New City Stimulus Summer event- July 12th - 18th

Please go to CityStimulus.com for more details and to download your card.

Thanks,
City Stimulus

P.S. Our blog has been moved permanently to http://citystimulus.com/blog-2/

NEW BLOG HOME

Hello City Stimulus Readers,

We're in the process of moving this blog to a permanent home at http://citystimulus.com. Please go to the new site for blog updates, news and information about our future events.

Thanks for being loyal & local.
- Shannon & the whole City Stimulus team

The Cooks & Books visiting chef series

Check out Kim Rickett's April 28th event “What We Talk About When We Talk About Food: An Evening with Seattle Writers” at Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom!

Local authors include: Erica Bauermeister, Shauna Ahern, Molly Wizenberg, Maggie Savarino Dutton, Matthew Amster-Burton and Kathleen Flinn.

To purchase tickets...
by email: contact us
by phone: 206-632-2419
or purchase: online

THE SAINT: Your Key To The Guest List At HAVANA

They take care of friends and family at The Saint and Havana...

When you stop in to the Saint for a couple of cocktails and a bite to eat- they'll give you a stamp that gets you into Havana for free. No lines. No fuss.

Baconopolis! Friday, April 24th 6-8pm

Bacon's biggest social event ever- Baconopolis debuts at the Palace Ballroom! Includes tasting of 5 bacons, from different producers side by side, and sample creative bacon dishes such as braised bacon "pork and beans", classic bacon carbonara, and butterscotch bacon bits.

Tickets are $20 plus tax and gratuity and must be purchased in advance. Tickets include one drink ticket for wine or beer, and a cash bar will be available.

To purchase tickets contact Christy at (206)448.2001 or via email at christinal@tomdouglas.com

Seattle Fashion Week 4/15 - 4/18

Local designers like Blayne Walsh, Logan Neitzal, and West Seattle’s Heart on My Sleeve take their spring/summer collections to the runway. Tickets and schedule at: Seattle Fashion Week.

City Stimulus on TriplePundit.com

City Stimulus: A local Cause with Global Ambition
"When attempting to connect consumers with causes, there is no greater tie than tapping into the local community. While high profile causes are important, often times, unless it affects someone directly, it is difficult to forge that compelling personal connection. And there are many types of local causes that need support, where consumers can relate in a meaningful way and be instrumental in making a direct impact that ultimately affects them personally.

Recognizing this need, Shannon Kelly, a brand strategist, "trendscaper" and founder of In Your Head, a strategic consultancy specializing in top-of-mind awareness marketing, decided to create a program to foster her Seattle community, and help local businesses thrive in a challenging economic climate. So she developed City Stimulus, an affinity-based grassroots program designed to reward participants for shopping and supporting their local retail establishments and restaurants. The goal was to..." READ MORE...

Sunny day shoes...

If your pedicure needs accessorizing due to this fine sunny weather- A Mano has a great selection of new spring shoes. Just south of SAM on 1st (1115 First Ave).

And please tell Nealy City Stimulus sent you.

Maison Luxe new location

Maison Luxe is offering 30% off all orders now through April 30th! {excludes artwork and warehouse items}

Check out their new location at
95 Yesler Way | Second Floor
Seattle WA 98104
P. 206 405.2828
F. 206 405.2888
blog: www.maisonluxe.blogspot.com

Matthew Porter- "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide" Exhibition

Matthew Porter, co-owner of Bluebottle, will be showcasing his newest monkey world
collection at Frank and Dunya Gallery (3418 Fremont Ave. North) in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The show runs: April 1 - 29, 2009

All available pieces can also be purchased at: www.matthewporterart.etsy.com

Barrio happy hour

Barrio unveils a new cocktail specials and happy hour menu available Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight; Friday through Saturday from midnight to 2 a.m. . The full Happy Hour menu can be found here.

Bloom is all about green innovation- April 9th

Bloom! is a new event focused on green innovation at Sole Repair on Capitol Hill this April 9th. Six speakers will share their passion for sustainability–what’s new and what’s making an impact. Buy tickets here.

Taste Washington! - this weekend

Taste of Washington includes 200 wineries and 75 restaurants showcasing premier sips and bites and to engage the audience in an educational venture fit to please any palate April 4th and 5th.

Some of the featured wineries and restaurants will include Olsen Estates, Saint Laurent Winery, Wines of Substance, Barrio, Purple Café and Wine Bar and Waterfront Seafood Grill.

Easter supper at Lark

Lark will host a Sunday Easter Supper, April 12th from 3-7 pm featuring 3 courses served family style. The cost is $60 per person, and reservations can be made at 206.323.5275.

1st Course
Salumi and Fra Mani salamis
Rabbit rillettes on toast with mostarda di uva
Foie gras stuffed Armagnac prunes
Marcona almonds and marinated olives

2nd Course
Burrata with fava beans, mint and olive oil croutons
Blue Bird Grain Farm farro with nettles, asparagus and mascarpone
Whole roasted Branzino with lemon, fennel and green olives
Naturally raised veal crepinette with Spring onions and morel mushroom cream
Rotisserie leg of lamb with polenta, escarole, pine nuts and currants

Dessert
Vanilla pot de crème with rhubarb jam and almond croquant
Chocolate madeleines with dark chocolate sauce

DailyCandy weekend guide

Please check out this weeks edition of DailyCandy Seattle for great local events and sales like:
Denim Grab Bag from LaRousse
or
Brunch at Rover’s