Arts
Spring Arts Preview 2016: Visual Arts
Sculpture, photography and more from artists near and far
Brinkmanship Jason Hirata, Brink Award Recipient For those who find themselves confounded by the very nature and purpose of contemporary art, it takes a particular kind of artist to engage them; one who steadfastly embraces their confusion and ambivalence as characteristic of the larger world and the subject of his or her own work. Jason…
Your 2016 Guide to Spring Theater, Dance, Film and More
From books to music to theater, we've got the list you won't want to miss
The new season ushers in brighter skies, warmer weather and motivation to get out and do something. Luckily, spring also brings a bevy of performances, exhibits, concerts and other arts events worth getting excited about. Mark your calendars–we’ve rounded up 38 great things to see, hear and experience now and in the months to come….
New Book ‘A Woman’s Guide to the Wild’
A go-to guide for outdoorsy women
To the women who trek, squat fireside and can effortlessly pair a matted French braid with bug-sprayed legs—or to those who have such aspirations—Oregon-based writer and geologist Ruby McConnell presents you with your new bible: A Woman’s Guide to the Wild (Sasquatch Books, $18.95). Highly comical and packed with authentic advice from veteran outdoorswomen and…
The Must List: Flower & Garden Show, Dumpling Crawl
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must StrollGreen Thumbs Up at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show (2/17 to 2/21, times vary) The annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show provides acres of imagination and inspiration by way of a magnificent showcase of gardening ideas big and small. Must SeeBill Evans’ Dance Company Takes the Stage(2/20 to 2/21, 7:30 p.m.) Evans was…
Revolutionary Cancer Treatment and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has shown extremely promising results with a new experimental immunotherapy treatment for patients with blood cancers like Leukemia and Lymphoma. This treatment uses the body’s own T cells, which are essentially the soldiers of your immune system, to fight against the cancer. Typically, cancer cells replicate and grow too…
Seattle Rock Lottery Challenges Musicians to Perform on the Fly
More than 20 musicians will gather to write and play brand-new songs in a single day
On Saturday, the Seattle Rock Lottery will once again take over the Crocodile main stage for its annual mash-up, which includes some of the city’s highest caliber musicians. Prolific artists such as trumpeter Owuor Arunga (who regularly tours with Macklemore), haunting folk singer Annie Ford, space-age rapper Catherine Harris-White (a.k.a. SassyBlack) of THEESatisfaction and Dan…
Seattle-based Social App Launches, Seattle Sounders Unveil New Uniforms & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
A new Seattle-based social app for your smartphone called Down To Hang (DTH) launched its latest version on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Local creators Tim Strother and Skyler Bissell wanted to develop a solution to the dilemma of calling or texting and not receiving a response when you’re trying to make plans with friends. They…
Jolie Holland Live at the Triple Door
The musician graces the Triple Door stage this Wednesday
Jolie Holland, the lovely, fluttery-voiced singer famous for the songs “Littlest Bird” and “Old Fashioned Morphine,” is embarking on something brand new this month, but something that’s also rooted deeply in her past: a tour with songwriter Samantha Parton along the West Coast and Canada. “No matter what Wikipedia says,” Holland says, “Sam and I…
Online Dating, Open Relationships and Looking for Love in Seattle
Is Seattle a difficult place in which to find love? We explore.
I was with my girlfriend for three years before we broke up near the end of 2015. We’d met through a mutual friend while shooting a short film for a local competition. She and I were the two main characters in 17 Days of Summer, a spoof on the film 500 Days of Summer (because…
5 Rainy Day Diversions to Try
From Octopus Week to a stroll through a greenhouse, inspired ideas for stormy days in Seattle
When the rain is coming down in buckets it’s easy to want to spend the day posted up on the couch for a movie marathon with an extra-large pizza. The promise of comfort and warmth seems too good to pass up. Still, there are only so many hours you can spend in front of the…
Luly Yang to Design New Alaska Airlines Uniforms & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Storied and respected Seattle fashion designer, Luly Yang, is flying high. Announced just yesterday on February 11, the fashion mogul has struck a partnership with Alaska Airlines to design the company’s new uniforms. The airline, which is headquartered in Seattle, is currently undertaking a major brand update. According to a press release put out by the…
The Must List: Realish Housewives Parody, Valentine’s Day Dinners
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must LaughThe Realish Housewives Parody at The Moore(2/11 to 2/14, times vary) Watch out, Emerald City: The Realish Housewives of Seattle are moving in. In this original parody at The Moore Theatre, a cast of quirky women, including glamour queens and business tycoons, gather to gossip about local personalities and current events. Must LoveOur Favorite…
Seattle Among Top 10 Most Densely Populated Cities & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
For the first time, Census data shows that Seattle ranks among the top 10 most densely populated big cities in the U.S. According to The Seattle Times, with 7,962 people per square mile in 2014, Seattle bypassed Baltimore to become the 10th of 50 most populous cities in the country. Seattle’s population density has also increased by…
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