Queen Anne Weekly (Inactive)

🏠 Real Estate

Return of the Queen Anne: Northwest Railway Museum Receives Historic Talgo Bistro Car from Indiana Conservation Exhibition

The Northwest Railway Museum has received a donated Talgo Series 6 Bistro Car, #7304, the only surviving Amtrak Cascades car of its kind, which has been returned to the Pacific Northwest after conservation and exhibition in Indiana. The Talgo Series 6 trains were built in Seattle and dominated the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor for more than 20 years with their unique design features, and this particular donated car features an elegant Pacific Northwest interior designed by César Vergara, the "Raymond Loewy of today," who himself may receive recognition for his contribution to Latino heritage.

Queen Anne Square Takes the Crown: Seattle's Allied Craft Recognition Winner

Seattle's Queen Anne Square, constructed by United Professional Caulking & Restoration and designed by Evolution Architecture, won first place for Allied Craft Recognition. The project consists of two five-story brick-clad buildings with bronze reflective glass and a central courtyard.

🗳️ Politics

Virtual Police-Community Dialogues Offered for Queen Anne Residents in Seattle

The Seattle Police Department and Seattle University Research Team will be holding virtual community-police dialogues via Zoom for new SPD recruits completing the "Before the Badge" training program, giving community members the chance to share concerns and ask questions. Community members in the West precinct, which includes Queen Anne, can sign up for dialogues on March 13, April 24, Oct. 30, and Dec. 11 through publicsafetysurvey.org.

😎 Entertainment

Queen Anne's Revenge: What the New Blackbeard's Captain's Log Means for Outer Banks Season 4

Netflix's 'Outer Banks' Season 3 ended with shock and a time jump, leaving the Pogues without their parents and a new treasure hunt on the horizon, centered around legendary pirate Blackbeard's Captain's log. The season's final moments saw an older man handing over a manuscript from 1718 believed to be Blackbeard's Captain's log, hinting at a new treasure hunt ahead.

Seattle's Ultimate Weekend: Nacho Week, David Cross, and Kraken Bar Closing Show on Queen Anne

David Cross performs his Worst Daddy in the World tour at the Neptune Theatre on March 3rd, delivering his signature caustic humor on topics such as corporate greed, politics, and fatherhood while joined by opener Sean Patton. Meanwhile, Seattleites can get crafty at the Broadview Tap House, attend a book discussion of Looking for Lorraine with Charles Mudede, or head over to the Emerald City Comic Con at the Seattle Convention Center for a weekend full of pop culture and LGBTQ+ representation, while enjoying some of Seattle's best nachos at 12 different participating restaurants during Nacho Week, and say goodbye to the Kraken Bar & Lounge with their five-band lineup closing show on Queen Anne.

☕ Coffee

Discover Seattle's Coziest Cafes, Including Queen Anne's Own Café Hagen

Check out these Seattle cafés for a cozy spot to eat, drink, study, or relax: Café Allegro, Mr. West Café Bar, Café Solstice, Café Hagen, and Fonté Café. Be sure to also explore Café Hagen's multiple Queen Anne and Capitol Hill locations for a photo-worthy Scandinavian breakfast platter and luscious greenery.

📖 Books & Reading

Exploring Radicalization and Muslim Identity in Seattle's Queen Anne Hill: A Review of Sonora Jha's The Laughter

Sonora Jha's novel, The Laughter, delves into themes of radicalization, xenophobia, prejudice, and Muslim identity in a global world against the backdrop of a university in Seattle. Narrated by a professor who finds himself attracted to his Pakistani colleague, the novel reaches a shocking conclusion, with the university protests for diversity and an overhaul of the humanities curriculum, which is set against a backdrop of Seattle's well-known neighborhoods such as Queen Anne Hill.

🎭 Performing Arts

Queen Anne's Deaf Spotlight Showcases Limitless Expressions of ASL Culture and Talent

Deaf Spotlight, a nonprofit organization in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, is presenting its Short Play Festival and Limitless Expressions showcase featuring the artwork and talents of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing artists. The shows focus on highlighting American Sign Language culture and language through theater productions, visual art exhibitions, and more.

🖼️ Art

Queen Anne's Legacy: How Bernie Griffin Transformed Seattle's Downtown Theater District

Bernie Griffin, the managing director of the 5th Avenue Theatre, is retiring at the end of the current season after reshaping Seattle's downtown core by revitalizing arts organizations and creating the Downtown Seattle Theater District. During her long tenure, she helped save and refurbish halls like The Paramount, Town Hall, and the 5th Avenue Theatre, and is now focusing on revitalizing the downtown core once more, post-pandemic.

🎸 Music & Concerts

Queen Anne's Easy Street Records In-Store Cafe: A Quarter Century of Musical Memories

Matt Vaughan, part of the Seattle music industry for nearly four decades, shared his memories of Easy Street Records' in-store cafe, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The cafe, which started out as a loss-making venture, now attracts visitors from all over the world and is known for its musical-themed dishes and iconic 45 rpm records embedded in the epoxy counter tops.

✅ What Happened

Seattleite David Tagliani Aids Civilians in Ukraine: From Refugee Care to Internet Access amidst War with Russia, Inspired by Queen Anne's Legacy of Resolve.

Seattleite David Tagliani, volunteering in Ukraine with the aid organization Stay Safe UA, is helping bring internet access to civilians affected by the ongoing war with Russia. Tagliani, who was stationed in the outskirts of Sloviansk, recalls his work in providing medical care for refugees crossing the border into Poland as they fled the Russian invasion, while also highlighting Ukrainians’ unyielding resolve in fighting to preserve their country.

🌲 Random

• Queen Anne's Legacy: Major Tunnel Projects in California on Track for Completion
• Queen Anne to be Painted Green for Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seattle

💰 Finance

Ridwell: Revolutionizing Recycling in Queen Anne and Beyond

Ryan Metzger founded Ridwell in 2018 as a recycling and reusing company after starting a project with his son Owen. Ridwell has expanded to five markets, including Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, and has over 100,000 members who sort recyclables and reusables for pick-up at their doorstep.