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What to See This Fall: Theater
YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS COMPLICATED? If you find that your every hangnail has become cause for a meltdown, may we gently suggest attending one of these productions—talk about drama!—all of which offer a sense of perspective. THE CHILDREN’S HOUR Originally banned in Boston, Chicago and London, this 1934 play by Lillian Hellman concerns two…
Gluten-free? Three Seattle treats to try right now
Miller's Guild, Capitol Cider and Mad Valley's new Two Doors Down have GF goodies
Seattle takes its biscuits and pizzas seriously. But our chefs are also very keen on satisfying the palates of celiacs and the gluten intolerant with equally yummy bready delights. Here are three fantastic new-ish eats for those with gluten allergies. Coffee Flour Waffle, Miller’s Guild Jason Wilson is not only a talented chef-preneur, he’s becoming…
What to See This Fall: Dance
Whim W’HimFor its new production, Choreographic Shindig, the company founded by former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Olivier Wevers put out an international call for choreographers—and received 95 applicants. The company members chose three (from Texas, San Francisco and Switzerland) et voilà, the contemporary ballet party begins. 9/11–9/19. Erickson Theater Off Broadway, 1524 Harvard Ave.; 206.329.1050;…
What to Do This Fall: Literature
Peruse the fall literary listings—in rhyme
This season’s wealth of literary proceedingsMakes clear that Seattle is a hot spot for readings.We’ll start things off with the surfeit of memoiristspainting impressions with a skill that’s Renoir-ish. Writing as if to his own teenage son,Ta-Nehisi Coates sings the black man unsung.Steinem reveals her early days as Gloria,transporting readers to feminist euphoria.Alison Bechdel pens…
What to See This Fall: Visual Arts
Pae WhiteLos Angeles–based installation artist Pae White has a thing for threads, which she stretches in sharp lines across huge gallery spaces, creating new planes, perspectives and frames. 10/24–1/24/16. Times and prices vary. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Avenue NE and 41st Street; 206.543.2280; henryart.org. Intimate ImpressionismIn the new show Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery…
A Local Graphic Designer’s Art Celebrates Native American Heritage
A teen geek grows up to become a super graphic artist
Growing up on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation, Jeffrey Veregge spent a lot of time on his own, drawing and reading pulp novels and comics. The stories that spoke to him were wildly uncool to his peers. “Being a geek in the ’80s was not fun,” Veregge says. One can imagine the reception when, for…
Kit and Ace Brings its Luxe Apparel to Capitol Hill
The Canadian brand’s celebrated technical knitwear is now in Seattle
In an age where athleisure has made its way from locker room wear into everyday wardrobes, Shannon and JJ Wilson are reversing this fashionable formula for the better with their luxury apparel line: Kit and Ace. “We wanted to take everything we know about technical fabrications and athletic apparel and apply those things to natural,…
Laugh It Up at this Monthly Alternative Comedy Showcase
Nancy Guppy goofs off with the co-hosts of the Laugh Riot comedy showcase
If you need a break from Seattle’s unfailing earnestness, let your irreverent side fly free at Laugh Riot, the monthly alternative comedy showcase that takes place at Capitol Hill’s Chop Suey (9/2. 9 p.m. $5. 1325 E Madison St.; Facebook, “Laugh Riot”). You’ll be in good hump-day hands the first Wednesday of every month, thanks…
Why Does Portland Have the Coolest Food Festival on the West Coast?
Portland gears up for Feast PDX, the chef-centered food festival now in its fourth year
There I stood on the rooftop of an industrial building in Portland’s Pearl District, at the second after-party of the inaugural Feast Portland festival, starstruck. The man, the myth, the legend Fergus Henderson—chef at London’s St. John—stood within arm’s reach, unmistakable in his natty, navy pinstripe suit and round glasses, hands resting on his plump…
Beauty Beat: Two New Treatments to Try at Recoop Spa
The charming Bellevue spot beefs up its massage and pedicure offerings
Should you be in the mood to spa sometime soon (honestly, when are you not?), sweet and rustic Recoop in Bellevue has two new treatments worth sauntering in for. First, clear your schedule for a 75-minute Ultimoot Plus massage ($135), which includes a Swedish-style rubdown with your choice of either warm oil or cream, hot…
Map of Wildfires, ‘Amazonian Manifesto’ and more news
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Washington Wildfires: As the wildfires in our state rage on, easterly winds blew smoke from those fires into our area this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Air Quality Alerts, according to KING 5 News. The hazy skies should improve today, as winds are slated to shift to the west. To see where…
Tips for Small-Space Gardening, Caring for Plants
Local gardener and blogger Karen Hugg shares insight, tips and tricks on gardening in the city
Karen Hugg, owner of Red Madrona Gardens, a garden design and maintenance company, eats, breathes and blogs gardening. For those of you avid green thumbs immersed in the online world of gardening, Hugg was recently featured on Back To My Garden gardening blog and podcast with Dave Ledoux. Hugg has gardened for nearly 20 years and…
Spreading Wildfires, Sounders Most Valuable Team & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Forest Fires: According to The Seattle Times, more than 18 wildfires are currently burning throughout Washington state. The fires in North Central Washington are especially alarming, and are continuing to spread. You can see a map of the fire locations here. The combined fires in Chelan have burned more than 123,000 acres. More evacuations were called for…
Must List: Outdoor Arts Festivals, Seattle Opera’s ‘An American Dream’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeePippin at the Paramount (Through 8/23, times vary) Directed by Tony Award–winner Diane Paulus and with choreography by Bob Fosse, this 1973 musical tells the story of a young prince on the prowl for a passionate, meaningful life. Must Go Outside Outdoor Arts Festivals (Dates and times vary) Take art appreciation alfresco with the walkable outdoor…
Airport Wages, Major Road Closure & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Working at the airport just became an even better gig. The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a voter-approved initiative to raise the minimum wage to $15 in the city of SeaTac should apply to workers at the airport, reports KOMO News. Residents of SeaTac voted last November for the increased wage, but a month later…
Our Favorite Looks from the Nordstrom Designer Preview
The high-style set convened for a night of fall fashions, fabulousness
Racks and racks of beautiful garments lined the polished concrete floors at Pier 91, site of the annual Nordstrom Designer Preview Fashion Show, held on Thursday, July 23. Thirty-five models dressed in pieces from the dreamy fall collections of Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Valentino and Dries Van Noten, to name a few, strutted their stuff…
See This Fixer-Upper’s Dramatic and Fresh Transformation
A young couple takes on the renovation of their Tacoma craftsman
In one week, Lindy Dodge, a furniture maker and owner of James Furniture Co., and her engineer husband Travis Dodge went from renting a place in Olympia to owning a craftsman home in Tacoma. “Renting didn’t make sense anymore so we thought we’d buy an old junker,” she says. But they had no idea it…
Happy 9th, Tilth! 9 courses + 9 wines = $90
Owner and chef Maria Hines celebrates Tilth's 9th anniversary with special dinner
It is hard to believe that Maria Hines’ first restaurant, Tilth in Wallingford, is now on the verge of tween-dom. It seems like just yesterday that Hines, who beat Chef Morimoto on Iron Chef America in 2010, earned herself a James Beard Award and witnessed her baby earning New York Times accolades as one of the…
Instagram Inspiration: A Lazy Person’s Iron Man
Not quite ready for a real triathlon? These chill games might be more up your alley (and more fun)
My family is hosting its 28th Annual Triathlon this weekend. It’s a triathlon for people who would rather relax than do sprints, which is the best kind of triathlon, and for most of us, the only kind. My dad started it with some of his college friends back in the day, which makes sense considering…
Chill Out With Icy Drinks at Local Bars
Keep cool in the sweltering heat with, what else, alcohol!
While we had a brief break last week, we’re now back into August sunshine and warmer temperatures. And while all that sun can be awfully nice (and good to remember once November rolls around), it also increases the need for a super cold mixed drink. If you’re feeling the heat, check out the below icy…
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