Cities.

Hair: Tickets only available in person

moniqueavelaine — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:43:01 +0000

Tickets for UW’s production of Hair are sold out online, but you can snag them in person if you show up to the Cabaret Theater an hour or more prior to curtain. For more information, check out the UW Undergraduate Theater Society’s site.

The Grand Cinema: Sugar, Goodbye Solo open today

moniqueavelaine — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:35:40 +0000

Nestled inside the Merlino Art Center in downtown Tacoma is one of the city’s best-kept secrets: The Grand Cinema. The three-screen theater opened in 1997, and is almost entirely volunteer-run and specializes in arthouse/indie flicks and documentaries. If you haven’t been there, GO!. The friendly atmosphere, awesome popcorn and comfy seats will earn your consumer loyalty.

I went to the Grand all through high school but recently began volunteering. They treat their volunteers well, and this is the perfect civic engagement opportunity for any film junkie. For each shift, you receive a free movie pass (for June-July-August they are making these “courtesy passes” so you can pass them along to a friend), and you can catch a movie before or after your shift for free without using your pass. In addition, there are plenty of free volunteer pre-screenings of films and you get unlimited popcorn and soda on shift. Sold yet?

This week, the Grand is bringing Sugar, and Goodbye Solo. Check ‘em out!

House margaritas + The New Frontier

moniqueavelaine — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:09:09 +0000

The New Frontier spotlights local music and trendy interior design. It’s situated about two blocks west of the Tacoma Dome on East 25th.

jam sesh 5.26.09

Drink: The house margaritas with Cuervo. I’m not a tequila fan, but these beauties are muddled with orange slices and lime for a delicious and refreshing summer drink.

Theater on a budget

moniqueavelaine — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:16:17 +0000

I love theater, and I love it cheap. As an unemployed recent graduate, I’m keeping my eyes open for the best opportunities to live large on a tight budget. So, Hair at UW for $10 or less? I’m in.

Hair is coming to the University of Washington’s Cabaret Theater, so jump on tickets now and snag some seats for $5 to $10, at the door or online.

Why cities?

moniqueavelaine — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:05:39 +0000

Welcome to my new blogging adventure. It took me awhile to get this project rolling because I wanted to nail down a theme that I would never tire of.

Cities won the gold.

After four years nestled in the wheatfields of Pullman, Wash., I realized why cities were so important to me. Despite the commonalities among all – tall buildings, consumer hubs, neighborhoods, public transit – each city has a unique identity that distinguishes it from others. Each has a special “something” that helps us remember why we love it.

I love how cities define regions, and I love how they are a melting pot of local culture. I love big cities and small cities, port cities and inland cities, flaite cities and refined ones. I love the guidebooks and local testimonies that direct you to the best eateries, landmarks and dance floors they have to offer.

Welcome to my blog about cities. This will be my virtual guidebook where I’ll share my favorite finds of the cities I’ve ventured to – within Washington, within the U.S. and around the world. I’ll generally try to keep my posts to these five categories of discoveries, and additionally tag the region of the city I’m discussing:

New gems: A discovery I’ve made in the past month regarding art, food, music, events or other cultural aspects.

Throwbacks: A memory or experience I had in a city I visited in the past.

Future ventures: An urban experience I hope to start planning.

Go!: New opportunities I hear word of that you should check out.

General observations: An in-depth analysis of a feature all cities share.

Thanks for reading. I welcome your feedback and suggestions for blog topics. Cheers!