August 2021
Art Matters in Seattle. Let’s Keep it Going.
A little reminder that creative expression is the glue holding us together.
Last weekend, my two daughters and I caught the light rail in Shoreline and rode it down into the belly of Seattle. I love taking them through the city. The trains are crowded with every type of person and I always feel both protective and proud. I grew up in a rural part of northern…
Gone Glamping
Exploring Under Canvas, Washington’s newest luxury outdoor resort.
I am what could be considered an “indoor cat.” Aside from skiing—and the occasional summer hike—much of my favored activity happens inside. But, as luck would have it, a few years ago, one of my friend groups started camping regularly. Maybe it was COVID-related boredom, or an abundance of free time, but there we were,…
The Pulse: Grounds for Change
Sue Bird on stage, Starbucks in retreat.
Fall is officially here, but are we feeling it yet? It’s certainly getting colder. Maybe you’re shutting the windows at night or noticing all the pumpkins at the grocery stores. Some of us are pulling out scarves, others are clinging to late-summer light. I guess the question is, are you Team Fall or Team Endless…
Seattle’s WALK DONT RUN Festival is a Major Success for Downtown
Featuring more than 100 local artists, the 2-mile route drew thousands throughout the day.
Last week, Seattle’s streets were abuzz with creativity during the inaugural WALK DON’T RUN art marathon. Inspired by NEPO 5K—an art event organized by local artist Klara Glosova in Chinatown International District and Beacon Hill—WALK, DONT RUN wound through the heart of the city, with dozens of installations, performances, pop-ups, open galleries, and merriment along…
Restaurant Roundup: Hungry Huskies and Matcha Magic
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
You could say Capitol Hill is the beating heart of Seattle’s culinary body of work, and it’s had an infusion of vigor with the latest batch of restaurant openings. It’s also a great place to taste the trends of the fall season—we can always use more walk-up window spots. Anyway, let’s dive into this bustling…
Howl About That
Woodland Park Zoo welcomes four Mexican gray wolf brothers.
The new arrivals at Woodland Park Zoo are, quite simply, incredibly handsome. Four Mexican gray wolf brothers, with coats streaked in buff, gray, rust, and black, just moved in from the California Wolf Center. At six years old, they’re still getting their bearings, which means they might be shy at first. “The zoo is a…
Generation Next: Young, Local Fashion Designers to Hit the Runway
The Bellevue Collection adds a student designer showcase to its annual fall fashion events.
Nothing marks the changing of the seasons like back to school, a crispness in the air, and, of course, fall fashion. For the past 20 years, the Bellevue Collection has marked the transition with an annual Fashion Week that highlights the latest trends in clothing, shoes, and beauty. This year, in celebration of its two-decade…
Publisher’s Notebook: A Well Designed Life
Great design is never just about use.
Is life better when the things around us are beautiful? Beauty, when we experience it, actually slows us down in the best possible way. It commands us to notice. A beautifully designed thing doesn’t just function—it holds within it the accrued talents of its maker, the culture of its time, and the promise that life…
Shaping Our Future Together
Showing up for Seattle matters more than ever.
Seattle’s recovery looks promising, but progress is fragile. Sustaining and strengthening it will take commitment from leaders, businesses, and us: the people that call this region home. The more we show up now—supporting our neighborhoods, businesses, and the people who bring them to life—the more we’ll benefit from the thriving, beautiful city we call home. We…
Cicchetti Returns to Eastlake
After five years dark, the Mediterranean-inspired kitchen reopens with old favorites, new dishes, and a refreshed space.
Good news for Eastlake: Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar, the neighborhood’s beloved restaurant built around tapas and shareable plates, is reopening today after being closed since the pandemic shut it down in 2020. For regulars, it will feel like an old friend returning. “We’ve wanted to reopen for a long time, but with Seattle’s worker shortage…
Kayaking the Bioluminescent Waters of San Juan Island
Sea sparkles and glowing jellyfish turn a nighttime paddle into an unforgettable adventure.
Under the cover of darkness, our small pod of explorers expanded into the waters of Griffin Bay in search of glow-in-the-dark marine life. Home to noctiluca scintillans, or “sea sparkles,” the waters of the Salish Sea around San Juan Island were named in Lonely Planet’s 2024 list of best places for bioluminescent viewing in the…