Two Lakes Cruise Tours Feature Waterways Cruises’ Best Views of Seattle

Sailing from the Waterways’ Homeport in Seattle Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through September 25

SEATTLE, Wash. —(August 5, 2011) — Waterways Cruises’ Two Lakes Cruise Tours explore Lake Union’s wonderful history, offering views of the Space Needle, Seattle’s skyline and charming houseboat communities. Waterways Cruises takes guests under Seattle’s scenic bridges, past the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium and into Lake Washington for spectacular views of the lake, Mount Rainier, the historic floating bridges and exclusive waterfront estates.

WHO: Waterways Cruises www.waterwayscruises.com

WHAT: Two Lakes Cruise Tours

· Two-hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington
· Captain’s narration of interesting sites and facts about the history and culture of Seattle
· Snacks, along with handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the cruise
· Cost is $33 per person; $30 for military and seniors; $15 for children (ages 5-12); no charge for children 4 and younger

Two Lakes Cruise Menu
Available for sale onboard

All beef kosher franks
Fresh Kaiser buns
Condiment station with everything from braised cabbage to onions to create your own hot dog
Chips
Cookies
Ice cream bars

WHERE: Waterways’ Homeport in Seattle- 2441 N. Northlake Way

WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. through September 25

Reservations can be made online at http://websales.waterwayscruises.com. For groups of 8 or more guests or for further assistance, please call (206) 223-2060.

Waterways Cruises was founded in 1994 by Hilton Smith and grew from a small family operation into Seattle’s most upscale cruise and event company.  Originally starting with a single yacht for private charters, Waterways successfully expanded its operations to three luxurious vessels (Emerald Star, Olympic Star, and Destiny), accommodating upwards of 40,000 guests per year for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations and dining cruises.

In 2010 Waterways Cruises launched Lake Washington Dining Cruises, departing from the Southport Pier & Promenade in Renton and from the Waterways’ HomePort in Seattle.  Featuring seasonal menus, scenic cruise routes and exciting entertainment options, Lake Washington Dining Cruises brings fine dining experience and sightseeing opportunities to Lake Union and Lake Washington.

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Huffington Post Writes About Down Under Answers’ Vacation Package to Fiji with Jason and Molly Mesnick. $2999 for 10 day trip!

 

Want to hang out with the former "Bachelor" and his wife in Fiji? Well you can -- it's just $2,999 for a 10-day package.

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425 Magazine Shares Best Place to View Blue Angels Air Show is Aboard Waterways Cruises

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August Events

August Events

Waterways Cruises August Events

Seafair Meet the Fleet Cruise for Seniors

August 3

11:30 a.m. from Shilshole Marina in Ballard

A 3-hour cruise to Elliott Bay to greet the incoming fleet of U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Canadian Navy vessels arriving for the annual Seafair celebration. Includes a three-course lunch. From $54.

Blue Angels BBQ Cruises

August 6 & August 7

11:30 a.m. from HomePort in Seattle; Sunday only at 11:30 a.m. from Southport Pier in Renton. 4 hours.

View unique landmarks, learn about Seafair traditions and experience the magnificent thrill and roar of the Blue Angels while savoring an authentic Tennessee BBQ buffet. Cost is $89 per person, $81 senior/military, $39 children (ages 5-12); no charge for children 4 and younger.

Suquamish Casino Cruise for Seniors

August 17

10:30 am from Shilshole Marina in Ballard

A full day of adventure begins with a three-course lunch on the trip to Kiana Lodge on Agate Pass. Spend three hours at Suquamish Casino, stroll Kiana’s gardens, and savor desserts and coffee on the return. From $59.

See Seattle Lunch Cruise for Seniors

August 31

11:30 a.m. from Kirkland City Dock

For 2½ hours, journey between Kirkland and Lake Union, viewing famous waterfront homes, Seattle’s skyline, and more. Includes a three-course lunch. From $45.

For reservations and more information visit Waterways Cruises online. To view the complete cruise calendar, click here.

 

Patterson Cellars August Events

2011 Gig Harbor Wine Food Festival

August 6

Noon to 4 p.m.

On the grounds of the Harbor History Museum

http://www.harborwineandfoodfest.com

Find More Patterson Cellars Events on Facebook

Patterson Cellars is always pouring wine or attending a wine event somewhere. Check out Patterson Cellars’ Facebook page to see where they will be tonight.

For more information visit Patterson Cellars online.

CoCA Presents Acclaimed Haris Purnomo Installation at plume21 Exhibition Space in Seattle August 4 – 26, 2011

SEATTLE, Wash. – (July 26, 2011) – The public is invited to the Seattle’s Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA)’s unveiling of “Visitation” by the acclaimed Indonesian artist, Haris Purnomo, on August 4, 2011, 8:10 pm at plume21 exhibition space (2211 Fifth Avenue, Seattle). This will be the only U.S. exhibition of the installation before it travels to its London destination at the regarded Saatchi Gallery. Entry is free and the doors open at 6pm.

Purnomo is a graduate of Sekolah Tinggi Seni Rupa College of Fine Art, Yogyakarta, and one of the grandfathers of the rebellious Kepribadian Apa (“Pipa”) art movement that shook up the Jakarta art scene more than 30 years ago. Purnomo’s work may be viewed by appointment through August 26, 2011 by contacting CoCA at (206) 728-1980. A live webcast of the unveiling will be broadcast at cocaseattle.org.

“Visitation” is a large installation of 100 larger-than-life-size babies that was first exhibited in 2009 at Bentara Budaya in Jakarta, and, later that year, was split for partial installations in CoCA’s Ballard and Belltown (Seattle) locations. Thanks to the generous collaboration with plume21, this is the first time that all 100 babies will have been exhibited in a single location in the U.S. The present installation was co-organized by plume21’s Thomas Lamprecht and CoCA's Joseph C. Roberts.

When CoCA first presented these works at its Belltown Gallery in 2009, Lamprecht wrote in Singapore’s C-Art magazine, “When it works, the overall strength of Purnomo’s artwork resides in creating a platform for unresolved whimsy. It falls short of being a punch line, a conclusion, and keeps the question hanging. In the end, the wondering travels the viewer tends to go through are not deeply visceral or profound. They do, however, aspire to intellectual intensity. It is about how close to those intensities Purnomo is able to get himself and then pitch it to the viewer. However politely.” http://www.c-artsmag.com/betac-artsmag/index.php/articles/view/107

Tattooed babies pervade the content of Purmono’s work. “Each Indonesian child, newly born, carries the burden and debts of our past deeds,” Purnomo says. “...A baby, regardless of his or her parents, is a new human being. We can invest our hopes in children. I am perhaps too pessimistic to expect­ anything from ‘old human beings.’ There is something good in thinking an apprehended thief is sent to jail, but it is more significant to ensure that children will not become thieves.”

In his essay for the catalogue that accompanied the 2009 shows in Jakarta and Seattle, CoCA Curator Joseph Roberts admits, “I was totally unprepared for what I saw. I had neither the benefit nor curse of context. A series of life-size babies floating like cocoons in a spider web if viewed from afar; more like sublime spirits viewed at closer range...I don’t know whether I should be afraid of or in love with Haris Purmono’s work – and I am afraid to ask; but I do, over and over again.”

CoCA serves the Pacific Northwest as a catalyst and forum for the advancement, development and understanding of contemporary art. To learn more, visit www.cocaseattle.org.

plume21 was founded in 2009 by Thomas Lamprecht and Kristina Müller-Eberhard. Plume21 is an independent creative firm specializing in brand development, advertising, digital communications and design. Recent client work includes Restaurants Unlimited Inc., United Airlines, T-Mobile and AT&T. Plume21 also runs an exhibition space and is committed to showcasing the highest quality of visionary artistic projects. To learn more, visit www.plume21.com.

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Waterways Cruises Offers Sensational Views of Seafair Blue Angels Air Show

August 6 & 7, 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

SEATTLE, Wash.—(July 26, 2011) — Join Waterways Cruises for a spectacular way to celebrate Seafair—aboard a Blue Angels BBQ Lunch Cruise. The Waterways’ yacht will be positioned to provide guests with the breathtaking experience of seeing the amazing performance of the Blue Angels up close from every deck. Enjoy a savory and sizzling Tennessee BBQ lunch buffet on this unforgettable cruise.

WHO: Waterways Cruises

www.waterwayscruises.com

WHAT: Blue Angels BBQ Lunch Cruises

· Four-hour cruise on Lake Washington

· Views of the magnificent Blue Angels Air Show from the decks of a Waterways’ yacht

· Chef Udo’s Authentic Tennessee BBQ Lunch Buffet

· Narration of interesting sites, local landmarks and fascinating facts about the history and culture of Seattle from the Captain.

· Handcrafted cocktails, including a Specialty Seafair Cocktail, and “design your own” drinks, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase

· Cost is $89 per person; $81 for seniors and military; $39 for children (ages 5 to 12); no charge for children 4 and younger

Tennessee BBQ Buffet Menu:

Classic Caesar salad
Coleslaw
Stone-ground mustard and potato salad
Sweet and smokey pulled pork
(slow-roasted for 12 hours and served with our homemade BBQ sauce)
Cornmeal dusted fried catfish served with house tartar and a squeeze of lemon
Tennessee style chicken breasts
Hoagie rolls and jalapeño cheddar cornbread
Corn on the cob
Watermelon wedges
Assorted cookies and brownies

WHERE: Yachts will depart from Waterways Cruises HomePort in Seattle and Southport Pier in Renton

· HomePort in Seattle - 2441 N. Northlake Way

· Southport Pier in Renton - 1083 Lake Washington Blvd. N

WHEN: Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure time

· Saturday, August 6 from Waterways’ Homeport in Seattle at 11:30 a.m.

· Sunday, August 7 from Waterways’ Homeport in Seattle and Southport Pier in Renton at 11:30 a.m.

Reservations can be made online at http://websales.waterwayscruises.com or by phone (206) 223-2060 for groups of 8 or more guests. Advance reservations required.

Waterways Cruises was founded in 1994 by Hilton Smith and grew from a small family operation into Seattle’s most upscale cruise and event company.  Originally starting with a single yacht for private charters, Waterways successfully expanded its operations to three luxurious vessels (Emerald Star, Olympic Star, and Destiny), accommodating upwards of 40,000 guests per year for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations and dining cruises.

In 2010 Waterways Cruises launched Lake Washington Dining Cruises, departing from the Southport Pier & Promenade in Renton and from the Waterways’ HomePort in Seattle.  Featuring seasonal menus, scenic cruise routes and exciting entertainment options, Lake Washington Dining Cruises brings fine dining experience and sightseeing opportunities to Lake Union and Lake Washington.

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DUA Travel offers Dream Vacation to Fiji with Reality Stars, Jason and Molly Mesnick of “The Bachelor”

Enter the “Fiji Me For Free” Sweepstakes for a Chance to

Win a Romantic Fiji Vacation for Two Valued at $6,500

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(July 26, 2011)— Down Under Answers (DUA Travel) is offering fans and followers of the hit ABC reality show, “The Bachelorette” & “The Bachelor”, an opportunity to experience Fiji for themselves, in the company of Jason Mesnick, a suitor on Season 4 of “The Bachelorette” who ultimately became “The Bachelor” on Season 13, and his wife, the former Molly Malaney.

Priced at $2,999, this 10-day vacation package departs from Los Angeles to Fiji November 5, 2011, and includes:

· Round-trip airfare on Air Pacific from Los Angeles to Nadi and from Nadi to Savusavu

· Keepsake pottery lei on arrival

· Round-trip airport/hotel transfers throughout

· Four nights in an ocean-view “bure” at the Koro Sun Resort, including all meals, plus:

- For the ladies, a forget-all-your-cares, one-hour massage at the Rainforest Spa

- For the gentlemen, a full round of golf

- Full-day waterfall expedition

- Half-day river kayak tour

· Four nights at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, including:

- Full buffet breakfast daily

- For the ladies, a 30-minute spa experience

- For the gentlemen, a 9-hole round of golf or dive experience

- Full-day Seaspray Sailing experience

- Half-day Nadi Faces & Places Tour

Price is per person for a twin share and space is limited. For more information visit www.duatravel.com/bachelorfiji.

For those unable to make the November trip, DUA Travel is offering a similar package without Jason and Molly, yet still covering the gorgeous area of the world showcased in the final episodes of “The Bachelorette.” The package is priced from $3,449, per person with departures available from August 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012. Seasonal surcharges apply. For details visit www.duatravel.com/bachelorfiji.

Finally, Down Under Answers is launching their “Fiji Me For Free” sweepstakes to win a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to Fiji. On September 2, one lucky winner will be selected to receive an unforgettable travel package for two to Fiji. Valued at over $6,500, the vacation includes airfare, accommodation and transfers. For details visit www.duatravel.com/fijime.

To enter “Fiji Me For Free”

• Go http://www.facebook.com/downunderanswers and click on the “LIKE“ button.
• Then go to http://www.twitter.com/DownUnderAnswer and “Follow” @DownUnderAnswer.
• Visit http://www.facebook.com/downunderanswers and watch Jason’s daily videos—which contain questions about “The Bachelorette,” Fiji or both—then click the Sweepstakes button to answer.

New questions will be added every two days, so check back daily for more chances to win.  Every correct answer gives you an entry into the contest, up to a maximum of seven entries per person.

Each correct answer earns one entry into the sweepstakes. The sweepstakes prize can be redeemed for travel September 8, 2011 – December 5, 2011 or January 16, 2012 – March 31, 2012. Blackout dates and age restrictions apply. For a full list of terms visit http://www.duatravel.com/fijime. Contest ends August 31, 2011.

About Down Under Answers

Founded in 1992, Seattle-based Down Under Answers is repeatedly voted Best Travel Wholesaler by Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Australia. The company employs seasoned Destination Specialists to customize tours—ranging from unique, hands-on holidays to more traditional itineraries—for groups of virtually any size. For further information, email info@duatravel.com, or call (800) 889-1464.

Jason Mesnick—who has always been passionate about travel—now tours extensively as an ambassador for Down Under Answers, spreading the word on the outstanding variety of travel opportunities the company creates, as well as helping couples looking for an unforgettable honeymoon or getaway by sharing romance-on-a-budget tips. He writes about his adventures and shares travel tips at www.jasonsjobblog.com.

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