Archive for March 5th, 2010

Weekend Guide: March 6 & 7

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The 82nd annual Academy Awards take place this weekend. Give yourself the red-carpet treatment with dinner at one of Seattle’s top restaurants and watch the awards while supporting a good cause.

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Seattle Children’s Hospital Academy Awards Party, March 7
Join Children’s Hospital at Lincoln Square in Bellevue for the Academy Awards viewing party and silent auction. Arrive early to watch the red carpet activities  and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres during a live telecast. All proceeds benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital.

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Dine Around Seattle, throughout March
This month-long event features more than 25 of the area’s finest restaurants offering three-course dinners for $30. Specials are offered Sunday through Thursday.

SHOP
Ravenna Gardens, throughout March
Get your garden ready for the season’s newest plants. Throughout the month, save 20 percent on all outdoor containers at Ravenna Gardens.

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ByDesign10, now through March 11
Northwest Film Forum and AIGA-Seattle present the 10th annual ByDesign program, featuring the exploration of graphic design, the moving image and multimedia. Several films focus on notable designers, including Ray and Charles Eames.
—Rachel Gallaher