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Sip and celebrate in SODO tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, November 20th, 02:21pm

The 17th Annual Festival du Beaujolais Nouveau will celebrate the arrival of the first 2009 wines tonight with a "walk-about" wine tasting paired with a wide array of food at SODO Park.

A French-themed "village" will offer samplings of products from Puget Sound's many French restaurants and shops.

More than 400 Francophones and Francophiles will sip wine while enjoying live musical entertainment from a local band, "Hot Club Sandwich," playing French pop inspired jazz tunes.

Tickets are $68 which covers the open wine bar and buffet.

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Shop local, and cheap, for Thanksgiving

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, November 20th, 01:30pm

Looking for a good deal on some local wines?

The South Seattle Community College Northwest Wine Academy invites you to their Pre-Thanksgiving Sale and complimentary tasting!

From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today you can taste award-winning wines and shop for Holiday Gift Baskets.

All white wines will cost $9 and most reds are $12.

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This weekend's lineup of musical entertainment

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, November 20th, 01:03pm

As usual, there are lots of shows planned this weekend around the neighborhood. Here are the ones we've heard of, is there anything we're missing?

Three Tree Point Band plays at Seattle Drum School

Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Ryan Burns & Three Tree Point Band will perform Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top and more classic rock. Cost is just $5.

Dubcan, Martin N' Terry at The Mix

Nov. 20, 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of reggae/soul music. No cover. 21+

Antique Scream at Tiger Lounge

Nov. 20, 9 p.m. Opening acts include Paul Diamond and The Galaxy Machine. There is no cover but there are drink specials! 21+

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Found on Flickr: Downstairs with The Arrivals

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, November 18th, 04:48pm

This Flickr photo was taken at a basement show with punk band The Arrivals back in September. Thanks to Invisible Hour!

Help us learn about other shows in the neighborhood! We're compiling a list and want to know who's playing in Georgetown!

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Enjoy a night on the town and support local kids

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, November 18th, 12:38pm

The Wild and Scenic Institute (WSI), which provides environmental education and outdoor recreation to special needs children, has organized a Georgetown WalkAbout to support their organization.

For just $20 you can enjoy a night on the town! The event starts with a presentation at the Seattle Drum School where you'll meet some of the kids WSI serves. Then, explore Georgetown restaurants and bars, and shop at local art studios during the Art Attack.

You'll receive Special VIP Prices for drinks and appetizers at 9lb Hammer, Tiger Lounge, Via Tribunali, the Mix, and Slim's.

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Another chance for wine tasting tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, November 18th, 12:01pm

Full Throttle Bottles will be pouring wines by Cedergreen tonight.

You can try two reds and two whites from this award-winning winery for free. Cedergreen's 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, won the 2009 Oyster Wine award. You can lso expect to try the new vintage of Thuja, a rich blend of Cab Sauv and Merlot.

Stop by and give them a try! Full Throttle Bottles is located at 5909 Airport Way S.

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Taste some truly local wines

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, November 17th, 04:19pm

The South Seattle Community College Northwest Wine Academy invites you to their Pre-Thanksgiving Sale and complimentary tasting!

From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today you can taste award-winning wines and shop for Holiday Gift Baskets. There will be a 10 percent discount on case purchases.

The Northwest Wine Academy is located in the Wine & Welding Building. Parking is located adjacent to the building.

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McGinn wants to hear from you

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, November 17th, 10:48am

Mayor-elect Mike McGinn has reached out to community leaders and is asking for their input as he prepares to take office.

You can fill out an online form and tell McGinn how he should form a strong team of city leadership, how he can build public trust in his administration and what the city's greatest challenge is.

Also, McGinn is planning to hold several town halls on Nov. 30. We will announce those when the dates are finalized.

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Light rail train derails in Seattle

Submitted by KOMO Staff on Tuesday, November 17th, 09:08am

A Central Link light rail train derailed yesterday in Seattle, distrupting trains heading to the Mount Baker, Beacon Hill and SODO stations.

The train came off the tracks on the elevated train platform near Safeco Field about 3:30 p.m.

Sound Transit's Web site says trains will operate every 20 minutes instead of every 7 minutes until the train is cleared. The train service was to be restored to its regular schedule by Tuesday's morning commute.

Officials said there were no passengers on board the derailed train, and engineers are trying to determine what caused it to come off the tracks.