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Andrea Davis-Gonzalez is a Seattleite who has written published articles ever since she was in high school. She is a fierce, passionate journalist devoted to extending a voice to those seldom heard in our society. In 2010, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Washington University. Andrea has written articles for the Yakima-Herald Republic and Tacoma's News Tribune. She was also an intern for CW11/KSTW, a Seattle affiliate of the CW Network, where she assisted production crews and promoted shows, such as The Vampire Diaries, Melrose Place and The Office. Although she has a love-hate relationship with Seattle, often influenced by the weather, she enjoys everything about the city that makes unique, especially when the sun comes out. If you have a Seattle charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Andrea at parcera571@gmail.com.

Mission: Incredible, Wish Night Gala and Auction To Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Don’t miss an incredible night with Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington for itsMission: Incredible, 2013 Wish Night Gala and Auction. (Photo Credit: Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington)

Calling all of the Pacific Northwest’s top agents and spies! You have a new mission. Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington needs your help. Should you chose to accept the [...]

Recap: Gifts From The Earth Raises Nearly $185,000 For South Seattle Community College Foundation

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Saturday night, the South Seattle Community College Foundation broke a record by raising nearly $185,000 with its sold-out Gifts from the Earth, a dinner and collaboration of students, staff faculty and community supporters. The event raises money for students support that includes scholarships, program equipment, emergency funding, tutoring and more. [...]

Enter Miss A Contest To Win Massage At Puget Sound Massage Envy

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As the adage goes, “New Year, New You,” so relax your way to improved health with Massage Envy. (Photo Credit: Massage Envy)

We survived! Now that the Mayan Apocalypse is behind us, we can look forward to 2013. With a new year comes the opportunity to start fresh. So, dust off those old [...]

Recap: Stacy London Returns To Seattle With Westfield Style Tour

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Miss A Writers Ashley Craig and Andrea Davis-Gonzalez pose with Stacy London, TLC’s What Not to Wear co-host. (Photo Credit: Westfield Southcenter Mall)

In the center of Macy’s Court at Westfield Southcenter Mall on September 24, enclosed within a frosted-glass labyrinth, model-esque stylists were buzzing around like beautiful bees. They were pulling various [...]

Recap: International Academy Of Design and Technology-Seattle’s IMAGINE Fashion Show

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At IMAGINE, this year’s seventh annual fashion show from Academy of Design and Technology-Seattle (IADT), mainly two exceedingly large, unparalleled components filled the room: hair and inspiration – though, it was difficult to decipher which was greater. Most importantly present was the drive and passion these students had for their newly discovered and pre-existing [...]

Summer Spa Packages At Bellevue’s Yuan Spa

Yuan Spa in Bellevue combines its Classic manicure and Classic Pedicure in its Colour Code Your Summer package. (Photo Credit: Yuan Spa)

Take a relaxing vacation this summer without even stepping foot on a plane. Ditch the stresses of daily routines at Yuan Spa in Bellevue. One of the spa’s current promotions is the Colour Code Your Summer package, which includes a Classic Manicure, a Classic Pedicure and a Hydrotherapy Session.

Yuan Spa in Bellevue [...]

Seattle’s Pacific Science Center Opens King Tut Exhibit For Last Showing In North America

This gold and precious stone inlaid conopic coffinette contained King Tutankhamun mummified organs.(Photo Credit: Andreas F. Voegelin, Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig)

This gold and precious stone inlaid conopic coffinette contained King Tutankhamun mummified organs.(Photo Credit: Andreas F. Voegelin, Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig)

After more than 30 years, King Tut has returned to Seattle gathering thousands of visitors in a couple of weeks since its opening on May 24 at Pacific Science Center. With [...]

Recap: Wine, Women and Shoes Raises $65,000 For Seattle Children’s Home

Women pose at the Wine Women and Shoes event in Seattle. (Photo Credit: Team Photogenic)

More than 300 women celebrated Mental Health Month by putting their best foot forward, donning their cutest kicks at the Four Seasons hotel for Seattle Children’s Home’s second annual Wine, Women and Shoes event. On Thursday, May 3, the fundraiser generated $65,000 to support the Seattle Children’s Home, the oldest children’s charity in Washington [...]

Seattle Dining Options For Mother’s Day

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Moms spend 364 days a year focusing on everyone and everything – except themselves. This Mother’s Day, let her spend that remaining day by giving her the recognition she deserves. Treat mom to delicious meals specifically designed to delight her taste buds at RN74, Bin on the Lake, Beach Café, Urbane and Ivar’s.

Pamper Mom This Mother’s Day With Spa Packages In Seattle

Yuan Spa in Bellevue offers manicures and pedicures as part of its Mother's Day packages. (Photo Credit: Yuan Spa)

Mother has always known best, which is why she deserves the finest pampering on her special day. Give her something in return by treating her to a relaxing visit to Yuan Spa or Gene Juarez Salon and Spa.

Yuan Spa in Bellevue offers manicures and pedicures as part of its Mother's Day packages. [...]

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