Must List: ‘Outside Mullingar’ at the Rep, Spring Fashion Show
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff April 23, 2015
Must Go East
Canvas of Style Runway Show
Saturday (4/25, 9 a.m.) The style set will flock to Bellevue Square’s center court to preview the season’s must-have trends during this before-hours fashion show.
Must See
Carmina Burana at The Moore
(4/23 to 4/26, times vary) This weekend, Seattle choreographer Donald Byrd stages a fresh take on the iconic Carmina Burana, promising a stripped-down, intimate approach to the feverish masterpiece.
Must Watch
Seattle Rep Presents Outside Mullingar
(4/24 to 5/17, times vary) John Patrick Shanley’s newest work (nominated for a Tony in 2014) leaves behind the playwright’s beloved NYC setting for rural Ireland, where neighboring 40-something farmers turn from feuding to falling in love.
Must Read and Drink
5 Poems and 5 Drinks at Seattle Bars
Honor the remaining days of National Poetry Month with a stiff drink and a sensational poem. We’ve highlighted five perfect poems to read while imbibing a beverage at five different Seattle bars.
Must Tour
Northwest Green Home Tour
(4/25 to 4/26, times vary) See the latest sustainable living trends in action on this self-guided tour–newly expanded to two days–showcasing local examples of solar panels, rainwater systems, salvaged wood and other green goodies.
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Little Ways to December in Seattle
A few (mostly) local things worth picking up, wandering through, or falling into as the year wraps.
December always sneaks up on me even though every year I convince myself I’m going to be organized (I’m not). So I’ve been collecting these simple outings and local spots that feel like unwrapped gifts. If you’re looking for a way to escape or lean in, here are some recommendations. A sip of history You…
Back to Gander
Seattle Rep revisits its original world premiere with a new staging that pulls you straight into the heart of the story.
When you walk into the theater, the cast is already onstage in what looks like a Gander high school gym—setting out dishes for a potluck, chatting, and then cleaning up. It feels like you’ve arrived in the middle of a reunion, which is the point. This run marks 10 years since Come From Away first…
Seattle’s Big Holiday Arts Guide
A full lineup of seasonal performances across local theaters and venues.
In the words of William Shakespeare, “All’s well that ends well.” Local theater and arts organizations are hoping for exactly that. Holiday productions often account for as much as half of their annual ticket sales. A 2018 Dance/USA survey found that The Nutcracker alone represented 48% of yearly revenue for many companies producing the Tchaikovsky…
Outside the Frame
In their first solo museum exhibition in Seattle, artist Camille Trautman uses photography to reclaim history, narrative, and self-expression.
You have probably seen Camille Trautman’s work without even realizing it. A huge photograph—20 feet wide—is currently hanging across the exterior of the Frye Art Museum, visible to passersby driving along Boren Avenue. The image is of a wooded landscape in black and white. Its edges are vacuous, with trees swallowed by darkness, but the…