White Center’s own Big Al Brewing is turning two next month, and they’ve got quite the party planned.  Look forward to live music, excellent food, ice cream, and of course… beer.

Founded in 2008 by Alejandro “Big Al” Brown,  Big Al Brewing hasn’t wasted any time gaining the respect of the Seattle microbrewing community.  In their short but respectable tenure, they’ve won legions of fans with their popular house ales—a smoked porter, an irish red, a pale ale, an IPA and an amber—and attracted plenty of acclaim for their seasonal brews, like their Brougham Bitter, inspired by Seattle soccer fans, and their Abbey Wheat, a belgian style wheat beer.  Big Al Brewing also set themselves apart when they introduced their Local Hero, a rotating seasonal beer inspired by the recipes of local homebrewers.

Big Al’s second birthday promises to be an excellent time for all.  On Saturday, August 7, party-goers can enjoy Dante’s Inferno Dogs from 1 to 10 pm,  White Center’s favorite Full Tilt Ice Cream, and the music of Rat City Brass from 6pm to 8pm.  Sunday August 8 will cater to the family crowd from 2pm to 7pm, offering up White Center’s own Proletariat Pizza, more delicious Full Tilt Ice Cream, and the music of Seattle’s Casper Baby Pants at 3pm.

WHAT: Big Al Brewing’s second birthday celebration with live music, food, ice cream and beer.

WHEN: August 7, 1:00 to 10:00 pm, and August 8, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

WHERE: Big Al Brewing, 9832 14th Ave SW, Seattle, 98106.

INFO:  Check out the Seattle Beer News Blog’s article for more info, or call Big Al Brewing at (206) 453-4487.

Our friends at White Center for the Arts are holding a very unique “Python-A-Thon” fundraiser this Sunday, March 7th, from Noon – 8pm at Big Al Brewing, where episodes of the classic “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” TV show will be shown non-stop.

Participants are encouraged to bring potluck food items, dress in costume (lumberjack anyone?), bring penguins to put on the telly, and walk like you’re in the Ministry of Silly Walks, all while donating to your neighborhood arts association.

Here are the details:

WHAT: “Python-A-Thon” viewing party of classic Monty Python TV episodes to help raise funds for White Center for the Arts.

WHEN: Sunday, March 7th from Noon – 8pm.

WHERE: Big Al Brewing, located at 9832 14th Ave SW; (206) 453-4487 (website here)

INFO: From a poster:

Big Al Brewing Presents Monty Python Video Festival

“Continuing Education”

Earn your letters in Pythonology

Finding it hard to get promoted even though you have a MM- Master of Monty?

Get your Doctor of Pythonology (DP), and silly walk your way to the top!

DP courses in:

• The Arts
  • -Why lumberjacks sing
• Optical Sciences
  • -How not to be seen
• Aeronautics
  • -What makes sheep fly
• Military History
  • -German humor and the demise of the Wehrmacht
• Veterinary Sciences
  • – Learn to determine the difference between “Dead” and “Resting”

And much much more!

If you’re silly enough, you too could become a fully accredited Doctor of Pythonology, capable of answering such puzzling questions as…

• “Why is there a penguin on the telly”?
• “If she’s a go’er why is she with him”?
• And, “Did the Vikings invent spam”?

Classes begin on Sunday, March 7th

First class of the day starts at 12 noon

Location: Go to www.bigalbrewing.com for directions

Extra credit will be given for bringing pot luck and coming to class as your favorite Monty Python character.

To get you in the mood, here’s the classic “Ministry of Silly Walks” sketch:

It only happens once every four years, so you might as well get out and enjoy Election Day 2008 at Big Al Brewing, where a potluck viewing party will happen.

Big Al Brewing Co. is located at 9832 14th Ave SW in White Center; phone: (206) 453-4487

Here are the details:

• Potluck dinner – bring a small main dish and a small side dish so there will plenty of “food distribution” for all
• Tasty beverages
• Watch election night results on the big screen
• Doors open 3pm (or after you’ve voted) and will stay open until midnight
• Ice Cream will be provided by Ann and Justin at Full Tilt Ice Cream
• Donations: Some rocky times are around the corner and many of our neighbors will be caught short and unable to provide for their families. You can help by bringing non-perishable food items for the White Center food bank or with a donation of $20 or more receive a unique limited addition “Obama brick” as an election night keepsake