February 2008
Political Parties Like No Other
Local activities are putting the “party” in politics
Dubbed Dine4Democracy, the group led by former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein and ex-Microsoft executive Suzi LeVine, and designer and community builder Gemma Daggatt, is organizing a series of 47 parties through mid-October ranging from casual barbecues to multi-course dinners featuring celebrities from the culinary world, music, acting and politics. Costs range from $47
Seattle’s TEDx Women: Local to Global
Upcoming event is a reminder that ‘we rise by lifting each other’
Earlier this year, I returned to Seattle from crewing on an international yacht race for charity — an experience that solidified my outlook on community and collaboration. That race, and the teamwork involved with strangers from around the world set the stage for a desire to amplify unheard voices. As I settled back into Seattle,
A Magical Ferry Tale
Explore Victoria car free with a speedy trip from Seattle via the Victoria Clipper
Located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is accessible by seaplane or by car ferry, from Port Angeles or the B.C. mainland. But thanks to the Victoria Clipper, leaving the car at home to reach the picturesque provincial capital is not only convenient but enjoyable...
Must List: The Top 6 Events in Seattle This Week
Iconic voices, film festivals, and a hilarious new play
There’s something about the golden days of early fall — how the light gets softer, trees start changing color, and the air has that crisp bite. As you settle into the change, we’ve got some fun things for you to do...
Grand Illusion is Moving — But It’s Not Going Far
Help Seattle’s volunteer-run cinema find a new home
After more than 50 years of screenings in the U District, the Grand Illusion Cinema is losing its lease. The historic arthouse, which has been a staple of Seattle’s film scene since 1970, will have to move from its 1403 N.E. 50th St. location by February 2025 — but it’s not the end of the
Willamazing
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a pinot paradise
Fall is arguably the best time to pay Oregon’s Willamette Valley a visit. Toasty summer temperatures have cooled down, grapes are busy being harvested, farm stands are stocked with fresh bounties, seasonal menus feature fall bounties, and new wine vintages are being released for tasting...
A Tropical Reef in the Pacific Northwest
The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion is now open
Dreading the return of “the Big Dark”? Great news: The Seattle Aquarium has you covered with the opening of its Ocean Pavilion expansion. It’s dedicated to the tropical reef ecosystems of the Coral Triangle, an area in the western Pacific so rich in marine biodiversity that it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean.” This…
