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Posted by Cynthia Johnson on May 18, 2012

Reminder: The 10th Annual Ladies on the Links Tournament!

A friendly reminder that the Broadmoor Golf Club will be hosting the 10th Annual Ladies on the Links Tournament on Monday, June 11th. Shotgun for this 9-hole women’s scramble will begin at 9am and will be benefiting The First Tee of Greater Seattle. Event: The First Tee’s Ladies on the Links Tournament Date: Monday, June 11th Time: 9am Shotgun Start Price: Player’s fee is $225 per player, $250 on...

Posted by Leigh Canlis on May 17, 2012

SAMS’ Gardens of Art for True believers

This year’s exciting Gardens of Art Party and Luncheon will be held on Monday, May 21st at Bill and Ruth True’s stunning property in Washington Park. Join Bill and Ruth for a wonderful day among friends and artists, as well as a luncheon for a small group of guests. Bill & Ruth True are collectors with a difference and are widely considered to be among the top 200 art collectors in the world. Not...

Posted by SPOTLIGHTseattle Staff on May 15, 2012

Northwest Corks & Crush

Happening Saturday, May 19, Good Samaritan Foundation presents Northwest Corks & Crush. Located at the Americraft ShowPlex at Puyallup Fair and Events Center, this event will feature a one-of-a-kind wine tastings and gala auction that you’re not going to want to miss. Complete with 15-20 wine tasting stations, a silent and live auction, classic cars, live music and dancing, and a delicious meal by...

Posted by SPOTLIGHTseattle Staff on May 15, 2012

Spring Rosé Wine Tasting

Spring has finally sprung and it is time to celebrate with a nice glass of Rosé! Ponti Seafood Grill is holding a Rosé wine tasting on Saturday May 26th from 4 to 6 pm. Explore the array of tastes from 10 different Rosé wines. Enjoy an arrangement of Ponti’s light appetizers that have been paired with the wines for the complete tasting experience. Tickets are $30 per person and must be made in advance...

Posted by Katrina Choe on May 14, 2012

Taste a Little, Learn a Lot!

On Friday, May 25, Wine Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer invites you to taste “Five to Six” wines from Washington and France that have been carefully paired with delectable hors d’oeuvres. Join Schafer for this Rose Tasting event from “Five to Six” PM—and perhaps dinner as well—while enjoying the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from the fifth-floor Portfolio Restaurant. Date: Friday,...

Posted by Johanna Carr on May 13, 2012

Chateau Ste. Michelle Stay-Cation

Spend your Memorial Day weekend right here in Seattle and visit Woodinville’s Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery on Sunday, May 27th for the “Chateau Stay-Cation”. This event will include delicious wines, gourmet food, lively music and collectors cars from Exotics@RTC. Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington’s oldest winery and provides an extravagant tasting experience of a variety of award-winning and...

Posted by MikeFlynn on May 12, 2012

Flynn’s Harp: “Do Today” Manta Guided Decision to Compete after Cancer Surgery

It was my new mantra of “do today what yesterday you might have put off until tomorrow” that guided my decision to compete in the 2011 Huntsman World Senior Games last October, four months after colon-cancer surgery. The goal wasn’t merely to prove that a 71-year-old guy can come back from major surgery and resume normal activity, even if the activity seems like a stretch to the sedentary...

Posted by Jamie Peha on May 11, 2012

In the Kitchen With Edible Seattle: The Cookbook

I received a pleasant surprise last week when a copy of Edible Seattle: The Cookbook arrived at my doorstep. I had been anticipating the arrival of this cookbook since last November when I heard one was to be published. The cookbook is a companion to Edible Seattle magazine (both the cookbook and the magazine are edited by Jill Lightner). First, the book is beautiful! From the photos inside and out and the...