February 2024

See concerts. Save animals. ZooTunes celebrates 40 years
Lineup for 2024 summer concert series announced

Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th annual ZooTunes concert season.

This year BECU ZooTunes, presented by Carter Subaru, features a legendary lineup of musical icons including Norah Jones, The Decemberists, the Roots, Waxahatchee and more. 

ZooTunes has been rocking for 40 years and the zoo will be celebrating this milestone with a hit list of artists and special merchandise this summer. 

Concert tickets will be on sale starting February 23 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online only; tickets will not be sold at the zoo. Tickets do not include admission to the zoo. 

ZooTunes is a key fundraising event for Woodland Park Zoo with proceeds going to support the zoo’s exemplary animal care, both local and global wildlife conservation programs and critically important education programs.

WHO/WHEN: 

June 16                                     Cavetown / Mother Mother w/Destroy Boys  

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Have a nomination for the annual Westside Awards?
Recognizing leaders, empowering futures: The Westside Awards by the West Seattle Chamber nomination process is now open

The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Westside Awards in May and the nomination process is now open for submissions. The Chamber is seeking nominations in the following categories:

1) Business of the Year

2) Not for Profit of the Year

3) Emerging Business of the Year

4) Westsider of the Year

The community is invited to submit nominations online here: https://loom.ly/qS8SmDE. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by 5 p.m.

The Westside Awards honor leadership in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact,

highlighting the achievements and contributions of businesses and individuals within our West Seattle community.

“The Westside Awards represent the heartbeat of our community’s resilience,” said Rachel Porter,

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West Seattle Driver's Licensing office moving; Last day in old location is Feb. 24

The West Seattle driver licensing office is moving to a location near Dakota and Delridge Way SW. Set to open Friday, March 1, the new location offers easier access from the West Seattle bridge and a more modern environment. The entrance to the office will be off the street. Parking for 20 cars will be available. 

Hours are unchanged and the office will stay on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

Hours: 

Monday Closed

Tuesday 8:30 AM–5 PM

Wednesday 8:30 AM–5 PM

Thursday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM

Saturday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM

Sunday Closed

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West Seattle Junction introduces HONK; New parking payment method has advantages

The West Seattle Junction Association announced on Monday Feb. 19 that paying for parking in the Junction is changing.

Specifically they are introducing HONK an automated payment system meant to streamline and ease paying to park

To use the new system just scan the QR codes already located around the lots and you've got it. No need to interrupt your day with app installations – it's quick, easy, and hardware-free.

Honk also has handy alerts when your parking time is running low. Want to stay for another round or continue shopping? No worries – reload your time on the spot and carry on with your day.

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West Seattle Brewing evolving with global aspirations
More locations are planned including Japan, Thailand and the Phillipines

It's been a ten year journey for the West Seattle Brewing Company at 4415 Fauntleroy Way SW.

Started as a brew pub the business quickly grew popular and the partners moved to expand capacity. Then in 2016 they opened a location on Alki Beach.

Founding partner Drew Locke, also a well known local musician, introduced live music to what they affectionately call "The Mothership".

But Locke always had bigger ambitions. After a dispute over the property on Alki resulted in the closure of that location, he regrouped and is ready to take on a much larger set of goals.

With the help of new partner Brian Lewis they are rebranding as West Brewing with plans to establish two more Western Washington locations and then with the help of overseas investors expand to Japan and other locations in Asia.

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Little Donkey launches with casual elevated Mexican food

Three major restaurant talents have come together to introduce a new Mexican restaurant with slightly odd name. Little Donkey.

Taking over the former Spiro's location at 3401 California Ave. SW are Mike Meckling (Cut Shop in Woodinville and Neumo's in Seattle) Ben Jenkins (Shadowland and Dumplings of Fury) and Cut Shop Executive Chef Danny Ludwig.

Little Donkey owners
Mike Meckling, Danny Ludwig, and Ben Jenkins, co-owners of Little Donkey. Photos by Patrick Robinson

 

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"Beyond the cart" reuse and recycling event set for March 9

"Beyond the Cart" a free community reuse and recycling event is set for March 9 in West Seattle.

Sponsored by the West Seattle Junction Association and and the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce you can bring your items (see the list below) to South Seattle College starting at 9am until 12 noon.

  • Household batteries
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Small propane cans
  • Small electronics or appliances
  • Paper for shredding
  • Clothing
  • Expanded polystyrene foam blocks and peanuts

No early or late drop offs will be allowed.

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Ballard High School Playmakers present the spring musical, The Addams Family!
March 14, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Information from Ballard High School Playmakers

 The Ballard High School Playmakers are pleased to present The Addams Family musical, March 14, 15, 16, and March 22, 23 at 7:30 and March 24th at 2:00, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.

The Addams Family musical is based on the quirky characters created by Charles Addams in his darkly humorous cartoons published in the New Yorker from 1937 through the 1980s. These kooky characters, with their gleeful obsession with the macabre, represent the offbeat, weird and loving sides of us all. In this story, wild child Wednesday, the now 18-year-old daughter, falls in love with a normal boy, Lucas, and invites him and his painfully prosaic family to dinner at her house. Chaos ensues, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. The musical is campy and funny, and is ultimately an affirming story about family, acceptance and joy.

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