Meydenbauer's
Outrageous
Jazz Orchestra
2005 Gigs
August 25, 2005 -- Annual Summer BBQ
What: Dinner before rehearsal
Bring: Music stand (a few chairs wouldn't hurt)
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Rehearsal: 7:30 PM
Done: 9:30 PM
Where: Al Lowe's house
Driving Directions are here.
July 8, 2005 -- Anacortes Safeway Grand Re-Opening
What: Grand Opening
Bring: music stands, clothespins
Arrive: 5:00 PM
Downbeat: 5:30 PM
Done: 7:30 PM
Where: Safeway Store Parking Lot, 911 11th St., Anacortes 98221, (360) 293-5393
Driving Directions:
Simple Directions: Go North on I-5 to Exit 230, Burlington; go West on WA-20 into Anacortes. Turn right onto Commercial Ave. The store is on the right.
Complete Driving Directions from Google Maps
Steve's Special Driving Directions
WARNING: It's at least an hour from Everett. Plus rush hour. Plus Friday evening! Downtown Anacortes is about 1 hour north of downtown Everett in average traffic. But Everett traffic on a Friday afternoon can be much slower. Plan accordingly!
- Take I-5 north to exit #230, Highway 20 (Burlington, Anacortes). Go west (Whidbey Island, Anacortes ferry) on WA-20.
- Take WA-20 over bridge, past casino, refineries and golf course, following signs for “Anacortes, San Juan Ferry.”
- As you enter Anacortes, Highway 20 comes to a T. Follow the road around to right. You are now on Commercial Avenue.
- Safeway is one block past McDonald’s, on your right, at 12th and Commercial.
Or, take Steve’s scenic route, which takes about the same amount of time.
- Take I-5 north to exit #221, Lake McMurray. Go left over the freeway.
- Take the first right on Fir Island Road. Enjoy beautiful downtown Conway (both gas stations!). Cross the railroad tracks. Cross the bridge over South Fork Skagit River. Fir Island Road cuts straight across valley for 4 miles or so, and then takes a 90-degree right. Wind around some more, then watch for a flashing yellow light.
- Take the 90-degree left turn and go over the North Fork of the Skagit River. You are now on Best Road.
- Stay on Best Road. Watch for the 35 mph zone. This is a speed trap! Stay on Best Road (through the flashing stop light at McClean Road) until you reach WA-20.
- Turn left onto WA-20, following signs for “Anacortes, San Juan Ferry.”
- As you enter Anacortes, Highway 20 comes to a T. Follow the road around to right. You are now on Commercial Avenue.
- Safeway is one block past McDonald’s, on your right, at 12th and Commercial.
July 9, 2005 -- Arlington Air Show
What: Pre-balloon lift-off show
Bring: music stands
Arrive: 6:30 PM
Downbeat: 7:00 PM
Done: 9:00 PM
Where: Arlington Airport
Driving Directions:
Enter the West side of Arlington Airport, not the terminal side! Take I-5 North to Exit 206, Smokey Point. Go East on WA531 to (first?) stoplight, Smokey Point Blvd. Turn Left. Go about a mile. Watch for signs and follow them. At gate, tell the guard you're with the band. Look for big white tent. Park nearby.
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