March 2017

Neighborhood News + Updates

March 2017


PIONEER SQUARE SPRING CLEAN

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

 
April 8th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Spring Clean is at our doorstep once again! Grab a co-worker, a neighbor, or that delinquent nephew and join us as we spruce up the neighborhood. Pull on those old college painting pants and get on with some graffiti abatement. Don grandpa’s dirty overalls and start yanking weeds. Whatever shabby old working clothes you have will do the trick. If you don’t have any, T-shirts will be provided along with coffee and snacks to get you pumped for the day.

RETAIL NEWS
As we come out of a long winter, here are a few reasons we’re excited about the onset of spring in the Square:
  • The gorgeous new Cherry Street Public House at 200 Occidental is open and a fabulous addition to the neighborhood.
  • Arundel Books is now open for business in their new location at 212 First Ave S in the Grand Central Building.
  • Non-Breaking Space, a new gallery at 532 1st Ave S, is open and will be part of the March First Thursday Art Walk.
  • Did you hear that E. Smith Mercantile is expanding their bar into the space formerly occupied by Arundel Books off Occidental Park?
  • Zopalo, a restaurant focusing on food found in Mexico City, plans to open in 200 Occidental this spring.
  • The Halal Guys also plan to be open later this spring in their space on Yesler Way next to the Pioneer Passage alley.
  • The former Faerie Queene is now Pittsburgh Lunch & Superette, a mini grocery store at 90 Yesler Way serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and drinks. (The history of the name is a great story, so check out the website!)
  • The buildout of Dead Line, a cocktail bar and kitchen, continues at 114 1st Ave S. Stay tuned for details as they unfold.
  • How are those New Year Resolutions coming? You might want to checkout the newest fitness biz in Pioneer Square, Cue Crossfit at 901 1st Ave S.

PIONEER SQUARE EVENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?

Upcoming Events

03/02  Pioneer Square Art Walk 

03/19  First home game of the season for Seattle Sounders FC. GO SOUNDERS!

04/08  Pioneer Square Spring Clean

04/10  Mariner’s Opening Day. GO MARINERS!

05/11-13  Upstream Music Fest & Summit

Have you checked out the Pioneer Square event calendar lately? You may be surprised by the variety of things happening throughout the neighborhood. In addition to well-known and cherished events like First Thursday and gallery openings, you’ll find details about theater, book signings, kids events, music, fundraisers, Occidental Park events, and more.

Don’t forget to post your events on the Pioneer Square calendar so people who live and work can be part of the fun!


UPSTREAM MUSIC FEST + SUMMIT

Upstream Music Fest + Summit is coming fast. The first round lineup of musicians was announced last week. Don’t wait a moment longer to buy your tickets.

Pioneer Square Discount Promo Code: PSQ2017 (Please resist the urge to post the promo code on social media. A limited number of these discounted tickets have been set aside for people who live and work in Pioneer Square.

ALASKAN WAY VIADUCT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
FIRST THURSDAY SPEAKER SERIES

What’s next for Bertha? 
6 – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 2
Milepost 31, 211 First Ave. S., Seattle
Admission is free.

With each passing day, Bertha is getting closer to the finish line! The massive tunneling machine is scheduled to emerge in a disassembly pit near Seattle Center this spring. Join Joe Hedges, AWV Program Administrator, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 2 at Milepost 31 to learn about recent progress and plans for Bertha following tunneling.
After the talk, be sure to leave enough time to explore the rest of the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square. Free parking is available for First Thursday art walk patrons in Pioneer Square. Please visit www.FirstThursdaySeattle.com for more information about participating garages. Want to explore historic Seattle another day this winter without the hassle of parking fees? Bundle up and stop by Milepost 31 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday to receive two hours of free parking at the First and Columbia garage, while supplies last!

CONSTRUCTION ROUNDUP
PIONEER SQUARE IMPACTS
Center City Connector Project (First Ave Streetcar)
200 Occidental (COMPLETED)
80 Main (COMPLETED)
For more detail on upcoming projects and events in the region see SDOT’s three week look ahead.

NEWS ROUNDUP
FEBRUARY PRESS FROM THE SQUARE

Pioneer Square board to vote on turning J&M into 25-room hotel (DJC)

Review: ˜Design of Dissent exhibit taps Seattle’s rebel yell (Seattle Times)

A peek inside Seattle’s Smith Tower, which retains its historic charms (Seattle Times)

Video: Seattle Sports at Pioneer Square’s Tat’s Delicatessen (Seattle PI)

On the eve of the Alaskan Way Viaduct’s demolition, a look back at what we love – and love to hate – about it (Seattle Times)