THE FIELD HOUSE SUNDAY CLASSES: MARCH SCHEDULE

Ladies and Gentleman, we are pleased to announce the new schedule for The Field House Sunday Classes during the month of March. It is very exciting to be offering free classes for the public to come in and learn various skills, pick up some new culture or history, and just have a good time with other folks from the community. It's also a pleasure to provide a place where Seattle locals can teach and offer unique talents and knowledge they've acquired over life's winding roads.

The Field House will be offering these free classes on Sundays, starting at 3 O'clock. This is the perfect ending to a morning at the Ballard Market. There is space for 15 "students", and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Stop by anytime before 3 on Sundays, to sign up and reserve your spot!


Each week we will be posting the upcoming class in more detailed description, but without further ado, here is the Schedule for MARCH 2010:

Sunday 7th: The Wines of Piedmont. Culture, History, and Tasting w/ Michael Teer of Pike and Western Wine Shop

Sunday 14th: General Bike Maintenance and Riding tips w/ Blackbird's Tyler Johnson

Sunday 21st: Centuries-Old Wet Felting Techniques w/ Ashley Helvey - Danken Hand Felted Wools

Sunday 28th: Mend and Measure w/ Blackbird's Nicole Miller, Lauren Wang, and Sue Weibler

Class schedules are available at The Field House. Please stay tuned for the April schedule, coming soon. And if interested in teaching, come see Ben at The Field House.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: LAST WEEKEND TO VISIT THE WOODLAND PARK ZOO'S NOCTURNAL HOUSE

The news came as a real blow to all of us here at Blackbird too. It's true, Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is scheduled to close down its beloved "Nocturnal House" exhibit on March 1st ,which means that this weekend will be your last chance to visit all of the House's glorious nighttime creatures before they're moved to other exhibits or even other zoos. This weekend, go pay your respects.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Hawk and Woodland Park Zoo. To read the full coverage from MyBallard.com, click here.

GIVE 'EM ENOUGH THREAD: GITMAN VINTAGE SS10 NECKWEAR

Gitman Vintage just sent us a long flat box stocked chock full of their summer cotton ties in vibrant plaid, check, and stripe patterns. Snap up your new favorites quick. These ties will be long gone by the time warm weather rolls around.

Gitman Vintage - T420-41 Cotton Tie

$68

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Gitman Vintage - T421-03 Cotton Tie
$68

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Gitman Vintage - T433-40 Cotton Tie
$68

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Gitman Vintage - T442-41 Cotton Tie
$68

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Gitman Vintage - T482-99 Cotton Tie
$68

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Gitman Vintage - T485-99 Cotton Tie
$68

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Gitman Vintage - T431-01 Cotton Seersucker Tie
$68

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KNICK KNACKS TO BACKPACKS: BLACKBIRD VINTAGE

Right now in BlackbirdBallard.com's Vintage Mercantile section, you'll find everything from vintage bookends to office decorations to fancy moneyclips to nifty handmade miniature teepees. If you haven't checked in a while, now's the time to pop over and see what we've dug up recently! Click here to have a peek.

HOW TO BE THE BOY IN BLUE: WOOLRICH JOHN RICH & BROS. 1ST DELIVERY

Thomas Gainsborough's Boy in Blue

Woolrich John Rich & Bros. - Striped Sweater
in ivory/light gray
DETAILS: 100% cotton soft and lightweight crew neck sweater with raglan sleeves, contrasting grey ribbed collar, and tonal "Woolrich" logo embroidery on left wrist in subtle ivory and light heather gray stripe pattern.
$165

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Woolrich John Rich & Bros - Mac Trench
in navy
DETAILS: 100% cotton water resistant Mackintosh short trench with 100% polyester lining and taped interior seams, laser-cut exterior seams, three front pockets (two with hidden magnetic closures at the sides and one large hunting pocket with taped zipper closure), working button cowl at the collar, and epaulets and adjustable wrist straps attached with hidden magnets to avoid tearing if snagged.
$495

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Woolrich John Rich & Bros. - Chino Pant
in blue
DETAILS: 100% cotton electric blue chinos with button fly, coin pocket, blue plaid flannel lined front pockets, reinforced leg opening, and small Woolrich John Rich & Bros. tag above the right rear pocket.
$145

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KZO ON THE SILVER SCREEN: THE TRAVELER, A SHORT FILM DIRECTED BY PATRICK MCKENZIE

Check out this great new short film featuring model Will Lewis showing off his acting chops for Filler Magazine. Directed by Patrick McKenzie and shot by Josh Jonowicz, Will embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, outfitted in a complete wardrobe from Blackbird favs, KZO:

To see Blackbird's KZO offerings for Spring/Summer 2010, click here.

CARRY YOUR STUFF IN STYLE: HANDMADE BAGS BY MOORE & GILES

Moore & Giles - Slim Portfolio
in bison brown
DETAILS: 100% American bison leather portfolio with striped cotton interior, single divider and interior leather business card and pen holder. Works great as a laptop carrier. Perfect for the travels-light student or business man in your life.
MEASURES: W16" x H10.5" x D1".
$228

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Moore & Giles - Slim Portfolio
in Brompton black
DETAILS: 100% Brompton leather portfolio with striped cotton interior, single divider and interior leather business card and pen holder. Works great as a laptop carrier. Perfect for the travels-light student or business man in your life.
MEASURES: W16" x H10.5" x D1".
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Moore & Giles - Citation Messenger
in hand stained Sahara
DETAILS: Hand finished leather messenger bag with 53" adjustable leather shoulder strap, exterior zipper pocket, interior organizers, and five sturdy metal feet. Perfect for carrying text books and small laptops.
MEASURES: W13.5" x H11" x D4"
$515

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Moore & Giles - Waxwear Messenger
in ranger tan
DETAILS: Leather and waxed canvas messenger bag with 53" adjustable leather shoulder strap, exterior zipper pocket, interior organizers, and five sturdy metal feet. Perfect for carrying text books and small laptops.
MEASURES: W13.5" x H11" x D4"
$438

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Moore & Giles - Americana Messenger Bag
in bison brown
DETAILS: Rich full grain leather messenger bag with 53" adjustable shoulder strap, business card pocket, exterior and interior zipper pockets, cell phone holder, interior file and document pocket, key clip and pen sleeve, and two exterior front pockets.
MEASURES: L13" x H11" x W4".
$445

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Moore & Giles - Waxwear Garment Bag
in ranger honey
DETAILS: Leather and durable waxed canvas garment bag with soft leather carry handles and zipper pulls, classic striped ticking lining, small interior pockets for safe storage of neck ties, cuff links, and other small accessories, and an adjustable strap to keep multiple hangers in place. Garment bags reduce wrinkling associated with traditional suitcases making them ideal for quick business trips or summer's out of town weekend weddings.
MEASURES: W22 x H21 inches closed, W22 x H42 inches open.
$515

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WIGWAM WATCH CAPS: SURE SPRING'S ON THE WAY, BUT IT'S STILL COLD AND RAINY IN SEATTLE

Wigwam - Classic Watch Cap
available in mid-gray (top) and navy
DETAILS: 100% worsted wool knit cap in fold-over length. Made in the U.S.A.
$12

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Wigwam - Watch Cap
available in (third from top to bottom) royal blue, red, navy, light charcoal, and black
DETAILS: 100% acrylic cap in fold-over length. Made in the U.S.A.
$9

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