Alicia Erickson
Sound To Summit: AANHPI Voices Rising in Seattle
Celebrate AANHPI Month in Seattle with art and cultural events
From the ornate pagodas in the International District to Japanese style-gardens, the influence of Asian and Islander cultures is visible across Seattle. Since its earliest days, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian immigrants have been an inseparable part of Seattle’s fabric, influencing its cuisine, architecture, local businesses, and art scene. Just a decade after the…
Why This Earth Day Is More Important Than Ever
So many ways to get involved across the Seattle area
Earth Day 2025, which falls on April 22, seems more urgent than ever. During the first three months of this year, United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time, and severe budget cuts threaten the future of the National Park Service and the country’s beloved landscapes. While some of these international-…
A Seattle New Year, For All Types
Celebrate with food, festivities, dancing and wellness
I still feel as though it was just last week that we bid farewell to long, sun-soaked summer days. Yet somehow autumn has flashed by, we’re barreling through the holidays at full-speed, and before we know it, another calendar year will come to an end. Whether you live for sequins and champagne toasts at midnight,…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
A full lineup of events throughout the Pacific Northwest
Native American Heritage Month — observed throughout November — is a time of unlearning and relearning historical narratives. It is also a time to celebrate the Indigenous heritage of the land on which we reside…
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Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a pinot paradise
Fall is arguably the best time to pay Oregon’s Willamette Valley a visit. Toasty summer temperatures have cooled down, grapes are busy being harvested, farm stands are stocked with fresh bounties, seasonal menus feature fall bounties, and new wine vintages are being released for tasting…
Renewal at the Farm Table
Enjoy spring's bounty at these Pacific Northwest farm-to-table restaurants
In the Pacific Northwest, spring brings the early beginnings of new life. It is a fleeting yet fruitful season as the long, damp winters of the Northwest slowly warm up and dry out, yet embody the misty, lush terrain characteristic of the region. Greens begin to grow, halibut and salmon return to the rivers, lamb graze on fresh grass, and flowers bloom in abundance. This also means innovation in kitchen.
Girlfriend Getaways: Explore Self-Care Throughout March
Where to unwind during Women Making History Month
On International Women’s Day March 8, or Women Making History Month throughout March in Washington state, I encourage you to get outside and explore. Create, rest, indulge in self-care, or whatever your soul may be craving a little more of at the moment.
Seattle’s Best Fireside Bars
Sip your way through winter at the city’s coziest spots
Seattle is in the heart of its dark, damp, and gloomy stretch — a season that leaves you chilled from the inside out. With plummeting temperatures and near constant drizzle, it can feel challenging to work up the motivation to step outside.
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