Party: The Parasol Party, June 11th, $15. There’s a decadently stylish party and girly-girl going on at the Clise Mansion in Redmond. This unique girls night highlighting the femininity of the parasol includes cocktails, appetizers and melt-in-your-mouth sweets. You can also enjoy signature shopping and take part in the fashion show under a parasol of your own. Afterwards, use the parasol to protect yourself from the sun's rays during afternoon walks. After all, you're too good looking to get wrinkles.
Seminar: Women’s Self Protection Seminar, June 11th, $35. Eastside Women in Business is hosting this self-defense seminar for women. Increase your feeling of safety and security by learning important skills and techniques that can help you keep your lover in line or at least scare the hell out of him.
Party: Soirée at the Place, June 15th, $35. The Freehold Theatre is holding a dinner and auction at Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom. This Soirée includes a gourmet meal prepared by the Tom Douglas Kitchens and a no-host bar. The silent and live auctions will be officiated by the memorable Matt Smith.
Summit: Women’s Empowerment Summit 2009, June 12 - 13th. Women of real power are attending the 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit at the W Hotel. This two day program is filled with ideas and discussions on leadership, negotiating and learning how to create opportunities for yourself and others. We like everything about this, but the overused word "empowerment". What this is really beginning to mean is, "We want to sell you a bunch of tools and coaching packages, under the feel-good veneer of making your life better."
Fitness: Sweet Moves: A Yoga & Chocolate Event, June 16th, Free. Now there are two words you don’t often hear together: yoga and chocolate. This intriguing event takes place at Luluemon Athletica in Pacific Place and begins with some yoga stretches and breathing. After your completed relaxed and tension-free, reward yourself with some in-store chocolate sampling with Chocolate Box. Between the exercise and treats, you still come out calories ahead.
Wine: 2009 Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting, June 14th, $85. After blind tasting of over 700 Washington Wines, this year’s fifteen judges have made their decisions and the winners have been chosen. This Grand Awards Tasting allows the public to sample all of the winning wines at the hoity Rainier Club. Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and meet the tasting panel which included Uncorked’s fonder Sommelier David LeClaire.
Theater: Macbeth, June 12 – 27th, $16. Forget about going to a movie with car chases and explosions. If you want to see some real action, try one of Shakespeare’s most violent and bloody plays. This is an altered version by Sir William D’Avennant, that keeps the foundation of the play, but adds depth to the characters and their relationships to one another.
Music: The Pacific Northwest Folklore Coffeehouse Concert, June 12th, Free. Enjoy a hot steaming cup of your favorite espresso while you enjoy the soulful voice of acclaimed singer, Ginny Reilly. A well-known voice in folk music as part of the Reilly & Maloney due, Ginny Reilly will be performing a unique solo concert with original songs as well as traditional ballads.
Organization: Microsoft Alumni Network. A lot of smart minds have went through Microsoft. These people want to continue to change the world, but instead of through innovative technology, it's through their philanthropy and volunteerism. They make a positive impact to local communities.
