Outdoor Summer Cinema.
July 23, 2010 by Yakima Girl
Most of us can appreciate activities for the whole family, which is why I love the Outdoor Summer Cinema, which features fairly new, and favored movies in Yakima’s lovely parks. Throughout mid-August, movies are playing at various parks around town on a large inflatable screen, with a theater-quality sound system. This Friday, “Monsters vs. Aliens” will be shown at Randall Park, and will begin at about 8:30PM. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and friends. Admission is a canned good, which goes to Northwest Harvest; can’t get much better than that.
2010 Outdoor Summer Cinema Schedule:
Fri. July 23 – Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) Randall Park
Sun. July 25 – Raiders of the Lost Arc(PG) Gilbert Park
Fri. July 30 – Where The Wild Things Are(PG) Randall Park
Sun. August 1 – Curious George(G) Gilbert Park
Sat. August 7 – The Karate Kid (PG) Sarg Hubbard Park
Sun. August 8 – Twilight: New Moon(PG 13) Gilbert Park
Fri. August 13 – Cloudy w/a Chance of Meatballs(PG) Randall Park
Sun. August 15 – The Muppets Take Manhattan(G) Gilbert Park
The Outdoor Summer Cinema is sponsored by Allied Arts of Yakima Valley and Yakima Parks and Recreation.
photo (example) via Chris Van Stone
Patina.
June 29, 2010 by Yakima Girl
I’m so excited about our newest addition to Downtown Yakima – Patina! This quaint little shop has a great selection of recyclables, such as home decor, jewelry, and designer clothing. Patina is co-owned by sisters, Winter Kennedy and Joy Meils, whose eclectic vibe is present the minute you walk through the front door. You’re sure to find a unique piece at a reasonable price, and it’s unlikely you’ll walk out empty-handed. Trust me, you’re going to love it! So stop by, say hi, and take a peek inside.
Patina
9 West Yakima Avenue
Yakima, WA
Festival of Flowers.
June 17, 2010 by Yakima Girl
Yakima’s premier garden and antique show, Festival of Flowers, is taking place this weekend, on the grounds of the Catholic Family and Child Center campus. Many great vendors come out for this event, to display and sell plants, flowers, antiques, garden decor, and much, much more. This is a fun, family friendly event, which also includes crafts for the kids, excellent food, and beautiful landscapes. Tickets are only $5 per person (kids under 12 are free), and can be purchased at the event. Proceeds benefit the counseling programs at Catholic Family and Child Service. I’m going Friday, hope to see you there!
Time
Friday: 12:00PM – 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Location
Catholic Family and Child Service
5301 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA
New Yak City.
June 17, 2010 by Yakima Girl
If you’re looking for something hip and cool to wear, you should definitely check out New Yak City. I fell in love with their shoe wall, that happens to include the Nike SB line, which are only carried in specialty skate shops.
New Yak City is located on the corner of 3rd and Yakima Ave, in the recently renovated Bridmar building. The wood floors, high ceilings, and graffiti style paintings make you feel as though you’re shopping in a big city.
New Yak City carries many popular brands of streetwear for both guys and gals. They also specialize in skateboards, longboards, and snowboarding gear.
I had driven past New Yak City many times before I decided to stop, but I can honestly say that I wish I hadn’t waited so long. I walked out with a super cute shirt by Vans, and added several pairs of sunglasses to my wishlist. I am thoroughly impressed with this locally owned shop, and very excited to spread the word.
New Yak City
302 W. Yakima Ave.
Yakima, WA
Sunday in the Country.
June 17, 2010 by Yakima Girl
Sometimes you’ve just got to get in your car and go. My husband and I love to take road trips on the weekends, preferably with no destination in mind. It’s amazing what you’ll see when you aren’t in hurry to get to a particular place, at a specific time.
One of the greatest things about living is Yakima is its central location in the state of Washington. No matter which direction you go, you’re only a matter of miles from the great outdoors. I love to snap photos while on road trips; we make a lot of stops, but it allows us to slow down and enjoy our surroundings.
photos were taken on highway 410
Pieces of the Past.
June 8, 2010 by Yakima Girl
I absolutely love antiques and vintage decor, so when I moved back to Yakima several years ago, I instantly fell in love with Pieces of the Past. It’s a lovely little shop, perfectly located on Yakima Avenue, and nestled in with several other antique stores.
They also carry this awesome line of jewelry, which is handmade by a local gal named Lisa, who uses vintage treasures to create these one of a kind pieces. I love the necklaces, they’re the perfect touch to add to a super casual outfit, like jeans and a tee.
You’ll also feel welcome the minute you walk through the door; the owners are very helpful and friendly. I think you’ll find that Pieces of the Past carries the perfect selection of antiques, ranging from rustic and shabby, to traditional and primitive. It’s well worth a stop the next time you are out and about, or happen to be visiting Yakima.
Pieces of the Past
507 West Yakima Ave
Yakima, WA
Yakima circa 1946.
June 8, 2010 by Yakima Girl
This past weekend, I picked up a 1946 Yakima phone directory from a local estate sale. I collect vintage books, so this was a great score. It’s truly amazing how much everything has changed in 60+ years, including the phone book itself, which used to have a hard-back cover.
In 1946, phone numbers were only four digits, and there were only 12,700 telephones in service, in Yakima. I could spend all day browsing through the pages, especially the advertisements.
p.s. The book was only $2
(more than a night in a hotel in 1946)
Thomas.
May 31, 2010 by Yakima Girl
Thomas.
He’s happy and playful, and needs a loving family.
The little guy is a 25 pound Terrier mix.
He’s only one, so he’s got a lot of life in him.
If not, maybe a friend is, so pass on this post.
Thank you my lovely readers!
At Home: Herb Garden.
May 31, 2010 by Yakima Girl
As I had previously mentioned, I was neglecting my poor herbs. A dear friend of mine kindly added curry, spearmint, and oregano to my garden, which was great inspiration to get planting. My herbs are finally at home now, planted in old clay pots, and placed in a nice, sunny window.
I picked up the old metal tray from a friend’s yard sale. I hadn’t found a use for it until now, but it seems to work perfectly since I don’t have individual trays for each pot.
I love how my newly potted herbs look with my thrift store finds and piled-high garlic, and as a bonus, they add delicious flavor to my husband’s yummy home-cooked meals.
New Meets Old. Uh-Oh.
May 31, 2010 by Yakima Girl
Wow! The installation of this abstract sculpture by Bill Robinson has caused quite a controversy amongst Yakima residents; it has been considered “too modern” for its placement on North Front Street, in Historic Downtown Yakima. The large granite coil has now been in place for several months, so I decided to ask the opinions of my readers via Facebook. I was honestly astonished by the number of comments I received, as well as the extreme and varying viewpoints. Continue below, to get a taste of both sides…
Lisa W. – “Art is not meant to appeal to everyone. It adds more to downtown than having nothing at all. What’s wrong with mixing historic and new things together? Yakima is a mixture of cultures, might as well have a mixture of art work. Support downtown!!”
Tracy C. – “Like it, but in front of The Depot is not the right place for it! Poor poor planning!!”
Betsy M. – “I personally am not a fan of “modern art” that doesn’t really look like anything. With all the work that Yakima has put into a Historic Downtown feel, why would they place a piece of modern art instead of a more traditional sculpture?”
Chandra W. – “Phallic pieces.”
Julie P. – “Art is art. Some people like it, some don’t. Either way, I’m all for sprucing up Yakima. And the people who see it as sexual….puh-leeze.”
Gay D. – “Love it. The piece was donated. The committee (The Giving Circle) worked hard to get it here, it would look great anywhere and Front Street is lucky to get it.”
Jean L. – “I like this piece! Art doesn’t need to go with the surroundings. It you match the art to the surroundings in the same style it just blends in and no one notices it! Be appreciative that you have art to look at.”
Darcy T. – “…It’s MODERN art in the HISTORIC part of Yakima! That’s worse than wearing polka-dots and stripes!!!!…”
Jodi P. – “I like the juxtaposition of the old (train station) and the new (sculpture) against one another. It is great that it is by a Northwest artist too. In bringing Yakima into the future and creating a vibrant Downtown you need both old and new side by side. Public art is meant to engage you in your surroundings and I would say this piece is very successful in that.”