Sad News - Carolyn Palms

Posted on behalf of Michael Citrak - NWSFS Chair:

Carolyn Palms passed away this last weekend.  Carolyn was very active at NWSFS and at Norwescon for many many years running Registration then the Cloak Room.  One way or other she saw most of the conventioneers and was very happy to volunteer those many years.  We'll post memorial information as it becomes available.

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Take Care
Michael Citrak

Wayward - fire closure update

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

News from the Front Lines of Wayward Coffeehouse

Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages of love, support, and offers of assistance. We are so very heartened by them all! Please know that we are reading them and while we have not been able to respond individually we are very grateful for all the support. Keep them coming! Knowing of the love and support is of great comfort to all the crew of Wayward and keeps us moving forward.

The assessment of damages is not yet completed and we still have no estimate on when we can resume operations. We remain hopeful but there is still much to be navigated and much to be assessed. We remain closed until further notice.

We are grateful for the offers of assistance in rebuilding and can report that for now we are in the capable hands of the amazing people of Service Master who are undertaking the salvage of the contents of Wayward Coffeehouse.

There may yet be a point where we call upon the Wayward community to help us reopen but for now we must treasure those offers in our hearts and wait until we know what will be needed.

We hope that you will join us in giving thanks that no one was injured in the fire and in being grateful for the amazing community that encompasses all of you as the family of Wayward Coffeehouse.

We aim to keep flyin’ ...


Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan
Closed Until Further Notice
8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
www.waywardcoffee.com
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House

Wayward - closed due to fire

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

News from the Front Lines of Wayward Coffeehouse

As many of you may already know, a fire broke out in the wee hours of Monday morning in the unit next to Wayward Coffeehouse. Everyone is safe and we are grateful to the Seattle Fire Department for getting the fire out quickly and their empathy to our distress, to the kindness of the Seattle Police officer who was on scene with us all morning, and to the Seattle City Light crew who called in the fire.

And we are most of all grateful to all of you, because you are all far more than customers to us, you are our friends and our family. You are what brings Wayward Coffeehouse to life each day and it is your ongoing support that will be the greatest comfort to us as we start the process of recovery from this devastating event.

Thank you to Naked City Taphouse for providing much needed sanctuary from the cold throughout the afternoon for our staff and emergency responders and to all the neighboring businesses and residents who extended their sympathy, support, and offers of assistance. Your kindnesses are remembered.

As a result of the damage to the building and to our unit we are closed until further notice. We are still assessing the full impact of the damage and do not yet have an estimate on when we can resume operations.

We have been told that it was an electrical fire in the unit next to ours and that it is not believed to be the result of arson.

We will send out updates as we learn more.

Know that we miss you all and are heartened by all the love and support we have received. There is as yet uncertainty but we are remaining positive because of the fantastic Wayward community of which you are all a part of.

We aim to keep flyin’ ...


Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan
Closed Until Further Notice 8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
www.waywardcoffee.com
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House

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Personal note from Jim Cox - NWSFS Blogster:

I recently became a fan of Wayward not just because of their Sci-Fi themed food and beverages, but because of their great staff.  If any fen out there are interested in organizing support for Wayward then please drop me a line at nwsfsnews at gmail.com.  If you already have something planned then please send me the notice so I can help you get the word out.

Thanx! - Jim Cox
- Already missing his Kryton mochas

NWSFS December Social Event - Garden d'Lights

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Saturday - 12/18/2010, 5:00 PM – Garden d’Lights

Please join your fellow NWSFS members for a social outing to Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens.  The enormously popular Garden d’Lights festival features over ½ million lights which transform the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland. Over 150,000 people enjoy this dazzling display each December!

Photo gallery http://gardendlights.org/slideshow/photogallerytour.htm

Event page   http://www.bellevuebotanical.org/events/fmevents_gardendlights.htm 

NWSFS purchased admission for 25 members.   RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at (425) 68-NWSFS to reserve the pre paid admission. 

Admission is $5 per person.  Bellevue Botanical Gardens is requiring admission reservation/pre purchase.

We will plan for meet up following the visit to Garden d’Lights.   Additional information soon.   

www.nwsfs.org

Press Conference with James Cameron at Seattle's EMP on 11/23

UPDATE:  The event was been postponed due  inclement weather.  EMP|SFM will reschedule.  Sorry for the more-than-late notice ~ Jim Cox


Posted on behalf of EMP|SFM:

EMP|SFM to Announce New Project with James Cameron at Press Conference on Tuesday, November 23, 2010

SEATTLE, WA  – Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum (EMP|SFM) in Seattle will announce a new project with film director James Cameron.   Details will be announced at a special press conference featuring James Cameron and film producer Jon Landau on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. (PST) at EMP|SFM’s JBL Theater.  Media check in begins at 12:30 p.m.

Current and upcoming exhibitions at EMP|SFM:

Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition
Open now through March 4, 2012

Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses
April 16, 2011 – April 22, 2013

ABOUT EMP|SFM
Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum (EMP|SFM) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music and the thought-provoking ideas and experiences of science fiction.

ABOUT THE EMP|SFM BUILDING
Since EMP opened in 2000 and SFM in 2004, EMP|SFM has welcomed more than 5 million visitors through its doors. From its museum planning stages in 1998 through 2009, EMP|SFM has been a key economic driver among Seattle nonprofit arts and culture organizations, with combined EMP|SFM institutional expenditures and EMP|SFM audience-member spending resulting in $651 million dollars of local economic impact. EMP|SFM is housed in a 140,000 square foot Frank O. Gehry-designed building. This spectacular, prominently visible structure has the presence of a monumental sculpture set amid the backdrop of the Seattle Center.


EMP|SFM MUSEUM HOURS
Winter hours September 7, 2010 - May 30, 2011, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer hours May 31, 2011 - September 5, 2011, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

TICKETS
$15 for adults; $12 for youth (ages 5-17), students, military and seniors; free for members and children under 5

CONTACT INFO
325 5^th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
206-770-2700, main line
206-770-2702, box office
1-877-EMP-SFM1, toll-free
www.empsfm.org

SOCIAL MEDIA

facebook.com/EMPSFM

twitter.com/EMPSFM

youtube.com/empsfm

flickr.com/photos/empsfm/

Wayward - Nordic folk, window decorations, and planning ahead

Posted on behalf Wayward Coffeehouse:

We have an amazing lineup of live music to keep you entertained on this pre-holiday weekend. Come down on Friday night to welcome Gina Belliveau for an evening of indie folk/rock from 8 - 10 pm. And on Saturday we welcome the return of our favorite Nordic folk performers Mad Fiddlu energizing the evening from 8 - 10 pm.

We have lovely new window decorations courtesy of your favorite baristas! Each of your Wayward baristas has applied their artistic talents to a pane of our front windows. Come check out their festive endeavors!

PLANNING AHEAD: Please note that Wayward Coffeehouse will be OPEN on Thanksgiving from 7 am - 6 pm and we will be open regular hours on Friday. Stop in for coffee on your way to holiday festivities or grab a sandwich while you wait for a late dinner!


FRIDAY, November 19 MUSIC: Gina Belliveau
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Indie folk/rock.

SATURDAY, November 20 MUSIC: Mad Fiddlu
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Nordic folk.


Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan
Mon-Fri: 630 am - 11 pm / Sat-Sun: 7 am - 11 pm
8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
www.waywardcoffee.com
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House 

Apologies for late posting ~ Jim Cox

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery 4th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on behalf of Fantagraphics:

Mark your social calendars in indelible ink! Saturday, December 11 marks the 4th anniversary of the fabulous Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery. To celebrate this auspicious occasion we're once again hosting the season's most festive party featuring amazing music, comix, art, and more!

The evening includes solo music sets by Zak Sally and Mark Pickerel. Zak was a founding member of alternative music legends Low and continues solo music endeavors while publishing great comics with Fantagraphics as well as producing exquisitely crafted small press projects on his own La Mano imprint. He will be joined by Fantagraphics friend Mark Pickerel who began his musical career with the highly acclaimed Screaming Trees and now fronts Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands, in addition to being the proprietor of Seattle pop culture emporium Damaged Goods.

An awesome exhibition of comix art curated by Jason T. Miles and Max Clotfelter, in association with Friends of the Nib, features prominent living legends and emerging cartoonists. "Medieval Thinkers" includes original works by Peter Bagge, Bruce Bickford, D. J. Bryant, Chris Cilla, Max Clotfelter, Eleanor Davis, Kim Deitch, Heidi Estey, Kelly Froh, Justin Green, Gerald Jablonski, Megan Kelso, Jason T. Miles, Nate Neal, Bob Rini, Zak Sally, Dash Shaw, Matt Tamaru, Drew Weing, Jim Woodring, Mary Woodring, Max Woodring, Martine Workman, and Chris Wright. Toldja it was awesome.

All this plus screaming deals on comix, celebrity guests, holiday libations, demented Christmas platters spun by DJ Russ Fallout, and a few surprises makes Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery's 4th anniversary party the place to be on Saturday, December 11. See you all then. More...

When:
Saturday, December 11, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST

Where:
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St.
Seattle, WA 91808

http://www.fantagraphics.com/

Wayward - announcing faster internet, granola, and yogurt!

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Exciting happenings at Wayward this week!

We are very happy to announce an upgraded, faster internet at Wayward Coffeehouse!

We’ve been beta-testing the new service for the past week and as of Friday, November 12, it’s fully deployed. Use of the internet remains free for our customers. With the faster service, however, we have implemented a password. On your next visit please ask your barista for the password to logon to our upgraded internet service.

We are also delighted to announce the addition of GRANOLA and YOGURT to our menu. Mornings just got even better at Wayward!

Cranberry Orange or Apple Cinnamon Granola and Organic Vanilla Yogurt. We’re offering the granola with your choice of hot or cold milk or served with yogurt. And the yogurt is also available separately. All our new items are available to stay or to go. Nom nom!


FRIDAY, November 12 MUSIC: Star Called Sun
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Indie rock.

SATURDAY, November 13 READING & DISCUSSION: “Ink-Stained Amazons & Cinematic Warriors: Superwomen in Modern Mythology”
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Author/blogger Jennifer K. Stuller reads from her book and leads a discussion on the female hero of modern mythology and the pivotal role of high-heeled, costumed, and kick-ass crimefighters in popular culture. Reading, signing, and Q&A.


Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan
Mon-Fri: 630 am - 11 pm / Sat-Sun: 7 am - 11 pm
8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
www.waywardcoffee.com
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House

Wayward - OPEN Veteran's Day, a reading on warrior women in pop culture, and live music

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Don’t forget that Wayward will be open regular hours on Veteran’s Day, Thursday, November 11. It’s a great day to come out for lunch at Wayward, get some studying done, work on your NaNoWriMo novel, or meet friends for an afternoon of great coffee and conversation. Know a veteran? Give them a call!

We have an amazing lineup of events for this weekend. On Friday we welcome back Star Called Sun for an evening of indie rock from 8 - 10 pm. Come check out these talented performers on their return to Wayward, and if you’ve seen them before, we know you’ll want to catch them again!

On Saturday from 8 - 10 pm we have a very special Reading and Discussion with local author/blogger Jennifer K. Stuller reading from her book Ink-Stained Amazons and Cinematic Warriors: Superwomen in Modern Mythology. Stuller will be presenting a lively history of warrior woman through video clips, slides, and readings from her book – a question and answer session will follow. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing.

About the book: From Wonder Woman to Buffy Summers, Emma Peel to Sydney Bristow, Charlie’s Angels to the Powerpuff Girls, Superwomen are more than just love interests or sidekicks who stand by their men. In her new book, “Ink-Stained Amazons and Cinematic Warriors: Superwomen in Modern Mythology,” author, writer, blogger and pop culture historian, Jennifer K. Stuller, explains how the female hero in modern mythology has broken through the boys’ club barrier of tradition and reveals the pivotal role of high-heeled, costumed, and kick-ass crimefighters in popular culture.


FRIDAY, November 12 MUSIC: Star Called Sun
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Indie rock.

SATURDAY, November 13 READING & DISCUSSION: “Ink-Stained Amazons & Cinematic Warriors: Superwomen in Modern Mythology”
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Author/blogger Jennifer K. Stuller reads from her book and leads a discussion on the female hero of modern mythology and the pivotal role of high-heeled, costumed, and kick-ass crimefighters in popular culture. Reading, signing, and Q&A.


Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan
Mon-Fri: 630 am - 11 pm / Sat-Sun: 7 am - 11 pm
8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
www.waywardcoffee.com
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House

Wayward - movie, jazz, NaNoWriMo, and an Egg Nog Scone (oh my!)

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Hope you’re enjoying the unexpected Autumn sunshine! But while the rains are returning for the weekend, we have our monthly movie and a night of jazz to keep you entertained.

Starting Friday we have the return of the “Egg Nog Cranberry Scone”, a seasonal treat only available until the end of the year. They go great with our popular (and only available at Wayward) Ginger Mocha!

Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Write your novel at Wayward and display your ducky so fellow NaNoWriMo writers can join you. Forgot your ducky? Not to fret, we have some you can borrow for the day so as not to miss out on connecting with fellow writers. Good luck on meeting your word count!


FRIDAY, November 5 MOVIE First Friday Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Night: “Masters of the Universe”
9 - 11 pm, no cover
Nostalgic, campy, live action with Dolph Lundgren as He-Man.

SATURDAY, November 6 MUSIC: North End Jazz Quartet
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Our monthly evening of jazz.


Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan
Mon-Fri: 630 am - 11 pm / Sat-Sun: 7 am - 11 pm
8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
www.waywardcoffee.com

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BSG Screening with Actor Aaron Douglas at EMP

Posted on behalf of EMP|SFM:

NEWS RELEASE: November 3, 2010

EMP|SFM Presents Battlestar Galactica Favorite Episode Screening with Actor Aaron Douglas

 

SEATTLE – On Saturday, November 6, Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum will present a special screening of Battlestar Galactica with cast member Aaron Douglas (Chief Galen Tyrol.) Aaron will introduce his favorite episode of the series (Flight of Phoenix), sharing with the audience his perspectives and experiences from the flight deck of Galactica. After the screening, EMP|SFM curator Brooks Peck will lead a Q&A with the audience. An autograph signing will follow. This event kicks-off the Battlestar Galactica: Favorite Episode series at EMP|SFM.

(Images copyright of their respective owners)

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010

Time: 2:00 pm

Ticket Info: $5 for EMP|SFM members: $10 for general public. BrownPaperTickets.com

Venue: EMP|SFM JBL Theater, 325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

 

Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition is currently open at EMP|SFM.

 

 

ABOUT EMP|SFM

Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum (EMP|SFM) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music and the thought-provoking ideas and experiences of science fiction.

MUSEUM HOURS

Winter hours September 7, 2010 - May 30, 2011, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer hours May 31, 2011 - September 5, 2011, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

CONTACT INFO

325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

206-770-2700, main line

206-770-2702, box office

1-877-EMP-SFM1, toll-free

www.empsfm.org

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

facebook.com/EMPSFM

twitter.com/EMPSFM

youtube.com/empsfm

flickr.com/photos/empsfm/

NWSFS November Social Outing -- Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Saturday - 11/20/2010, 6:15 PM – Harry Potter: The Exhibition
 
Please join your fellow NWSFS members for a social outing to Harry Potter: The Exhibition.  Plan to attend the 6:15 PM “showing”.  
 
You can purchase admission at http://ev8.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=HP1011:PSC:HP-615-2:EX-SP,15665&linkID=psc&url=https://ev8.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList%3FlinkID%3Dpsc  Be sure to log into the web site if you’re a Pacific Science Center member because there is a member discount.   
 
At 5:00 PM, we’ll meet at the south entrance to the Center House so that interested NWSFS members can grab a bite to eat and visit before we visit the exhibit.  We’ll meet at the Pacific Science Center around 5:30 to queue up to enter the exhibit. 
 
Please let me know if you plan to attend so that we can save seating at the Center House.
 
-Jeanine

REMINDER: November MFR

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 P.M. (new time)  -  Flap Jacks Wafflehouse

Please join NWSFS on Thursday, November 11th (Veteran’s day) at 7:00 P.M. for one of Rogers’s favorite Restaurants, Flap Jacks’s.

The Restaurant is at 13806 First Avenue South in Burien. The phone number is (206) 838-7480.

RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at (425) 68-NWSFS. 

Reservations will be confirmed with the restaurant so we will not be able to accept responses later than the evening of November 9th.

From I-5
Exit 154 to SR 518 to Burien. The 518 freeway turns into a city street. Go past *two* sets of traffic lights (which are to 509 North and 509 South) and the *third* set is at 1st Avenue S. Turn right on 1st Avenue S. Continue past Fred Meyers and the Kennedy School, Flap Jacks will be on your right. If you pass Jiffy Lube, you have gone too far.