Seattle - May 23, 2010

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Seattle Events and Diversions

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LISTEN
Chamber vs. Chamber No. 3: Lessons from West
What: The intimate concert pairs the rocking sounds of band/art collective Awesome with classically trained vocalists Sarah Rudinoff and Nick Garrison.
Why: Stay for drinks and a postperformance discussion with City Arts editor Mark Baumgarten.
When: Sun., 6 p.m.
Where: Sorrento Hotel, Fireside Room, 900 Madison St. (206-622-6400). Tickets ($12) at the door (cash only) or online at brownpapertickets.com.

SIP
Bottlehouse Opens
What: Madrona’s new wine bar-slash-specialty shop offers small-batch vino and meat-and-cheese plates to be enjoyed on the dog-friendly garden deck.
Why: Bag local goods like Victrola Coffee, Remedy Teas, Hotlips Soda, Scrappy’s Bitters, Grand Central bread, Macrina baked goods, and Half Pint Ice Cream.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 1416 34th Ave. (206-708-7164).

SHOP
Farm to You
What: Full Circle Farm now delivers its certified-organic, local produce straight to your door.
Why: Groceries include Mt. Townsend Creamery cheeses, Stiebrs Farms free-range eggs, and Theo Chocolate sweets.
When: Overnight deliveries arrive by 6 a.m.; weekly or biweekly subscription service is available.
Where: Sign up online at fullcirclefarm.com.

BORROW
Kill a Watt Meter
What: Check out this device from The Seattle Public Library (like you would a book or DVD) and plug it into your outlets to measure energy consumption.
Why: Be inspired to shut off nonessential power suckers (night night, toaster).
When: You’re charged up.
Where: Locations and availability online at spl.org.

Photo: David Nixon