Woodinville Living Undressed

Oktoberfest-What the heck is an IPA anyway!

Are there any joyful beer drinkers in Woodinville??  The 2nd annual Oktoberfest provided by the Washington Beer Commission is right around the corner.  September 12th and 13th to be exact and taking place in Seattle at the Pyramid Alehouse.  For more information about 30 breweries under the same tent, click here.  It did get me thinking though, there are so many beers, and after doing a taste test the other day at Redhook Brewery, I really don’t know anything about them.  I am close friends with beer geeks; they know everything!  I would be embarrassed to order something as plain as a Budlight.  A big favorite among beer lovers is the IPA.  So doing a little research, this is what I found out and wanted to share it with you….

More Than You Need to Know About IPA (India Pale Ale)

I have long been a fan of IPA. Back in the day when most people had never heard of craft beer, it was my favorite style of ale. Now, it seems that everyone loves IPA. On one level, I’m very grateful for that fact. It means my chances of finding IPA on tap at the local watering hole has greatly increased. On the other hand, I’m amazed that so many people like IPA. It is an aggressive style—much too bitter for timid beer drinkers and much too strong for amateurs.

There was a time when people thought you were a beer geek because you knew that IPA was an acronym for India Pale Ale. Nowadays, it seems that everyone knows that much. In fact, almost everyone knows that it was originally a colonial beer formulated to handle the voyage from England to India. The higher hop and alcohol content helped to preserve it for the 6 months the beer would spend at sea before reaching the lips of thirsty, homesick British colonialists. 

If that’s all you know about IPA, then I suppose you deserve a smiley face on your report; however, if you want to consider yourself a real beer geek you need to know more…..Click here for the rest of the article provided by www.beerchurch.com

2008 Woodinville Women’s Show

The Woodinville Women’s show is featuring local, Women-Owned Businesses.   Located at Carol Edwards Center (Madrona Room) 17401 133rd Ave NE, Woodinville on November 8th, 2008~Saturday from 10-5pm.  $15 Admission.  Free Parking.

Be a Sponsor!  Available starting at $250.  Includes everything the Vendor gets plus, your logo will be listed on all printed materials and advertising in The Woodinville Weekly, The Valley View and The Northlake News.

Karaoke in Woodinville at Daddy’s

My very best friend Tiger B. is now in Woodinville.  So if you are out looking to have some fun on Friday, this is a guaranteed good time.  Check out his info below:

Starting this Friday I will be hosting karaoke at “Daddy’s” (formerly big daddy’s) in Woodinville. It’s not just karaoke though, I will be DJing, talking trash and having a grand ole time. If you want to come in and do some stand up, do it! If you have a sax or a harmonica or anything you want to plug in, Do it! If you want to try out your new burlesque act, Do it! Anything goes and hopefully all hell will break loose! There is a big stage and a kick-arse sound system so it will be fun for everyone. They also have dart boards, pool tables, a killer bar, good grub, good prices and did I mention that they have over 40,000 songs to sing?!!! This is my first night there so I would really appreciate your voices, bodies and most importantly your support. Maybe we’ll be able to show some of the young’ns what “back in the day” in Kirkland was like!!!  We’ll get started around 9:00, so come early, stay late and sing a lot!!!!!  The address is 17626 140^thAve N.E. in Woodinville. It’s behind the theaters in Woodinville town center.Thanks and I hope to see ya there!!!!!Love, T-206-380-5164 Tiger B.Cat Daddy Entertainment 425-949-8888 tigerb7@qwest.net 

The City of Woodinville Rotating Art Program is calling Artists

Artists are needed for the City of Woodinville Rotating Art Program.  Established in 1998, the Woodinville Art Walk offers artists the opportunity to exhibit their work at City Hall, Woodinville Community Center, and local parks.  If you are an artist and would like to participate, please submit your piece for consideration by the Public Arts Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreations Commission.  Artists may submit throughout the year for review.  Currently they are booking into 2009.  For more information about the Public Arts Program click here. 

Growing Washington-Organic food grown in Woodinville, WA

While visiting the Woodinville Farmers Market, I came across purple carrots?  Never seeing these before, I had to stop and buy some.  Carrots actually date back 5,000 years ago and were originally found growing in Afghanistan.  During these years the vegetable appeared in a variety of hues ranging from purple to white, pale yellow, red, green/yellow and black (but never orange) – that came about in the 15th century.  Traditionally the purple carrot has been known to taste bitter.  This was before it was bred by the Dutch to be orange, which gave the sweeter taste.  Although these purple carrots from the market were anything but bitter.  What a great way to eat healthy and support local farming.

Click on the picture below for more information on Growing Washington and how you can eat local organic food, and have it delivered to your home today.

Next at the market…I found some Bird Condos, 4 bedrooms to be exact!  Chuck Dickey, Craftsman for All Types of Things made these special bird houses from recycled cedar with succulent plants at the bottom.

Chuck was too shy to let me take his picture.  Maybe next time!  If you need to reach him, you can email JreadsCsaws@aol.com

Next I’d like you to meet Rykandar (Dara) Korrati.  She was at the market playing, which helped make the sky a little bluer that day.  She also makes bamboo flutes and piccolos on commission.  Click on her picture for performance dates and other info.

Super jock ‘n jill Half Marathon and Fun Run in Woodinville

For more information or to register click on the picture. Online registration ends August 29th at midnight.

So who’s up for a Labor Day Traditional half marathon?  It’s only 13.1 miles and all for a good cause benefiting Charley’s Fund.  Well, if you haven’t been training then maybe the 4+ mile fun run would be a good choice.  It’s not too late to be part of a great event and you get a t-shirt as a souvenir.  Anyone who completes the half marathon be sure and reply here and you will receive a big congratulations personally on this great Woodinville blog! 

To zoom in and view the route, click here.

Theatre in the Park-Last Chance August 9th 2008

Woodinville Theatre in the Park will be ending the season with an outdoor movie ‘The Goonies’.  Show begins at 9:15 (dusk) and located at Wilmot Gateway Park 17301 131st Ave. N.E.   The event is free, so bring a blanket or low beach chair and enjoy an evening at the park!

Woodinville Wine Country Presents…

Great music, wine, food and events.  Click here for a list of upcoming calendar events.

Woodinville Wine Country is dedicated to enlightening the public about the premium wineries of Woodinville, Washington. These world-class wineries are minutes away from downtown Seattle.
 

Summer Concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle has been hosting concerts for 25 years!  What started as a small blue grass music performance on the lawn has now turned into one of the leading Pacific Northwest outdoor concert series.  August concerts listed below.

For more information or to order tickets, click here.

Woodinville Farmers Market

Something New at Woodinville Farmers Market!

Fresh Oysters and Clams. Quil Bay Seafood has joined the market and will offer you the Northwest’s finest direct from Quilcene Bay each week. 

Click here  for a list of special events for the 2008 season.  All events are free and open to the public.  Check back often as these events are subject to change.  Woodinville Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9-3 from May 3rd to October 15th.  Located off 145th/202 right across from the baseball complex.  Look for signs and balloons every Saturday.  Ample parking available.