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Arts and entertainment for the eastside
August 2012
Inside scoop: eastside living | dine | wine | arts | music | nightlife
Bellevue’s million-dollar poker champ Outdoor Living
Eastside street food
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The clock is a-tickin’Dear reader,
Oh what a crazy summer it has been. We’ve had rain. We’ve had hail. We even had some sun
(I know, shocking). And now summer on the Eastside is coming to a close. But before we tuck away those summer duds and pack
those backpacks for Back To School, we’ve got a few more sunny stories to tell.
For our cover story this month we’ve got the scoop on Bellevue resident Sean Jazayeri, a former IT guy turned poker man who recently hit it big on the Texas Hold’em circuit.
On the music front, we’re catching up with Aussie dar-ling, Husky Gawenda. He’s the lead singer and songwriter for the up-and-coming indie-folk act Husky - and he’ll be stopping by Marymoor Park on August 25 as part of 107.7 � e End’s Summer Camp ‘12 (page 4). It’s a gonna be a killer show - and one you won’t want to miss.
If you’re more of a basking in the sun kind of person we’ve got you covered with a handful of tips on how to build the perfect backyard oasis (pages 6 and 7).
We’ve also got all the info on street food throughout the Eastside (page 12) � ink pizza. And tacos. Oh my! Or all the scoop on paddling the Mercer Slough (page 13).
Food and outdoor excursions not your cup of (sweet) tea? Get to know comedian Brian Posehn. � e self-proclaimed Sci-� and metal geek is an absolute riot - and will be stopping by the Parlor Live later this month. You’ll also � nd a fresh batch of things to do around town on our Nightlife and Calendar schedules (pages 16 and 17).
Get to it - before the sun goes away (again). So take a break from tanning. Or swimming.
Or playing frisbee. And give us a read. I promise, it will be worth your time!
Keegan Prosser, Assistant [email protected]
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OUTSIDE LIVINGHow to make your backyard the perfect summer getaway
MUSICGet to know 107.7 The End’s Summer Camp ‘12 artist, Husky4 6
COVER STORYBellevue resident hits it big at Texas Hold’em tourney 9
EASTSIDELIVING Realogics|Sotheby’s gives insight on waterfront views
OUTDOORS Cascade Canoe & Kayak o� ers new portrait of local waterways12 13
LOUD & ABOUT Heija Nunn tells of her “eggsperience” with pesky teens
LAUGHSComedian Brian Posehn brings nerdy jokes to the Parlor Live15 18
DINE Exploring the culture of street food on the Eastside
On the cover: Bellevue resident Sean Jazayeri at the World Poker Tour L.A. Classic 2012. COURTESY PHOTO, Los Angeles Poker Classic
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Dear Moira, I’m a 52-year-old Asian American woman. I recently noticed dark spots on my face. Is this Melasma? What can I do to make this dark pigmentation go away?
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BY KEEGAN PROSSER
On Saturday, August 25, Marymoor Park in Redmond will be transformed into a won-derland for alternative music fans. Presented by 107.7 � e End, Summer Camp ‘12 will feature an assortment of rock and alternative acts, including Fun., Alex Clare and Husky.
� e Scene recently caught up with Husky Gawenda, lead singer and songwriter for Austrailia-based folk act Husky.
scene: How did you get started making music? HG: Me and Gideon (Preiss, his cousin and keys/vocals for Husky) grew up together - playing music together, listening to music together; we both had musical backgrounds and grew up singing.
scene: In 2011 you won triple j Unearthed, a music competition in Australia, but you’ve mentioned you were surprised by the out-come. Why?HG: Well, we had no industry support. Up until that point we were very much doing it on our own. We wanted to put together an album that we would be proud of - and we didn’t know how that would translate. It was more than we ever hoped for.
scene: In 2011 you became the � rst Austra-lian band signed to Sub Pop Records, based in Seattle. Why did you decide to go with Sub Pop?HG: I wasn’t very knowledgeable about the [music] industry, especially in America, but I did know Sub Pop. I got to meet some of the people at the label and I was really impressed by them. � ey had a great ethos, and I loved the way they saw music and their approach. It’s very much about the music, not about making it the most commercial.
scene: Your debut album, Forever So, was re-leased in the states in July. Why did you decide to record it in your house?HG: Pretty simply, we didn’t have the money to go to a studio at the time. We knew we wanted to spend a lot of time on the record and wanted to experiment with di� erent sounds. So we pulled together equipment from our friends - and just set out to make good sounds.
scene: Your sound seems to be warm, folk-y tracks of the Northwest persuasion. What in� uences this?HG: I think a lot of things inspire my songwrit-ing. Our sound is created by all of our inputs, tastes. I grew up listening to a lot of Crosby, Stills and Nash; Brian Wilson - because my parents had those records. I also listened to Leonard Cohen from a very young age; and Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell - these great, seminole folk songwriters.
scene: Have you played in the Northwest before? HG: No. � is will be our � rst time on the west coast. We’re starting o� in Phoenix and head-ing up the west coast. We’ve heard amazing things about the area.
scene: How do your mellow, folk-rock songs translate to a festival like Summer Camp? HG: It depends on the festival and the sort of audience. Our album is fairly intimate and introspective ... and sometimes intimacy draws you in more than being loud. But we also have our ways of kind of bee� ng up our songs for moments that require something more upbeat.
Summer Camp 2012 kicks o� at 1 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Marymoor Park in Redmond. $25. Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.com.
Q&A: Husky
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BY CHRISTINE WATSON
It’s that time of the year we Washingto-nians have been waiting for. Time to dust o� the patio furniture, break out the sandals and hope that swimsuit still � ts. I’m talking about summer!
A� er a long hibernation, Eastsiders are setting up shop outside for the warmer months and what a better way to enjoy our sunny days than creating your own outdoor room.
Whether entertaining a large group of family and friends or just seeking a quiet reading nook where you can enjoy the serene sights and sounds of nature, there is an outdoor room that will suit your needs.
� ose with a � air for décor and a passion
for design will likely � nd shaping their outdoor space a fun summertime project. For the less artistically inclined, a relaxing outside oasis is not beyond reach. If you are lacking the creative touch or just want some pointers, Karen Stefonick has a solution.
A veteran of outdoor room design, Stefonick has been in the business of creat-ing elegant outdoor living spaces for more than 15 years. Holding true to the mantra “less is more,” her design philosophy is rooted in maintaining a cohesive feel from inside to outdoors.
While hiring a personal designer like Stefonick certainly has its perks, the cost can run from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on the amount of hours spent.
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Second, keep in mind that even the balmiest Seattle summers can be unpredictable. In-corporate awnings and an outdoor umbrel-la in case nature decides to intrude. Awning and coverings also will enable you to utilize your outdoor room more throughout the year. If you’re not sure where to start, Stefonick has a portfolio on her website, www.karenstefonickdesign.com.
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BY NAT LEVY
The cards � oated across the table to the � nal two players. A quick peek revealed an Ace and � ve of diamonds - a great hand with only one opponent left in this Texas Hold’em poker
tournament.Sean Jazayeri knew this was his moment. When his opponent, holding a King and Queen, risked all his
chips, Jazayeri didn’t hesitate to call. Five cards � ipped in less than 30 seconds would determine the winner of this six-day tourna-ment.
� e dealer turned over the � rst three cards, revealing a King, 10, � ve. Both players had a pair, but Jazayeri’s opponent was ahead with Kings. Jazayeri needed some help. � e next card did neither any good. But when the � � h and last card was dealt, it was another � ve. Suddenly,
AN ACE IN THE HOLESean Jazayeri in his Bravern apartment, which he just moved into. He proudly displays his trophy from the World Poker Tour L.A. Classic he won earlier this year. NAT LEVY
Bellevue’s Sean Jazayeri won $1.3 million in Los Angeles, but he’s still just one of the guys at a friendly poker game
Hold ‘em has become one of the most popular card games in the world. It hasn’t come through generations of tradition but from national exposure from ESPN and other sports networks. Millions of people around the world now play the game online, in casinos and with friends. But, in case you aren’t one of those people, here are a few things you might want to know. • To start the hand, each player is dealt two cards (hole cards). A round of betting allows play-ers to either stay in the hand or fold. • After the players complete the fi rst round of betting, the dealer turns over three commu-nity cards, a part of the hand known as “The Flop.” Another round of betting follows.• The fourth community card is known as “The Turn.” It is followed by another round of bet-ting. • The fi fth and fi nal card is “The River.” With all community cards on the table, players com-bine their cards to create the best � ve-card hand. After a � nal round of betting, the remain-ing players turn over their cards, and the one with the best � ve-card combination wins.
SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL
August 2012 | TheEastsideScene.com | 11Cover StoryJazayeri was $1.3 million richer.
� e win marked the end of a long jour-ney for this Iranian-born Bellevue resident. Jazayeri had been playing for more than half a decade, winning tournaments here and there, but this win in March marked his true arrival onto the national poker scene. Now a veteran of the slog of multiple-day tournaments, Jazayeri was in his own personal Disneyland at the � nal table of the 550-person, six-day 2012 World Poker Tour L.A. Classic.
A� er days of grinding through the compe-tition, he was one of six le� in the � eld. And a� er the � rst two were eliminated, he was the lone amateur. Each of his three opponents had earned multiple millions playing the game. Jazayeri even stood out in terms of appear-ance. Dressed in all black, with polka dot suspenders, a pinstriped button-down and sunglasses to hide his eyes, Jazayeri had the look of a pro playing against kids lost in a sea of T-shirts and hoodies. He says the pres-sure of the moment didn’t bother him. As a long-time employee of Microso� , and later, a higher-up in one of the company’s joint ventures that sent him back and forth to China on a weekly basis, Jazayeri had seen tougher situations.
“I was just having the time of my life,” he says during a meeting at his Bravern apartment, which he has yet to even unpack. “We’re playing cards. I’ve done things that were a whole lot more nerve-wracking in my life before.”
Despite his budding success, Jazayeri is looking at his poker experience much like he does his cards, conserva-tively. Jazayeri built his career, and later his game, on the concept of calculated risk. Even with his $1 million winning hand, he doesn’t consider himself a pro. In fact, he is look-ing for a tech job, having been out of work since late 2011.
But in the meantime, Jazayeri has more time to play the game he has grown to love.
Falling for the gameJazayeri came to the U.S. from Iran in 1973, at the age of
14. Back home, he didn’t play cards, and the interest didn’t develop until college, when he took classes from a profes-sor who wrote a book on card counting. � is got him into Blackjack. He spent several years in Las Vegas working tech jobs - he even helped write so� ware used by casinos today. Poker, especially, Hold‘em, had yet to become the game to play, so Jazayeri wasn’t interested.
� e game became more popular when ESPN started televising tournaments. � e exposure, plus opportunity - Jazayeri was in China on a project and he didn’t know anyone or speak the language - got him started playing online. Some wins piqued his interest further. And a victory in a tournament on a cruise ship in Alaska in 2007 was the � nal harbinger.
He was hooked.So it was o� to Las Vegas to play in a few tournaments - but much to Jazayeri’s disappoint-
ment, the pros and experienced amateurs gave him a harsh induction to the poker world.Ever determined to make his mark, Jazayeri delved deeper into the game. He read books
by famous players and practiced. And he practiced some more. He started inching his way through tournaments, lasting long enough to make some money. But, like many who came of age working in the cutthroat tech world, being good didn’t mean anything. He wanted to win.
“It seemed like I always got unlucky in the end,” he says. “But then I thought maybe it’s not luck, maybe there’s something I’m not realizing.”
Jazayeri went all in on his training and made the jump to enter a World Poker Tour boot camp in Las Vegas, classes which now cost nearly $2,000. � at’s where he met Nick Brancato. Jazayeri, student, and Brancato, teacher, made an instant connection. � ey both spent time at Microso� - Brancato as a network engineer, and Jazayeri in information technology and later as the general manager of the China-based joint venture. Brancato described him as enthusiastic but “rough around the edges,” when he � rst came to the camp.
But the same things that made Jazayeri successful in the tech industry, helped him master the great intricacies of the game. His analytical skills, and grasp of math allowed him to learn what many experts fail to understand. Is a bet a good investment based on how many chips the player has le� , how much is already in the pot and the possible hands an opponent can have? All of these decisions needed to be made in a few seconds
so as to not appear weak. Brancato, himself a successful pro player, says understanding these concepts helped Jazayeri push back when others would put big money in the middle, something he was reluctant to do in the past.
“Poker is kind of like math,” Brancato says in an inter-view during a break at the World Series of Poker Main Event tournament, which Jazayeri also entered. “You can’t multiply until you can add. He understood you don’t just win by surviving, you win by getting your fair share of chips. He wasn’t afraid to move his chips around at a � nal table.”
Bragging rightsA� er that fateful March day, Jazayeri’s poker reputation
changed throughout the country. But in one place, it stayed exactly the same: at a regular poker night with friends and former colleagues. � ey continue to play every couple of months. Jazayeri hosts, the players order pizza. � ey play with a $20 buy-in, not the kind of stakes you’d expect for a million-dollar champion.
But this � ts Jazayeri’s laid back personality. While many players can be introverted and shy, Jazayeri is open and welcoming. He displays an ease of conversation, speaking to people he just met like friends he’s known for years.
� e games themselves have always been fun and light-hearted, while � lled with a mixture of insightful conversa-tion and witty comedic grenades lobbed across the table,
says Julia Getsch. She knows Jazayeri through their shared time with the National Iranian American Council. He began inviting her to games about six years ago. She’s never won, but she’s still a force to be reckoned with. Getsch says Jazayeri’s win hasn’t changed the dynamic amongst the group, though everyone shows a bit more enthusiasm when they beat him in a hand. � ey are all proud to play against him, and they take a little personal pride in his win.
“It feels like a big win for all of us,” says Getsch, a Redmond resident. “Hey, this guy who we play with won. I know I’ve bragged about that to a few of my friends even though I did nothing.”
But more so, they take pride in the fact that in more than six years of games at home, he’s never won a game.
Craig Nelson eliminates Sean Jazayeri at a home game they play every few months. COURTESY PHOTO
Sean Jazayeri stares down his opponents as cards are dealt during a tournament. COURTESY PHOTO
Nat Levy is a sta� writer for the Bellevue Reporter. Contact him at 425-453-4290; or [email protected]
STORY AND PHOTO BY CELESTE GRACEY
A bit of urban creativity is rising between the cracks of the suburban lunch scene. While street food may never replace staples like Subway and McDonalds, they’re � avoring the Eastside with authenticity and memorable experiences.
In Bellevue, there may not be a better known food cart than Tuscan Stone Pizza. In just a few minutes, customers watch their pizzas built and baked in a wood � red oven.
For the two brothers that started the operation, it began as a masonry experiment. Owners of a grout and tile business, Je� and David Meyer built an oven in David’s backyard. � e pizzas, with their crisp crusts were too good to ignore.
Two years a� er starting the food trailer, they found their Bellevue location, where they’ve become a community staple.
� eir thin chewy crusts are topped o� with a thin layer of ingredients, including fresh mozzarella cheese balls that melt into the sauce.
Try the chicken, bacon, ranch. � e intense � avor of applewood smoked bacon and roasted red pepper is cooled down by the creamy ranch drizzled on top.
Street food vendors can’t a� ord not to be unique. Je� is particularly proud of their coconut shrimp pizza with mango lime sauce.“It’s not just good food, but it’s food you can’t get in restaurants,” he said.
Street food is better, because chefs make their food in much smaller batches, said Arturo Salazar, who has been running Burrito Mojado out in Kirkland for three years.
Unlike chain restaurants, which make vats of sauce, Salazar can easily adjust his seasonings in his pots or keep track of the quality of his ingredients.
Salazar’s trailer is best known for its namesake, wet burritos, which are covered in sauce. Common in California, they’re hard to � nd in the Northwest.
� e tacos are folded with two thin corn tortillas and come with a variety of meat choices – including cabeza or cow head. He � nishes them o� with chopped onions, cilantro, radishes and optional hot sauce.
� e hand-rolled tamales are � lled with spicy sauce and pork or chicken. It’s hard to spend more than $7 at Mojado’s and not walk away stu� ed.
� e genius behind their trucks is spontaneity. And the hardest part about food trucks is � nding them. � ey’re like unicorns. You might have a magical experience once, but never � nd them again. Try clinging to their website (or following their Twitter accounts).
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Today approximately 18 million, or 1 in 15 Americans experience Sleep Apnea, a sleep disorder involving the airway that disrupts a person’s sleep o� en leading to excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, overall poor health, and in some cases, even death. According to Dr. Je� ery Doneskey, Oral Medicine Specialist and founder of � e Sleep Apnea & Facial Pain Center in Bellevue, therapy for the disorder can be di� cult. “� e most common treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) involves the use of a medical breathing device called a CPAP, “ said Doneskey. CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, delivers air through a mask worn over the nose during sleep in order to help maintain an open airway. While CPAP can provide an e� ective solution, Doneskey reports that there are signi� cant reasons why some people are unwilling or unable to use CPAP. “For example, restless sleepers
o� en report having di� culty with getting comfortable and keeping the mask on during the night. Others may have trouble keeping a seal around the mask and must use head straps to keep their mouth closed while asleep,” said Doneskey. According to Doneskey, patients also express lifestyle concerns such as the inconvenience of taking CPAP along when they travel or go on vacation. At � e Sleep Apnea & Facial Pain Center, Doneskey reports high levels of patient satisfaction, compliance and success with a new oral appliance called “� e SilentPartner™, a jaw-friendly FDA approved oral airway dilator that Doneskey himself helped develop. According to Doneskey, � e SilentPartner is a comfortable, fully adjustable mouth appliance that allows the jaw to be safely placed in the optimum position to keep the airway open. In addition to keeping the airway open, � e SilentPartner eliminates snoring in most patients while
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Outdoors
BY JOSH SUMAN
With 50 years exploring the waterways of Seattle and the Paci� c Northwest, Dan Hen-derson has a unique perspective on Lake Washington and the Mercer Slough.
Before an in� ux of technol-ogy and safety reform came to paddlesports like kayaking and canoeing in recent years, Henderson and his crew would head o� 30-foot waterfalls in rickety cra� s not meant for even a fraction of the beating they received.
While Henderson no longer gravitates to the danger, his passion for paddlesports never waned and is something he and his company, Cascade Canoe & Kayak, continue to share with Eastside paddling enthusiasts.
“� e people on sta� love to paddle and are really good pad-dlers,” Henderson said. “I hope people leave us with a real love of the outdoors.”
From the Enatai Beach Boat-house, Cascade Canoe & Kayak o� ers rentals of single and double sea kayaks, single and double sit-on-tops and canoes for jaunts through the Mercer Slough and Lake Washington.
Hederson and Cascade also host outings to many of the bays and inlets around Puget Sound, including Camano Island, the Ballard Locks and Nisqually Delta.
In addition to paddling as a recreational activity, Hender-son has coached since the late 1980s, ascending to National Development coach with USA Canoe and Kayak. It is those experiences he channels when acclimating someone new to the world of paddling or � nding new ways for seasoned kayak-ers to challenge themselves and interact with the region in the process.
Cascade Canoe also use the boat rental program as an op-portunity for customers to take
boats on a trial run and will even apply the rental amount already purchased toward the sale of the boat.
“It’s really nice to get in a boat and paddle it to get a sense of how it handles,” Henderson said.
For paddlers, it’s yet another
bene� t of having a local outlet for recreation on the water. But for Henderson, it’s just another way to extend his passion for paddling and an unparalleled perspective on the Mercer Slough, Lake Washington and the rest of the Puget Sound’s scenic waterways.
“It’s such a pleasant way to get out on the water,” Henderson said.
For more information, contact Henderson at 425-430-0111 or [email protected].
Taking the scenic route:
Issaquah Paddle Sports (2000 NW Samma-
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September 28, 6:30 PMHyatt Regency Bellevue$50, ticket proceeds donatedto Bellevue LifeSpring
The must-attend girl’s night out eventof Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection.The stylish evening starts with tasty bites,Macy’s Beauty Report showcasingUrban Decay and Benefit Cosmetics,and a finale trend runway show.
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BY ROSE DENNIS
Those with the foresight to attend the 27th annual Nordstrom Designer Preview fashion show July 12 were treated to the fall collections from the runways in Paris, New York and Milan.
All the top designers were on display, including Dolce & Gab-bana, Donna Karan, Dries Van Noten, Erdem, Gucci, Jason Wu, Lanvin, Marc
Jacobs, Marni, Michael Kors, Missoni, Nini Ricci, Akris, Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney and Valentino.
The event benefited Seattle Art Museum Supporters (SAMS), rais-ing $350,000 for the upcoming exhibit “Elles: Women Artists From The Centre Pompidou, Paris.” The exhibit will be on view starting Oct. 11.
SAMS was created 27 years ago by Sally B. Nordstrom to create a fundrais-ing event to broaden patronage for the Seattle Art Museum. To date, $5.1 mil-lion has been raised. This year’s chairs
were Sandra Allen and Shelley Buur-man, under the leadership of SAMS President Colette Courtion.
The fall looks presented were fresh takes on practicality and chic. I loved the ultra-feminine retro looks from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60’s: shapely dresses that emphasized the waist; curvaceous dresses and skirts; bright colors; digital prints; leather and fur; statement hand-bags; bold jackets; and the many mixed patterns, textures and prints.
Fashion is an artistic expression, as is oil on a canvas. Nordstrom show-
cased a beautiful canvas, where fashion aficionados, including me, cannot wait to select the winning pieces needed to update our fall wardrobes.
Rose Dennis writes about events in Bellevue and the Greater Seattle area. She lives in Bellevue.
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BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Brian Posehn is a nerd. And he’s completely OK with it. A self-proclaimed Sci-Fi and Fantasy � ick fan boy, ac-
tor/comedian/writer Posehn, has been cracking people up with his pleasantly prepostrous brand of comedy for years.
A native Californian, Posehn is known for his roles as the hilarious mail clerk Kevin Liotta on NBC’s “Just Shoot Me!,” a cast member and writer on HBO’s “Mr. Show,” and most recently, as Brian Spukowski on Comedy Central’s “� e Sarah Silverman Program.” He’s also appeared in sitcoms such as “Seinfeld”, “NewsRadio”, “Everybody Loves Raymond”, and “Friends”. And in several feature-length movies, including Rob Zombie’s “� e Devil’s Rejects” and “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”, “Sex Drive” and “Surfs Up”.
He’ll bring his bag of tricks to the Parlor Live Comedy Club Aug. 23-25.
scene: You have built a career doing a number of things - writing, acting, doing stand-up. What do you enjoy most?BP: I enjoy everything I do, but it’s always gonna be stand-up [I enjoy] the most. I grew up loving it, and I still have that passion for it.
scene: In 2006 you released your � rst graphic novel. How did you get involved in that?BP: � at just came from it always being something I loved. I’ve always been a fan, and my � rst one came about be-cause it was an idea too crazy to sell as a movie. It was just a guy who loves comics getting to play with the medium.
scene: You recently attended Comic-Con in San Diego. Any memorable moments?BP: � is year it was pretty much just for my kid. Apparently I am raising another little nerd. I have a three year old and he is already into superheroes. I bought a bunch of toys; he actually called it Christmas - because I came home with so much stu� .
scene: How has becoming a dad in� uenced your stand-up act?BP: I’m making an e� ort to not let it so� en what I do. [Being a dad] is just another thing in my life, so I talk about it. But I want it to be a joke or a take [on parenting] you have never heard. � at’s why I like guys like Louis C.K., Patton Oswalt and Chris Rock. � ose guys make me laugh because they talk about life through there lens.
scene: You’re also an avid fan of metal music. What are you listening to currently? BP: I’m really in to this group called Huntress. � ey only have one album out. And I’ve been listening to a lot of skeleton witch. Other than that, traditional metal. I listen to a lot of the same things I grew up listening to: Iron Maiden, Rush - which isn’t metal. But they’re one of my favorites.
scene: : Do you think metal music in� uences your stand-up act? BP: I don’t think it so much in� uences it. But its just always
been part of me. [My act] just comes from talking about things I love. Some of my jokes get dark, which I guess is a metal in� uence. But I’m also in� uenced by Stephen King, comic books, horror � lms - all the things I’m in to.
scene: Have you performed at the Parlor Live before?BP: No, this is my � rst time there. But the idea of being in [the Seattle area] for four days is great. I’m really looking forward to it; walking around, going to record stores, eating well.
scene: What else are you working on these days?BP: I actually just recorded a new album in Seattle - at the Neptune � eatre like three weeks ago and it will be out in the winter as a special and DVD. I’m also working for Marvel Comics [on a new comic coming out in November]. And I am trying to work on my own sitcom with a company in LA. Scott Ian and I just signed a deal with [Megaforce Records] to do a full-length album. We’re writing it right now.
scene: What can the audience expect at the show? BP: If someone came three weeks ago, to the Neptune, there will be new material. � ere’s a bit about serial killers that I’m really happy with. I read a lot about serial killers during my 20s and noticed some things about them. I feel like I found a new take.
Posehn performs at Parlor Live Comedy Club Aug. 23-25. $15-30. http://www.parlorlive.com.
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Beach Cafe1170 Carillon Pt., Kirkland, 425-889-0303Live music ,Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.More: www.beachcafekirkland.com
Benaroya Hall200 University St., Seattle, 206-215-48008-16: Weird Al Yankovic – Alpocalypse TourMore: www.seattlesymphony.org/benaroya
The Black Dog8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie, 425-831-36478-18: Shotgun KitchenMore: www.blackdogsnoqualmie.com
Celtic Bayou7281 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, 425-869-59338-18: The Strange NailsMore: www.celticbayou.com
Comedy Underground at Swannies109 S. Washington St., 206-628-0303Comedy, Thursday through SaturdayMore: www.comedyunderground.com
Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleySixth Avenue and Lenora Street, Seattle, 206-441-9729JazzMore: www.jazzalley.com
Emerald Queen Casino5700 Paci� c Hwy East, Fife, 253-594-7777
8-3/4: Blue Oyster Cult8-11: Robin ThickeMore: www.emeraldqueen.com
The Fifth Avenue Theatre1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle, 206-625-1900Rent. Most days through Aug. 19More: www.5thavenue.org
Finaghty’s Irish Pub7726 Center Blvd SE #110, Snoqualmie, 425-888-88338-10: The HipstersMore: www.� naghtys.com
Gorge Ampitheatre8/3-5: Watershed Festival 8-31: Dave Matthews Band754 Silica Rd. NW, George. More: mww.livenation.com
Laugh’s Comedy Club12099 124th Ave., NE, Kirkland, 425-823-6306Comedy, Thursday through SaturdayMore: www.laughscomedy.com
Meydenbauer Center11100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue, 425-637-1020Alice in Wonderland: Bellevue Youth TheatreMore: www.meydenbauer.com
Neptune Theatre1303 NE 45th St. Seattle. 8-07: Sharon Van EttenMore: www.stgpresents.org/neptune
Paramount Theatre
901 Pine St., Seattle, 206-467-51508-4: Yanni8-11: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday TourMore: paramount.seattle-theatre.com
Parlor Live700 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 300, Bellevue, 425-289-70008-2/4: Sebastian Maniscalco8-9/11: Felipe Esparza8-16/18: Sugar SammyMore: www.parlorlive.com
Pogacha120 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, 425-392-5550Music on Fridays and SaturdaysMore: www.pogacha.com/Issaquah
Sip Restaurant1084 NE Park Dr., Issaquah, 425-369-1181Music on ThursdaysMore: www.siprestaurant.com
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8-10: Kenny Loggins8-12: Yes with Procol Harum8-19: Frankie Valli8-23: An Evening with REO Speedwagon8-26: ZZ TopMore: www.snocasino.com
Tacoma Dome2727 E. D St., Tacoma, 253-272-36638-8: The Global Warming Tour featuring Aerosmith and Cheap TrickMore: www.livenation.com
Teatro ZinZanni222 Mercer St., Seattle, 206-802-0015Gangsters of LoveMore: www.dreams.zinzanni.org
Triple Door216 Union St., Seattle, 206-838-43338-26: J Wong’s Singer Songwriter Showcase More: www.tripledoor.com
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Blue MoonA term commonly used to say not very often,but what exactly is a Blue Moon? Although it’s common usage can differ from those who attest to the Farmer’s Almanac version, the popular usage behind it refers to the second-full-moon in a single month. So, for those of you who like to know fun bits of trivia—August 2012 is a rare “Blue Moon” month. With Full Moons on August 2nd as well as August 30th . This month you really do get to say “Once in a Blue Moon”! What will you be doing special for this rare occasion?
Root Beer Lovers UniteWho doesn’t love root beer? Did you know right here in our Eastside backyard we have our very own dedicated Root Beer Store? Definitely a fun and worthwhile experience. Free Taste Testing in store events happen every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11-6 at the The Root Beer Store in Redmond. Hope to see you there!
BBQ’s with Friends and FamilyOur Pacific Northwest Summer is in full swing as is the BBQ! Alongside of some of my favorite Mexican dishes with fresh salsas and the like are some incredibly yummy and easy to make stuffed Jalepeno peppers! Not hot, but full of flavor these delights are split, seeded, filled with herbed goat cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked for 20 mins at 350 degrees. Paired perfectly with a new favorite; Hand Craft Pinot Noir vintage 2010. Not only is this wine priced well, but it recently received 92 pts in Wine Spectator. Your friends will LOVE you!!
August—a month we yearn for. A month we endure what seems to be endless rainy days for. Time to take a step back and enjoy all that is around us, our friends, our families, our communities. Go to an outdoor concert or enjoy a community waterfront park. This is the time to be filled with gratitude and reconnect to those we love. Enjoy!!
AugustBest ofThe Fremont TourDaily: An art walk that is a mix of public sculpture and improvisational street theater. Performance by tour guides is interactive, playful and family-friendly. Tour begins at Solstice Plaza (703 N 34th St. Seattle, and is about a half mile in length, more than 80 minutes). 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily with 5 p.m. tour added on weekends. $20/adult, $16/student or senior. Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets, 800-838-3006 option #1.
Snoqualmie Falls Forest TheaterThrough 8-26: Cinderella. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. $18/adult, $16/seniors (62+) & students (13-17), $8/children (6-12), free for children 5 and under. BBQ dinners available between shows on Saturdays and after the Sunday matinees. Reservations required. For tickets or information, go to www.foresttheater.org or call 425-736-7252. 36800 David Powell Rd., Fall City.
Seafair8-3/5: Hydroplane races on Lake Washington and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels overhead. Fireworks show and evening concert 8-4. Event venue has food vendors, beer garden, live music, and Kids Zone. $10-$40, active duty military with ID. 206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com. 4316 S Genesee St., Seattle.
Snoqualmie Railroad Days8-3/5: Arts and crafts, food, live music, car show, kids entertainment, train and helicopter rides. 425-654-1947 or www.railroaddays.com. Railroad Avenue and Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie.
Twin Peaks Fest8-3/5: Annual celebration of the early ‘90s show, “Twin Peaks.” Celebrity guests, a � lm night, bus tour of � lming locations, contest. www.twinpeaksfest.com.
Festival at Mount Si8-11/12: Classic small town America parade and festival. Arts and crafts vendors,corn-on-the-cob, elephant ears, and more. Groove to jazz, blues, rock, country and more with live performances on two stages. http://northbendwa.gov. Main Avenue N., North Bend.
Tour de Peak8-12: North Bend. “A Valley Ride with a Mountain View”. Three great rides through the glorious Snoqualmie Valley. Starting and ending at the Festival at Mount Si site, Tour de Peaks o� ers a 100-mile route, a 50-mile route and a 25-mile route. www.tourdepeaks.org.
BellevueTuesdays. Free family movies at Bellevue’s Downtown Park on a 40-foot in� atable screen. Pre-movie activities before the � lms, which start around 9 p.m. Each movie bene� ts a local charity. 10201 NE Fourth St. In case of rain, the movies will be shown at South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way.
8-7: “Soul Surfer,” bene� ts iCareWeCare
8-14: “Big Miracle,” bene� ts Bellevue LifeSpring
8-21: “Dolphin Tale,” bene� ts Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue
8-28: “We Bought a Zoo”, bene� ts YouthCare
Thursdays. Each week will feature a family-friendly movie in a di� erent language. Movies start at dusk, with live inter-national music performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. On the lawn at Crossroads Park.
8-2: “Together,” in Chinese
8-9: “Up,” in Spanish
9-16: “The Ugly Duckling,” in Russian
8-23: “Billu Barber,” in Hindi
Marymoor Park Saturdays. Movies are shown at MacNair Field, located in the center of the park, on a 40-foot in� atable movie screen. Preferred seating for pre-movie activities is $5 per person and children under � ve get in for free. Seating opens at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Popcorn, co� ee and other treats are available for purchase. Outside food is allowed. Alcohol use is prohibited. The event is dog-friendly. 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy, Redmond.
8-4: “The Blind Side”
8-11: “The Neverending Story”
Magnuson Park Thursdays. Movies shown on a 40-foot outdoor screen. Food trucks, circus acts and costume contests. Magnuson Park Athletic Fields – 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle.
8-2: “Forrest Gump”
8-9: “The Lion King”
8-16: “Back to the Future”
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Last month my town experienced a crime wave. No, I am not talking about the newsmaking burglar-
ies or car the� s. � is is the type of crime discussed in hushed tones at the mailbox, corner store and on message boards.
It takes a village to crack a case like this.It started with the report from one
neighbor who dis-covered her garage door decorated with smears of protein, choles-terol and crunchy bits. She spent the morning scraping dried egg
o� the wood while calculating appropriate punishment levels in her head: two hours of her billable time works out to 40 hours at minimum wage for each presumed juvenile o� ender.
Her eggsasperated social media warn-ing was soon followed by reports of more eggspensive and damaging mischief and mayhem that conveniently coincided with the start of summer break.
Around this same time I began to notice a certain group of children hang-ing around town. A gang of innocent looking preteens so cute, so photogenic it seems they just escaped from the set of the latest Disney or Nickelodeon sitcom. � ey would never do something as silly as scramble eggs on a garage door?
I didn’t think so. Until I saw the little cuties standing on a roof – a ROOF – eat-ing candy and rough housing.
A few days later, I encountered three of same boys standing on the side of the road. I know these kids, so I pulled over, rolled down my window and started ask-ing a few questions.
Me: I am thinking of egging some houses. Any ideas about the best way to do it?
Suspect 1: I would just kind of go up to the house and huck ’em.
Suspect 2: No way! I would hide in the bushes and then huck ’em.
Suspect 3: Are you really going to egg someone?
All Suspects: Will you take us with you? Can we go?!?
Me: I am thinking about it, but I don’t have any eggsperience. Do you?
All Suspects: Yes! Yes! Yes! Are you re-ally going to do it? Take us please!!!
As I slowly drove away, I watched them in the rearview mirror. Suspect 3 had suddenly become a lot more animated. Despite having a deaf brother, I have not actually mastered lip-reading, but I think I was able to make out one word with help from priceless expressions on Suspect One and Two.
“D’OH!”
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* Manufacturer’s rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 6/30/12 – 9/4/12. A qualifying purchase is defined as a purchase of any of the product models set forth above. All rebates will be issued in U.S. dollars, in the form of an American Express® Prepaid Reward Card. This rebate offer may not be combined with any other Hunter Douglas offer or promotion. © 2012 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Make a powerful fashion statement and save, June 30 – September 4, 2012. Hunter Douglas motorized window fashions offer convenient remote-control operation and a clean look without lifting cords for enhanced child safety. Ask for details today.
Silhouette® Window Shadings
Includes the followIng Products wIth PowerrIse® or PowerglIde® systems:
Designer Roller Shades and Screen Shades, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, Luminette® Privacy Sheers and Modern Draperies, Pirouette® and Silhouette® Window Shadings, Skyline® Gliding Window Panels and Vignette® Modern Roman Shades.
on select motorized window fashions from Hunter Douglas.
Save $100 PER UNIT*
Designer Roller Shades and Screen Shades, DuetteHoneycomb Shades, LuminetteModern Draperies, PirouetteShadings, SkylineModern Roman Shades.
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custom drapery and window blind specialists14102 NE 21st Street, Bellevue, WA 98007 • 425-644-7181 • 1-800-642-5176 • www.blindalley.com
Showroom hours: 9:30 to 5:00 Monday – Saturday. In-Home Decorator appointments available daytimes Monday through Saturday and evenings Monday through Thursday.
Serving the Eastside and Seattle since 1984.* Manufacturer’s rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 6/30/12 – 9/4/12. A qualifying purchase is de� ned as a purchase of any of the product models set forth above. All rebates will be issued in U.S. dollars, in the form of an
American Express® Prepaid Reward Card.This rebate offer may not be combined with any other Hunter Douglas offer or promotion. © 2012 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
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