Arts
New Punk Record from Seattle Musician and Playwright Ahamefule J. Oluo
Celebrate the record with a release party on September 17
The sound at the core of The Honorable Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo’s new self-titled punk-rock record is the trumpeter’s signature guttural growl. It’s the sonic equivalent of someone who’s been pushed from routine and forced to snarl, putting the whole world around him on notice. But at the same time, the record is celebratory, sympathetic,…
Baby Orca, Rats Near Lake Union & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) used a drone to capture amazing aerial images of a baby orca born to an endangered group of killer whales off the San Juan Islands, KOMO News reports. The new calf, named L122, was swimming with its mother—a 20-year-old named L91—in Haro Strait, just west of…
Instagram Inspiration: A Puppy Pick-Me-Up
Take a peek at five of Seattle's most adorable dogs
Although National Dog Day has passed, I still spend a decent amount of time every day looking at pictures of puppies (some might say too much time). Since the only pet I currently own is an enormous lazy tomcat who howls late into the night, I have to get my puppy love via the internet….
Preferred Employer Discounts on Housing is a Gray Area
People all over town are struggling to find affordable apartments so why is this happening?
In our bi-monthly Seattlemag.com column, Knute Berger–who writes regularly for Seattle Magazine and Crosscut.com and is a frequent pundit on KUOW–takes an in-depth look at some of the highly topical and sometimes polarizing issues in our city. One of the most stunning stories was The Stranger’s recent revelation that some Seattle landlords are giving special…
Historic Admiral Theatre to Get Substantial Makeover
West Seattle's Admiral Theatre will receive two additional screens, interior upgrades
When you step inside the Admiral Theatre, it’s as if you’re stepping back in time. That’s because the West Seattle movie house, which sits along California Avenue SW, has gone largely untouched—save for a few tweaks in the ’60s and ’70s—since opening in 1942. (The theater first opened in 1919 as the Portola. You can…
Minecraft with Your Meal, Gun Drop Boxes & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Munchies & Minecraft: Geekwire reports that a new burger shop is opening next month near the University of Washington that not only sells burgers but also lets you play Minecraft while you eat. The restaurant is called CaliBurger and its website suggests that it will sell In-N-Out-type products, with “some tweaks to the In-N-Out formula that even some Southern California…
Teacher Strike, Deflategate & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Hundreds of Seattle teachers marched in front of schools Wednesday on the eve of a strike vote in hopes of a better contract offer from the district, KOMO News reports. The teachers unified with picket signs in front of nine high schools in the Seattle area to draw attention to concerns in their current contract,…
Our Picks for What to See and Do This Fall
The local visual arts, performance and music scene is revved up and ready to rock your world
From dance about Carl Sagan to photography about the black experience to theater about The Simpsons, this season’s lineup isn’t afraid to go there. Step out of your comfort zone and explore something you’ve never considered. We’ve divided up the best of the best this season into six categories for your arts-enjoying pleasure. Click on…
Must List: Seattle Design Festival, Where to Watch the ‘Hawks
What to do in Seattle this weekend
Must DesignGood Ideas Galore at the Seattle Design Festival (9/12 to 9/25, times vary) Good design, it has been said, starts with a question, and this year’s city-wide Seattle Design Festival asks how can we best approach equality in a modern-day metropolis? Topics will include design for elders, and indigenous land rights and decolonization. Must…
The Must List: Bumbershoot, Counter-Couture at BAM
What to do in Seattle this weekend
Must RockJam Out at Bumbershoot (9/5 to 9/7, times vary) It’s time once again to rock out with big famous folks (Ben Harper, Built to Spill, The Weeknd) and stellar local bands (Smokey Brights, Grace Love and the True Loves, The Cave Singers and Chimurenga Renaissance among them). Good news: it looks like the weather…
What Will Happen to Tula’s, Bumbershoot Guide and More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
It was disappointing to learn that potential plans to redevelop a slice of Belltown along Second Avenue could spell disaster for popular jazz club Tula’s as well as the nearby Shorty’s and Rocco’s. The Puget Sound Business Journal reported yesterday that plans were filed with Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development to demolish the existing…
New Jazz Album Inspired by Richard Hugo’s Poems
The jazz composer pays tribute to the Northwest poet
Wayne Horvitz turns 60 this month, and he’s celebrating the way any jazz musician worth his salt would—by playing an epic ton of gigs. The venerated composer, pianist and local jazz booster released a new album in July, called Some Places Are Forever Afternoon. The 12 cleanly modern compositions for septet alternately lilt like a…
Mountain Name Change, Power Outages and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Yesterday, several residents in West Seattle reported seeing a plane skywriting Black Lives Matter in a sliver of blue sky. Photos of the event can be seen at the West Seattle Blog. Saturday’s wicked wind storm that knocked over trees and utility poles (not to mention had my cats running frantically about the house) has…
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