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Get Into the Swing of Things
Back in daddy’s day, a seriously down economy dampened some spirits, sure, but hepcats in the ’40s jitterbugged their cares away. Think it’s a dandy strategy? We do, too. Here’s how to make whoopee.
Put on the Ritz Grab a guy or a doll and scamper to Private Screening (3504 Fremont Pl N, Fremont, 206-548-0751; privatescreeningseattle.com) to get togged to the bricks. Flaunt your gams with prewar circle skirts and saddle shoes, and suit up and look aces with suspenders and fedoras.
Come Fly with Me Every Saturday night at HaLo (500 E Pike St, Capitol Hill, 206 324-7263; centuryballroom.com) instructors at the Century Ballroom school hipsters in the art of swing for a cool seven bucks. Show up at 9pm for the lesson; pro hoofers trickle in around 9:30.
Get a Little Sugar in Your Bowl When the dancing’s done, make tracks for a chilled treat at Old School Frozen Custard (1316 E Pike St, Capitol Hill, 206-324-2586; oldschoolfrozencustard.com). With specialty flavors like cake batter, key lime, and chocolate cheesecake, plus mix-ins for less than a Lincoln, this old-fashioned alt–ice cream shop’ll make your mouth croon like Frank’s did.
Earn Your Wings
True or false: In addition to fighter planes and commercial jets, Boeing once manufactured beds and boats. True.
When aircraft sales soared after World War I, Bill Boeing decided it would “behoove us to keep our shop occupied with work of a character other than airplanes.” You can see the bedroom furniture when you fly through the Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S, South Park, 206-764-5720; museumofflight.org).
The sprawling collection of artifacts and air- and spacecraft adjacent to Boeing Field does the amazing thing that all world-class museums do: It makes knowledge a byproduct of adventure. In the open-air garden of jet planes, you’ll climb aboard the first Air Force One and stand humbled before the enormous tail of the premier 747. Cross the futuristic pedestrian bridge to the six-story Great Hall, where a couple dozen of history’s high-flying champs hang from steel girders as if in flight. But to really experience how the airborne used to roll, get in touch with Olde Thyme Aviation (206-730-1412; oldethymeaviation.com) before your visit; they’ll meet you on the field for the ride of your life in a vintage biplane.
Published: November 2009
Hola and Good afternoon
My name is CESAR AUGUSTO PISCOYA ANGELES from PERU.
I am Architect and work in The Royal Tombs of SIPAN Museum here in my city CHICLAYO.
Visiting Seattle some days in march and i want know if can help me and learn about Seattle (buildings, museums,places, parks, etc) architecture and tecnology in the construction.
I want know how much price is this tour or maybe i can help and change information about me work here.
Thank you very much and hope a answer soon.
Greetings
Cesar
Old Thyme Aviation’s okay, but it’s insanely expensive for what they offer. There are other, better vintage ride options around Seattle for much cheaper.