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Must List: Jingle Bell Run, Jose Gonzales Trio & More

What to do this weekend in Seattle

By Seattle magazine staff December 3, 2014

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Must See
Softer Side of Taxidermy on Display

(Through 12/31, times vary) Sculptor Rachel Denny’s new show, Strange Menagerie, includes mounted specimens clothed in human trappings: cashmere cable-knits, lace tatting, felt, coins and in at least one case, candy wrappers. Experience the fabric-covered creatures at the Foster White Gallery.

Must Jingle
Run or Walk in the 30th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk

With rings on your fingers and (jingle) bells on your toes, you can walk or run to support the Arthritis Foundation at its 30th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Get in the spirit by sporting holiday-themed costumes and sign the kiddos up for the Run with the Elves 1K.

Must Entertain
9 Easy Entertaining Ideas to Make Your Season Bright

From versatile wine choices and simple decorative flourishes to pre-bottled cocktails and a pretzel bar, put the joy back into the season with time-saving tips that don’t look like shortcuts.

Must Hear
Jose Gonzales Trio Performs ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Thursday (12/11, 6 p.m.) Jam to Vince Guaraldi’s classic holiday gem, A Charlie Brown Christmas, performed by the Jose Gonzales Trio at the Cornish Playhouse.

Must Go East
Bellevue’s Gorgeous Garden d’Lights
(Through 1/3/2015, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Delight is guaranteed at Bellevue Botanical Garden’s annual feast of lights, where over half a million sparkling bulbs transform the garden into a holiday wonderland.

 

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