Arts
Buzzwords: Two New Books by Seattle Authors Celebrate Bees
Just in time for National Pollinator Week (June 18–24), two new books by local authors celebrate bees and remind us of the threats to them
This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees Basic Books, $27, July 10 By Thor Hanson Did you know that, for every third bite of food you take, it’s thanks to a bee, and the direct and indirect impacts of pollination? It’s one of many…
The Second Annual Upstream Music Fest + Summit Rocked
See photos from some of the best performances from the festival
The second year of Upstream Music Fest + Summit went off witthout a hitch. The festival featured three days of more than 200 local and national music acts like Miguel, The Flaming Lips, Tacocat, and SassyBlack. Thanks to our handy guide, we were able to catch some of the biggest names in music right now. Check…
Must List: Upstream Music Fest + Summit, Bite of Greece, ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
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MUST LOVE LOCAL MUSIC Upstream Music Fest + Summit(6/1–6/3) Paul Allen’s music and tech festival is back to Pioneer Square for a second year. Though regional music still remains the focus, national acts like The Flaming Lips, Miguel and Valerie June will be headlining. With more than 200 artists performing, how will you choose who…
Here’s the Lineup for Sub Pop’s (Free!) 30th Anniversary Concert on Alki Beach
Plus: Kickoff events with the cast of "Bob's Burgers" and another free show at Seattle Center
Legendary Seattle record label Sub Pop is turning 30 this year, and they’re inviting everyone to come celebrate. On August 11 at Alki Beach, Sub Pop is throwing a free party from noon until 10 p.m. Acts will span the history of the abundantly influential label, from grunge pioneers to indie darlings to some of…
Glass Castle: Inside the Epic Space Needle Remodel
The city’s iconic landmark debuts a new, see-through experience, with more changes to come
This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. For more on the Space Needle’s $100 million reconstruction, click here and join us on our behind the scenes tour of the remodel. Times have changed since the debut of the Space Needle at the Century 21 Exposition, aka the Seattle World’s Fair, in…
Must List: Folklife Festival, SIFF ShortsFest, Pets in the Park
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MUST CELEBRATENorthwest Folklife Festival(5/25–5/28) The annual Folklife Festival is back for its 47th year. Enjoy music, dancing (including a Bollywood dance showcase!), food and art. Big names appearing at the festival include musical artists Naomi Wachira, Kung Foo Grip and Baby Gramps. This year’s cultural focus is on Mexican American and Chicana/o roots in the…
‘The Story of Funko’ Is Coming to Netflix
The award-winning documentary on the Everett-based company and its legions of fans will be streaming on May 24
Recently awarded 2018 Best Documentary Feature Film by the San Diego Film Awards, the new film “Making Fun—The Story of Funko” is set to premiere on Netflix May 24. The documentary follows the story of the worldwide marvel that is Funko and how it went from humble beginnings in a garage in Redmond to seeing…
Must List: SIFF, SLU Saturday Night Market, ‘Towards Impressionism’
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MUST LOVE MOVIES Seattle International Film Festival(5/17–6/10) For the 44th year, SIFF confronts local film buffs with a dilemma: how to choose from among the 433 films screening during the festival. Then, throw in the actor tributes (this year features Ethan Hawke and Melanie Lynskey), the discussions and workshops, the Secret Festival and archival features,…
Must List: ‘Everyday Black,’ Seattle Beer Week, Seattle Maritime Festival
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MUST SEE Everyday Black(Through 12/30) One quote on Jessica Rycheal’s Facebook page—“Ain’t no competition when you’re in your own lane. Nobody can do you better than you”—suggests the reason for the Seattle photographer’s great success in both commercial and art photography: her focus on the unique individuality of her subjects. In this photography showcase about…
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