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Secret Chef Dinners? Redmond Arts Festival & Best Fruit Stand in Redmond? · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

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  Jennifer Davis: Welcome to The Best of Redmond.
• 0:03
  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis
• 0:04
  Dan Schulz: And I'm Dan Schultz, and this is Redmond's twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening in and around Redmond for the next seven days.
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  Jennifer Davis: One of Redmond's favorite summer traditions returns Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2nd at Redmond Town Center, and it's completely free to attend.
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  Jennifer Davis: More than 60 Pacific Northwest artists will be showing and selling original artwork, and you'll have the chance to meet the artists behind the work.
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  Jennifer Davis: There will also be live music throughout the weekend, along with hands-on art activities for kids and families.
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  Jennifer Davis: While you're there, grab lunch or dinner at one of Town Center restaurants and make a day of it.
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  Dan Schulz: If you are a big fan of jazz, pay attention to this.
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  Dan Schulz: It's happening tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 at Soul Food Coffee House.
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  Dan Schulz: It's called Open Jazz Night, and Open Jazz Night is one of those events where you can participate or just enjoy the music.
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  Dan Schulz: Hosted by bassist John Roth, the evening includes an upright piano, a microphone for singers, and a very welcoming atmosphere where musicians of all experience levels are invited to join in.
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  Dan Schulz: If you'd rather just listen, that's perfectly cool too.
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  Dan Schulz: It's a relaxed way to spend a summer evening while supporting Redmond's local music community
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  Jennifer Davis: Kids can stretch their bodies and their imaginations during yoga story time on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 at the Redmond Library.
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  Jennifer Davis: The program combines story time with a beginner-friendly yoga session led by certified instructor Neha from Sol Lumos.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's designed for children ages two and older with a caregiver, and no registration is required.
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  Jennifer Davis: Just bring a yoga mat or a large towel if you have one.
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  Jennifer Davis: although a limited number of mats will be available.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's a fun way to keep little ones moving while enjoying a good story.
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  Dan Schulz: Attention pig fans, Sunday is your day if you'd like to meet some pigs over at Farrell McWhorter Park.
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  Dan Schulz: From 10:00 to 11:00 AM, volunteers and park docents will introduce visitors to the farm's resident pigs.
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  Dan Schulz: So many farms, Jennifer, I've noticed don't have resident pigs.
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  Dan Schulz: I like that this one does They'll share fun facts about the animals, answer questions, and talk a little bit about the history of the park and its educational programs.
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  Dan Schulz: The event is free, although advanced registration is required.
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  Dan Schulz: Animal lovers of all ages will get a kick out of this one
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  Jennifer Davis: Now here's something most homeowners don't think about.
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• 3:42
  Jennifer Davis: That message brought to you by Simply Leak Detection Okay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.
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  Jennifer Davis: So here's our question: What major transportation project in 1916 permanently lowered Lake Washington and helped end the region's steamboat era?
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  Jennifer Davis: was it A, the opening of the Lake Washington Ship Canal Bridge and Ballard Locks; B, completion of State Route 520; C, construction of the I-90 floating bridge; or D, arrival of the railroad?
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  Jennifer Davis: And your time starts now
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  Dan Schulz: It's, well, we know it's not the floating bridge.
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  Dan Schulz: It's not the I-9- they d- they did that in 1916.
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  Jennifer Davis: Y'all think so?
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  Jennifer Davis: All right.
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  Dan Schulz: I think it's the arrival of the railroad.
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  Dan Schulz: No, no, no.
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  Dan Schulz: Yes.
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  Dan Schulz: No.
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  Dan Schulz: No.
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  Dan Schulz: Yes.
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  Dan Schulz: Yes.
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  Dan Schulz: Final.
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  Dan Schulz: Final answer.
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  Dan Schulz: Arrival of the railroad
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, you're wrong this time around, Dan.
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  Jennifer Davis: It
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  Dan Schulz: not final.
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  Dan Schulz: Not final.
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  Dan Schulz: Not final
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  Jennifer Davis: it's the opening of the Lake Washington Ship Canal Bridge and Ballard Locks.
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  Jennifer Davis: When the Lake Washington Ship Canal opened in 1916, the lake's water level dropped by approximately nine feet, forever changing the East Side's geography.
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  Jennifer Davis: The project connected Lake Washington to Puget Sound through the Ballard Locks, dried up the Black River, reshaped local shorelines, and signaled the end of the steamboat era that had once been the region's primary mode of transportation.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's one of the most significant engineering projects in Washington State's history
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  Dan Schulz: I find it hard to believe that steamboats were the main source of
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  Jennifer Davis: I do too.
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  Dan Schulz: "Hey, I'm gonna go up to Woodinville.
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  Dan Schulz: What time does the steamboat leave?"
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  Dan Schulz: All right, it's time for the rumor mill.
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  Dan Schulz: Word around Old Redmond is that a new chef's counter pop-up incubator may be quietly in the work.
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  Dan Schulz: Instead of a traditional restaurant, the idea would feature a shared space where local chefs would host rotating ticketed dinners, each creating a unique menu for a limited engagement.
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  Dan Schulz: There wouldn't be a permanent menu or even storefront signage, just a mailing list and a different culinary experience every time.
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  Dan Schulz: I hope this is real.
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  Dan Schulz: This is the kind of thing that I love.
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  Dan Schulz: It's a big mystery.
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  Dan Schulz: What are we doing tonight?
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  Dan Schulz: I don't know.
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  Dan Schulz: I got an email.
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  Dan Schulz: We're going.
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  Dan Schulz: Now, we don't know if this is actually happening, but we would love to know if you have heard anything.
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  Dan Schulz: If you have, head on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond and find the Redmond Rumor Mill guesses post and drop any info in there.
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  Dan Schulz: And while you're there, try to find the post called Your Picks.
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  Dan Schulz: We would love to hear from you who you think the best fruit stand is in Redmond
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love our companion newsletter.
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  Jennifer Davis: Find it at bestofredmond.com, and we'll see you in the next one
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  Dan Schulz: Or maybe before then, walking in and around Redmond.