TUSK! Burke Museum Paleontology Expert to Speak at March SLU Community Council Meeting

They once roamed freely. Before the verve of urban renewal sparked this burgeoning technology and health-sciences center and innovative public spaces and inviting eateries gave it heart.

But today, all that remains are fossilized remnants of the wooly-tusked beasts that called South Lake Union home some 20,000 years ago.

On Tuesday, March 4, during the regular meeting of the South Lake Union Community Council at the Museum of History and Industry, Christian Sidor, Ph.D., Burke Museum curator of paleontology and excavation leader of the recently discovered 8 1/2 foot Columbian mammoth tusk unearthed last week in South Lake Union, will walk us through the discovery and excavation of this ice-age artifact and answer questions about its history and future.

Next Meeting:

WHAT: South Lake Union Community Council Monthly Meeting

DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2014

TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA  98109

GETTING THERE: Walk, pedal or ride the Seattle Streetcar to the Lake Union Park stop. Public parking available through City of Seattle paid street-side parking.

MORE INFO: www.SLUCommunityCouncil.org

South Lake Union Celebrates Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII Victory

The Seahawks "12th Man" flag is displayed above the entrance to MOHAI in South Lake Union on Wednesday morning.

During its February meeting, Tuesday at the Museum of History and Industry, the South Lake Union Community Council enthusiastically voted to commend the Seattle Seahawks on their victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.

The South Lake Union Community Council encourages residents, employees, neighbors and others who call South Lake Union home or visit the neighborhood to celebrate by participating in a fun and safe Moment of Loudness at 12:12 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 during the City of Seattle's victory parade for the team.

"Whether you attended the Seahawks' first game in 1976, watched Sunday's Super Bowl win over Denver on television or are a fan of Seattle and the South Lake Union neighborhood, the Seattle Seahawks are a team to celebrate,"  said Mike McQuaid, president of the South Lake Union Community Council.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Strolling with friends last night along Westlake Avenue toward Lake Union Park it's easy to get into the holiday spirit Seattle style!

Shoppers toting bags from Seattle's newest and most fashionable boutique shops, commuters settling into the warmth of the Seattle Streetcar for the quick ride downtown, and friends and co-workers gathering after hours at the many innovative eateries around every corner. It's all a part of the world-class flavor of our South Lake Union neighborhood.

As we reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to a bright 2014, I can't help but get excited about the experiences that our neighborhood and new friends and acquaintances will bring!

Whether you're a longtime resident or new friend, the spirit of technology innovation is in your DNA or you’re taking on the really tough problems of global health, I would like to encourage you to share your voice with your neighbors at the South Lake Union Community Council.

Everyone is welcome! We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Museum of History and Industry at Lake Union Park.

Please join us in 2014 as we innovate, inspire and engage in our South Lake Union neighborhood!

Sincerely,

Mike McQuaid President, South Lake Union Community Council

Next Meeting:

DATE: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA  98109 GETTING THERE: Walk, pedal or ride the Seattle Streetcar to the Lake Union Park stop. Public parking available through City of Seattle paid street-side parking. MORE INFO: www.SLUCommunityCouncil.org

History is Moving: A New Era for MOHAI

Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “the future is just around the corner”? For the South Lake Union neighborhood, history is just around the corner too.

The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), which focuses on the history of the Puget Sound Region, will be moving to Lake Union Park in 2012, remodeling the historic Naval Reserve Building as their new location, with 32,000 square feet dedicated to gallery space.  But this is not just a move—it is a transformation. The new museum will welcome 120,000 visitors each year to experience the past, the present and the future through interactive exhibits.

A visitor to the new museum will enter a vast atrium with four exhibit towers that focus on the important topics of the 21st century: natural resources, people, innovation and technology. On the second level, visitors will travel through the chronological narrative of Puget Sound’s rich history.

“MOHAI is very excited to be moving to the South Lake Union neighborhood. This central location will certainly enhance our visibility and attendance and we’re looking forward to a greater capacity to serve both the community and out of town visitors,” said Mercedes Lawry, Director of Communications at MOHAI. “So much of our local history is reflected in the history of the South Lake Union neighborhood and this, coupled with our relocating to a beautiful historic building in a wonderful new park, makes it an ideal site for a re-imagined history museum.”

During the last 50 years in its Montlake location, MOHAI has engaged Seattle residents, out-of-town visitors and thousands of K-12 students who visit the museum each year as part of the classroom curriculum.  Due to the 520 bridge expansion plans, MOHAI needs to move to a new location, but they also want to transform the experience of what history is.  Persons wishing to support the $40 million capital campaign can visit HistoryIsMoving.org or they can contact Elaine Ethier at (206) 324-1126.