15 Mar Pioneer Square in the News
NEWS
Self-described ‘space cowboy,’ ‘vampire’ sparks bomb scare (KOMO News)
Great article with lots of pictures and even video of the arrest of a homeless man who claimed to have a pipe bomb strapped to his wrist. Apparently he left DESC, went to the Union Gospel Mission, where he was turned away after claiming to be a vampire, and the police caught up with him on 3rd and James.
Car slams into tree near Seattle’s Pioneer Square (Seattle Times)
A car speeding along First Avenue downtown Friday night left the northbound lane, struck a tree in the median, slammed into a parked car in the southbound lane and ended up on its side.
Seattle Art Walk showcases the people behind the places (Clipper Online)
This article has no new information, but I’m linking to it because it posted a picture of something I didn’t know you could see on the art walk: a former gun testing spot. Now I can’t wait to try and find it at the next First Thursday.
Rock ‘n’ roll spring break: Destinations for a musical road trip (Colorado Daily)
Located in the southwest sector of downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square is known as the city’s club zone. This is the place where the grunge scene was born. One of the key clubs to visit for your music history lesson is the Central Saloon (207 First Ave. South). Yep, that’s the place where Nirvana, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains played some of their first gigs.
April Fool’s Day & The Feast of Fools! (First Thursday)
With a nod to an ancient tradition of reversing roles for one day a year, the Feast of Fools puts a zany twist into the Art Walk this April Fools’ Day as Teatro ZinZanni artists converge at Caffe Umbria. Featuring the madcap antics of the Human Cartoon Peter Pitofsky, the dulcet tones of opera diva Juliana Rambaldi, and the infectious good humor of gentleman juggler and accordion player Sergiy Krutikov, Feast of Fools is free to the public.
Parade, party or dash for St. Patrick’s Day (Seattle Times)
Seattle’s high jinks began Friday evening at 7 with the laying of a green stripe of paint along Fourth Avenue to mark the route of Saturday’s parade. Stripe painters will gather beforehand at F.X. McRory’s in Pioneer Square (see “spilled Guinness” reference), and will finish with a céili dance in Westlake Park.
Visit Pioneer Square’s Elliot Bay bookstore in final days (Daily of the University of Washington)
Scroll down to the second post that talks about the move of EBBC and how it will inevitably lose the charm once they leave our neighborhood.
ps. used books are 80% off right now
pps. Elliott Bay Cafe IS NOT MOVING (although they are apparently opening a satellite store by the new one)
BLOGS
Mobile III Chowdown Rundown (Chow Down Seattle)
Although technically in Sodo, the chowdown had thousands of people walking through Pioneer Square — the lines were so long! Check out pictures and a short write up about the event. Next chowdown: July at Seattle Center.
Pioneer Square, Post Alley (2 Bee Pencil Works)
Loving the sketches by Anita Lehmann
gospel mission: Pioneer Square (2 Bee Pencil Works)
Another great sketch
Time (David’s images of life)
Photo shot in Pioneer Square of a puddle (it’s more exciting than it sounds, I promise).
Miniature Pioneer Square (flippydingles)
Cool tilt-shift photo of Pioneer Square
Underground Art Show: (Cherry Street)
Seattle Impressions: Tonight! 7pm-12am. Psquare. 1st & Cherry
Coffee Gaze (Flickr)
“A scene from Caffe Umbria in Pioneer Square (+ the best Americano I’ve had yet)”
Seattle: The Pearl of the Pacific Northwest (Read the Writing)
Among many other things to do in Seattle, Pioneer Square listed as “a cosmopolitan neighborhood that has seen over 100 years. Its newest reincarnation is as a prime destination for downtown activities, with nightclubs, bookstores, internet cafes, bookstores and numerous galleries. Don your walking shoes and set out to explore and enjoy all the attractions of this lively neighborhood.”
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