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Greg Vandy Talks Woody Guthrie, Subject of Two January Stage Events
Local DJ, producer, music historian and author Greg Vandy asks a simple question: Who will sing Trump’s folk songs?
It’s not often two—count ’em, two!—Woody Guthrie-themed productions roll into town. This month, Seattle Repertory stages Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie, a musical portrait of the life and work of the folk icon (which opens today and runs through the 29th of the month), and Centerstage Theatre presents Hard Travelin’ with Woody, a one-man (actor…
AIA Home of Distinction: A Mercer Island Residence of Heart and Soul
A Mercer Island home nurtures family ties
The Japanese Maple tree visible through the living room window of this Mercer Island home (alternate view below), was a gift to the owner when his father passed away. More than 20 years later it is a vibrant part of the landscape
Your Best Winter Accessory for the Kitchen
Flowers and foliage will bring cheer to your kitchen even in the dead of winter
This article orginially appeared on Houzz.com. After the festivities of the holiday season have passed, it’s common for a case of the blues to settle in, with a few months’ wait until spring arrives. If this syndrome calls at your home, combat it by treating yourself to a gift of flowers. And since so much…
Recipe of the Week: Leafy Greens and Coconut Milk Soup
Recover from the holidays with this clean, invigorating soup
Recipe of the Week is contributed by Seattle-based award-winning cookbook author, urban farmer and Seattle magazine contributor Amy Pennington. The new year is a great time to recover from holiday indulgences. Personally, I’m so over food and drinks just now. Instead, I’m craving clean eating foods that I know will work through my system quickly and…
Band of the Week: Simon Kornelis
Need to know: He's writing a full length album about cats
With so much happening in Seattle’s bustling music scene these days, how do you even know where to start? Allow the highly trained culture curators of Seattlemag.com to help with Band of the Week. This week, we catch up with Simon Kornelis, a hardworking Seattle guitar slinger who crafts a country blues sound, and who’s…
Washington’s Electors More Faithless Than Any Other State; They Should Pay
Faithless electors used to be a very rare thing, and this year, Washington’s were more faithless than any other state’s
The Washington Secretary of State’s Office has sent $1,000 fine notices to the four state “faithless electors” who voted for presidential candidates other than the one who won the state, Hillary Clinton. Presidential electors are selected by state parties and their ballots actually determine who is president. They are supposed to vote for the candidate…
Finding Sanctuary in our City
How Living in Seattle's Sea of Blue Feels a Little Like Bubble Wrap
WELCOME TO THE JANUARY 2017 ISSUE Regardless of where you stand politically, I think we can all agree that we’re about to witness one of the most seismic transitions of power in modern times when a new president is ushered in on the 21st of this month. The big blue bubble in our corner of…
The Must List: Nyårsfest, Polar Bear Plunge, Protest the Bowls Kite Fly
Must Skål Nyårsfest 2016 (12/31, 8 p.m.) Ring in the new year Swedish style—complete with a dinner that includes reindeer—with this festive party at the Swedish Club. Complimentary champagne, party favors, live music by the Moonspinners, the Purple Passion Swing Band, Gigantor, Maria Mannisto Trio, Swedish Dance Frenzy and DJ Jonasson, along with three floors…
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