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New 24/7 Pet Emergency Facility
Seattle Veterinary Specialists gives Seattle residents a go-to for pet emergencies
Until recently, a pet emergency in Seattle meant a stressful drive in the black of night to a veterinary ER in Wallingford or Lake City—or to Shoreline, Lynnwood, Renton and beyond. But with the opening last month of Seattle Veterinary Specialists (SVS) (First Hill, 805 Madison St.; svs.com), South Seattle residents can breathe a little…
The Big List of Free Things to do in Seattle
Sometimes, the best things in life are free. Enjoy these wallet-friendly activities
Nothing in life worth having comes cheaply, right? Well, except for a whole page worth of gratis things to do in Seattle for the rest of this month and many, many more. Explore a new museum, watch a drive-in movie or enjoy a taste of soothing Japanese tea—all while leaving your wallet on your nightstand. …
Meteor Shower-Watching Spots, Free Day at WA State Parks
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Look up: You might be able to sneak a peek at The Perseids meteor shower Tuesday and Wednesday night until dawn thanks to potentially positive weather conditions. Earth will be passing through Comet Swift-Tuttle’s trail, which means skywatchers have a chance of seeing quite a few fireballs should the sky be clear. Geekwire has rounded…
Seattle’s new pizza restaurants
Chicago and Wisconsin styles top the list of soon-to-open pizzerias
By the close of 2015, Seattle will be home to a handful of new pizza restaurants. Here’s the not-so-skinny on cheese, crust, and fixins from Frelard to Capitol Hill. Happy early New Year. Ian’s Pizza on the Hill What: Small Wisconsin pizza chain doing kooky toppings (think: quesadilla flavors on pizza) and other entree-on-a-pie concepts….
Dating Tips from the Experts
Renowned relationship experts John and Julie Gottman on building the foundation of a relationship
Take it to the Next LevelInternationally acclaimed relationship therapists Drs. John and Julie Gottman are like modern day architects for matters of the heart. The straightforward Seattle-based couple (who have been married for 28 years) founded the Gottman Institution with an overarching ideology that asks, “How do couples build a “Sound Relationship House.” And if…
Fool Proof First-Date Destinations in Seattle
Where to impress a first date in Seattle
Just as a potential partner needs to be vetted, a good bit of thought should go into where and how you decide to spend an evening with someone you just met. These spots offer the benefits of immediate discussion topics, a “shared experience” kick-start and, if you are not necessarily feeling it, the opportunity to…
Seattle Photog’s Solo Show Reveals Portraits of Local Musicians
Nancy Guppy focuses on photographer Ernie Sapiro
Seattle photographer Ernie Sapiro has a remarkable ability to capture the essence of local dancers, athletes and musicians—the last of which have been his special focus over the past two years. In his new solo show, Musician: A Portrait Project (coproduced by Nancy Guppy), Sapiro exhibits revealing portraits of a diverse range of local musicians,…
In Our Progressive Town, You Might Not be Progressive Enough
Seattle isn't always the blue-hued safe-haven that national liberals think
Seattle activists often serve up unwelcome surprises for Democrats who arrive expecting to feel some liberal love on the Left Coast. Hubert Humphrey was shouted down at the Coliseum (now KeyArena) by anti-war protesters in 1968. Bill Clinton’s international free trade photo-op was sacked by the WTO demonstrators in 1999. This weekend, Independent-Socialist-Democratic presidential candidate…
Duwamish Revealed: A Celebration of Seattle’s Only River
The Duwamish gets an arts and culture festival devoted to its revival
Standing in a pretty park on the west bank of the Duwamish River on an unseasonably warm day in June, it’s impossible to ignore a tremendous crashing sound coming from the abutting industrial area. It’s as if iron chains are being tossed into an empty shipping container, or maybe tons of rocks are being poured…
FareStart’s Matthew Lasof talks Motivation & Chicken Fried Steak
This Texas-born executive chef shares what it's like to run the FareStart kitchen
Sponsored by FareStart The first dish chef Matthew Lasof ever mastered was spaghetti Bolognese. “[I] was preparing it for my family by age 10,” he says. Since October of last year, Lasof has been the executive chef at FareStart. Originally from Texas, his four decades-long restaurant industry career includes 10 years in New Orleans working…
Photographer Uses Drones to Shoot Aerial Images of Seattle
Matt Satell snagged these lofty shots with a drone quadcopter
Photographer Matt Satell launched a new website last month devoted to aerial pictures of Seattle. The site, Seattle by Air, features a map of the city with a pin where each photograph was taken. Satell shoots them all himself via drone. Have a look at these gorgeous, mostly blue-sky vistas throughout the city. And if…
The Must List: Garage Sale Day, ‘Nabucco’ Opens
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must PartyHit the Streets at the SLU Block PartyFriday (8/7, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) — The 11th installment of the SLU Block Party features food trucks, a Brave Horse Tavern beer garden, life-sized board games and live music from stellar local bands Kithkin, THEESatisfaction and Polyrhythmics. Proceeds benefit the Low Income Housing Institute and…
Gun Tax, Seahawks Safety Earl Thomas is Back & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Reducing gun violence is no easy task, but Seattle may be one vote away from a new gun tax to raise money for gun violence research and prevention, says KOMO News. With the new tax, dealers would pay $25 for every firearm sold, $.02 for every .22 caliber round and $.05 for other ammunition. Although…
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