Hey Seattle!

I hope you had a great New Year’s celebration last week! I watched the Space Needle NYE event and it was great!

In today’s edition of the Seattle Scoop:

• Watch an amazing jazz show this week at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

• Take a stroll and look at amazing art in Belltown

• Amazon RTO

-Edwin

Events

Theatre🎭️ - Kimberly Akimbo

Location: The Paramount Theatre

Date/Time: Jan 7-12, time varies

In this musical, follow Kimberly, a spirited teenager navigating family drama, a rare genetic condition, her first crush, and unexpected twists in suburban New Jersey. Dubbed a "howlingly funny heartbreaker" by The New Yorker, this must-see musical is an unforgettable adventure!

With a Tony-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen), this standout production is directed by Tony-nominated Jessica Stone. Get your tickets here.

Family Fun 👪️ - Belltown Art Walk

Location: 2307 1st Ave Seattle

Date/Time: Jan 10th, 6-9PM

Explore local art at the Belltown Art Walk, held every second Friday of the month from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This free, self-guided, all-ages event features exhibits at galleries, shops, and art studios throughout the Belltown neighborhood. It's a great opportunity for families to engage with Seattle's vibrant art scene and check out some local businesses! Learn more about this art walk here.

Music🎶 - Peter White

Location: Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

Date/Time: Jane 9-12, time varies

Hear the artistry of Peter White, one of contemporary jazz’s most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists, as he brings his signature blend of jazz, pop, and classical influences to Dimitriou's Jazz Alley. Known for his lyrical energy and unmatched creativity, White has captivated audiences for nearly four decades, seamlessly blending genres and pushing musical boundaries. Accompanied by an exceptional band, this is a rare chance to experience a virtuoso at the height of his craft, delivering an unforgettable performance that embodies his passion for exploration and innovation in music. Get tickets here.

Comedy😆 - Martin Amini

Location: Neptune Theatre

Date/Time: Jan 10 at 7pm

Enjoy an evening of laughter with stand-up comedian Martin Amini at the Neptune Theatre! Known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling, Martin draws inspiration from his diverse Iranian and Bolivian heritage, offering a unique comedic perspective.

Reviews of his show mention the audience “laughed the entire time“ and has 4.8/5 stars. Get tickets here (it’s almost sold out!)

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Community News

Expect More Traffic Downtown - Amazon RTO

Brace for significant traffic congestion as 65,000 Seattle and Eastside based Amazon employees return to the office full-time at the company's headquarters as reported by the Seattle Times. State transit officials are urging residents to prepare for gridlock and to allow extra travel time. The return is expected to benefit local businesses that suffered from reduced foot traffic during the pandemic when remote working was prevalent.

Civil News

Seattle Minimum Wage Increases to $20.76/Hour

As of January 1st of this year, Seattle’s minimum wage increased to $20.76/hour up from $19.97. Previously, some employers were able to pay their employees $17.25/hour as the difference was able to be supplemented by tips in certain businesses such as restaurants. This “tip credit” is not able to be claimed by businesses going forward and now, all businesses will have a new, increased minimum wage of $20.76/hour. Source: Komo News.

Sports

🏈 Seahawks: Concluded their season with a 30-25 victory against the Rams on Sunday, January 5th. Despite the win, they missed the playoffs due to tiebreaker rules.

🏒 Kraken: Lost to the Canucks in a 4-3 shootout on Thursday, January 2nd.

Upcoming games this week:

🏒 Kraken vs. Oilers on Saturday, January 6th.
🏒 Kraken vs. Devils on Monday, January 8th.

🏀 Washington Huskies Women's Basketball:

• Tuesday, January 9th: vs. Wisconsin Badgers at Alaska Airlines Arena.

🏒 Seattle Thunderbirds:

• Tuesday, January 9th: vs. Victoria Royals at ShoWare Center.

• Saturday, January 13th: vs. Everett Silvertips at ShoWare Center.Thank you for reading the Seattle Scoop! I’ll see you next week! 😄 

Edwin Nino Delgado - Publisher

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