Bellevue resident on “The Bachelor”
Lindzi Cox, 27, is one of the contestants on the ABC show, “The Bachelor,” which premiered earlier this month. Before moving to Bellevue, Lindzi, formerly “Lindsey” is a graduate of the Issaquah School District. An accomplished horse-ride since age 4, Cox won three horse riding blue ribbons aboard Nautical Ridge. For more information, go to http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor.
Japan to Brazil: 18th Annual Carnaval celebration
Did you know Brazil is home to the largest Japanese population outside of Japan? To celebrate this cultural connection, a Carnaval event will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St., Seattle. For more information, go to www.showbrazil.com.
Glassybaby Seconds Sale Saturday
Hundreds are expected to line up for this event this weekend, held at Glassybaby Madrona Studio & Hot Shop, 3406 East Union St., Seattle. Doors open at 9 a.m. A portion of the sales will be donated to help Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. To watch a YouTube video of the crowds at last year’s sale, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i367QqwxhHs. For more information, go to www.glassybaby.com.
Chef John Howie off to the Super Bowl
Eastside restauranteur, Chef John Howie, will attend the 46th Super Bowl in Indianapolis next month. As part of the “Taste of the NFL” event, he will be preparing Ancho Chili Applewood Scented King Salmon on Southwestern Roasted Corn Mashed Potatoes with Sweet Chili Hollandaise and Lime Cream. To attend “Taste of the NFL,” ticket prices are $600. Go to www.tasteofthenfl.com for more information.
“The Sound of Music” sing-along
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center has announced it will hold this sing-along at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 24 and at 2 p.m., Sunday March 25. The theater is located at 11100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, $62 for a family pass, $17 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com.
Taproot Theatre Hosts “Comedy as Commentary”
Taproot will host this free panel discussion exploring the history of comedy and the power of humor at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7. Panelists include Jeff Berryman (Actor/Playwright), Misha Berson (Theatre and Arts Critic, The Seattle Times), Kathy Hsieh (Actor/Director, SIS Productions), Karen Lund (Associate Artistic Director, Taproot Theatre Company) and Brian Willis (Playwright, Northwest Playwrights Alliance). The event requires registration. RSVP at 206-529-3666 or sonjal@taproottheatre.org.
Oscar party to benefit children’s foundation
The party is one of 49 events officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that will be held across the country on Oscar Night, Feb. 26. Proceeds will benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest. The party will be held at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, at 411 University St., Seattle. The red carpet event will be at 3 p.m. and the main starts at 5 p.m.Tickets are now on sale at www.starlight-northwest.org, or by calling 425-861-7827.
Bestselling Bellevue author’s book comes out in paperback
“Murder One,” a book by New York Times bestselling author, Robert Dugoni, will be coming to paperback across the country in March. The book is a Library Journal Pick for Best Thriller, 2011. The Eastside resident will be going on a book tour to promote “Murder One” this year. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/yHHD6t.
