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Must List: Polar Bear Plunge, Free Day at WA State Parks
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RockPatti Smith Rocks The Moore(1/4 to 1/5, 8 p.m.) Punk rock songwriter, musician and poet Patti Smith brings her world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of her seminal debut album, Horses, to the Moore Theatre. Hear her sing the songs that helped make her an icon. Must Get OutdoorsFree Day at…
Recline that Seat–You Paid for the Privilege
Holiday travel can be stressful. So go ahead and recline that seat
This article originally appeared on Avvo.com. Not long ago I was seated next to a female stranger on a flight from Seattle to Chicago. As we reached cruising altitude, the passenger in front of my seatmate reclined his seat. Her response was immediate: she promptly—and sharply—thumped the back of the “offender’s” seat with her left…
Recipe of the Week: Three Ingredient Roasted Tomato Soup
Savor this simply delicious tomato soup by local food blogger Sarah Adler
The feasting has ended, your pants are feeling a bit snug and you’re exhausted by the hours you’ve spent hovering over the stove. Take a deep breath; the holidays are over and most likely, you don’t want to look at another sugar cookie or mash another potato ever again. Luckily, Sarah Adler, a local nutrition…
Empowering Teens Through Public Art
Local artist Kathleen Warren helps the youth of Seattle gain pride through creativity
Artist Kathleen Warren started volunteering with Urban ArtWorks after spotting some of the local nonprofit’s colorful murals around the city. Six years later, Warren, now the SoDo-based organization’s director, says she’s always been drawn to public art. “I’ve been in institutions like museums and galleries before that feel too sterile. It upsets me that it’s…
The Seahawks Lose Ugly in Week 16
The St. Louis Rams had the Hawks' number
What an ugly, ugly game. The question though is does that cruddy game–a loss to the St. Louis Rams 23-17–actually mean anything? It could mean a permanent fall (depending on the outcome of next Sunday’s games) to the sixth and final Wild Card spot for the ‘Hawks and a matchup against the Green Bay Packers…
Must List: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Book of Mormon & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RockBrian Setzer Orchestra’s 12th Annual Christmas Rocks!(12/27, 7:30 p.m.) The three-time Grammy Award–winning musician will rock his new album, Rockin’ Rudolph, with his 18-piece orchestra at Benaroya Hall. Must Make ReservationsTop New Year’s Eve Dinners Around SeattleWe did our homework and sifted through some of the finest restaurants in town to bring you this…
Enthusiasts Want Pandas, Amazon to Offer One-Hour Holiday Shipping
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Do you still have some last minute shopping to do before the Holidays? According to KING 5, local online retail giant Amazon will offer one-hour shipping for Prime Now members in the Puget Sound region. Members will be able to order products until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve to be delivered same day by 11:59…
Nine Reasons Why the Seahawks Shouldn’t be Playing this Well
But they are! And it's not smoke and mirrors, it's grit and guile
Whenever the Seahawks score a touchdown, the immediate–and appropriate–fan reaction is: again??? Over the past five games, the team has been beating their opponents by a margin of 20 points per game and the standout of standouts has been wide receiver Doug Baldwin, who’s caught 10 touchdown passes in the past four games. Since the…
New Video from Local Band The Great Um
The indie rock band splashes around in a cold Sound for its latest track 'Uptown'
In 2014, we named Seattle rock band The Great Um–which features our contributing writer Jake Uitti on bass, Caleb Thompson on vocals and guitar, Joel Myers on guitar and Dominic Cortese on drums–one of the 50 Bands Rocking Seattle Music Right Now. Their 5-track album Everybody Now was a must-listen “for rock ’n’ roll with…
Must List: The Buttcracker, Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Gifts Galore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must CruiseThe Argosy Christmas Ship Festival(Through 12/22, times vary) Cruise into Christmas on a sparkling boat, while enjoying choral performances, seasonal cocktails and a special reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Santa himself. Landlubbers can enjoy the spectacle, warmed by a bonfire, at one of the cruise’s many stops along Puget Sound, where…
5 Boozy Gifts to Give this Holiday
Even more perfect presents for the spirit lovers on your list
Last week, we picked 6 Boozy Gifts from Washington Distillers to Give. And while I’m always for our local distillers, there are also some lovely bottled items made outside our state lines that you might want to think about as a gift for that special cocktail-and-liquor-loving someone on your list. Check out the below selections,…
Instagram Inspiration: Holiday Drinks
Warm up to the holidays with these tasty drinks
I love the every part of the holiday season—the cheery music, the abundance of lights, the food, and, of course, the festive drinks. I’m a lover of the classics like eggnog and hot chocolate, but I also appreciate eclectic upgrades of the originals. Many Instagrammers are getting into the holiday spirit by spicing up classic…
New Legislation Affects Taxi Drivers, Wallingford Cat Cafe and More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
New legislation will also help taxi drivers. As you’ve probably heard by now, Uber, Lyft, and other for-hire drivers have been granted the right to unionize—Seattle being the first city to offer this option to drivers. Those working for taxi companies are also expected to benefit from this legislation as it encourages their companies to…
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