Cool venue near downtown Seattle. I come here almost every year for a programming conference…read more Cool stage--it's a converted church! The pew seating is pretty neat.

I came here for the candlelight orchestra concert for Swan Lake, and the performance was...so…read morestunning? I know that I am supposed to be reviewing on the location, but the performance had me in awe. I did not even look down to see what time it was and when it is that I could leave. I am a victim of my Instagram reel ads omg anyway, the setting for the concert was prettily set with the candles lit and placed in a way that the room glowed a pretty hue. for pictures, the lighting of the room was not the best, so try to use flash like i did in the first picture lol the bathroom was the cleanest that I have ever seen and I am glad that the front desk worker was there to help with directions as there were multiple events going on. I will say that i would have appreciated clearer directions on where the front side of Town Hall in Seattle was at because signs seemed to have moved to consolidate in one area instead. very tall ceilings, so the room felt so spacious and not cramped at all, despite its ability to house many people all at once. as for parking, reserve ticket online for 6th Avenue LAZ parking. It was $8.80 for 1730 to 2230, or 5:30 to 10:30PM on a Friday night! Very dark and tight of a parking structure, but safe! Car did not get broken into :D

This was a beautiful setting for a wedding I attended recently. The town hall lies right up again…read morePuget Sound with breathtaking views of the area. There is a good amount of room for a small wedding party and a kitchen area for any prep or catering work to be done. The wedding party had 6 large tables which fit comfortably in the hall with enough space for dancing and a buffet table off to the side. If you are here for a wedding they will reserve parking spots (Mainly street/parallel parking) for attendees so that you are able to park in peace!

Steilacoom Town Hall is set in picturesque Downtown Steilacoom on the "Main St" with a spectacular…read moreview of Puget Sound. We were married here on June 20th and we could not have imagined having it anywhere else since 2 aunts, my sister and my best friend have all used this venue for there wedding. It is a beautiful building itself on the outside, and the inside is just as beautiful with its huge windows and beautiful views of the water. I loved the look of the old dark wood floors. Heidi was our attendant that day and she provided service that was above and beyond what she was suppose to do. She assisted in the setting up and cleaning of our wedding which we did not expect at all. She was extremely helpful and we knew we could count on her. This venue has a complete kitchen with stoves, oven, microwaves, 2 refrigerator and a lot of room for any type of food prep you might need to do. I was told my the town of steilacoom that we could only have 150 people and music needed to cease by 10:00pm. It also can be a little spendy at $100.00 a hour, but compared to many other venues, it is pretty reasonable. I must say this is a great location to use if you want beautiful wedding photography because the venue itself and surrounding areas has so many opportunities for great shots.

I'm sorry to say this but this town seems like a super big trailer park. I was surprised by the…read morerandom dogs (big and small) just trouncing around town. I drove to the post office and what looked like a St.Bernard and a German Shepard came from no where and just started fighting. Almost every house was a trailer as far as I can see. Nothing wrong with trailers or trailer parks if they're somewhat well kept, but ugh no. There is nothing in this town, of course, and it doesn't look like it get's much action. Glad this was my first and last stop in Bucoda.

Bucoda WA has a long and interesting history and is worthy of a trip for history buffs for a…read moreglimpse back into the history of our state. At a first cursory glance, there is not much to it as there are only limited businesses to see. On my last trip there I was given a tour of the old Town Hall by one of the town officials and learned some fascinating facts about the two-story concrete building. Joe's Place serves excellent burgers and fries and has been a family owned and operated business for 113 years. They must be doing something right. The town once was the largest town in Thurston County and was around when Washington was still a territory. It was the location of the first territorial prison and had a huge lumber operation at one time. Definitely not ready for the bulldozers as one reviewer has said.

The Town of Woodway Town Hall is nestled up close to the John Bush Play Area and Woodway Reserve in…read morethe Town of Woodway. There is a small parking lot out front of the building where visitors to the town hall can park their vehicle. Out front there is also a ballot drop box and a large sign laying out a timeline of the Town of Woodway. A quiet place to come and drop off your ballot if you live nearby and/or have concerns for your safety dropping your ballot off at a different location. The grounds around the town hall are beautifully curated and the building itself presents a modern-rustic feel. Also a fun place to come and learn about the history of Woodway. My mom and I visited in mid-September 2020 and we enjoyed reading the timeline and posted notices on the Town Hall building, it was closed at that time due to COVID-19.

I performed post-construction cleaning at Fire Station 21 through Quality Cleaning Services LLC…read more(hired by the City). I was promised $850, spent $150 on supplies, paid $320 to workers, and drove 90+ miles -- and I've been ghosted by everyone involved. No one from the City will respond, and the contractor has a history of not paying laborers. This is wage theft, and the City of Kirkland is responsible for letting it happen. I've filed complaints and will take this public until I'm paid.

Kirkland has many unique features i've not found in other cities i've lived in or done business…read morewith. One is their vast volunteer opportunities. A good portion of their normal operations are supported by not just their staff..but volunteers. The Juanita Friday Market is 100% volunteer driven. The City Hall receptionist(s)..volunteers. whether you want just a few hours here or there, are looking for a schedule, or want to get involved on a long-term basis, there is positions for you. One time projects, administrative support, events..it's ever-changing and tons to choose from. The City also funds Neighborhood Associations. Through 2 year grants, they allow each defined neighborhood (Juanita, Totem Lake, Rose Hill, Houghton, etc) to establish a volunteer Board non-profit association status to directly improve and support their neighborhoods. There have been great projects founded or carried out by these associations. I've been on the Board of mine for some time now, and it's been a really fun learning experience and a great way to get directly involved in my neighborhood area. I've also been impressed with the City's responses to things like snow removal, clearing leaves from storm drains and various tasks we all love to bitch about when a government isn't doing it to our liking. Their commitment to open space, parks, re-establishing habitats and tree canopies, low-impact development and the environment lifts them above other cities nearby, as well. Sure, there are things I wish they did better, like support small business (I have heard so many nightmare stories from biz owners I know at how difficult it is to work with them), be more transparent and maybe just do things "my way" on a few subjects..but of all the areas I've lived out here..they really do a lot of really cool things and work hard to preserve and support this beautiful area.

One of the most beautiful libraries in the U.S. is this 11-story masterpiece on a hill overlooking…read moreSeattle and the water. There's an underground parking garage or simply walk there since it's in downtown Seattle. Clear signage throughout is helpful in wandering 10 floors of thousands of books, maps, and more. There's plenty of seating, a gift shop, a cafe, reading rooms, computers, and more. Outlets for charging are everywhere. If you love travel, their travel section is among the best I've seen. Spend an hour walking up stairs or using the elevator to see the stunning architecture and views of the city.

What a beautiful library! Such a cool spot and it's huge, with 11 floors. I suggest checking out…read morethe 4th floor to see the red floor, it's so trippy! So fun to just wander around and see all the different areas. I suggest using a bathroom on a higher level.

For one day, the city united and celebrated a 2nd SuperBowl Title by the Seattle Seahawks…read more It was a big bourbon street all over Seattle, a big Mardi Gras, elation, cheers, tears, screaming, and bliss. A Beautiful day for sure to display the 12's pride and joy parading down 4th St on foot, bus, trucks, convoys and so on. Alcohol free flowing on the streets :) without malice and only good vibes. Win or Lose, we love our Seahawks, wish everyday, everywhere could have the same vibe everyday. It doesn't cost anything to be kind, spread the love. These moments give hope to humanity, in a most f'ed up world we live in right now, a day like this reminds us to always stay positive and look forward.

Quality/Quantity - Sadly, this is another city that is really going downhill…read more... The homeless population continues to grow. Our county, states, and cities really need to help these people for the improvement of all. We come here less and less often. 142+ square miles, 58+ square miles is water. Population, 2020 census = 737k+. Ambiance - So many great attractions, some of which are: The first Starbucks, expect LONG lines. Sadly, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery is now closed. Public Market, you know the one! Pike Place Market. Post Alley, Seattle Waterfront, etc. Other attractions that I have done in the past are: Space Needle, Museums, the State Ferry, parks, Locks, aquarium, zoo, gum wall (don't ever need to see more than once, lol), etc. And of course, the many great and changing restaurant scenes. Service - Overall okay. Some businesses are better than others; really a hit and miss. Many businesses really appreciate the tourists $$$; others know that they will never see us again.... Price - Reasonably priced. But of course, it depends on what you do, eat, and drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1851. 1865 Incorporated, town status. 1869 Incorporated, city status.