August 2021
Studio Sessions: Sangram Majumdar
Working at the confluence of history, culture, and various painting traditions, UW associate professor Sangram Majumdar is one of this year’s Neddy Artist Award winners.
Discover the art of UW professor Sangram Majumdar, a 2026 Neddy Artist Award winner. Learn about his inspiration and upcoming Seattle exhibition at Cornish.
World Cup: Get Set in Pioneer Square
This summer, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood becomes the center of the city’s soccer action.
Pioneer Square is the Seattle neighborhood closest to the stadium where Seattle’s six World Cup matches will occur. The area’s constant reinvention makes it one of the most exciting places to hang out, soccer events or not. Whether you’re planning to attend a match or just want to be where the action is, it’s always…
Rearview Mirror: A Georgian Dinner, Sidewalk Sips, and One-of-a-Kind Clothing
Things I did, saw, ate, learned, or read in the past week (or so).
A new life for old clothes To celebrate one year in its current studio, the FXRY—a clothing repair service available via in-person appointments, home pickup, or mail-in drop off—is dropping its first collection. A small batch of reworked pieces, Second Mark will feature 13 vintage barn jackets, cropped, chain-stitched, and renewed into a completely unique, one-of-one…
Restaurant Roundup: Burgermaster Opens in Issaquah and Karaoke Returns
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
Summer presents an interesting dilemma for parents, especially those who could really use a night off from cooking. Do you grin and bear it and stay at home? Or do you head out to eat and hope the one-two punch of tablet time and coloring books can get you at least an hour to enjoy…
A Lighthouse Stay on Bellingham Bay
Hotel Bellwether’s refreshed waterfront stay, dapper lobby dog, and scenic route north turn the short drive from Seattle into a real getaway.
The first sign that Bellingham was going to feel farther away than it is came in Edison, over a rich, flaky pastry. Earlier this spring, I was invited to stay at Hotel Bellwether, and my friend and I headed north from Seattle, a roughly 90-mile drive that usually takes about an hour and a half…
Five Lesser-Known Washington State Parks for Spring and Summer
From Hood Canal beaches to Blue Mountain wildflowers, these quieter parks give warmer weekends some breathing room.
As the outdoor season gets going, many of us, myself included, tend to gravitate toward Washington’s national parks and a handful of the state’s most popular trails. There’s no arguing that they’re pretty spectacular. However, we also know that summer crowds are an issue and detract from the very reason we went in the first…
Madrona Gets a New Gallery
Interior designer Michelle Dirkse and artist Jeremy Prim bring a new art-centered space to the neighborhood.
Interior designer Michelle Dirkse has centered art in her work for more than a decade. Since launching her firm in 2013, Dirkse has earned a reputation for building projects around unique, cheeky, and ultimately striking pieces. Even as a new designer, she supported local artists, often handing over the keys to her studio. “When I…
Seattle Gets Ready for the World Cup
As one of 16 metropolises chosen to host soccer’s biggest event, the city is preparing for its moment on the global stage.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than just a soccer tournament—it’s a global celebration. With more than 3.5 billion fans, the sport is by far the most popular in the world, and the World Cup is the largest global sporting event on the planet. Seattle was chosen as one of the host cities in…
Straight to the Point: Seattle’s Newest Darts Bar Gives the Post-Work Drink a Sharper Edge
Flight Club, South Lake Union’s recently opened darts bar, hits the mark as Seattle’s newest social hub. The brand’s first West Coast location updates the classic British game of darts, using proprietary tracking software for automatic scoring across seven multiplayer games. With Victorian-fairground-inspired décor, craft cocktails, and a menu full of easily shareable food options,…
Rearview Mirror: Grants, Food Passports, and Private Spa Pods
Things I did, saw, ate, learned, or read in the past week (or so).
A Little Growth Money If you know a small nonprofit or microbusiness that could use a little breathing room, here’s one to pass along quickly. Verity Credit Union, a Seattle-based financial institution focused on socially responsible banking, is accepting nominations for its annual Grants for Growth program through May 31. The program will give out…