Thursday, September 30, 2010

Wayward - cider is here, movie night, and jazz

Presented on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Autumn has officially arrived and with it comes real Apple Cider at Wayward! We only serve real cider (not those powders) so it’s only available seasonally, but we always have other Autumn-inspired favorites like Pumpkin Lattes and our special Apple Blackberry Latte. Feeling a bit daring? Try a Ginger Mocha!

This Friday is our monthly First Friday Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Night and we’ll be showing the classic 80s space caper film “Ice Pirates” from 9 - 11 pm. Join sci-fi and film-buffs for an evening of tasty coffee and space-faring adventures.


And on Saturday we have our monthly night of jazz with guest performers
The Jazz Committee stepping in for our resident musicians this month. A great night to bring the family out for live music and yummy treats at Wayward.


FRIDAY, October 1 MOVIE: “Ice Pirates”

9 - 11 pm, no cover
Sci-fi space caper.

SATURDAY, October 2 LIVE MUSIC: The Jazz Committee

8 - 10 pm, no cover
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
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

REMINDER: Northwest Science Fiction Society (NWSFS) - October My Favorite Restaurant (MFR)

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair: 

Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. (new time)  -  Lombardi’s in Issaquah
 
Please join NWSFS on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. for one of Shawn Marier’s favorite Restaurants, Lombardi’s.
 
The Restaurant is at 695 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA.  The phone number is (425) 391-9097. You can also get details on their website  http://www.lombardiscucina.com/MainPages/Locations/Issaquah.html

 
RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at (425) 68-NWSFS. We'd prefer to get your RSVP by early evening of October 4th, but any attempt to RSVP will help us plan for you.
 
The Seattle-based Northwest Science Fiction Society is one of the largest science fiction groups of its kind in the world. Our members can be found in numerous states plus Canada. Though oriented towards literary forms of science fiction, the interests of our members cover all aspects of the field and we reflect their diversity. Whether you are a reader, dreamer, media fan, professional or just like science fiction in all its forms, there is something for you

NWSFS and Norwescon are part of Science Fiction Northwest (SFN), a non-profit umbrella corporation. The early beginnings of the Northwest Science Fiction Society trace back to the mists of time. Well, to 1976. Greg Bennett with a handful of friends formed NWSFS (pronounced Nizz-Fizz) so that people with an interest in science fiction could meet, have parties, do things together and at the same time provide a pool for the 1981 World Science Fiction Convention Committee. For more information, please visit Don Glover's Norwescon Unofficial History web site

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Open Circle Theater: H.P. Lovecraft's Pickman's Model

Posted on behalf of Open Circle Theater:

Open Circle Theater brings you its 8th annual production of H.P. Lovecraft with Pickman’s Model.

People have been going missing in Pioneer Square.  Some of them turn up horribly mutilated.  It is the night of the unveiling of the latest and greatest painting by Richard Upton Pickman, Seattle's self-proclaimed "premiere artiste morbid" in a struggling Pioneer Square gallery.  But something is not right.  Following a strangely disturbing and somehow toxic musical performance art piece, the painting, Ghoul Feeding, is unveiled and is met, not with amazement and artistic acclaim, but with terror, physical revulsion, and insanity in all who view it.  All that is, except for Pickman himself who is strangely elated.  Pickman vanishes leaving only questions:  Where is Pickman?  How is this connected to the disappearances?    What has Pickman been doing in a series of mysterious tunnels beneath the Old Seattle Underground?  Vivian Thurber, Pickman's agent, and Danyeris Eliot, a photojournalist, cannot rest until they find out, but what they find out threatens both their lives and their sanity.


WHAT: H.P. Lovecraft’s Pickman’s Model

WHEN: October 15th through November 13th, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 4pm

 * OPENING NIGHT IS 100% FREE

PRICE:   $16 at the door / $14 Advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/129979
Students/Seniors $3 off at the door

WHERE: Open Circle Theater 2222 2nd Ave

Directed by John McKenna

Cast- Simon Astor, Marriana de Fazio, Kenna Kettrick, Don MacEllis, Jennifer Pratt, Colin Schreiber


Open Circle Theater
Tickets: 206-382-4250
www.octheater.com

 

Thursday, September 23, 2010

October MFR - Lombardi's in Issaquah

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. (new time)  -  Lombardi’s in Issaquah

Please join NWSFS on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. for one of Shawn’s favorite Restaurants, Lombardi’s.

The Restaurant is at 695 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA.  The phone number is (425) 391-9097. You can also get details on their website  http://www.lombardiscucina.com/MainPages/Locations/Issaquah.html

RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at (425) 68-NWSFS. We'd prefer to get your RSVP by early evening of October 4th, but any attempt to RSVP will help us plan for you.

October NWSFS Social - The very popular Mad Scientist Social

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Saturday - 10/16/2010 – NWSFS Mad Scientist Social
Please join Michael Ormes, Victoria Whitlock and their minions for the October NWSFS Social, beginning at 5 P.M. and ending at 10 P.M (or when they eject the last remaining guest or loan them sleeping space). 14437 NE 11th Place, Bellevue; phone: 425.653.7456.

This is the Mad Scientist Social, so present your favorite experiments, inventions, gadgets, creations, discoveries and curiosities.

NOTE: Please limit yields and power requirements to something appropriate for a residential area.

Bring your favorite videotapes or DVDs, as there is a separate room for viewing. There will also be a variety of board and card games available, or you can bring your own favorite.

As usual, this is a potluck, so bring your contribution of a main dish (occasionally have enough), side dish (rarely have enough), beverage, munchies (usually have enough), or dessert (often have enough, but then really, who could object to too much dessert).

Based on continued demand (despite limited participation), A Challenge for the build-ahead-of-time crowd has again been included. So, for those who prefer time-to-think, and your-own-choice-of-materials:

Using Legos as your primary building materials create a siege weapon

The winner is the device which is able to place your diabolical device inside the walls of a fortification from the greatest distance.

The fine print:
While structural integrity must be provided by the Legos, some non-Lego components are permitted where properties are required which cannot be provided by commonly available Lego parts. For example, a limited number of rubber bands would be permitted since Lego parts do not provide the elasticity needed for some designs.

Anyone who objects to a non-Lego component may be required to demonstrate how the same requirements could be met by actual readily-available Lego components. (Being busy Judging and Hosting, the sponsors of this event are not required to provide such a demonstration.)

Diabolical Devices are to be represented by Nerf balls, Ping-Pong balls, Nerf darts or some similar item (we understand that you won’t want to give away any secrets by using an actual Diabolical Device in a public demonstration).

The device is to be scaled appropriately for use by standard-issue commonly-available Lego minions. While we understand that augmenting ones minions (or even building them to spec) is a time honored Mad Scientist tradition, this about you siege weapon skills – not about your minion construction abilities.

The weapon must begin its operation with no component closer than a specified distance. Mad Scientists and non-Lego minions are to be no closer than the specified distance while the device is in operation. After activating the device, assuming an appropriate dramatic pose (in order to properly observe their creation, to provide motivation to their Lego Minions, and to terrorize the opponents minions) is optional.

Each contestant is allowed three attempts to place a diabolical device into the castle from the specified distance. Unsuccessful contestants will be eliminated and the distance increased until we have a winner. Should no entry succeed from a specified distance, the distance will be reduced and the last set of contestants will be allowed another three attempts – after the spectators have stopped laughing.

After an attempt, the Mad Scientist is permitted (in some cases "are required") to go where necessary to collect all the pieces to reset the device for another attempt or to clear the debris for the next contestant.

The exact details of the fortification will be available at the social (Mad Scientist alliances are in notoriously unstable; so, ones arsenal must be adaptable); however, the objective will be at Lego-minion scale.

Destruction of anything (or anyone) except the siege weapon or Diabolical Device (as it is allowed to be a single use creation) (i.e. damage to the test-site) will disqualify your entry – and perhaps negatively impact your Mad Scientist Insurance – assuming that any respectable Mad Scientist’s insurance wasn’t canceled early in their career).

Despite the above requirement, innocent bystanders are encouraged to choose their cover early and to use it to best effect.

As usual, the sponsors of this event assume no liability for damaged egos.

We apologize for those Mad Scientists who have been constructing a direct-impact siege weapon designed to meet the goal of the preliminary versions of this challenge. Creating a fortification that could be quickly reset to the same configuration and that provided an adequate range of possible results is behind schedule and is not expected to be completed by this year's event. If there is sufficient interest then the project will not be canceled.

A Challenge, in a form similar to previous years, will also be presented for those who desire the satisfaction of solving a problem using limited time and constrained resources. (i.e. you get the details when you arrive – assuming I can devise a suitable contest before the event).

Logistics: There is plenty of parking on the street. The driveway is a bit steep. The only pets are aquatic, and they are expected to remain in their appropriate habitat. NOTE: If you need test subjects, please make other arrangements. Smoking is acceptable outside only, please. There is a covered breezeway available, with seating, for smokers.

Directions:
From I-405 (both directions – or take the SR520 route):
                Take the NE 8th St exit Eastbound (not the SE 8th St exit). Travel East on NE 8th St towards Crossroads Mall
                Take a Left (North) on 140th St NE (there is a Walgreen's on the corner)
                Take the first Right on NE 14th St, before the Fairweather Building.
                After some large speed bumps, this road will make a 90-degree right turn and become 144th St NE
                Take a Left on NE 11th Place
                This road again takes a 90-degree Right turn
                As you turn, the house is on the inside corner, around the corner. The house is brown, and the drive goes up a small hill, pointed back the way you arrived.

From SR520:
                Take the 148th St exit
                Travel South on 148th St NE
                Turn Right (West) on NE 10th to 145th St NE. It looks like a driveway until you are right there.
                Take a Right (North) on 145th St NE
                Continue to 11th. The house will be on the left, with the drive pointed up the hill, in the direction you were going.

From I-90: DON'T try to go partway and then follow the directions from SR520 because there is a left turn that you can't make.
                Take the 148th St exit
                Travel North on 148th St NE
                Go West on NE 8th to 140th St NE
                Take a Right (North) on 140th St NE (there is a Walgreen's on the corner)
                Take the first Right on NE 14th St, before the Fairweather Building
                After some large speed bumps, this road will make a 90-degree right turn and become 144th St NE
                Take a Left on NE 11th Place
                This road again takes a 90-degree Right turn As you turn, the house is on the inside corner, around the corner.
                The house is brown, and the drive goes up a small hill, pointed back the way you arrived. 

Wayward - SERENIVERSARY on 9/25

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Our biggest shindig of the year is this weekend! SERENIVERSARY! is this Saturday, September 25, 6 - 10 pm. Come down and help us commemorate the anniversary of the release of the film “Serenity”. We’ll have live music with Vixy & Tony + special guest Heather Dale, a costume contest with prizes, a Firefly/Serenity trivia quiz with prizes, and henna tattoos by Antoinette! Don’t miss out on this very shiny event!

We also have the return of
Guthrie Scarr on Friday performing his original indie rock music for the wonderful patrons of Wayward. Come down for this incredible night of live music from 8 - 10 pm on Friday!


FRIDAY, September 24 LIVE MUSIC: Guthrie Scarr

8 - 10 pm, no cover
Indie rock.

SATURDAY, September 25SERENIVERSARY!

6 - 10 pm, no cover
Live music, costume contest, trivia quiz, henna tattoos.


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

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Wayward - three things to love about Autumn

Posted on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Three wonderful things about Autumn in Seattle: splashing gleefully in puddles, admiring the vibrant hues of turning leaves, and enjoying seasonally inspired treats at Wayward! Yes, its time to celebrate Autumn with a Pumpkin Latte or Caramel Mocha! Guaranteed to bring good cheer and ignite the taste buds on a rainy afternoon!

We have a fantastic lineup of live music to energize your weekend. On Friday we host an evening of acoustic blues with the duo Acoustic Snacks and on Saturday we welcome two performers, Matt Price + Jennifer Specter, for a night of indie pop to enliven the evening. So come down to Wayward for a seasonal treat, snuggle into our cozy sofas, and enjoy some great live music with us!

PLANNING AHEAD: It’s September, and that means we’re gearing up for our biggest shindig of the year: SERENIVERSARY! This year we’ll be holding our annual event commemorating the anniversary of the release of the film “Serenity” on Saturday, September 25, 6 - 10 pm. We’ll have live music with Vixy & Tony, a costume contest, Firefly/Serenity trivia quiz, and much more! Be sure to mark your calendar so you can join us for this very shiny shindig!


FRIDAY, September 17 LIVE MUSIC: Acoustic Snacks
8 - 10 pm, no cover
An acoustic blues duo.

SATURDAY, September 18 LIVE MUSIC: Matt Price + Jennifer Specter
8 - 10 pm, no cover
Indie pop with two performers for twice the talent.


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 

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

September NWSFS Social At the Citrak's Near Olympia

Reposted on behalf of Michael Citrak - NWSFS Chair:


September NWSFS Social At the Citrak's Near Olympia
 
Due to a family schedule conflict we won’t be able to attend the Portland Pirate Festival this year.  So, we’ll host the NWSFS Social at our home.
 
Please join NWSFS for a Social on Saturday September 18, 2010 at the home of Becky and Michael Citrak.  7701 Bobcat Dr SE, Olympia, WA, 98503 - 360.456.7441.  The social will begin around 5 PM and continue until around 10 PM, or whenever we get tired. 
 
Please let us know if you plan to attend (yeses and maybes), so we'll know if we have enough goodies.  Email to info@nwsfs.org
 
Themed:  Stuffies!  (Stuffed Animals.) Bring your favorite, prizes for best stuffed animal costumes, most unusual and maybe other categories.  Though if you want to dress up as a large panda, well, as long as you can make it through the door.
 
We'll have some burgers and hot dogs, and a new grill (bought last year), and we suggest you bring anything else that you may want to grill.  As usual, this is a potluck, so bring your contribution of a main dish (occasionally have enough), side dish (rarely have enough), munchies (usually have enough), or dessert (often have enough, if there is such a thing as enough dessert).  
 
Extra credit will be awarded for themed foods. 
 
Bring your own beverages if you want something particular, although some basic beverages will be available.
 
We show themed movies in the rec room. 
 
NWSFS members are encouraged to attend, and non-members in the SF/Fannish community are welcome, as always. 
 
Logistics
House is one level; one step to the courtyard and half a step at the front door.  Two step out back to the patio.  We have cats, (they will be locked up).  No smoking inside.  Parking on street.  No busses come close to the house.
 
Directions to the Citrak's home:
Note: these are different directions to avoid the congestion on 3rd Ave.
 
From I-5If Southbound Take Exit 111
• Turn left at light on to Marvin Road.
• Travel (half a mile) past Hawk's Prairie Mall, McDonalds, Costco, Safeway to Martin Way
• Turn right on Martin Way. (76 Gas on right)
• Travel (9/10 of a mile) on Martin Way past two lights and at the third light turn left on to Ranger (don’t turn right on the Hensley; we’ll never see you again.)
• Continue at Ranger below:
 
If Northbound Take Exit 111• Ramp makes a “Y”, take the right "Y"s
• At the roundabout turn Right on to Galaxy Road.
• Travel (4/10 of a mile) past mall shops and Goodwill to Martin Way.
• Turn right on Martin Way.  KFC is on right.
• Travel (7/10 of a mile) on Martin Way past one light and at the second light turn left on to Ranger (don’t turn right on the Hensley, we’ll never see you again.)
 
Once on Ranger• Drive straight into Tanglewilde Residential area
• Watch out for the new speed bumps.
• At “T” intersection, turn left, you’re still on Ranger,
• Follow Ranger to right and at stop sign turn left onto Husky.
• Travel about four short blocks (3/10 of a mile) to Bobcat St. 
• Turn Right on to Bobcat.  House is on the right on corner of Husky and Bobcat.
 
House is pink with purple trim; some brickwork in front and a basketball pole on the side of driveway.  and light up penguins in the bushes.
 
 
__________________
Michael Citrak
Northwest Science Fiction Society - Chair
chair at nwsfs.org
www.nwsfs.org

Friday, September 10, 2010

October MFR - Lombardi's in Issaquah

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. (new time)  -  Lombardi’s in Issaquah

Please join NWSFS on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. for one of Shawn’s favorite Restaurants, Lombardi’s.

The Restaurant is at 695 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA.  The phone number is (425) 391-9097. You can also get details on their website  http://www.lombardiscucina.com/MainPages/Locations/Issaquah.html

RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at (425) 68-NWSFS. We'd prefer to get your RSVP by early evening of October 4th, but any attempt to RSVP will help us plan for you.

November Activities

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:


What to do, what to do…

Steamcon is November 19 – 21  http://www.steamcon.org/
Shall we have a social event at Steamcon and a social event for those that won’t be attending the Weird Weird West event?

Should we skip a November social and go to one of the exhibits at the Seattle Center?
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is at the Pacific Science Center October 23, 2010 through January 30, 2011.
Battlestar Galatica: The Exhibition is at EMP/SFM October 23, 2010 through March 4, 2012. 


And what about December?  Anyone up for hosting a social a week before December 25th, or should I plan on an outing?


C’mon folks tell me what you’d like to do!

-Jeanine
(vicechair at nwsfs.org) 

Monday, September 6, 2010

Time to RSVP for the NWSFS MFR

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

September My Favorite Restaurant
Wednesday, September 8th, 7:30 PM

One of Barry’s favorite restaturants, Jimmy Mac’s in Federal Way.

Visit the web site for directions and a link to the menu. 

RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at 360-438-0871. We'd prefer to get your RSVP by early evening of September 1st, but any attempt to RSVP will help us plan for you.


(Apologies for posting this late ~ Jim Cox)

Friday, September 3, 2010

Wayward - OPEN on Labor Day regular hours, movie night, and jazz

It's a little late, but here is the official post on behalf of Wayward Coffeehouse:

Wayward will be OPEN regular hours, 630 am - 11 pm, on Labor Day, Monday, September 6. Be sure to stop by this holiday weekend for tasty coffee treats or a yummy sandwich to keep your energy up for all your long-weekend adventures. And if you’re feeling the urge to indulge in Autumn-inspired treats, we have Pumpkin Lattes, Caramel Mochas, and Apple Blackberry Lattes always available. Yum!

Friday is our monthly
First Friday Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Night and this month we’re showing the classic romantic comedy “Splash!” with Tom Hanks falling for Darryl Hannah’s mermaid.

Saturday we host our resident musicians,
North End Jazz Quartet, for their monthly night of jazz at Wayward. Suitable for the whole family, its a great evening of live music, tasty treats, and good company.

PLANNING AHEAD: It’s September, and that means we’re gearing up for our biggest shindig of the year:
SERENIVERSARY! This year we’ll be holding our annual event commemorating the anniversary of the release of the film “Serenity” on Saturday, September 25, 6 - 10 pm. We’ll have live music with Vixy & Tony, a costume contest, Firefly/Serenity trivia quiz, and much more! Be sure to mark your calendar so you can join us for this very shiny shindig!


FRIDAY, September 3 MOVIE: First Friday Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Night: “Splash!”

9 - 11 pm, no cover
The classic 80s film of romancing a mermaid.

SATURDAY, September 4 LIVE MUSIC: North End Jazz Quartet

8 - 10 pm, no cover
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
Twitter: WaywardCoffee
Facebook: Wayward Coffee House

Wayward events for this week.

I have yet to receive the notice from Wayward Coffeehouse that I usually repost here every week, so I went ahead and scraped this information off of their calendar:

Friday Sept. 3:  Movie night featuring "Splash", 9 - 11 pm, no cover
 
Saturday Sept 4: Music featuring North End Jazz Quartet, 8 - 10 pm, no cover

Enjoy ~ Jim