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Most Influential: Nia-Amina Minor
Dance
For dancer and choreographer Nia-Amina Minor — a cofounder of Black Collectivity with David Rue, marco farroni leonardo, and Akoiya Harris — collaboration is at the core of her practice. A longtime dancer (Minor moved to Seattle to join Spectrum Dance Theater), it wasn’t until attending grad school at UC Irvine that she seriously dove…
Must List: 5 Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Haunting photos, Black brilliance, and a gripping new drama
Hey, how are you doing? It’s such a nice day for January — cold but bright, which feels like a win. I’ve been thinking about trying new things this year. I just signed up for a pretzel-making class at PCC (imagine the possibilities!) And this low-stakes dance studio is calling my name. What about you? We’re…
Dry January, Straight Up with a Seattle Twist
Non-alcoholic drinks to keep your nights fun and your mornings clearheaded
For Kirstin Vracko and her husband, who have been sober since May 2023, Dry January is more than a trend — it’s a celebration of the lifestyle they’ve embraced. It means more time for the things they love, like concerts and parties, without worrying about how they’ll get home. Vracko is the co-owner of Cheeky…
Most Influential: Nick Ferderer
Entrepreneur, Activist
With a background in government relations, legislative advocacy, and business strategy — including stints at the U.S. Department of Commerce and Microsoft — Nick Ferderer admits that he isn’t the first person to come to mind as an art gallery owner. And yet, in just three short years, Ferderer has opened two of the city’s…
Most Influential: Lue Hughes
Poet
Lue Hughes was 12 years old when poetry made its first impact on her. “I was in church, and the choir director read a poem about birds,” recalls Hughes, whose work has appeared in major publications including American Poetry Review, Paris Review, and Poetry Northwest. “It was likening birds to human behavior, and it blew…
Publisher’s Note: When Purpose and Talent Come Together
Seattle’s Most Influential people put community first
Each year, we take the time to highlight some truly remarkable individuals in our “Seattle’s Most Influential” people issue, and it remain one of the most important and rewarding projects we undertake. Frankly, it’s a real privilege for all of us here at Seattle magazine. This issue is about more than just recognition — it’s…
The Courage to Move Is All That Matters at Seattle’s PopRox Dance
With two locations and dozens of classes to choose from, the all-are-welcome studios provide a community-centric space to let loose on the dance floor
On a cold, drizzly night in mid-December, despite a laundry list of misgivings, I find myself standing between two large pillars in the Capitol Hill location of PopRox dance studio. Clad in a workout set and tennis shoes, and surrounded by seven or eight similarly dressed individuals, I follow along as our instructor leads us…
Ten Top Travel Destinations for 2025
How to prepare for these extraordinary destinations right here in Seattle
How to prepare for these extraordinary destinations right here in Seattle The theme of travel in 2025 is empathy, to remind ourselves that the world is a big place, and that other people face obstacles as well. To quote Robert Louis Stevenson, it’s time “to come down off this featherbed of civilization, and find the…
The Pulse: Fresh Starts and Finds to Kick Off the Year
New openings, winter remedies, and a hunt for the city’s best green onion pancakes
Happy New Year! I’m not big on resolutions, but I like the practice of setting an intention. A line from “Good Morning” by Mumu Fresh has been on my mind: “You’ll always see the world not as it is, but as you are.” It’s been on repeat here since the new year, thanks to KEXP’s…
Must List: 5 Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Yuck it up, hit the ice, watch some films
How’s everyone doing in this January chill? It’s been so cold lately, and while the holiday break was a nice pause, I’m ready to settle back into a routine. Schedules aren’t the worst thing, right? Downtown Seattle is buzzing again — turns out people really do want to live here. Saint Bread recently nabbed a…
When Your Mind Makes a Promise That Your Body Can’t Fill
Aging is inevitable. We must accept it with grace and gratitude.
Denial is not always a bad thing. I practice it religiously, albeit selectively. I know my age is getting close to the beginning of my eighth decade, but I choose to see that as just the start of another one. I am also into denial about what my true hair color might be if I…
Let There Be Light: Not the Las Vegas You Remember
A two-and-a-half-hour flight from Seattle brings desert sunshine and bold reinvention
Humans crave light. It fuels our bodies, lifts our moods, and makes even the darkest days feel a little brighter. When winter in the Pacific Northwest drags on, the trick is to learn from our feathered friends and fly south. In this three-part series, we’ll explore three escapes from the gray: Waikiki, Santa Barbara, and…
The Lure of Lamb at Hamdi
New Year’s Eve dinner features special roast
I want a perfume of the air inside Hamdi. It smells like fire, black pepper, charred herbs, almonds, oak. I want to wash my hair in it. I want a little vial of it to keep in my pocket and inhale on the train. Open since late 2022 on a semi-industrial stretch of Leary Way,…
A Seattle New Year, For All Types
Celebrate with food, festivities, dancing and wellness
I still feel as though it was just last week that we bid farewell to long, sun-soaked summer days. Yet somehow autumn has flashed by, we’re barreling through the holidays at full-speed, and before we know it, another calendar year will come to an end. Whether you live for sequins and champagne toasts at midnight,…
Let There Be Light: Sepia Splendor in Santa Barbara
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, golden glow and coastal charm await
Humans crave light. It fuels our bodies, lifts our moods, and makes even the darkest days feel a little brighter. When winter in the Pacific Northwest drags on, the trick is to learn from our feathered friends and fly south. In this three-part series, we’ll explore three escapes from the gray: Waikiki, Santa Barbara, and…
Must List: 5 Ways to Ring in the New Year Around Seattle
Fireworks, fancy parties, and a plunge that’ll wake you right up for 2025
Hey there, hope you’re having a great holiday! The days between Christmas and New Year’s always feel like a little gift — slower, cozier, good for catching up with family and friends. Last night, we hosted our annual Christmas dinner of Mexican food in honor of my grandfather, who owned a Mexican restaurant for 35…
Interior Motives
Seattle’s LeeAnn Baker brings a touch of Northwest elegance to her designs
LeeAnn Baker couldn’t wait for new home magazines to arrive. When they did, she immediately flipped to the back. She wanted to look at floor plans. That passion for interior design really blossomed more than 30 years ago while attending The New York School of Interior Design, where she worked alongside interior designers and architects…
The Holly Jolly Hustle
Seattle mag’s last-minute holiday travel gift guide
The holidays sped in on a supersonic sleigh this year! It’s not too late to find an out-of-this-world gift for those who love to wander this earth. Whether you’re shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, Sagittarians, or yourself — these gifts will fuel wanderlust, inspire adventure, and make traveling more enjoyable. Hydrating Facial Airplane travel plus cold…
The Pulse: What’s Happening Around Seattle
Holiday shows, local gift guides, Black Santa, and a free resource for teens
How are you holding up? December is flying by. It’s a blur of to-do lists and pretty lights, but it’s also a great time to pause and enjoy the little things — such as snacks, holiday parties, and just finding a quiet moment with something good to read. PCC has eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips that pair…
Seattle Public Library: A Blizzard of Fun During Winter Break
Activities offer a cozy, festive atmosphere for kids
I wish my kid would use the library during winter break. He’ll be at a gym playing hoops instead. He’s obsessed, much like the character Basketball Jones in that old Cheech & Chong routine. But for those worried about how to fill time the next few weeks (Seattle Public Schools resumes Jan. 4), the Seattle…
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