Kate and I did Bumbershoot up right yesterday.

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I had every intention of getting up and getting to Bumbershoot earlier yesterday but couldn't resist the allure of lounging and catching up on some TiVo in the morning. I stopped for a latte downtown and got to the festival in the early afternoon. Made plans to meet up with Ray and Christine to attend Mike Daisey's Monopoly monologue later so I ( Read more... )

Well, People Talking and Singing was a very good show. During the intermission, volunteers and our celebrity guests roamed the aisles taking up a collection for 826 Seattle; David Eggers was hugging anyone who gave him a $20, Sarah Vowell would "buddy punch" anyone who put in $5 (or 5 buddy punches for a $20), posters signed by the entire guest ( Read more... )

I've lived in the region since 1993 but never came down from Vancouver for Bumbershoot and haven't tried out the festival since I moved to Seattle almost ten years ago. I bought in early, got discounted passes earlier this spring and am now planning to make the most of this last weekend of summer.

It starts tonight with a pre-Bumbershoot benefit ( Read more... )

I'm making excellent progress on my goals for the summer!

I've begun ruthlessly booking my social calendar. I was able to get tickets to Bumbershoot at a 40% discount by signing up for their "fan club". If you're in Seattle and intend to go to Bumbershoot, it's definitely worthwhile to sign up and buy your tickets now. I also goofed and booked ( Read more... )