Weddings in Woodinville

There are so many great venues in this lovely eastside town. With it's multiple wineries and lush landscapes, Woodinville has a lot to offer to couples looking for a convenient location with a rural feel for their celebrations. Catch DJ Leslie at Januik Winery on January 31 at this multiple venue open house, including wine-tasting, catered food, and luxury transportation from Butler Transportation. Other Woodinville wedding spots on the tour include Delille Cellars, Columbia Winery, JM Cellars, Russell's Barn, and Willows Lodge. Get tickets now before it sells out!

Beatles Charts

This has to be one of the coolest things we've seen in a while. Designer Michael Deal created what he calls an exploration of Beatles music through infographics. Charting everything from song keys to authorship and collaborations to a breakdown of their working schedules, this just adds to the lexicon of Beatles lore. They are a band that never seems to stop giving. The new mastered stereo and mono releases sound phenomenal, Cirque Du Soleil's LOVE looks incredible, and Ringo even has a new album!

Thelonious Monk: An American Original

We love Monk. We love his unmistakable piano style and his knack for writing great tunes that become jazz standards. Although many of his solos and compositions are advanced rhythmically and harmonically, his music always feels rooted in the blues and soul that so profoundly influenced 20th Century music. This Genius of Modern Music had an almost punk rock attitude and with such a unique musical voice, Monk's appeal will grow on you. In a new book, Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, author Robin Kelly explores his incredible history and misunderstood mental problems. His bipolar disorder alienated some during his career, but there seemed to be a method to his madness. Later in life he literally could not sit still, but when on the piano, he could swing like no one else.

Luxe Wedding Design Event at Georgetown Ballroom

Annette Lefebvre of Luxe Productions and Wedding Design is putting on an amazing invitation only gala event for the Georgetown Ballroom on Sunday, January 10. From great food and drinks to brilliant music from the likes of Lushy and The Blue Four Trio as well as the always stunning performances by Enjoy Productions, this is bound to be one of the great events of the winter. Just added to the bill, Seattle Parties' own DJ Sean plays bass with the Haggis Brothers.

Great Locations for Seattle Weddings

Seattle Parks offer a variety of great spots for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The mix of natural beauty and affordable cost make many of the locations highly sought after. Sign ups for many of the venues take place on January 4. Expect long lines and stiff competition for the big dates in the summer. It's well worth the wait if you can grab one of the lovely park locations, including Hamilton Viewpoint in West Seattle, Golden Gardens Bath House in Ballard (pictured), Gas Works Park in Wallingford and many others. Special locations, such as Kubota Gardens, Discovery Park and the Arboretum, are booked up to a year in advance and are not offered on the January 4 sign up. Instead, call Parks Event Scheduling at 206-684-4081.