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Rust on the Rails: New Sounds from Experienced Players
A team of accomplished musicians comes together to shake up the Emerald City
In the black, wanting cosmos of the music world, talented musicians generally see each other only in passing. They rarely have time for more than just a brief nod one to the other–perhaps a tandem song or two played out of mutual respect and appreciation. So when the rare chance of whole-hearted and prodigious players…
Women’s Collegiate Gear from Wishbone Now at Nordstrom
Team spirit of the stylish variety that's perfect for college gameday
It’s going to be a glorious weekend for college football: Stanford vs. Washington, Notre Dame vs. Syracuse, Cincinnati vs. Ohio State. My dad, an Ohio State fan, just called with his prediction for that game (which has been the only thing on this Cincinnati fan’s mind for months): UC 42 OSU 35. Go UC! Last…
Nancy Guppy Chats with Writer Rachel Kessler…On a Trampoline
Nancy Guppy bounces around with Seattle writer and performance artist Rachel Kessler
Known for witty performance art—as a roving retro secretary/improv poet in The Typing Explosion and a fake scientist/real poet in The Vis-à-Vis Society—Rachel Kessler is currently at work on a funny memoir, Christian Charm Workbook, about her religious upbringing and its impact on her understanding of womanhood. See her perform a slideshow from her book-in-progress…
Must List: Fall Festivals, Bellevue Fashion Week and PNB’s ‘Jewels’
What to do this weekend
Must SeePNB’s Revival of Balanchine’s Jewels(9/26 to 10/5, times vary) — Now in his 10th season as artistic director, Peter Boal has invited original participants to collaborate on PNB’s revival of George Balanchine’s beloved Jewels. Expect each section—Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds—of this full-length ballet to have an updated look, but retain the streamlined, leggy style…
Amazing: Bride Makes Her Own Dress on the Bus
Seattle bride-to-be crocheted her wedding dress, piece by piece, on her daily bus ride
Chi Krneta, a local bride and architect is an inspiration to those of us who think we have no time to do the things we want. With five months to go until her wedding, Krneta crocheted her bridal gown out of simple, white cotton thread while riding the bus on her daily 50-minute commute to…
‘Marry Me In Seattle’ Kicks Off with First Same-Sex Wedding
Seattle's first 'Marry Me' nuptials took place earlier this month
With a campaign that began on July 1, Seattle has extended its arms to engaged LGBTQ couples from across the nation by hosting four all-inclusive weddings, each honorably officiated by Seattle’s first openly gay mayor Ed Murray (You may recall our inital post on the Marry Me In Seattle sweepstakes.). We’re beyond ecstatic to announce…
What to See This Fall: Dance
Read all of our picks for fall arts, including music, theater, film and more here. Amy O’Neal [CONTEMPORARY] 10/23–10/26 Recently, Seattle-based choreographer Amy O’Neal has explored feminism by way of her kickass hip-hop dance performances. In Opposing Forces, she steps behind the scenes, setting a new piece on five local B-Boys from different breakdancing crews,…
Top 5 Things I Ate Last Week
A week of eating summed up in 5 snapshots
It was another week of marathon eating, this time in Portland, where I spent several days on a media trip exploring Oregon’s bounty. Here are some of the highlights of my last 7 days of feeding: Shrimp tacos at Clyde CommonWhen surveying an unfamiliar lunch menu, there is perhaps no trustier dish than tacos. Served…
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