August 2021

The Thrill of the Chill

The Thrill of the Chill

The Coldwater Collective brings community to the frigid waters of the Puget Sound 

A growing number of people are looking to take the plunge in Seattle’s icy cold water, from Puget Sound to Lake Washington, for health benefits, socialization and, dare I say, relaxation...

UPrep Prioritizes Student Wellness
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UPrep Prioritizes Student Wellness

Comprehensive mental health support programs focus on well-being

At UPrep, a 6–12 private school in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood, student wellness is central to its academic program. Each of its 705 students benefit from a robust student support program. Students have easy access to mental health support. Each grade is paired with a counselor who supports them throughout their UPrep years, fostering lasting relationships….

Welcome to the Finer Side of Anaheim
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Welcome to the Finer Side of Anaheim

Where luxury knows no bounds

Centrally located and internationally celebrated, Anaheim is the vibrant city infused with Walt Disney’s original spirit of possibilities. An elevated escape with captivating experiences in the heart of Orange County. In the destination where imagination reigns supreme, Anaheim welcomes you to the pursuit of wonder-filled memories — the greatest luxury of all. Crown Collection by…

Clarity: Always Checking Your Phone? It’s A Bad Habit

Clarity: Always Checking Your Phone? It’s A Bad Habit

It’s time to take a screen sabbatical, at least part of the time

Two weeks ago, I decided to stop checking my cell phone when I take our dog on his afternoon walk...

Seattle’s True Loves Drop a Funky New Single

Seattle’s True Loves Drop a Funky New Single

Born from a wine and weed-fueled jam session, the latest groove lands just in time to close out summer 

Born from a wine and weed-fueled jam session, the latest groove lands just in time to close out summer...

Unlock Your Fitness Potential

Unlock Your Fitness Potential

Explore the power of group classes

In our quest for longer, healthier lives, we all recognize the importance of regular exercise. Not only does it bolster our physical well-being and longevity, but it's also crucial for maintaining mental health...

Rooftop Brew Takes Steps to Recover From Devastating Fire

Rooftop Brew Takes Steps to Recover From Devastating Fire

Owner Craig Christian says he’s ‘leaning on our community for help’

Craig Christian is surprisingly upbeat, even as he looks into the blackened interior of the business he’s put his life into for the past 15 years...

Must List: 5 Things to Do This Weekend

Must List: 5 Things to Do This Weekend

Bumbershoot, Waterfront Block Party, and PAX

This week’s list has some big Seattle events you won’t want to miss...

A Contest You Can Sink Your Teeth Into: Vote For Seattle’s Cutest Dog - The final showdown!

A Contest You Can Sink Your Teeth Into: Vote For Seattle’s Cutest Dog – The final showdown!

A March Madness-type contest to identify Seattle’s top dogs

Retiring in Style

Retiring in Style

Setting yourself up for success seems daunting. It doesn’t have to be.

Editor’s note: The September-October issue of Seattle magazine, which is out the second week of September, focuses on finding meaning in aging. You can subscribe here.   With pensions disappearing and Social Security precarious, saving for your own retirement is more crucial now than ever. Here are some considerations to set you up for retirement…

A Whale of a Splash

A Whale of a Splash

Whale watching boosts economy while balancing conservation challenges

Whale watching has become a controversial pastime. Erin Gless insists that it shouldn’t be that way...

Modern Love with a Jane Austen Twist

Modern Love with a Jane Austen Twist

Author Christina Hwang Dudley brings a classic tale to modern Asian America

It’s universally known that a good enemies-to-lovers story never gets old. Among the most famous literary pairs in this genre are Lizzy Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice...