Take 21

Watch It Now: Green Cleaning

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With spring just around the corner, it’s time to break out the cleaning products. This year, try something different for spring cleaning! Instead of reaching for the usual products loaded with harsh chemicals, what about using something natural that does the job just as well? The local group, CoolMom, shows you how products you probably already have in your home can do the trick when it comes to eliminating germs. Plus, reusing what you already have can save you cash.

Watch CityStream’s Green Cleaning now to learn how to make your home cleaner, the natural way.

Then tune in Thursday, March 18 at 7. p.m.to join host Tony Ventrella at the Central Library. See how patrons have an influence over future library programs. Plus, meet slam dunking basketball twins as they reflect on their historic seasons at Seattle University. And one program is helping teen girls find their inner strength to achieve more. Catch those stories and more on CityStream, Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or watch it online at www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream

EARSHOT’S GOLDEN EAR “SEATTLE JAZZ AWARDS” PARTY

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MARCH 15, MONDAY @ THE TRIPLE DOOR—it’s the 21st annual celebration of the local jazz scene with a special performance by Greg Williamson’s A-Y-P Large Ensemble, playing the creatively re-imagined music from the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific (A-Y-P) Exhibition.

JIMMY HOLDEN BAND

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MARCH 16, TUESDAY, 8:00 PM @ HIGHWAY 99 BLUES CLUB—long a mainstay of the Seattle R&B scene, these seasoned players deliver the funk!

LEAHY

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MARCH 17, WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM @ BENAROYA HALL—celebrate all things Irish with the explosive energy and fast-paced fiddling of these power packed Canadian siblings.

SONANDO W/THE FRED HOADLEY TRIO

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MARCH 18, THURSDAY, 8:00 PM @ TULAS—get your groove on with the sophisticated sounds of jazz standards, contemporary classics and Latin jazz originals.

STARBUCKS HOT JAVA COOL JAZZ

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MARCH 19, FRIDAY, 7:30 PM @ THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE—this 15th Anniversary show features award winning jazz bands—all have played at the prestigious Ellington Festival– from five local high schools.

GLOBAL RHYTHMS: ACCORDI-O-RAMA III

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MARCH 20, SATURDAY, 2:00 PM @ TOWN HALL SEATTLE—don’t miss this popular squeezebox extravaganza featuring crazy accordion music from five cultural traditions.

FAMILY DAYS

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MARCH 21, SUNDAY, 10:00 AM @ EMP—gather the clan and head on down to emp for a full day of music fun!

DJ GRINDLE DJ

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MARCH 22, MONDAY, 7:00 PM @ MUSICQUARIUM LOUNGE—what could be more pleasant than sippin’ and trippin’ to lounge’esque music? It’s the perfect wrap to a long day! Drop into The Triple Door lounge every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

Notes from Nancy Guppy

channelweb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:35:08 +0000

I just peeled an orange and was reminded, once again, why I hate oranges. Don’t get me wrong– when they’re good, they’re great. But so often oranges are hard and dry and totally NOT GOOD! Grrrrr. Talk about colossal disappointment. Makes me wanna throw it against the wall, or break a lamp, or eat a batch of cookie dough. (Actually, I prefer chocolate cake batter. Even better is my Grandma Thora’s buttermilk pancake batter straight outta the bowl. Mmm mmm delicious!)

And on the subject of delicious—let’s talk about this week’s episode of Art Zone:

GOOD BOOKS!
SWEET & FUNKY SOUL!
AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY!
AND HOW TO CUT UP A CHICKEN!

The AZ train leaves the station on Friday, March 12th @ 8:00 pm on Channel 21 and, due to their pledge drive schedule, Wednesday, May 5th @ 7:00 pm on KCTS 9. Tune in, or watch online anytime @ www.seattlechannel.org/artzone

Lots of arty action happening around town—check it out:

ArtXchange Gallery in Pioneer Square presents !SENSE US! 2010”, featuring works from ten outstanding Latino Artists from the Pacific Northwest. Through paintings, photography, documentary and abstraction, the artists balance their personal heritage and culture with the Puget Sound perspective. Runs now through April 30th.

Red Jacket Mine has been named the first artist-in-residence band at the brand new Hard Rock Café in downtown Seattle! Stop in on any Tuesday in March, from 7:30-10:00, for drinks, snacks, and the fabulously fresh sounds of RJM.

Pianist, Singer, Songwriter and Composer, Darrius Willrich, has a brand new CD, “Can’t get enough”, and he’s throwing an open-to-the-public party to celebrate! Happening Thursday, March 25th, Darrius and a few of his very talented friends will heat up The Triple Door stage with a full evening of original tunes. Be there.

And finally, March 18-28, Pacific Northwest Ballet presents a “3 By Dove” program, choreographed by Ulysses Dove (1947-1996), who said of his work, “In every embrace, every second of life (should be) lived so fully that there can be no regrets, no retreats, no looking back.” Amen to that.

That’s it for now. Have fun out there and keep in touch.
Xo, nancy g.

P.S. I recently learned that the secret to making a great piecrust is adding vodka to the dough. More on this topic in next week’s blog.