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August 2013

Soaring summer The best places to paraglide on the Eastside

Inside scoop: lifestyle | dine | wine | arts | music | nightlife

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• Wine tasting in Woodinville

• Hot cars on the Eastside

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Publisher William Shaw

Managing Editor Craig Groshart

Assistant Editor Keegan Prosser

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Dear reader,

It’s confession time, people. Confession No. 1: If you didn’t already know this about

me, I’ll let you know: I REALLY LOVE MUSIC.My love affair with music started at a really young age. I

blame my dad. He introduced me to the wonders of Loggins and Messina, Hall and Oates, Electric Light Orchestra and Supertramp. Yep, the classics. But of all those bands, I think Hall and Oates has my heart the most. It started when I heard “She’s Gone,” for the first time. It was just so much more honest, more real than the poppy boy band stuff I was listening to at the time. From there, I fell down the rabbit hole, discovering “Private Eyes,” “Maneater,” “Rich Girl,” and “One on One.”

This month, I’ll get the chance to see the duo, along-side my parents, for the first time – at Marymoor Park. In truth, it kind of feels like I’ve been waiting for this concert my whole life – and I can’t wait. You’ll find out what other awesome concerts are happening this month on our music page.

Confession No. 2: I really like wine. I admit, it took me a bit to “acquire the taste,” but after

years of working at it, I think I’ve mastered the art. Red, white, rosé? I love them all for different reasons. That’s why I was really excited when we decided to talk about what’s going on in Woodinville Wine Country this month. One word: lots. I mean, how lucky are we that we have so many wine drinking options just minutes away?! I’ll tell you some-thing more: Really lucky.

In this issue of the Scene you’ll also find information on the best places to paraglide on the Eastside, how to throw an awesome end of summer soiree and how to make your house pop (for your own enjoyment or others)!

Take a peek inside…

Keegan Prosser, Assistant [email protected]

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Accessorizing is a beautiful thing; the right accessories can make your home exciting and inviting, and give you

con� dence and style. Yet accessorizing can be intimidating as well. With so many options in terms of design and color, it can be di� cult to re� ne your personal style – and express your tastes in your own wardrobe and your home’s decor.

Fortunately, the fundamentals of good accessorizing are the same, regardless of whether you’re dressing up your house or spicing up your own look. Here are a few simple tips.

Pop that color – Neutrals make an awesome backdrop for pops of color. Whether it’s a neutral shade on the walls of your living room, or a classically cut skirt in a subtle hue, set o� your neutral backdrop with brightly colored accessories. Pillows, plates, photo frames, candlºes and other colorful accessories create interest and depth in a room’s design. All kinds of small and decorative items can be colorful and inexpensive. Explore the o� eat. For example, beautiful glass jars � lled with pickles and canned veggies are not only a culinary treat, they can add

zest to a room’s decor when used as a colorful display.For you, adding a bold necklace, chunky bracelet, bright belt

or scarf can layer your look with personality. As a bonus, if you � nd a look that � ts your personal style, consider incorporating it into your home decor with accessories.

Simple styling – One of the most challenging aspects of accessorizing can be settling on a style. � e good news is, when you � nd one that works for you, you can apply it to both your personal style and your home decor. Does classic sophistication work for you? Subtle colors that convey classic styling in your wardrobe can make great hues for walls, carpeting and upholstered furnishings. Is quirky and unconventional more your style? � at tropical print you love on your bedroom drapes can add humor and excitement to your wardrobe when it shows up in an airy cotton scarf. � at same color and pattern combination can make a statement when you use it as a runner on your dining room table.

Brimmed hats, earrings, bracelets, totes and � owing wraps all

speak of summer vacation and fun –and the essence of easy style that works well in your home and in your closet.

You need to love your atmosphere – Whatever the purpose of a room or an out� t, you need to love the atmosphere it creates. Whether you’re designing a space for family fun or pulling together a knockout look for that special night out on the town, the colors and styles you choose will create a speci� c ambiance. It should be one that speaks to you and your personality.

Accessorizing SecretsF O R A B E A U T I F U L H O M E

Selling a home in today’s aggressive marketplace can be challenging. � e good news is there are a few tweaks that

can give homeowners a serious leg up on the competition.With the warmer months being the most active time of year

to buy and sell real estate, it’s important to ensure your home is seen in the best light possible.

According to Homes.com, the top � ve projects that improve home equity are:

BathroomsIf adding an additional bathroom isn’t an option, upgrade

existing ones.Adding a dual vanity to a master or secondary bath improves

functionality, allowing multiple people to use the space. Change out � xtures like faucets and shower doors to increase aesthetic appeal. If you’re on a budget, replace light � xtures or switchplates to help refresh the space.

When working with a small space, highlight storage options with shelving and update or remove wall decor, paint or wallpaper.

KitchenKitchen renovations can cost anywhere from $20,000 to

$40,000 and more. If that’s not in your budget, upgrading cabinetry and paint does wonders to liven up even the most outdated spaces.

Add crown or decorative molding to “shape out” the kitchen cabinets and modernize the space. Repaint cabinets, or add new hardware to add visual interest and brighten dark spaces.

Outdoor SpacesCurb appeal adds immediate interest to any home’s exterior.

According to Remodeling Magazine, improving outdoor spaces can increase a home’s resale value dollar-for-dollar.

Frame the front walkway with items that add visual interest, like � owers, potted plants, large rocks of various sizes and solar-powered lights. If yard space is scarce, hanging plants are another great, low-cost option.

Extend outdoor projects to the backyard – power-wash decks or patios and clean screened-in areas.

BasementBasement improvements can optimize livable space and

protect the home from extreme weather, mold, moisture damage and mites. Whether transitioning the basement to a home gym, o� ce or family room, the basics remain the same: insulate well and waterproof.

Maximize space by including shelving and storage units. If the opportunity exists, make the space feel open and inviting by creating an open stairwell, a trick that visually connects the upper part of the house with the lower, and � lters natural light into the space.

MudroomMudrooms ensure families stay clutter-free and have a

dedicated space to drop stu� as they come through the door. � ey can also make potential homeowners feel welcome upon entry.

While knocking out a wall to create a mudroom is expensive and labor-intensive, you can make a “drop zone” by simply anchoring a bench to an empty wall and hanging labeled storage units.

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With summer � nally here, it’s time to take a long look at your outdoor deck or patio. Follow these simple steps for an updated look that will create a more enjoyable area.

Clear It OffThe � rst step when updating any patio or deck is to remove all items from the area; this includes furniture, planters and even the weathered layer of grime that sits atop the wood. Use a power washer to really remove any mildew and debris. By starting with a clean surface, you’ll be able to see the current state of the wood. If the stain is faded or wearing away, consider re-staining it.

Dress It Up and Add Some ColorIs your existing outdoor furniture looking a bit drab? Repaint it and dress it up with outdoor pillows and cushions. Change up the layout of the furniture for another fresh look. By moving furniture into a more square or circular shape, you’ll increase conversations. If a focal point exists, such as a � re pit or great view, arrange furniture to face that. Repaint planter boxes and add in colorful accessories such as rugs, lawn ornaments and small plants. Flowers, herbs and many vegetables can be grown in planters, boxes and any other small space.

Lighten Up Your SpaceMany outdoor gatherings can carry on past sunset, so lighting your deck area is important. There are hundreds of options available to lighten up any outdoor area. You can create whatever atmosphere you prefer. Solar lamps

are a smart, energy-e� cient way to light the walk and seating areas, while Chinese lanterns hanging in the trees create a fun, party feel.

Lights lining railing walkways will direct attendees to and from the gathering areas safely, and an enclosed bon� re pit or portable � replace is a great way to gather people for post-dinner carousing. Su� cient lighting will encourage guests to stay past dark and allow everyone to enjoy a warm summer evening.

By following these simple steps, you’ll be spending more time outdoors and have a fresh space to enjoy with family and friends all summer long.

Use Containers To Liven Up Your Landscape

Container gardens have long been used to add a spot of color by a front entrance or ex-pand planting space in city lots, balconies and decks. Don’t let past experience and tradition limit your vision. Try one or more of these at-tractive, fun and functional ways to include containers in your landscape, large or small.

Add vertical interest to any garden or gar-den space. Select a large attractive container � lled with tall plants like papyrus and canna. Or elevate a small pot on steppers or an over-turned pot for added height. Create height with smaller pots and plants by strategically stacking and planting them into a creative planting.Try setting any of these planters right in the garden to create a dramatic focal point.

Create a privacy screen or mask a bad view.Use an arbor or other support for hanging baskets and then place a few containers below for an attractive screen. Or create a garden of containers to provide seasonal interest using a variety of plants. Use trees, shrubs, and orna-mental grasses for height. Save money by purchasing smaller plants. Elevate these on overturned pots for added height and impact. Mask the mechanics by wrapping the pots in burlap. � en add a few colorful self-watering pots

in the foreground for added color and beauty. Fill these with annuals or perennials for addi-tional seasonal interest.

Bring the garden right to your back door for ease of harvest and added entertainment. A self-watering patio planter, windowbox, or rail planter reduces maintenance and makes harvesting herbs as easy as reaching out the window or backdoor. Plus, guests will have fun harvesting their own fresh mint for mojitos or greens for their salads.

De� ne outdoor living spaces within your landscape. Use containers as walls and divid-ers to separate entertaining and play areas from quiet re� ective spaces. And consider using pots with built in casters or set them on moveable saucers to make moving these pots easier. � is way you can expand and shrink individual spaces as needed simply by moving the pots.

Fill vertical gardens, an old child’s wagon, metal colander or wooden and concrete plant-ers with various plants. Add some old branches and large stones. Add some furniture to com-plete the scene.

All you need is a bit of space and creativity to � nd fun new ways to put containers to work for you in the garden this season.

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist

Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horti-culture experience and

has written over 20 gardening books.

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culture experience and

variety of plants. Use trees, shrubs, and orna-mental grasses for height. Save money by purchasing smaller plants. Elevate

the pots in burlap. � en add a few colorful self-watering pots

variety of plants. Use trees, shrubs, and orna-

few colorful self-watering pots

variety of plants. Use trees, shrubs, and orna-mental grasses for height. Save money by purchasing smaller plants. Elevate

the pots in burlap. � en add a few colorful self-watering pots

radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers has more

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6 | TheEastsideScene.com | August 2013 LIFESTYLES

Michael Sanders remembers exactly when and how his love for cars began.

As a youngster in Tigard, Ore., Sanders coveted his family’s 1930 Model A with childlike curiosity. By age 12, he could no longer resist temptation, driving the car to school much to the chagrin of the overseeing nuns and his own parents.

“� ey called my parents and made them come get the car,” he said.

Nearly 60 years later, and a� er having bought and sold dozens of classic and collectable cars, Sanders is just as passionate about autos and part of a dedicated and tuned-in market for exotic, collectable and high-end luxury cars on the Eastside.

For him and many others, it starts in Bellevue at Park Place LTD.

A� er � nding the specialty dealership as a buyer and working with them for the next decade to satisfy his whim for unique autos, Sanders took a job in the consignment department about two years ago. And he is just one of many sta� ers who began as a customer.

Jared Lowell, who has been at Park Place for 11 years, said the Eastside’s demographics and the in� ux of technically savvy buyers in the market make it the epicenter of the Northwest’s luxury, exotic car community.

“We are committed to carrying interesting cars,” he said. “We try to have cars that are going to appeal to car enthusiast buyers, because we are enthusiasts and we love cars.”

While Park Place deals on the secondary auto market, culling its inventory of rare, vintage and high-performance sports cars

from private sellers, consignments and dealerships, Bellevue is also home to a Porsche dealership and one specializing in Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini.

Yet some of the Eastside’s most exotic cars, which can’t be found in any dealership, begin downtown - at Tesla Bellevue Square. Here, customers hand-select each custom feature for their car, providing what store manager Lance Merkin calls, “a third generation of driving.”

“It is kind of like getting used to HDTV,” he said. “You don’t know how good it is until you use it, and once you do, you don’t want to watch regular TV anymore.”

Tesla’s Model S has a pair of battery options, with the larger 85 kWh size o� ering an estimated range of 300 miles at 55 MPH and a top speed of 125. � e price for the crossover-styled Model X is not even available (Tesla says it will be priced comparably to a Model S), but photos of the winged-doors and a tablet-like instrumental panel o� ers a preview of the not-so-distant future.

“� e idea of not paying for gasoline is a huge plus,” Merkin said. “� e convenience of always waking up with a full tank.”

In addition to home and road charging kits, Tesla is in the process of building a network of its “Superchargers”-which it

boasts can fully charge a car in 30 minutes-across the country and in Canada, with completion scheduled for 2015.

While you won’t � nd Teslas or these other exotic and high-end cars parked in the average driveway, take a closer look around any Eastside neighborhood and you can get a glimpse into the truly rare.

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“It is kind of like getting used to HDTV,” he said. “You don’t know how good it is until you use it, and

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The shiny block of stone is hard to miss, standing out against the storefronts and passing tra� c in the river town of Fall City.

“River Sphere,” by Fall City sculptor and artist Steve Sandry, is meant to draw attention as part of the Fall City Art Walk.

A black stone with a re� ective, circular depression, “Sphere” sits on a mini-plaza in front of El Caporal Mexican Restaurant. It is one of nine pieces of art that visitors to this riverside community can view as they move through town.

The Fall City Arts organization created the walk, spreading

sculptures in the downtown area to give visitors and art lovers a treasure hunt and a healthy stroll, rolled into one.

Many of the installed pieces re� ect an orb or globe shape, re� ecting a theme of togetherness and community. Each artist explored his own interpretation of that sense.

At Hauglie Insurance, visitors can view Sandry’s “Shield,” a stone sculpture that honors the legacy of one of Fall City Arts’ founding members.

“The Nest” awaits visitors at the restored Fall City Roadhouse restaurant, while Olive Taylor Quigley Park boasts another carved stone work, this one with leaping salmon, along the Snoqualmie River.

A bright mural created by area students and and chalk artist Brian Major adorns the community art park, a colorful pavilion that hosts the Fall City Christmas celebrations during the holidays.

Also visible on the walk, but not a Fall City Arts creation, is the community’s brightly colored totem pole.

Fall City Arts works to bring art workshops, performances and installations to the community at large.

Art Walk sculptures The following sculptures are part of

the Fall City Art Walk:• Falcon 2008, by Craig Brietbach, at Fall City Elementary• The Greater Good, by June Sekiguchi, at Fall City Library• Salmon, by Victor White, at the Totem Pole Park• Shield, by Steve Sandry, at Hauglie Insurance• River Harmony, by Craig Breitbach, at Olive Taylor Quigley Park• Earth, Wind and Fire, by Terri Reilley, at the downtown Art Park• River Sphere, by Steve Sandry, at El Caporal Restaurant• The Nest, by Debra Harvy, at the Fall City Roadhouse

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Thursday, Aug. 1Hollywood/Tourist District: First Thursday Wine Walk, 4-8 p.mOn the first Thursday of each month several wineries, a distillery and a meadery located in the Hollywood section of the Tourist district open their tasting room doors for a flat price of $20. As part of the event, guests taste wine, spirits and mead while enjoying the theme for the night. NOTE: This is a BYOG (Bring Your Own Glass) event.

Saturday, Aug. 3Cañon De Sol: Jeff Carolus, 3-6 p.m.14450 Woodinville-Redmond Road, Unit Dwww.canondesol.com, 425-489-9463This month Cañon De Sol invites guests to enjoy their wonderful outdoor patio area while sipping on spectacular wines as musician Jeff Carolus soundtracks the night. A Seattle area guitarist, vocalist, instructor and songwriter, Carolus also serves as axeman in the high-powered Seattle area Elvis tribute act Tracy Alan Moore and Rising Sun. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28Novelty Hill Januik: Wednesday Wine’d Down, 5-8 p.m.14710 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, www.januikwinery.com, 425-481-5502Each Wednesday in August, Novelty Hill hosts the Wednesday Wine’d Down event. Taking place from 5-8 p.m., the evening features live music, food samplers and a variety of by-the-glass and bottle specials.; guests are invited to hangout on the patio until 9 p.m. Featured musicians in August are: Brian James (guitar and vocals, country, Aug. 7), Geoffrey Castle (electric violin, Aug. 14), Robbie Christmas (adult contemporary, Aug. 21), and the Blue Lizard Band (classic rock and blues, Aug. 28).

Friday, Aug. 9Woodinville Wine Cellars: Live Concert At Woodinville Wine Cellars, 6-9 p.m.17721 132nd Ave NEwww.woodinvillewine.com, 425-481-8860Seattle-based singer/songwriter Tommy Simmons will perform an intimate concert at Woodinville Wine Cellars. The concert begins at 6 p.m. and is limited to 150 guests. In addition to the music, wines will be available by the glass or bottle, as well as food from Athena’s Mediterranean food truck. Bring your own blankets and chairs to stake your place in the backyard along the shores of Little Bear Creek; guests must be 21+ and have a photo I.D. Tickets are available for at www.brownpapertickets.com

Thursday, Aug. 15Warehouse District: Third Thursday Wine Walk, 4-8 p.m.Join a number of the warehouse wineries as they open their doors for the Bite at the Warehouse, which will

feature food from a variety of local food trucks. As always, the wine walk is from 4-8pm (ticket tent closes at 7 p.m.) For a flat price of $20, attendees receive 15 tasting tickets to be used at any of the wineries. NOTE: This is a BYOG (Bring Your Own Glass) event.

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Watching your weight doesn’t have to sentence you to a life of water and diet drinks. You can still keep this summer sweet without a lot of extra sugar and calories. Quench your thirst with these tasty suggestions from TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization.

1. Add orange, lemon, or cucumber slices to sparkling water.2. Cut your usual glass of lemonade in half and add sugar-free iced tea.3. Freeze blueberries or raspberries in ice trays with water, and add them to your next summer drink.4. Chill out by mixing seedless watermelon, cranberry juice, and ice cubes in a blender. Serve with a slice of lime.5. Steep a peach tea bag in boiling water, chill, and serve with sliced orange.6. Add a splash of pineapple juice to sparkling water, and garnish with pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves.7. Make your own iced coffee by adding black coffee to ice, then a splash of skim milk plus a shot of sugar-free

vanilla syrup or packet of artificial sweetener.8. Mix one part cranberry or pomegranate juice with two parts club soda, and garnish with fresh raspberries.9. Steep two green tea bags in boiling water. Chill and serve on ice with a tablespoon of honey and a lemon wedge.10. Make a tasty summer “mocktail.” Serve low-sodium tomato juice on ice and mix with a teaspoon of

Worcestershire sauce and a few dashes of hot sauce (depending on how spicy you want your drink). Add a celery stalk and a couple of green olives if you’d like.

Rosés are superb wines. Great rosés are beautiful to gaze upon, and they are so delicious to drink, pairing especially well with the outdoor living and cuisine that come with summer. They’re also among the most versatile food wines, as they can go well with everything from seafood to burgers.

When we talk about rosés, we are not referring to California Kool-Aid that is made by the millions of cases of wine. Instead, we love the current trend of dry rosés — more typical of France’s Provence region — that we are seeing in the Pacific Northwest.

Rosés usually are made by leaving the juice of the grapes on the skins of red grapes for a few hours. This will cause just enough color to remain to provide a beautiful pink color. The wine then is made similar to a white wine, with the winemaker being careful to preserve the delicate aromas and bright, fruit-driven flavors.

Here are a few Washington rosés we especially enjoyed. Ask for them at your favorite wine merchant or contact the wineries directly:

Barnard Griffin 2012 Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $12: Owner/winemaker Rob Griffin has established himself as the king of Northwest rosés, as this wine has won a gold or better in a major competition for the past eight years. It is a vibrant color of pink, followed by gorgeous aromas of fresh strawberry, raspberry and clove. On the palate, it delivers flavors of Marionberry, strawberry taffy and peach. It’s a bright wine with beveled corners and salivating flavors.

Thurston Wolfe Winery 2012 Second Chance Rosé, Yakima Valley, $13: Winemaker Wade Wolfe made this from Lemberger, a rare Austrian red grape that is grown in Washington. It is a vibrant wine with aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and yellow grapefruit, followed by lip-smacking flavors of white strawberry, cranberry and red currant.

Goose Ridge Estate Winery 2011 Rosé de Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $18: Pinot Gris is thought of as a white wine, yet the grapes are not white like Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc. As this wine proves, you can get a lot of color from Pinot Gris if you leave the skins on the juice for 36 hours. The result here is a salmon-colored wine with aromas of apple, watermelon and Mandarin orange. On the palate, it reveals flavors of orange zest, apricot and tangelo. It has a bit of sweetness (1.4% residual sugar), yet it is backed up with dazzling acidity.

Ross Andrew Winery 2012 Meadow Rosé, Columbia Valley, $16: Made from Sangiovese, this superb rosé got its pretty pink color from just 12 hours of skin contact. It opens with aromas of strawberry, clove and orange blossom, followed by flavors of fresh Rainier cherry and strawberry/rhubarb jam.

Martinez & Martinez Winery 2012 May Mae Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills, $17: This delicious rosé is made using Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s beautiful with fantastic aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, red currant and a North African spice market.

Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman run Great Northwest Wine. To learn more about wine, go to greatnorthwestwine.com.

Northwest wine: Washington rosés make summer betterBy Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman, Great Northwest Wine

Cool down, slim down with these summer drinks

Looking to throw an all-out summer soiree that is bound to be the talk of the neighborhood? Or maybe just an intimate barbecue with some of your friends? Don’t be afraid to explore new ideas for hosting your summer party, showing off your hosting skills to all your friends.

• Get your grill on: Creative grilling starts before your meat and veggies hit the heat, and a splash of citrus flavor is just what they need to stand out among the crowd. Add the tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice to chicken marinades and the kick of lime zest to spicy dry rubs for steak and chops.

• Shake up some cocktails: Grab a variety of spirits with a few favorite mixers. Place them in a designated area of the room along with lemons and limes for garnishes. This will take the burden off you to feel required to replenish your guests’ drinks and let you enjoy your party. If you’re looking for that perfect summer refreshment and a signature drink for your party, try making this simple yet delicious lime cooler from Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of Los Angeles’ acclaimed Border Grill.

Minty Lime Cooler (Makes 2 servings)1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup packed mint leaves1 (12 ounce) bottle cold sparkling water lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish

Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint in a blender. Puree until smooth. Fill two tall glasses half-full with ice cubes. Pour half of the lime juice concentrate in each. Top with sparkling water, garnish with lime and mint and serve.For a Mojito, adults can pour 1 ounce white rum into tall glass with ice, and top with Minty Lime Cooler.

• Choose a theme: Everyone loves a good party theme. Pick a food theme like southern barbecue or Mexican. Or choose a theme for attire such as “all white” or “summer hats.” Ambiance is also key, since it will set the tone of any party. Invest in some fun patio lights, lanterns or tiki torches to place around your yard if you plan to utilize your outside space.

• Don’t forget the kids: If you know children will attend your party, have kid-friendly items ready for them to play with such as chalk or bubbles. Better yet, rent a bounce house. The kids are sure to entertain themselves for hours while parents can take a break and enjoy the party.

Tips and tricksfor your next summer soiree

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Fresh is good, but fresh and organic is even betterAt this time of year, local produce of unparalleled freshness and taste can be found in abundance. However, if your health and the health of the planet are as important to you as flavor, maybe you should give organic produce a try.

During the summer, the organic produce section of your grocery store, the shelves of your favorite health food store and even farmers markets are overflowing with fresh foods. Produced using cultivation methods that respect the environment, these foods are free of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Your quest for fresh organic foods will allow you to discover specialized boutiques and local producers who raise or cultivate what is so good for us. You might find a butcher, for example, who sells organic meat produced by sustainable agricultural methods.

Another thing to look for is a fair-trade store. In these shops, products like chocolate and coffee may not necessarily be organic, but they are produced and marketed in a way that ensures a fair price to producers and their employees. Many products are both fair-trade and organic. They benefit the environment and the quality of life of workers around the world.

Effortless entertaining: Tips for hosting the perfect al fresco dinner partyWhether it’s in the backyard or on a rooftop, summer is an ideal time to entertain outdoors. The long days and warm nights create the perfect backdrop for a relaxing get-together with family and friends.

If you’re one of those who wish they entertained more, but find the idea overwhelming, below are simple things you can do as host or hostess that will make all the difference in the world.

• Cheese and crackers are a go-to for any savvy host. Add fresh fruit like apple slices and grapes and you have easy options for your guests to munch on while they mix and mingle.- If you have more than one type of cheese, try labeling them in a unique way. Attach a name tag to a toothpick and stick it into an extra apple or into the cheese directly. Your guests will appreciate the extra touch!

• Your table settings don’t need to be fussy. Keep it trouble-free by using things your already have in your home, but make it fun by mixing and matching your plates. The eclectic assortment will add color and pizzazz to your table. Top off the arrangement by using cloth napkins for a simple, but elegant, touch of style.

• Serving great wine and food will make an impression on your guests. And since the grill is a summer staple,

choose a refreshing wine that complements grilled meats is key. Pair a light and refreshing wine with spicy barbecue, like these...

Spicy Grilled Chicken Skewers8 bamboo skewers2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce1 teaspoon minced garlic1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch stripsVegetable oil for brushing

Directions: Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes. Combine the sugar, soy sauce, cider vinegar, water, ginger, chili sauce and garlic. Thread the chicken strips onto the bamboo skewers. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken skewers with the oil and place on the grill. Brush a few times with the marinade. Turn after 4 minutes. Brush with the remaining marinade, and grill until just cooked through, about 8 minutes.

• End your dinner on a high note by offering your guests something simple and sweet for dessert. For an easy way to make the dish unique, consider serving dessert in glasses you already have around your home, such as martini or wine glasses. You can build layers of fruit and ice cream within the glass to create a treat for the eye, as well as the lips.

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August 2013 | TheEastsideScene.com | 11OUTDOORS

T he principle behind paragliding is sim-ple: You drop from a deathly height, suspended by an arc of fabric, using

the physics of wind to carry you atop the clouds. � e adrenaline-generating sport has garnered a following on the Eastside where mountains and hilly terrain are plentiful.

“Every mountain in the world has been � own,” says Steven Wilson of Para� y Para-gliding in Issaquah.

Wilson, who’s run his business for seven years and been � ying for 21, said his � rst ex-perience was as a bystander in Utah. If you’ve ever spotted the colorful stripes of fabric in the sky, you’ll know watching can be nearly as thrilling as the sport itself.

“It’s incredibly liberating,” adds Wilson. “It’s not as adrenaline-intense of a sport [as you’d think]…You dri� from cloud to cloud and on a good day, can cover long distances riding the currents. It’s quite serene.”

Instructors suggest a tandem � ight before trying lessons. But, dares Wilson, it’s hard not to get hooked. Read on for more information about paragliding on the Eastside and the packages available to � yers.

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At A Total Loss For Words

Sistafoo’s hands were glued to her face “Home Alone” style when it happened. We had just come to a full stop at the five way intersec-

tion where Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Medina and, as it turns out, the auto insurance underworld, collide. I heard squealing brakes and as my eyes darted toward my rearview mirror I specifically remem-ber thinking; I hope those aren’t for and it would be weird if those are for....BAM!...us.

I turned to check on 9-year-old Sistafoo who appeared rattled but safe, properly strapped into one of two integrated booster seats that have protected a rotating cast of growing children and their play-mates since Fall of 2001. After that, I got out of my car to check on the other driver. The perfectly gracious woman who was driving

the other car also appeared unhurt as she exited her vehicle apologizing and asking if everyone was alright. When we looked at the damage she wailed “not my husband’s car” as we gaped at the surpris-ingly mangled front end of the newish Infiniti sedan. My car appeared to have barely any dam-age; a popped tail light, some new scratches to the big rubbery looking back bumper and a crippling inability to open the trunk, but nothing too scary. I was relieved and so, so naive.

A week and a half later on a Friday afternoon at 4 p.m., I received a call from the nice woman’s insurance company. The agent casually informed me that my car was a “total loss” and asked if I could hurry up sign this form, get the car com-pletely cleaned out, send them the title and get the rental back to them by Friday? I should have predicted this nightmare when they tried to jack me into a minivan rental. Like my beloved Boxy but Good Volvo, I was at a total loss when I hung up the phone.

For 12 years my car has served as a platform for everyday life and adventure. It has been a home away from home for the boys since they were toddlers and the only car Sistafoo has known. Sixteen-year-old Sweetie Boy was about to claim it as his own and the other two have just assumed it would be around to accommodate their own virgin voyages as licensed drivers. My car is nearly an extension of myself, morphing from an “all-NPR- all-the-time-diaper-changing-platform” to a “Hip-Hop-and-Teeny-Bop-bumpin’-petri-dish-on-wheels” ferrying tweens and teens to and fro.

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June 13: Gilda’s Club Seattle Surviving in Style Designer Fashion Show and Luncheon was held at The Seattle Westin, where Cancer Survivor’s walked the runway in designs created just for them by local fashion designers. A total of $200,000 was raised to provide funding for free services for men, women, teens and children living with cancer. (gildasclubseattle.org)

June 20: The Chateau Ste. Michelle annual scholarship dinner was a fundraiser for both the College for Success, which provides scholarships to inspire underserved, low income students to finish high school, graduate college and succeed in life, along with O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarship, which provides scholarships for low income, capable young women so they can achieve their greatest potential through education. (collegesuccessfoundation.org)

June 28: Dozens of Seattle’s hottest chef ’s prepared dinner on one-of-a-kind decorated tables that were designed by local talented artists in our region for Set The Table for SAM, held at SAM’S Olympic Sculpture Park. (seattleartmuseum.org)

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August 2013 | TheEastsideScene.com | 13LAUGHS

BY KEEGAN PROSSER

Tommy Davidson is probably one of the most memorable faces of comedy in the nineties.

An original cast member of “In Living Color,” (1990-1994) Davidson – along with cast members Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and Damon Wayans – built a legacy of laughs for their ground break ing and inno v a tive comedic talents. And in the years since, Davidson has continued the tradition.

In addition to perfecting hilar i ous impres sions of Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Jack son and President Obama, Davidson has released three Show time specials: “On Strength of New York,” “Illin’ in Philly” and “Takin’ it to DC.”

On the big screen, Davidson has starred in � lms including “Strictly Busi ness,” “Booty Call” and “Ace Ven tura II: When Nature Calls.” Davidson has also lent his voice to the Adult Swim show “Black Dynamite” and Will Smith’s ani mated series, “Youngin’s.”

The Scene recently caught up with Davidson (to talk politics and such) in advance of his headlining shows at the Parlor Live:

scene: If you had to describe your act in two words, what would they be?

Tommy Davidson: Fan. Tastic.

scene: What inspires your comedy?TD: Just every day life. I’ve been blessed to see the

funny in everything – I can see funny where people don’t see it.

scene: You’re known for doing some great impressions, including ones of President Obama and Sammy Davis Jr. What’s your favorite?

TD: Right now, it’s Obama, because he is so current. But I switch between them at different times.

scene: You’ve been doing this for several years; has your humor changed over the years? And how so?

TD: I wouldn’t say my humor has changed, but I go in more directions. I have more skills in doing standup.

scene: You have your hand in a lot of different things; cartoons, movies, videos, standup? What’s your favorite thing to do, and why?

TD: I love them all like my kids, but they are all different. I love them each for different reasons. I would say singing, that’d probably surprise you the most. Sing-ing makes me feel good. And I’ve been doing that since I was a kid.

scene: Do you have any musical projects in the works?

TD: Not anything soon, but I’m always working on music.

scene: The “In Living Color” reboot was cancelled ear-lier this year. Can you speak to how you felt when you heard that?

TD: What I would say is that Keenan [Ivory Wayans] is not ready. He’s very, very smart. When he’s ready, it will be unveiled.

scene: What can fans expect form your standup act right now?

TD: I talk about people. White people, black people,Hispanic people, Caribbean people – all types of people. I go off in a lot of directions about people – don’t ask me how I got there – I just did [laughs].

scene: Last question: Pop culture website TMZ has caught some funny moments of you in L.A. driving some pretty beat up cars. So what are you driving these days?

TD: A ‘63 Dodge Dart.

scene: Is that a new purchase? Or something you’ve had for awhile?

TD: I’d say that’s a new purchase. I love that car.

Tommy Davidson performs at Parlor Live Comedy Club August 8-9. $15-30, parlorlive.com

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This month, 107.7 The End will once again host its Summer Camp concert at Marymoor Park in Redmond. The annual day-long festival, which replaced the stations long-running End Fest in 2008, has fast become one of the most exciting concerts of the summer, showcasing both major acts and up-and-comers from around the world (last year’s fest featured Fun. and Alex Clare!)

For this year’s show, the station booked 10 incredible acts. Here’s the scoop on the five were most excited to see:

Cold War KidsHailing from Long Beach, Calif., Cold War Kids have

been delivering raw, energetic rock songs since 2004 when they released “Hang Me Up To Dry,” from the band’s debut full-length release, “Robbers and Cowards.” Their most recent release, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts,” which boasts a more calculated pop sound, has been making a splash on alternative radio, led by the single “Miracle Mile.”

Family of the YearThis act has built a reputation for their melodic male/female

vocal harmonies and folk tale-stylings – all of which come fruition in breakout single, “Hero,” which has been getting major airplay on The End this summer. Plain and simple, this mellow, alt.-rock act just makes you feel good.

MSMRThis duo from Brooklyn first caught my eye as the opening

act at the Marina and the Diamonds show in Seattle last year. They’ve since released a killer single (“Hurricane), a full-length debut and a handful of quirky music videos. In addition to creating songs that are both spooky and danceable, it’s worth noting the female lead (known popularly as MS) is the most perfect mixture of pretty and punk rock (think Gwen Stefani of No Doubt meets Hayley Williams of Paramore).

San CiscoThe only Aussie band on this year’s bill, San Cisco brand

of dance-friendly indie pop is just the sort of thing that’s ap-propriate for a sunny afternoon. Having already made a splash stateside with lead single “Awkward” (which makes a tale of unrequited love almost endearing), this band is sure to be one of the fan favorites at Camp. Their punchy pop, laced with relatable, laughable lyrics are a hoot.

The NeighbourhoodWhile were all hoping that Aug. 10

doesn’t warrant “Sweater Weather,” it’s safe to say that seeing the Neighbor-hood perform their single of the same name is going to be a high-light of this show. This five-piece from California delivers moody alt.-rock with trippy, electronic undertones - and it’s all super catchy.

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Frankie Valli: The coolest thing about Frankie Valli is that you probably know more of his songs than you even realize.

Example A: I grew up listening to Valli without even knowing it– singing along to the theme song to “Grease” for years.

Example B: I was reintroduced to Valli through “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” which played a key role in one of my favorite movies ever: “10 Things I Hate About You.”

Example C: And later, when I saw “Jersey Boys” on Broadway, and sang along to every word of “December 1963 (Oh What A Night),” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man” and “Beggin,’ ” among others.

Basically, the guy was a legend in the sixties – and more than 50 years later, HE STILL IS. 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Sno-qualmie Casino. $57. www.snocasino.com

Hall & Oates: I started listening to the magic that is Daryl Hall and John Oates when my parents introduced me to the duo’s second album, 1973’s “Abandoned Luncheon-ette.” In addition to being my favorite records of all time, it’s also my favorite CD and my favorite iTunes download. Yes, I own in all of those formats. Yes, I’ve had to re-burn the CD several times. And YES, I do have a copy of it on me at all times (so I can share with people, DUH).

Let’s just say I could go on an on about how fantabulous these guys are if I had the space – but I don’t. If you do decide to check them out, look for me. I’ll be the girl, danc-ing and weeping and belting at the top of my lungs during “She’s Gone.” Yes, I’m also THAT GIRL. 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Marymoor Park. $45. www.concertsatmarymoor.com

Selah Sue: This Belgian-born singer/songwriter may

have been one of my favorite discoveries of the past year. Having already toured with the likes of Allen Stone and Walk Off the Earth, soul sister Selah Sue is starting to make a name stateside for her delightfully raspy and sassy tunes. Her single “Ragmuffin” is one hell of an anthem. And ballad “Mama” will probably make you cry. Can you say “rannng-gee”? Cause the girl’s got it. I’d expect her first headlining gig in Seattle – at one of the city’s most beloved and intimate venues – is sure to be a jaw-dropper. 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Crocodile Cafe. $15. www.thecrocodile.com

Nudestock: Started in 1992 by Bob Rivers and radio sta-tion KISW, Nudestock originated as an adults and couples-only nude music festival held in partnership with Fraternity Snoqualmie. When the station changed ownership (and direction) in 1996, the members of Fraternity Snoqulamie took it over and made it a bit more family-friendly (it’s still a nude festival).

In addition to park amenities such as the heated pool and volleyball court, the day-long festival will also feature sets from the Wired! band, among others. The event also will of-fer a variety of local food vendors, souvenir T-shirts, crafts, jewelry, and a masseuse. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Fraternity Snoqualmie. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com/

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107.7 The End’s Summer Camp kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Tickets ($27.50) available now at www.axs.com.

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