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2010 Seattle magazine Spotlight Award winners talk about being artists in Seattle. Learn more about our beloved Spotlight Award winners in the profiles featured in our September issue:  Performers Jody Kuehner and Ricki Mason Sculptor Debra Baxter Animator/Illustrator >Drew Christie Writer >Cherie Priest Hip-Hop Artist Macklemore And of course, don’t miss our complete list of…

Must DanceDancing ’til DuskThursday (9/9) • September customarily brings with it our last gasp of sunny weather, which means we should be outside enjoying every minute. Nothing reflects this attitude more than Dancing ’til Dusk, the initiative that since 2007 has been taking advantage of Seattle’s long summer days while at the same time bringing…

Must See Lawrimore projectThursday (9/2) – Pioneer Square will soon be home to the latest rendition of the famed Lawrimore Project. We’re not exactly sure what to expect at Lawrimore’s re-opening tonight but if the trendsetting commercial art gallery is anything like its groundbreaking International District space (widely acclaimed as the center of Seattle’s contemporary…

Before Blueacre opened in March at the corner of Seventh and Olive, Oceanaire, a similarly swank seafood restaurant, occupied the space (until closing last year). Before chef Kevin Davis opened Steelhead Diner, he was the chef at Oceanaire. So, in essence, Davis has come full circle. Here in spacious interiors dressed up in white with…

Must Mingle SAM RemixFriday (8/27) – Be sure to clear your calendar for this weekend’s SAM Remix at the Sculpture Park, part of Seattle Art Museum’s quarterly dance party series. This booty shaking 21 and up lineup includes a performance by local electronic quartet Truckasauras, visual art and nighttime tours of the Sculpture Park. 8…

Thisisbrandx.com had a nice piece today on dailybooth.com, the latest in a new wave of social media that emphasizes community building through visuals and pictures. The site was founded by Noah Kalina, a photo student who rose to Youtube fame when he posted a five-minute time lapse video comprised of six years worth of digi…

Inevitably, every August, no matter how nice the weather is, my fashion-minded brain starts to crave new fall ensembles, chunky scarves and boots; and this year I have a particularly bad case. Two of my favorite local designers, Suzabelle and Spun, have thankfully sated my appetite this week with their new fall collections, get your…

Seattle mag’s editorial director Rachel Hart talked about Seattle’s Best Sandwiches on New Day Northwest today. Check it out!  

Starting today, the West Seattle boutique, Clementine (specializing in cute, strappy pumps and accessories) is joining forces once again with the urban-glam professionals at La Rousse (online-only) to create complete looks for everyone’s budget. It’s time to let your imagination run wild during this four-day sale with combinations like gladiator shoes paired with a jumpsuit…

The Citizen Kane of bad movies returns–with its mysterious creator. About a year ago, I wondered why Seattle hadn’t played host to The Room, a movie so comically dreadful that one person in academia has dubbed it “the Citizen Kane of bad movies.” Shortly afterward, the film made had at least two screenings here, but…

Radar Hair & Records celebrated their new shop with a grand opening last Saturday. Radar Hair & Records owners Betsy Hansen (of Rusk, Vain, and Helmet Head) and Johnny Samra (an avid vinyl collector for 17 years) celebrated their recent arrival to the SoDo with a grand opening at their brightly painted warehouse digs. Hansen and…

Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead. MUST GAPEFrankenocchio Puppet Show8/12 – 8/14 (Thursday – Saturday) – Leave the kiddies at home for this slightly creepy, entirely warped, thoroughly engaging fairy tale by local puppeteer Brian Kooser and Seattle playwright Stephanie Timm. Filled with a colorful cast of flawed, bawdy characters and enchanting puppets, the…

Ruined–a magnificent exploration of power and leadership. More than one friend has told me he or she was taking a pass on seeing Ruined at Intiman Theatre because of the subject matter. I implore you: Don’t make that same mistake. The run was extended to August 15–and you’ll be enormously rewarded if you go. Ruined…

Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead August 5 – August 11, 2010 MUST TASTEBerry Bumbershoot at Molly Moon’s8/5 – 8/11 (Thursday – Wednesday) – Get fired up for Seattle’s favorite end-of-summer arts festival with Molly Moon’s new blackberry flavor—created in honor of Bumbershoot’s 40th birthday—starting August 5th. Times and prices vary. Available at two…

Rummage through works by local artists at Ouch My Eye Gallery’s summer Y(art) sale this First Thursday Mostly low brow, but always fun, art gallery Ouch My Eye is hosting a summer sale for local artists at its SoDo home tomorrow. Artists were asked to clear their studios of “forgotten works” and bring them in…

Hunger opened in Fremont’s old Persimmon space July 21st Bye-bye, Persimmon; hello, Hunger. On July 21, Hunger joined other recently added Mediterranean-inspired restaurants to the Seattle scene (Cicchetti, Bisato, re-opened Phoenicia, Terra Plata) and followed the small plate trend (though they also serve entrees) and communal seating we’re seeing all over. Prepared by Jaime Mullins…