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Author of the 3rd edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle,’ Maria is a freelance writer, accountant, single mother to two teens and turtle owner. Born as a 3rd generation Seattleite and raised on Vashon Island, she tried living in other cities but found Seattle owns her heart. Also, the turtle is unwilling to move again. She can be reached by email at m.a.c.author@gmail.com.

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The classic rock dream team of Aerosmith and ZZ Top going on tour

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Aerosmith and ZZ Top are set for a three month summer tour sponsored by Guitar Hero: Aerosmith® that will take them all over the American map...
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Peter Frampton back on tour - is it enough to come alive again?

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I am almost, but not quite, worn out with all of the classic, legendary and retro bands and performers who will be touring this year. How much...
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Depeche Mode live on Jimmy Kimmel tonight, while new album sells for 3.99

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It's a big year for Depeche Mode - a new album, the Tour of the Universe - and now they're taking to the L.A. streets tonight in an outdoor...
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Really cheap things to do in Seattle

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We've already covered things that you can do for free in Seattle, and there are a lot, but we want even more options. We are Seattleites. We change...
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Things to do for free in Seattle

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Seattle has events and entertainment priced to fit every budget, from high-end to free. In a recession, the free end of the spectrum is especially...
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Heart at the Puyallup Fair

If you need a compelling reason to attend the Puyallup Fair in the fall, seeing Heart in concert might be reason enough. Factor in that the price of...
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AC/DC coming to town - is it worth going?

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Take a look at my $12.50 ticket to an AC/DC concert back in 1982. Back then it would take a teenager making minimum wage ($3.35 per hour) 3.73 hours...
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Get presale tickets to The Decemberists, Blind Pilot & Andrew Bird at Marymoor Park

Marymoor Park in Redmond manages to attract major talent for The Concerts at Marymoor series, and that will be evident once again on Friday, July 17...
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Duran Duran at Marymoor Park

If anything could take my mind off of the paperwork I'm sending to the IRS today telling them that I'll pay them later, it's Duran Duran....
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Vote to bring KISS to your city. Fans to determine KISS 2009 tour cities.

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Ah, the good old days, riding to school in a friend's car (I think it was a Chevy Malibu) with KISS blaring from the 8-track. We were so cool. Fast...
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