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‘Thrift Shop’ Singer Pens #TheBookofWanz
Seattle singer Wanz has written a new book full of inspirational quotes from the road
Michael A. Wansley wants to drive his own boat. But, to do this anytime soon he’s going to have to get over some pretty debilitating fears. Wansley, who famously sang the hook in the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song, “Thrift Shop,” appears on the water in a scene for the song’s video, driving a boat…
Seattle Superheroes: Marco Collins
How the Hall of Fame DJ became a city superhero
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. No one knows exactly how he got here. But it’s safe to say that DJ Marco “Maneuver” Collins landed in Seattle…
Seahawks Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Yesterday's big win against Pittsburgh keeps team on track
The matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers felt just about as tense on Sunday as it did 10 years ago when they faced each other in Super Bowl XL. With yesterday’s win, the ‘Hawks stay alive in the 2015 playoff hunt. It was a penalty-filled contest (just like it was 10 years…
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…
UW Researchers Find a Way to Link Two Brains Together
The power of the human mind makes brain-to-brain communication a possibility
Who would’ve thought that the old parlor game 20 Questions would help researchers link two brains together? University of Washington researchers at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences used the game to help them learn how to read minds. Who would’ve thought that the old parlor game 20 Questions would help researchers link two…
‘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,…
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…
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…
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