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Seattle’s Top Bucket List Attractions
What to see, hear and do when it comes to pop culture, amusements and the arts
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. > Catch an action thriller or a cinematographic masterpiece at the Cinerama, the 1963 movie theater that has seen major upgrades both technological and edible; among the top-notch concession treats is its famous chocolate popcorn….
William Shatner, 88, Is Still Boldly Going Everywhere
The TV icon’s current enterprise is Monday night’s talk at McCaw Hall
Half a century, almost to the day, since the last episode of the original Star Trek series aired, the show reigns unchallenged, in its continuing pop-culture reach, as the single most influential TV series ever. (Sure, you loved The Sopranos, but there haven’t been 13 Sopranos movies, have there?) Its lead, William Shatner—the creator of the…
Must List: Sheepdog Classic, SIFF Closing-Night Gala, Furry 5K
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST HERD Sheepdog Classic(6/6–6/9) Catch the ferry to Vashon Island for the 10th anniversary of this national sheepdog herding competition. Watch herding demonstrations, learn about dog behavior from specialists, shop for wares from Vashon’s local artisans, enjoy local food and more—this fest is as much…
Justin Huertas’ Debuts New Musical at ArtsWest
'The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion' is a story of a high school student who develops new abilities (the title may or may not be a spoiler)
WELL ARMED: Playwright Justin Huertas with, on left, Porscha Shaw who plays Nia, and right, Rachel Guyer-Mafune who plays Lee, in ArtsWest’s ‘The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion’
Behind-the-Scenes With MoPop’s Fashion Exhibit Curators
Internationally acclaimed creative duo Sofia Hedman and Serge Martynov talk about 'A Queen Within,' their creative process and what’s ahead for the fashion industry
Regardless of your personal interest in the fashion industry, one fact is certain: What we wear can be a reflection of our mood or communicate a personal statement. That goes to the heart of the Museum of Pop Culture’s (MoPop) latest exhibit: A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes. The exhibit curators seem to want you to…
Must List: 14/48: Nordo–Food Theater Thunderdome, Northwest Folklife, Emerald City Ride
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST BE RANDOM 14/48: Nordo – Food Theater Thunderdome (5/23–25) The Worlds Quickest Theater Festival—brought to you by The 14/48 Project—takes on writing, casting, directing, rehearsing, scoring, designing and performing 14 plays in 48 hours. The plays and cast are selected by drawing names out of a hat. In the spirit…
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