Seattle Art Museum TONIGHT!

Experience SAM Downtown bursting at the seams with art, performances, talks, dancing and more at this late-night creative explosion!

The night’s activities include:
* SAM Talks: Artist Salon with videos, images and more presented by Seattle-based artists and performers
* Live, kinetic sculpture installations by Lingo Dance Company
* Exquisite Corpse projects with Janet Fagan-Smith
* Mashups spun by DJ Freddy King of Pants
* “Soccer Practice” performance piece by Mike Pham of Helsinki Syndrome
* Modern dance by Evoke Productions
* Brokenbeat performances by SunTzu Sound
* Accordionist Philip Kobernik of band Hey Marseilles playing live in the galleries
* SAMtrax playlists in Fourth Floor galleries, curated by writers, artists, critics and more
* Teatro ZinZanni’s amazing juggler Bernard Hazens
* Design competition with Curtis Steiner’s interactive sculpture, 1,000 Blocks.
* Seattle Beard & Stache Fest’s Bearded Lady competition
* A drawing studio with live models
* Masquerade face painting
* A stage of renowned recording artists curated by Decibel Festival featuring Gel-Sol, Loscil, The Sight Below and Nordic Soul
* Readings by poets Daemond Arrindell and Storme Webber with Rosalyn DeRoos
* My Favorite Things tours with local artists, critics and arts organizations, including Adriana Grant, Regina Hackett, Denee McCloud & Gao Gao, KT Niehoff of Lingo Dance, Yoko Ott & Scott Lawrimore, Jessica Powers, Helen Divjak of MOHAI, Vivian Phillips of the Hansberry Project at ACT, Carlo Scandiuzzi of Act Theatre and more.

SAM members enjoy priority access, a members-only lounge with one complimentary drink , plus much more.

Members: $5
Adults: $10
Students: $8
Seniors: $8

Tickets may be purchased at the Ticketing Desk at any of SAM’s three sites or over the phone with a credit card by calling the Box Office at 206.654.3121. This is an ages 18+ event.

Wine and Cheese Tasting TONIGHT!

Tonight at Aspira we will be having a wine and cheese tasting event. This will happen on our e-level in the party lounge from 6:00pm-8:00pm. We hope all of you can make it! If you would like, we encourage you to bring your favorite wine to share with your neighbors. Looking forward  seeing you all there!

Great Restaurants Near Aspira Apartments

The south lake union area near Apira apartments has some great dining options.  Located just a few blocks and within walking distance, on the corner of Westlake Ave and Denny Way, conveniently you have a Whole Foods grocery store, Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizza (which is an Apira favorite), Sea Star Seafood Restaurant and Raw bar, and many other great eats. If you are looking for a great resource, our concierge can provide directions to this area of the city or suggest many other highly rated restaurants for different tastes and price ranges.

Zip Car!

Here at Aspira we are BIG on being Green! Our building is the first and only four star certified building in Seattle. As part of the Green Street program, we encourage everyone to do their part to help the environment. We offer energy star certified appliances, lush landscaping on outdoor garden terraces, bicycle storage for a car-free commute, and just in case you don’t drive and would like to use Zip Car, we have nearby Zip Car locations.

What is Zip Car? It’s wheels when you want them. If you are use to taking the bus, or taking taxi cabs but occasionally need a car, this is a perfect program for you.  There are eleven locations for Zip Cars within walking distance of our front door.

The closest being on Stewart and Terry Ave!

For more information on this economically and environmentally sound option visit…

ZipCar.com

Rainy weather-No worries!

The news reports say that the next few days are supposed to be a bit rainy and drab but not to worry! Here at Aspira we have a media room with a 65″ high-definition flat-screen TV. Perfect for rainy day get-togethers with all your friends with plenty of seating, you can create your own movie going experience…right at home!!!

(Not to forget the 7.1 surround sound audio system.)

Interested in keeping a Pea Patch?

Interested in helping with the community garden? Spring is in the air!

The cascade neighborhood park, located at 333  Pontius Ave north is adjacent to a community managed pea patch. The cascade playground contains 1.9 acres of space with picnic benches which are available by reservation, basketball hoops, and a children’s play area. There are also walking paths and public restrooms.

Reservations for picnic tables may be made at (206) 684-4081. You can also visit their website here.

Two “not to miss” events at The Paramount Theatre

S.T.G Presents, at The Paramount Theatre (just around the corner from Aspira)…

Saturday March 20th, Chelsea Handler!

The host of  “Chelsea Lately”, currently the highest rated program on E! will be right in our back yard.  Tickets are available ranging from $45.50-75.50 (not including fees).

To purchase tickets you can call 1-877-STG-4TIX or online at…

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=6674402.

Also…

CHICAGO!!! March 3rd-7th.

I’ve sen this show personally and think its perfect for date night! I loved it and would go see it over and over again. To purchase tickets online go to…

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=30247&event_val=CHIC&schedule=list.

History and new development near Aspira!

Our very own Cascade neighborhood is going through some big changes in development. Who knew there was so much history associated with this little area of Seattle? From the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to the R.E.I tower all the way to our building- Aspira. Looks like there are a bunch of new things in store for this area. The Paul Allen Vulcan Northwest group has purchased a good amount of space in this neighborhood for development and changes from new housing, to shopping and dining. We cant wait to see what’s around the corner

Check out this article for awesome pictures and more history.

Historylink.org

Sunny in Seattle!

Come and live inspired…

Aspira is OPEN for tours and LOVING our VIEWS!!!  Today is so beautiful you can see from Mt. Baker to Mt. Rainier and everywhere inbetween.  Even the Olympic Mountains are making an appearance over the Ocean and behind the Space Needle.  Come check out our birds eye views TODAY!!!