The Ballard News-Tribune had just finished covering Grynch and Budo's free concert at Hilliard's Beer (we'll have photos and story up tomorrow) and was just headed home when the clouds seemed unusually dark.
While waiting for the 44 Bus…MORE
Ballard - Features
USA Today names Ballard one of 10 best neighborhoods 'tourists haven't found'
Sat, 04/13/13
In a big "duh" moment, USA Today names Ballard one of America's best 10 neighborhoods that tourists haven't found yet.
Here's what they say in their opening:
"Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood offers views of the North Pacific…MORE
Ballard Weekend: Clean up North Beach Park, Ballard Artwalk, Grynch and Budo at Hilliard's, and more
Fri, 04/12/13
Friday, April 12
HomeStreet Bank Kicks Off the Ballard Jazz Festival
What: Live music will be provided by the Mark Taylor Trio. There will be a drawing to win tickets to Jazz Festival events. Free
Where: HomeStreet Bank -…MORE
Yes, another Ballard brewery: Stoup Brewing coming this summer
Thu, 04/11/13
According to Eater.com, another brewery is coming Ballard's way: Stoup Brewing. Coming this summer, the brewery will have 15 barrels and owners Robyn Schumacher and Brad Benson want it to have an educational aspect, such as beer tastings or beer…MORE
Backyard Feast: So you want to start a garden?
Thu, 04/11/13
By Joshua McNichols
I heard you wanted to start a garden. I remember my first garden. It was in a P-patch. And if it weren’t for nosy P-Patchers offering me unsolicited advice, I’d probably still be buying bland cherry tomatoes in mid-…MORE
Pat Cashman to be Grand Marshal of Greenwood Seafair Parade this summer
Tue, 04/09/13
Breaking news: Pat Cashman, of the perennially popular "Almost Live" sketch show and it's current reincarnation "206," will be the Grand Marshal for the 63rd Annual Parade on July 24. The theme? "Funny in Greenwood!" of course.
“We are…MORE
An inside look at Hotel Ballard
Tue, 04/09/13
It's getting closer: Hotel Ballard is nearing completion.
Ballard's first four-story, four-star hotel will officially be opening in May at 5216 Ballard Avenue NW by the Olympic Athletic Club, which owns the hotel, bringing "classic old…MORE
Sustainable Ballard competing for Umpqua Bank grant
Tue, 04/09/13
Sustainable Ballard, the go-get-'em organization that wants to make Ballard a more green, sustainable neighborhood, is competing for a $2,500 grant. Lately, the folks at Sustainable Ballard have been hard at work spreading the word about RainWise…MORE
Restaurant Week is back in Ballard
Mon, 04/08/13
Seattle Restaurant Week is back in Ballard! Oct. 13-17 and Oct. 20-24, several restaurants in our beloved neighborhood will be offering three-course dinners for $28, and three-course lunches for $15.
Without a doubt, one does not need to…MORE
April chock full of events for avid bicyclists
Mon, 04/08/13
Apparently, April is the month of the bicycle in Ballard, as several events are geared toward life on two wheels. Learn about greenways, bicycle to the annual Pedaler's Fair and go on a bicycling rain garden tour.
Ballard Greenway Open…MORE
