A look back at the opening of SIFF, Ballard’s Norwegian Constitution Day

A look back at the opening of SIFF, Ballard’s Norwegian Constitution Day Parade, and more.Published on May 22, 2008

The music kept the weather in check.

The music kept the weather in check.

Laura Musselman was in attendance for Shearwater's set, Friday, at Neumo's.

Laura Musselman was in attendance for Shearwater’s set, Friday, at Neumo’s.

The real Gary Busey heard about last week's cover story, and isn't so happy about the fake Busey (pictured), and is mulling legal action.

The real Gary Busey heard about last week’s cover story, and isn’t so happy about the fake Busey (pictured), and is mulling legal action.

Krist Novoselic wrote about how R.E.M.'s early pop influenced Nirvana for this week's Carbon-Free Guide to Sasquatch!

Krist Novoselic wrote about how R.E.M.’s early pop influenced Nirvana for this week’s Carbon-Free Guide to Sasquatch!

This week's Seattle People slideshow focused on the folks of Ballard during last weekend's Norwegian Constitution Day Parade.

This week’s Seattle People slideshow focused on the folks of Ballard during last weekend’s Norwegian Constitution Day Parade.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson was reviewed as part of this week's guide to the Seattle International Film Festival.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson was reviewed as part of this week’s guide to the Seattle International Film Festival.

Battle in Seattle opened the festival on Thursday.

Battle in Seattle opened the festival on Thursday.