April 29, 2024

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What to expect with the new Eastside Light Rail

A walkway bridge is lined with a large public art display, showcasing tiny swatches of various shades of green.

Leo Saul Berk’s “Verdanted” mimics Redmond’s forests with a palette of green phosphorescent monitors. | Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

As of Saturday, April 27, the Eastside Light Rail is up and running. These eight stops of the 2 Line are the first to open for the overall Eastside Link extension project, which will eventually connect the Chinatown-International District (and the rest of Seattle) to Redmond, Bellevue, and Kirkland.

So, what’s open now? Here are the currently operating stations + what they have in store for riders.

🚈 South Bellevue Station

Location: 2700 Bellevue Way SE

Featured artists: Katy Stone + Vicki Scuri
Stone’s “Slough Wave” adorns the parking garage’s rooftop and screens, inspired by the landscape features of Mercer Slough Nature Park. Scuri’s “Photo Synthesis” uses rotating abstract images along the sound barriers to mimic the area’s seasonal colors.

Popular stop: Mercer Slough Trail
Heritage Loop Trail starts just steps away from the station, with access to a charming footbridge + the historic Winters House.

Pro tip: A farm stand is in the works, which will sell fresh produce like blueberries from Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm.

A series of colorful interlinking and nested stainless steel circles adorn the ceiling of this platform. — Sweeney’s “Journey and Connection” draws a comparison between the Apollonian gasket algorithm and the cyclical nature of a commuter’s daily journey.
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Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

🚈 East Main Station

Location: 229 112th Ave. SE

Featured artist: Celeste Cooning
Known for creating large-scale integrated art installations, Cooning’s project (still in the works) uses mid-century modern architecture and textiles to decorate the station’s fencing.

Popular stop: International Ballet Theatre
This intimate venue hosts performances from experienced and semi-professional dancers from the International Ballet Academy.

🚈 Bellevue Downtown Station

Location: 571 112th Ave. NE

Featured artists: Paul + Marina Marioni
The father-daughter duo completed projects in four areas for this station — “Woven Light,” “Light Rain,” “Ripples,” and “Moving.” They utilized glass panels and mirrored tiles to play with light and natural patterns.

Popular stop: The Shops at The Bravern
This European-inspired shopping plaza is home to a variety of restaurants, boutiques, and upscale retailers.

5 more stops

Asked

Does the Line 2 expansion project affect your regular commutes?

A. No, I’m not in that area.
B. No, I don’t use the light rail.
C. Yes, I’ll use it often!
D. Yes, it’s nice to have the option.
E. Other

Let us know

Events

Monday, April 29

“Sasquatch Sunset” | Monday, April 29-Thursday, May 2 | 4:30 p.m. | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle | $6.50-$15.50 | A family of Sasquatches embark on an absurd, kind of inappropriate, but definitely hilarious journey in the misty forests of North America.
Taylor Acorn | Monday, April 29 | 7 p.m. | Madame Lou’s, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $20-$25 | It’s not just a phase. Acorn’s biggest music influence was the early ‘90s + 2000s pop/punk/rock scene, and it shows.
An evening of poetry with Michael Daley and Claudia Castro Luna | Monday, April 29 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. NE, Seattle | Free | The Washington poets will be reading their works and discussing the process behind their published books.
Wine Education Class: The Noble Grapes Refresh | Monday, April 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Vino at The Landing, 800 N. 10th Pl., Ste. E, Renton | $30 | Learn the ins-and-outs of wine, from grape to glass.

Tuesday, April 30

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele | Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30 + 9:30 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $40 | Tap into your romantic side at this orchestral performance amid the gentle glow of candlelight.
Joe Doria Presents | Tuesday, April 30 | 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | SeaMonster Lounge, 2202 N. 45th St., Seattle | Free | Hammond Organ master Joe Doria brings the best players in Seattle together for an evening of musical majesty.

Wednesday, May 1

Seattle Mariners vs. Atlanta Braves | Wednesday, May 1 | 12:40 p.m. | T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle | $20-$725 | Take me out to the ball game — and don’t skimp on the concessions, either.
Alexandria Bellefleur Author Talk | Wednesday, May 1 | 7-8 p.m. | The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | Free | Bellefleur discusses her latest romance novel with local author Rachel Runya Katz.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Sports

Local paddling duo Jonas Ecker and Aaron Small recently qualified for the 2024 Olympic canoe and kayak team. After spending much of their time training at Seattle’s own Green Lake, the pair is now gearing up to get their feet wet in Paris for the men’s kayak double 500m. (KING 5)

Real Estate

Microsoft released a quarterly earnings report, expecting by 2028 to save $1.5 billion in lease cuts + spend 42% less than its estimated costs for the next year. The Redmond-based tech giant has been vacating offices across Bellevue, with its two Braven towers leases set to expire in 2025. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

History

Historic Seattle is celebrating its 50th Anniversary at its annual Spring Meeting. Ark Lodge Cinema at 4816 Rainier Ave. S. will host the event, which will include a screening of Historic Seattle’s short film “The Endangered Building People: 50 Years of Historic Seattle.” Reserve your spot for only $10.

Travel

Tripadvisor recognized a popular stay in Downtown Seattle as a “Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best” — Lotte Hotel Seattle ranked No. 7 out of 25 best hotels in the nation. Attentive service, meticulous cleanliness, and stylish interiors are some of what set this hotel apart from the rest, according to reviews. (Tripadvisor)

Tech

Dropzone AI, a Seattle-based startup, recently raised $16.9 million in a Series A round led by Theory Ventures. Dropzone engineers analyst bots to investigate cybersecurity threats + automate “low-level work.” The aim? To have free up humans staff so they can investigate more serious threats. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Eat

Ballard has a new taco truck in town. Bautista Food Truck, which is parked outside of Budget Truck Rental at 7706 15th Ave. NW, is serving up burritos, tortas, quesadillas, and tacos with three meat options for each: chicken, beef, and pork. (My Ballard)

Jobs

Looking for a summer job? Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, May 4 for its aquatics staff. Held at Miller Community Center at 330 19th Ave. E., the available positions include lifeguards, wading pool attendants, and recreation leaders, with pay starting at $24/hour.

Listen

The Seattle Seahawks have selected Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II to join the team with their sixteenth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Hear informed takes from local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Culture

Family-fun, food, and more

Children laughing from the audience at a performance happening in front of them off screen.

The heritage celebration is part of the Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 24 free cultural festivals in Seattle. | Photo by Susan Fried

Seattle Center is hosting a day of festivities on Saturday, May 4, to kick-start Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a period for acknowledging the contributions + achievements from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country.

Here’s what’s on the itinerary:

Performances including lion dancing, drill routines, Guma’ Imahe, kung fu, and hula
A book reading from Ivy Kwong, author of “The Little Girl, The Ocean, and The Moon”
11 food vendors offering Nepalese, Filipino, Korean + Mexican fusion food, and more
26 retail vendors selling jewelry, books, art, and more
Remarks from members of City Council, the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Armory Food & Event Hall inside the Seattle Center.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

If you’re a fellow lavender fan, I’m curious where you source your fave lavender treats in Seattle.

I love the lavender latte at Basecamp Cafe (so aromatic, so good) and the lavender lemon cake from Byen Bakeri.

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