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Creating an Alternative Religious Community for the 21st Century
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum cultivates a new kind of community
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum came to this city wanting to “thaw the freeze,” she says. In Seattle, she found, meeting people and building Jewish culture and community can be a challenge. That’s why Nussbaum, shortly after arriving here in 2004 with her husband, Noam Pianko, cofounded The Kavana Cooperative, a nondenominational Jewish community. “In a transplant…
“Rebel Rebel” at SAM to Run Through December 13
Seattle couple's generosity inspires Seattle Art Museum's disruptive Rebel Rebel exhibit
This season, amid the frenzy of downtown Seattle, where shoppers descend and office workers close out the fiscal year, there is an exhibit that disrupts our notions about artists and museums while affirming our faith in generosity and inclusion. Rebel Rebel, at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), appears at first to be a modest show…
A Helping Hand for Seattle’s Homeless Veterans
At Seattle Stand Down 5, many homeless veterans will be offered much-needed services
The Seattle area has the eighth-largest homeless veteran population in the country, according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With the help of the community, the veteran-led nonprofit One Less Mountain’s Seattle Stand Down project is working to change that. Throughout the year, volunteers have been calling on landlords and…
Sip and Savor at Jude’s Old Town Bar
Jude’s Old Town bar brings a cozy neighborhood feel to Rainier Beach
When you walk into Jude’s Old Town in Rainier Beach, you’ll wish this bar were in your neighborhood. Unless you live in Rainier Beach—then you just feel lucky. Jude’s is a perfect place to have nearby: comfortable,family friendly and fun, without pretensions—the kind of spot where you want to become a regular. Opened by Rainier…
‘Come From Away’ is Entertaining, Thoroughly Absorbing
It's an uplifting look at the way a community coped in the wake of 9/11
On 9/11, 38 international flights were told they must land in Gander, Newfoundland, after the American government closed U.S. airspace. Most of us, traumatized by the events that day and glued to our screens, were unaware that nearly 7,000 people became unintended guests of this small Canadian community and several towns nearby. The theatrical production,…
Drink Well and Support a Good Cause This Season
Sip a Snow Leopard Vodka and help the endangered snow leopard
We’re in the middle of the season of giving–don’t forget that as you’re eating to capacity tomorrow–and it’s the beginning of the holiday party season (one of my favorite times of the year). While it may not always be evident, those two things actually can go together. One tasty way is by thinking about serving…
Where to Shop on Black Friday
Don't forget to check out these collaborations, promos, and sales throughout the city
Holiday Collection at Opening Ceremony Pop-In@NordstromWhere: Downtown Seattle and Bellevue NordstromsWhat: Opening Ceremony’s temporary pop-up shop in Nordstrom will receive an upgrade on Black Friday. This revamp, which caters to holiday shoppers, will offer a variety of gifts for quirky recipients. New additions include emoji beauty lamps, dog-shaped rings, and—the most eclectic of all—a bar of…
WA Ranks 42nd for Love of Green Bean Casserole & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
According to a study conducted by DelMonte, Washington state ranks 42nd in the U.S. for our love of green bean casserole. DelMonte surveyed 3,000 Americans and asked them to divulge whether or not they would serve this time-honored classic at their Thanksgiving feast this year. Ranking just ahead of West Virginia, the survey showed that 21…
Recipe of the Week: Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies
Break with holiday tradition and serve up these fun and portable pumpkin pies
Looking for an alternative to a classic Thanksgiving favorite? Local food blogger and dessert aficionado, Heather Christo, has you covered with what I’m pretty sure is the ultimate holiday treat. These hand pies are fried, pumpkin-filled, AND covered in sugar. What’s not to love? Looking for an alternative to classic Thanksgiving favorites? Heather Christo has you covered with…
Great wine gift: Passport to Woodinville
Passport holders don't pay tasting fees for a whole year
Looking for the perfect gift for the Seattle wine lover in your life? We assume you’ve already scored them a bottle of anything Brian Carter Cellars makes, as well as a bottle of Upchurch Vineyard cab. Your next move: stuff a 2016 Passport to Woodinville in their card or stocking. The passport essentially means your…
5 Ways to Help Those in Need this Holiday Season
Spread the joy: a little help goes a long way for those in need
If you’re looking to spread some holiday cheer this year, many Seattle organizations are offering opportunities to help those in need. We’ve compiled a list of several events and programs ranging from a dining app that’s helping to feed the hungry to Thanksgiving food drives. Not only will you help to bring comfort and joy…
Cornish Bridges the Gap Between Art and Tech
Cornish College of the Arts adapts programs and facilities to the tech-savvy 21st century
Amid the hustle and bustle of the South Lake Union tech industry, students and staff at Cornish College of the Arts are asking how they can ensure their field has a future. Much of modern art involves collaborating with technology and other artists. “At Cornish we believe in the flexibility and adaptability of art,” says…
A Visit to Amazon Books in University Village
Our arts & culture editor takes a stroll through Amazon's first bookstore
On Tuesday, November 2, online retailer Amazon.com opened its first brick-and-mortar retail storefront since it began selling books on the Internet 20 years ago. Invoking the company’s own origins, Amazon has created a bookstore, modest in size and appearance and with an actual brick-and-mortar facade, that inhabits the space recently occupied by the conveyer belt-driven…
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