Tag: Everett

Comcast Arena is now XFINITY Arena

Carl Setzer

I had noticed the signs on I-5 had changed. To be expect, with Comcast’s increased branding of XFINITY and all.

Comcast Arena is now XFINITY Arena at Everett
Naming Rights Partnership Extends Consumer Brand to Fans
September 10, 2014

The Everett Public Facilities District and Global Spectrum announced today the rebranding of Comcast Arena to XFINITY Arena at Everett and Comcast Community Ice Rink to XFINITY Community Ice Rink.  Comcast acquired the naming rights to the Community Ice Rink in 2003 when the venue opened, and added the Arena in 2007.

The re-branding will be completed during the month of September at no cost to the Everett Public Facilities District.  The naming-rights agreement allows the phone, cable and internet provider to extend its high speed internet consumer brand XFINITY to audiences in Washington.

“The XFINITY brand is about continuous innovation and offering our customers more speed, more choice and more control,” said Dave Shirley, VP of Sales and Marketing for Comcast‘s Washington Region.  “We believe associating the XFINITY brand with a venue that is an innovator in its own right and such a source of community pride makes for a perfect fit.”

“We look forward to working closely with Comcast in rebranding the XFINITY Arena and showcasing the many wonderful products on the XFINITY platform,” said Global Spectrum President John Page.  “Being a subsidiary of Comcast, there are many tremendous synergistic opportunities for us in Everett and the many other venues in which we are engaged.”

“Comcast has been a remarkable marketing partner since the opening of the venue in 2003,” said Global Spectrum‘s Rick Comeau, General Manager of the XFINITY Arena at Everett.  “The advertising support Comcast provides the Arena generates ticket sales, bringing more people to the city of Everett, generating significant economic impact throughout the Snohomish County region.”

XFINITY Arena at Everett is home to the WHL Everett Silvertips and the Tilted Thunder Rail Birds banked-track roller derby and hosts a multitude of community events like graduations.  Other upcoming events include Everett Fall Home & Garden Show and Holiday Gift Show September 26-28, Demi Lovato October 2, EnduroCross October 18, and Phillip Phillips October 21.

The City of Everett To Dedicate Historic City Hall

Carl Setzer

On Sept. 13, 2014 – 10 AM the public is invited to join Mayor Ray Stephanson, the Everett City Council, community members and the family of former Mayor William E. Moore at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, as the historic City Hall building is formally renamed in honor of Moore, Everett’s 30th mayor. (The Historic City Hall is located at 3002 Wetmore Avenue). Moore’s efforts to promote the city of Everett are some of the most crucial.

“I am honored to help commemorate the legacy of Mayor Moore by dedicating one of our best-known landmarks in his name,” said Mayor Ray Stephanson.  “Bill was always focused on the future of Everett and much of the infrastructure and amenities that we enjoy today were established during his leadership.” The former city hall, which now houses the police department’s north precinct and the City Council chambers, was designed by Seattle architect A.H. Albertson and built in 1929.  It has long been recognized as an excellent example of the art deco style. “Historic City Hall links the Roaring ’20s and the Great Depression with the present day,” said David Dilgard, Everett Public Library historian.  “It was the product of the politics and economics of an American industrial port at a historic turning point.”

The building underwent a significant renovation in 1978-79 at Moore’s direction, with the intent of retaining and restoring the original character and integrity of the building.  It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and remains a noteworthy fixture in Everett’s central business district.

More about Mayor William E. Moore:

Moore was first elected mayor in 1977 and served through 1990.  He is perhaps best known as a champion for Naval Station Everett, but he also made developing the city’s infrastructure a priority throughout his career, particularly in what is now the advanced manufacturing jobs center in southwest Everett.

The renaming effort was spearheaded by a group of Everett citizens, who noted in their nomination that “Mayor Bill Moore understood that even during difficult times, a great City could develop on the strength of having infrastructure in place to provide the foundation for a strong economy, new employment and job retention.  In some measure, we owe the quality of life we enjoy today to sound initiatives begun by Mayor Moore.”

Among Moore’s achievements are expansions of Langus Riverfront and Kasch parks, annexations of Silver Lake and Smith Island, building Fire Station 6, the expansion of the downtown library, and improvements to several major streets and utility facilities.  Moore also helped bring the AquaSox baseball team to Everett.

Today: Everett Street Food Festival

Carl Setzer

I love food trucks and street food. So, this looks a heck-of-a-lot-of fun. If I can make it, I’ll be there.
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Experience Everett (EE)
2rd Annual Everett Street Food Festival
Sunday, August 17, 2014  – 10 AM – 4 PM
Downtown Everett (Colby Avenue & Hewitt Avenue)
  ( Map)
Free to get in, food cost varies for each truck.
https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceEverett?ref=stream 

Go to this if you’re into feasting on the best street food in the Puget Sound.  Here it is– the official lineup of # FoodTrucks coming to Everett this weekend.  We’ve pretty much covered every major food group except pizza, but really, you can get pizza anywhere!  Bring on the po’ boys, crazy hot dogs, mile-high sandwiches and the eclectic gut-bombs!

Everett Has Public Pianos, Too

Carl Setzer

Seattle recently launched, in conjunction with KEXP, the Pianos in Your Parks projects. 20 pianos, placed in parks throughout the city, for anyone to play. I find the notion brilliant! Take a moment to follow that link and learn.

Now Everett has launched something similar. See the details below. I intend to check these out.

Experience Everett (EE)
Street Tunes showcases interactive art in
Downtown Everett
Come play one of the 18 beautifully decorated pianos August 6-26, 2014


Street Tunes is an interactive art project, from start to finish, beginning with the commissioning of artists to decorate each piano.  Pianos are placed on the street and anyone can stop and play a tune or just tickle the keys.  Each location has maps so that you can create a treasure hunt of unique pianos while exploring Everett.  The piano with the most votes will be awarded the “People’s Choice Award” by the City of Everett.

See the 2013 Street Tunes pianos’ locations below and for a map, pictures, and an opportunity to vote go to: http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=2129  (Go to the bottom of the page below the map to vote for your favorite! – or  these may work – View Street Tunes: Piano Locations in a larger map Click here to vote for your favorite piano

1.   Scuttlebutt Brewing Co., 1205 Craftsman Way – Buccaneers, by artist Lyussy Hyder
2.   Under the Red Umbrella, 1502 Rucker Ave. – Broadway Boogie Woogie , by artist Si Newland
3.   Sisters Restaurant & Sno-Isle Food Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave. – Music Leopard Lounge, by artist Janet Wold
4.   Sol Food, 1405 Hewitt Ave.  – Mambo Kings Sing Songs of Love, by artist Cheri O’Brien
5.   Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.  – All Star Piano Players, by artist Cathy Tanasse
6.   Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. – The Jimi Hendrix Experience, by artist Jesse James Jeter
7.   Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St. – Intertwined, by artist Amber Forrest
8.   Mermaid Café, 2932 Colby Ave. – Nature’s Melodies, by artist Cassandra Reed
9.   Bite Me Cupcakes, 2811 Colby Ave.  – Meow Art, by artist Cathy Tanasse
10.  Everpark Garage Breezeway, 2816 Colby Ave.  – Pianobots of the 25th Century, by artist Mike Capp
11.  Wicked Cellars, 2616 Colby Ave.  – Epoca Rosso,  by artist Alexander Vincini
12.  Petite Sweet & J. Matheson Gifts, 2615 Colby Ave. – Pacific Coast Rocks, by artist Melana Bontrager
13.  Wetmore Theatre Plaza,  2710 Wetmore Ave. – Night Concerto,  by artist Anna Mastronardi Novak
14.  Café Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave. – The Phantom, by artist Jeromy Sawdon
15.  Everett Comics, 2831 Wetmore Ave.  – Summer Reflections, by artist Shannon Danks
16.  Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave.  – The Scenic Route, by artist Jody Carlson Cain
17.  Everett Transit Station, 3201 Smith Ave.  – Sun in Raven in Whale, by artists Darrin Hess & Jane Meagher
18.  3231 Creatives, 3231 Broadway Ave.  – Peek, by artist Jules Anslow

Everett’s Jetty Island Opens to Public Saturday

Carl Setzer

Just saw on My Everett News that Jetty Island will be open for the 2014 summer season starting this coming Saturday, July 5th. If you haven’t been there, it’s a great Seattle area day-trip. Come enjoy a fun day with the kids and explore one of the more unique elements to this region.

More information about Jetty Island here.

Father’s Day Weekend Fun Around Seattle, Edmonds

Carl Setzer

Well, it looks like a lovely, rainy Father’s Day weekend in Greater Seattle land. Which may be a bit of a bummer, but we Northwesterners know how to cope.

So, looking for some reason to brave the rain and depart the abode? I have a few suggestions. Oh, and let me clear, this isn’t even close to all inclusive.

  1. The Edmonds Arts Festival: this is currently in process (started this morning) and runs the entire weekend. Many events and performances on top of a ton of booths. Tomorrow you can leverage the Edmonds Farmers Market and build a full day of it.
  2. Looking for a unique gift for Dad? Just need to find something for the house? In Lynnwood, Trinity Lutheran Church has their Junktique on the 13th and 14th.
  3. Want to stay indoors? Well, you can head to the Seattle Center. Tons of stuff going on. And there’s a wide array of food choices in the Armory to make things interesting.
  4. Another indoor opportunity without heading into the City: the Hibulb Cultural Center is free for dads on Sunday.
  5. Here’s a fun and unique idea from the Historic Flight Foundation at Paine Field: “In honor of all fathers, Historical Flight will offer member rides to fathers at one-half price with the purchase of a regular membership by an appreciative relative.”
  6. Everett’s Imagine Children’s Museum has free admission for dads
  7. Don’t forget Puget Sound area staples:
    1. Take a walk-on ferry trip
    2. Hit the Everett or Fremont Farmer’s markets

There isn’t any reason to stay home (well, unless you want to). Don your rain garb and get out!

Everett’s “Cruzin’ to Colby” Car Show this Weekend

Carl Setzer

I have fond memories of cruising downtown Everett, back before the anti-cruise ordinance. What a great way to hearken back to those halcyon days…without all the traffic.

This is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier car shows, drawing more people into downtown Everett than any other single event.  And, besides bringing over 190,000 people into downtown, more than $140,000.00 has been raised for local charities. Entertainment and helping the neighborhood? Truly a win/win!

Sunday there will be a “parade” of hot-rods and classic cars down Colby Avenue in the early afternoon. Then on Monday there’s the car show. Starting at 8:00 am, cars and vendors will line the streets. It’s quite the show!

All the details are available here:

http://www.seattlerod-tiques.com/Cruzin.aspx

 

Comcast Arena Hosts GEAR Expo : April 26 & 27

Carl Setzer
As an outdoor enthusiast, this looks amazing! And, how much more awesome can we get than in my (proverbial) backyard.
This year’s Expo features nearly 200 booths, over 25 speakers, a kid’s activity area, a wine and beer garden, and a 30′ sandstone climbing wall.  A special thanks to the Snohomish Tourism Board, who sponsored the climbing wall, so it will be free each day between 10 am – 12 pm.  The American Hiking Society will have a Trails Pavilion featuring local hiking, camping and recreational boating.

Also, if that wasn’t fun enough, there will be fabulous prizes given away daily. Make sure you get your ‘passport for the ‘passport booth crawl’ (also featuring various speakers and exhibitors). 

This year’s keynote speaker, Helen Thayer, will share experiences from her global expeditions. Ms. Thayer has been named one of the Great Explorers of the Twentieth Century by National Geographic and honored by the White House.  She will sign her books during both days of the expo. 

More information can be found below and at gearupexpo.com.

GEAR Expo Sets up Camp
Second Annual Tradeshow Presents Latest Gear for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Saturday, April 26 – 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 27 – 10 am – 4 pm

Tickets are available at the door.  

$10 adult, $5 ages 11 – 17, $5 with military ID and free for ages 10 and under.

Comcast Arena at Everett – Edward D Hansen Conference Center
2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, Washington 98201
p 425.322.2600 – f 425.322.2601 – www.ComcastArenaEverett.com

 

Robotic Engineering Comes Alive At Imagine Children’s Museum : April 19

Carl Setzer
These sorts of events delight me no end. Seeing local high-school students really work the cutting edge is just awesome.
Imagine Children’s Museum is hosting robotics clubs from Cascade, Glacier Peak and Lynnwood High Schools (The Cascade Bruin Robotics, Lynnwood Royal Robotics and Glacier Peak Sonic Squirrels) this Saturday, April 19. These students will demonstrate robots of their own design and creation, including FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST LEGO League bots.  Amongst other activities, you’re invited to participate in constructing the robotic equivalent of a functional human hand.  Young scientists will bring robotic hands to life, creating a mechanism that simulates the tendons in human fingers.

Activities will take place in The Great Room on the Lower Level from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, and is covered by the regular $9.50 admission.

Part of the I-Engineers program, which is presented quarterly through generous sponsorship by our local Fluke Corporation.

Imagine Children’s Museum (ICM)

1502 Wall Street

Everett, WA 98201 ­

425-258-1006 x1015
http://www.imaginecm.org/index.html

 

#Everett’s April Pools Day : April 19

Carl Setzer

Spring is upon us. Time to make sure those water skills are up-to-date.

Water safety and fun go hand-in-hand on April Pools Day 
Experience how fun it can be to feel safe in the water at April Pools Day, Saturday, April 19.  All ages are invited to practice water safety skills from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Park Swim Center; 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd. 
 
Participants can play games, try on a life jacket, ride in a kayak, and learn safety tips for playing in and around the water.  Safety skills learned at this event could help save a life. Admission is a canned food donation to support local food banks or a monetary donation to support the Park Scholarship Program.
 
This annual event is presented by Everett Parks & Recreation in cooperation with the Drowning Prevention Coalition.
 
For more information, call Everett Parks and Recreation at 425-257-8300, ext. 2, or visit  www.everettwa.org/parks.