle Public Schools is hosting six public meetings this month about building “well-resourced schools.” School leaders are seeking community feedback as the system faces a potential $104.4 million budget deficit for the 2024-25 academic year. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. tonight at Madison Middle School. (Seattle Times)

Sports

Welcome to the big leagues, rookie. The Mariners called up top starting pitching prospect Emerson Hancock, who made his Major League debut last night against the San Diego Padres. Hancock had been excellent in his last ten games, striking out 57 batters in 57 2/3 innings.

Civic

This week, Seattle became the first US city to pass legislation protecting delivery app gig workers from sudden job termination. The new law requires companies like Instacart and DoorDash to give their workers at least a 14-day notice before being removed from employment via app deactivation, among other operational specifications. (GeekWire)

Biz

Whoa, smart kid. Aryaman Sinha, a 13-year-old from Eastside Prepatory School, is the brains behind the inaugural Bellevue Children’s Business Festival, which encourages young entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas. More than 600 people, 51 businesses, and 85 youth participants attended the event this past Sunday. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Eat

Pike Place Market favorite food stand Mee Sum Pastry is turning 40 this year. The spot known for its hom bow and other Chinese delicacies received a declaration from King County Executive Dow Constantine celebrating the occasion. (KING 5)

Real Estate

Starter home sales in the Seattle area have dropped 36.5% year-over-year, which is the biggest decrease in the US per new Redfin data. Potential causes include a lack of available inventory and increasing home prices — which figures. (My Northwest)

Drink

Bean there, done that? Seattle company Bonafr has created an at-home coffee bean roaster for hands-on enthusiasts. The gizmo — available for pre-order — is meant to help connect coffee growers to drinkers more directly with the intent of increasing the farmers’ profit margins. (Eater Seattle)

Food

It’s a shoo-in

There’s $15,000 on the table in the 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration

A block that goes through the Columbia City Farmers Market in Seattle, WA, with a green sign highlighting vendors and people browsing tented booths

The Columbia City Farmers Market has a mix of produce and hot food, plus a lawn nearby to chill out. | Photo via Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets

The bright burst of a freshly picked blueberry in your mouth, the excitement of seeing the first heirloom tomato of the season, a warm loaf of bread nestled into your tote bag... just thinking about our favorite local farmers market fills us with pride.

It’s time to turn that appreciation into a vote — so that the entire nation can know that Seattle has the best farmers markets around.

The 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC) is open to votes through Monday, Sept. 18 to find a “People’s Choice” farmers market as the top-endorsed market in the country. The prize? Up to $15,000 for the top five markets to spend on marketing, communication, and other needs.

The most popular market in each state also wins $100 — so get voting.

Need a refresher on Seattle’s finest? We’ve got a guide to local farmers markets in the button below.

Go shopping

Answered

Last week, we asked if you believed in aliens. Here’s what you said:

A mural in Burien depicts the Maury Island Incident.
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Photo via Explore Southside Seattle

Related to our Burien UFO Fest article, an overwhelming 72% of you said “yes” — aliens are still out there. Another 23% said their verdict is still out, while only 4% were a steadfast “no.” In a separate question, 55% believe extra terrestrials have already visited us. Better watch out for any tractor beams.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

Ugh, I so wish I could bring my kitty to the Sea-Meow Con, but she’s just a little too nervous in new spaces — and she’s exceptionally vocal about that. We already have a lot of chats at home (part of the reason behind her name “Mama Bird”), so when things are wrong, she spares no set of ears. But hey, communication is always important in relationships.

Believe it or not, I had not just dropped big news on Mama Bird.
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Photo by me, obviously

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