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The 10 Must-See SIFF Films

The 10 Must-See SIFF Films

An insider’s guide to some of the festival’s most intriguing movies

Opening night movie, ‘Sword of Trust’

Gavin Borchert

This Week Then: How Seattle's UW Campus Took Shape

This Week Then: How Seattle’s UW Campus Took Shape

Plus: Shelton, Blaine and Hoquiam turn 129

This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Campus Sights In 1895 the University of Washington moved from downtown Seattle to its present location, which at the time was heavily forested and undeveloped. The campus took root on the northern portion of the property, but as the university grew its regents sought ways…

Alan Stein

Must List: SIFF, Norwegian Constitution Day, Beat the Bridge

Must List: SIFF, Norwegian Constitution Day, Beat the Bridge

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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST WATCH  Seattle International Film Festival (5/16-6/9) Seattle’s International Film Festival (SIFF) returns for the 45th year featuring more than 400 films from more than 80 countries in just 25 days. Seattle-based filmmaker Lynn Shelton will open the festival Thursday with her latest feature Sword of Trust…

Sydney Gladu & Chris Robinson

Seek out These Alt-Label Bottles From WA Wineries

Seek out These Alt-Label Bottles From WA Wineries

Alternate-label bottles provide budget-minded drinkers with serious value

BARREL THIEF: An employee of Sleight of Hand Cellars uses a tool to extract wine from barrels; owner Trey Busch launched Renegade as a second label in 2009

Paul Zitarelli

A MOHAI Exhibit Explores Seattle's Fashion History

A MOHAI Exhibit Explores Seattle’s Fashion History

It's not all about flannel and Gore-Tex

From left to right: one-piece ski suit (1980s), silk evening gown (1937), wool ski ensemble (about 1948)

Gavin Borchert

Local Billionaires' Impact Is Seen in Seattle and Beyond

Local Billionaires’ Impact Is Seen in Seattle and Beyond

Seattle’s wealthy once liked to hide, but today’s billionaires, says Knute Berger, are openly impacting the city and beyond

EYE SPY: Seattle’s billionaires are throwing around more than a few Benjamins these days, changing the shape of the city

Knute Berger

Washington and Oregon Wine Clubs Offer Sips and Soirees for Oenophiles

Washington and Oregon Wine Clubs Offer Sips and Soirees for Oenophiles

Discounts on wine, special bottles, exclusive access to parties and events—clearly it pays to be a wine club member

COMMON GROUND: There’s plenty of room to spread out in the Basel Cellars Estate mansion

Danielle Centoni

Sure, Windy City Pies’ Pizzas Are Delish—but Don’t Miss the Drinks

Sure, Windy City Pies’ Pizzas Are Delish—but Don’t Miss the Drinks

Everyone's favorite place for deep dish has a new location, with an impressive list of beverage options

While the Chicago-esque pizza garners deserved praise, don’t miss the Chicago drink-connection at Windy City Pie.

AJ Rathbun

MoPop's New Haute Couture Exhibit Is Fit for a Queen

MoPop’s New Haute Couture Exhibit Is Fit for a Queen

The new exhibit features fashion objects, garments and photos

PATTERN PLAY: MoPop’s new exhibit features fashion objects, garments and photos, including fashion photographer Omar Victor Diop’s 2013 print, “Aminata”

Gavin Borchert

Ballard High Brings Gun Violence to Center Stage

Ballard High Brings Gun Violence to Center Stage

'Bang Bang You’re Dead' and 'Eric LaRue' are coming to local high school theater

“I don’t do high school theater I do theater with high school students,” says Ballard High School drama teacher Shawn Riley. Riley’s philosophy on treating students like young adults played a role in his decision to put on Band Bang You’re Dead and Eric LaRue, two one-act plays focusing on gun violence in high schools,…

Sydney Gladu

SIFF 2019: Where It's Been and How It's Grown

SIFF 2019: Where It’s Been and How It’s Grown

The Seattle International Film Festival (May 16–June 9) is in its 45th year. And look how it’s grown

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Gavin Borchert

This Week Then: I-5 Turns 50

This Week Then: I-5 Turns 50

The new freeway helped boost the development of Washington cities along its route

This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Interstate 5 Fifty years ago this week, on May 14, 1969, the final segment of Interstate 5 in Washington opened for traffic between Marysville and Everett, allowing motorists to travel without interruption from the Canadian border to the California state line. The new freeway also…

Alan Stein

Must List: The Color Run, Drinking Your Chocolate, 'Pop-Up Magazine'

Must List: The Color Run, Drinking Your Chocolate, ‘Pop-Up Magazine’

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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST RUN The Color Run (5/12) Join Seattle’s most colorful 5K this Sunday and transform your boring white T-shirt into a rainbow. From start to finish, the Color Run always promises to be one big party with music and an historically upbeat crowd! This year’s run…

Gavin Borchert, Sydney Gladu & Chris Robinson

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