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Could Redmond Be Getting a Darts Bar? Plus Human League at Marymoor & Best Bakery in Redmond · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

• 0:01
  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 right here in and around Redmond for the next seven days.
• 0:16
  Jennifer Davis: If you grew up listening to '80s music, Monday night at Marymoor Park might already be on your calendar Because The Human League is headlining June 8th with Soft Cell and Alison Moyet joining the show.
• 0:32
  Jennifer Davis: Doors will open at 4:00 and music starts at 6:00 at Marymoor Park, as I said, and that's a pretty stacked lineup of artists behind songs most people will recognize within the first few notes.
• 0:45
  Jennifer Davis: So if you're planning to go, grab tickets early and give yourself extra time for parking and getting through the gates
• 0:52
  Dan Schulz: Yeah, we gave you one full week.
• 0:53
  Dan Schulz: It's one week from yesterday Big Block Brewery is hosting one of the more unusual events we've seen lately, and that's exactly why it caught our attention.
• 1:07
  Dan Schulz: we love everyone over at Big Block Brewery.
• 1:09
  Dan Schulz: They're always doing stuff like this.
• 1:12
  Dan Schulz: Get prepared, Jennifer.
• 1:13
  Dan Schulz: On Saturday, June 6th from 1:30 to 3:30, they are teaching an all-ages needle felting class where you'll be able to make your own
• 1:26
  Jennifer Davis: Yes.
• 1:27
  Dan Schulz: hedgehog from scratch.
• 1:29
  Jennifer Davis: I'm there.
• 1:30
  Jennifer Davis: That sounds amazing
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  Dan Schulz: the class takes place at Big Block Brewery's Redmond location and is designed for beginners I, I have to urge, this is only for beginners.
• 1:40
  Dan Schulz: If you have gone pro making your felt hedgehogs, this is not for you.
• 1:47
  Jennifer Davis: it is for me then because I've never made a felt hedgehog in my entire life.
• 1:52
  Jennifer Davis: Very exciting
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  Dan Schulz: You are gonna leave with a handmade hedgehog and a new skill.
• 1:57
  Dan Schulz: If you've been looking for something different to do this weekend, This definitely qualifies
• 2:06
  Jennifer Davis: Farrell McWhorter Park is putting the spotlight on one of its most popular residents this Sunday, June 7th, from 10:00 to 11:00
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  Dan Schulz: We are very goat heavy
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  Jennifer Davis: We've been goat heavy, and now it's time to switch over because this free event gives families a chance to get up close with the sheep that live
• 2:26
  Dan Schulz: my God!
• 2:28
  Dan Schulz: Are you kidding me?
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  Jennifer Davis: I'm not kidding.
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  Jennifer Davis: You get to know about the sheep and um, volunteers will be sharing facts about the animals and the park's history.
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  Jennifer Davis: Kids can ask questions, meet the animals, and learn a little bit about life on the farm.
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  Jennifer Davis: Registration is free, and if your family hasn't visited Farrell McWhorter in a while, this is a good excuse to do so
• 2:52
  Dan Schulz: It is Tuesday, and every Tuesday you've got yourself a decision to make.
• 2:56
  Dan Schulz: You can grab the same boring lunch you always have, or you can head on over to La Tia Angelina for their legendary Taco Tuesday deal.
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  Dan Schulz: We are talking dollar fifty tacos made using recipes from one of the owner's parents, Angelina and Miguel, who brought them over from Jalisco, Mexico.
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  Dan Schulz: Angelina, in fact, still makes the sauces and all of the salsas by hand.
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  Dan Schulz: Now, this is not some chain restaurant trying to do Mexican food, you understand.
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  Dan Schulz: This is a real family operation that's been perfecting their craft for five years.
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  Dan Schulz: Brian and Angelina even have their five kids helping out sometimes.
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  Dan Schulz: You're gonna find their food truck parked behind the bus stop near QFC in Bellevue, right next to the Tikka Masala restaurant, and they offer student discounts if you are at Bellevue College.
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  Dan Schulz: These folks really care about their community, and it shows in every single taco they make.
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  Dan Schulz: We love La Tia Angelina, and this message was brought to you by La Tia Angelina food truck.
• 4:03
  Jennifer Davis: Some kids love being on stage, and some just need a place where it's okay to be a little goofy.
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  Jennifer Davis: Eastside Improv is starting a six-week beginner improv class for kids ages nine to 12 at the Redmond Senior and Community Center on Thursday, June 4th from 4:30 to 6:00.
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  Jennifer Davis: Students will learn through games, quick scenes, and group activities designed to build confidence and communication skills.
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  Jennifer Davis: friends and family will even get a showcase at the end of the program.
• 4:35
  Jennifer Davis: No experience is required for this, and it's probably gonna be a lot of fun
• 4:40
  Dan Schulz: really upset Improv is always fun, and when kids do it, it's even more special Spring release season is a pretty big deal in the wine world, and Sama Cellars is celebrating with an open house on June 6th and
• 4:54
  Dan Schulz: 7th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at their Redmond Wine Lounge.
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  Dan Schulz: They'll be pouring their newest releases and giving visitors a chance to try the wines that will define the season for the winery.
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  Dan Schulz: Whether you're already a wine club member or you're just wine curious, it's a relaxed way to spend an afternoon.
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  Dan Schulz: Bring a friend and plan sticking around for a tasting flight.
• 5:17
  Dan Schulz: I- you're smiling.
• 5:19
  Dan Schulz: I- I s- this is...
• 5:22
  Dan Schulz: Can I be your friend?
• 5:25
  Jennifer Davis: Sure Redmond's seasonal pop-up dog parks are officially open for the summer, giving local dogs a little extra room to run.
• 5:34
  Jennifer Davis: Luke McRedmond Park and Hartman Park are both operating through August 17th, and are open daily from dawn to dusk.
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  Jennifer Davis: These temporary off-leash areas have become a popular summer tradition for local pet owners looking for a change of scenery from their usual walking routes.
• 5:53
  Jennifer Davis: If your dog has been bouncing off the walls lately, this might be the outing you both need, and I believe it, because those dogs, they need to smell new things and be in a, be on a whole new
• 6:03
  Jennifer Davis: adventure.
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  Jennifer Davis: That's seems to be what dogs like.
• 6:08
  Dan Schulz: Quick question.
• 6:09
  Dan Schulz: If your neighbor came to you and said there's a weird wet spot in their yard and it won't dry up, would you know what to tell them?
• 6:16
  Dan Schulz: Eh, probably not.
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  Dan Schulz: Most people wouldn't.
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• 6:59
  Jennifer Davis: All right.
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  Jennifer Davis: 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 I've got a question for you
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  Dan Schulz: All right, let's hear it
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  Jennifer Davis: Okay, here we go.
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  Jennifer Davis: Mary Moore Park is getting a new major sports venue.
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  Jennifer Davis: What sport will it host?
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  Jennifer Davis: Professional soccer.
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  Dan Schulz: What is going on?
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  Jennifer Davis: B, major league cricket.
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  Jennifer Davis: Major league C, Olympic fencing.
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  Jennifer Davis: Like from the Olympics.
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  Dan Schulz: I knew you were gonna do it
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  Jennifer Davis: Or D, competitive pickleball.
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  Jennifer Davis: And your time starts now
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  Dan Schulz: I, it has to be pickleball.
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  Dan Schulz: It has to be 100% pickleball because every answer to any sports trivia thing for the last five years has been pickleball.
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  Dan Schulz: I'm 100% confident.!
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  Jennifer Davis: Okay, Dan.
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, You're wrong.
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  Dan Schulz: What?
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  Jennifer Davis: Yep, the answer is B, Major League Cricket.
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  Dan Schulz: Ouais
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  Jennifer Davis: It's really a fast-growing sport.
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  Jennifer Davis: The Seattle Orcas of Major League Cricket plan to play at Marymoor Park as their home, where a 6,000-seat cricket pitch is planned to be built.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's a fitting addition for one of the most diverse cities in Washington.
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  Jennifer Davis: From a velodrome to a cricket pitch, Marymoor just keeps collecting cool and unique sports venues
• 8:43
  Dan Schulz: We have been hearing a very interesting rumor involving the Redmond Town Center.
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  Dan Schulz: Sources say that a competitive darts bar, Jennifer, speaking of unique sports, a competitive darts bar may be looking at a space near the shopping center.
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  Dan Schulz: You can think electronic dart boards, league nights, food, cocktails, and a setup that turns darts into more of a social experience than your typical neighborhood bar.
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  Dan Schulz: What we don't know yet is whether a lease has actually been signed or whether a specific location might be involved.
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  Dan Schulz: Could Redmond be getting one of these, and would you go?
• 9:24
  Dan Schulz: Yeah.
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  Dan Schulz: It'd be great if they did.
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  Dan Schulz: And would you go?
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  Dan Schulz: I will go.
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  Dan Schulz: It's one of the only sporting activities I can do, Jennifer.
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  Dan Schulz: I could go pro with darts.
• 9:36
  Dan Schulz: Uh, if you, if you heard anything and, and you wanna help fill us in, go on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond.
• 9:45
  Dan Schulz: Find the post called Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses and paste what you know in there.
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  Dan Schulz: This is really exciting.
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  Dan Schulz: And one more thing.
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  Dan Schulz: While you are at the Facebook page, try to find the post called Your Picks and answer this question.
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  Dan Schulz: We wanna know what the best bakery is in and around 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.