Past News & Events
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Join Ann for a Holiday F&N Tearoom Themed Event at the Chateau St Laurent at Bothell Landing on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Ann will tell stories from her book, invite members of the audience to share their F&N memories, and sign copies of her book for sale. Holiday music will be played on a grand piano and Santa will be on hand for photos. An F&N memorabilia display will be featured amidst the elegant decorations of the new facility. Remembered treats from the Tearoom menu will be served at the sit-down tea and a vintage fashion show is an anticipated highlight. This festive and nostalgic event is free...but reservations are essential!
Tuesday,
February 24, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30pm: Ann
reads from 'Seattle's Ravenna Neighborhood' at the Northeast
Branch of Seattle Public Library
Ann will be sharing pictures and talking about her first local history book, Seattle’s
Ravenna Neighborhood. Come see why Ravenna Park was called Big Tree
Park when it was a private attraction for visitors to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Exposition in 1909. You'll also learn about the historic college in Ravenna that
was not connected to the University of Washington. In addition Ann will be talking
about local resources from which she acquired the pictures and a bit about researching
and writing local history.
This program accompanies the neighborhood history exhibit hosted by Northeast
Library during the whole month of February. Third Place Books will be on hand
selling copies of both of her books – Seattle’s Ravenna Neighborhood
and Frederick & Nelson.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is
not required. The Northeast Branch is located at 6801 35th Ave. N.E. For more
information call 206-684-7539 or
visit the Seattle Public Library events calendar.
Please
tune in today, January 28th, at 2:20 pm to hear an interview
with Ann on a segment of Sound
Focus on KUOW 94.9FM. This interview was originally
scheduled to air on Christmas Eve but had to be rescheduled
due to the snow. Ann
joins host Dave Beck to talk about Frangos, the Tearoom, and
the other elements that made Frederick & Nelson such a
center of creativity and community.
January 15th: Chateau
at Bothell Landing's Frederick & Nelson Reminiscence Tea
On Thursday, January 15th at 2:00pm Ann will be a featured
presenter for
the Chateau at Bothell Landing's Frederick & Nelson Reminiscence Tea. Pushed
back because of inclement weather in December, this much-awaited holiday tea
and book signing with residents will take place at the Chateau (floor B1) on
Thursday, January 15 at 2 pm. Ann is delighted to come read passages of her book,
and will invite others to share memories themselves. Senior Citizens ranging
from their 60s to 100s will recall the glory days of a true Seattle landmark
in an open-mike setting.
The event is open to the public. Former bakers from the famous Frederick & Nelson
tea room will supply their famous coconut cake. A former F&N president and
other employees including Frango candy makers and a one-time manager of the Tearoom
have indicated they will attend. Adam Conley, Chateau Retirement Communities
Communications Director, and at 32 one of the youngest generation to fondly remember
Frederick & Nelson, coordinated the event and will bring his collection of
vintage F&N memorabilia, including a doorman’s cap, for display. Guests
are encouraged to bring Santa photos and memories, and come have a good time!
For more information call Adam at 425.488.2400 ext 230.
Visit Chateau
at Bothell Landing
January 24th: Book
Signing at Costco
On Saturday, January 24th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Ann will be signing her new
book Frederick & Nelson, as well as Seattle's Ravenna Neighborhood at
the Seattle downtown Costco. Bargain prices galore (including the books) and
catered! (well...they will be serving food samples of course.)
Costco - Visit
Seattle downtown Costco online
4401 4th Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
February 7th: Swedish Cultural Center's Auction
Saturday, February 7th is the date of the Swedish Cultural Center's auction “Voyage
Aboard the Swedish American Line.” Visit
their website's event page for more information and to purchase advance
tickets this event sells out fast! This year a featured live auction
item will be…your own personal Vintage F&N Tea! This exclusive event
for up to 15 attendees is being donated by myself and fellow Arcadia author
(and former editor) Julie Pheasant-Albright. Invite your friends to join you
for tea sandwiches and pastry treats while you watch a vintage fashion show
and enjoy other entertainment. It will definitely be a day to remember!
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Sunday, December 21 from
11:00am to 3:00pm
Ann Wendell (Frederick & Nelson) joins Arcadia authors
Julie Pheasant-Albright (Historic Ballard) and Kristine Leander
(Norwegian Seattle) for a book signing at Swanson’s Nursery
(serving Ballard and beyond since 1924) on Sunday, December
21 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Come early and enjoy the Nathan Hale
High School Jazz Chorus from 1:00pm to 2:00pm or have a yummy
treat at Alexa’s Garden Café.
Swanson’s Nursery
9701 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 782-2543
http://www.swansonsnursery.com/
Listen to Ann's interview on KUOW, Christmas Eve day at 2:20pm.
Tune into 94.9 FM KUOW on Christmas Eve day, December 24th at 2:20pm
and hear an interview with Ann including Christmastime memories of Frederick & Nelson.
Friday - Dec. 12,
2008 at 5 p.m.
Frederick & Nelson Book Launch Party
"Christmas isn't Christmas without a day at Frederick & Nelson.” Come and experience again the memories of your first Frango, a fashion show in the Tearoom, a visit to the One True Santa. Join us for the book launch party for Images of America: Frederick & Nelson where Ann will be on hand to personally autograph your copy, vintage F&N
gift cards included with each book. We'll nibble on Walt's
Chicken Salad Sandwiches and Frango mint desserts as we celebrate
the
beloved department store, founded by a couple of amazing Swedes,
that graced our fair city for over 100 years.
Swedish Cultural Center
1920 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-1090
www.swedishculturalcenter.org
This event is free and open to the public. It runs from 5:00pm
to 10:30pm, during Happy Hour (no host bar) in the second floor
Kafe. Enjoy one of the most amazing views in the city!
Saturday - Dec. 13,
2008 at 2 p.m.
Museum of History and Industry Holiday Tea: Home for the Holidays
Sip a cup of tea, nibble on a pastry and celebrate the legacy of one
of Seattle's beloved department stores – Frederick & Nelson.
A fashion show from Goodwill's amazing Vintage Fashion Collection
will feature Frederick & Nelson apparel. Enjoy the holiday memories
of past Seattleites in a readers’ theater performance. Local author
Ann Wendell will be signing copies of the new book Images of America:
Frederick & Nelson just
in time for your holiday shopping –a vintage Frederick & Nelson
gift card is included with each copy. Santa will be on hand, so bring
your camera and take a memorable holiday photo in MOHAI's antique
sleigh.
Tickets: This event is now sold out. Ann
will, however, be on hand both before (1:00pm to 2:00pm)
and after (4:00pm to 5:00pm) the Tea in the Museum lobby
to sign books, available for sale in the Museum Gift Shop,
entrance fee not required.
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