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Travel Destination: Palm Springs
How to make the most of a trip to Palm Springs
“The desert tells a different story every time one ventures on it.” — Robert Edison Fulton Jr. Everything about Palm Springs defies easy description. It is both the name of a city and a catch-all term for the small towns scattered along the vast Coachella Valley, from Cabazon to Indio. It evokes hedonism, as well…
Sober: Why Dry January Means Something Different to Me
An alcoholic reflects on his journey
I was nearing the end of my screed against holier-than-thou practitioners of Dry January when I came to a startling realization: My brain was broken. This was somewhat alarming as you might imagine, but not totally unexpected. As with many crises, it happened slowly at first and then all at once. Years of arguing on…
Arts Story: Forgotten Voices
A world premiere production by a local playwright and actor looks at the history of Black theater in America
Breakout: “History of Theatre: About, By, For and Near” runs from Jan. 28 through Feb. 12 at Kreielsheimer Place, 700 Union St. in Seattle. When actor-playwright Reginald André Jackson started doing workshops for his upcoming play, “History of Theatre: About, By, For and Near,” which looks at the untold stories of African American thespianism, he…
AIA Home: Goodbye 1970
Family fixes design flaws to bring midcentury home into modern era
“Treehouse” by Floisand Studio Architects returns to glory a Ralph D. Anderson home that had lost its compass. Nick and Rachel Lenington purchased the 1970 Mercer Island home in 2010, attracted to the quiet neighborhood because of its midcentury vibe, big, west-facing windows, and abundant wildlife. An advertised water view didn’t really pan out, but…
Pastry: An Affair to Remember
Chef Ewald Notter of Dote Coffee Bar makes it easy to fall in love with pastry and chocolate
Most romances unfold in predictable ways. An invitation for lunch, where you share sandwiches in a loud café, silently wishing your bread was crisper, but never giving up on the idea that one day it might be. An awkward laugh as your fingers touch while you both reach across the table for sugar in that…
Seattle Artifacts: The Mystery of Chief Seattle’s Death Mask
Is it real? Where did it come from?
In different parts of the world, and throughout the course of history, death has been memorialized in a variety of different ways. One of the more intriguing was death masks. Typically, a wax or plaster cast was made of a deceased person’s face, which then served as a model for sculptors when creating statues and busts. …
The Art of Weathering Winter: Foraging, Bathing, and Gold Dust
Two Seattle chefs on the soothing hobbies that get them through the winter
Though I’ve lived in Seattle nearly my entire life, the early winter sunsets, which fall like a set of blackout curtains over the world, never fail to feel like a curse. This year, though, I wanted to challenge myself to find a better way to get through it. Could it be an opportunity to surrender…
Hip-Hop Healing in Seattle
Rapper Carter Costello’s house is more than just a venue for artists
The last time I was at Seattle rapper Carter Costello’s house was under the cloak of night. I had been invited to an art and music show — featuring Seattle photographer and artist Baby Claypool, a duo of fire dancers, rapper Nobi and Costello — by local photographer James Gerde. Once I set foot on…
Living: This Kitchen Really Cooks
Remodel preserves Victorian charm
Raised on an off-the-grid ranch in southern Oregon, Mandy Lozano took a don’t-fence-me-in approach to renovating her kitchen in Seattle’s Squire Park neighborhood. She sought to balance a respect for the 1900 Victorian’s heritage with a genetic predisposition toward creative license. “I don’t care for modern technology that much, and I don’t like fussy or…
The Five Biggest Lies in Seattle Sports
Some famous and obscure whoppers
Fibbing is a part of American sports. Athletes habitually fudge their height by an inch or two. Coaches are less than forthcoming about the extent of a player’s injury. Contract negotiations are always shrouded in secrecy. There is a difference between being less than completely honest and telling a lie of the bald-faced variety, though….
Letter To Seattle: Grown-Up for a Day
Junior Achievement taught me responsibility and how to plan for my future
Dear Junior Achievement of Washington, My name is Tigran, and I am a sixth grader. Last year, when I was in fifth grade, I visited BizTown with my class, and I wanted to tell you how that field trip made a difference. To prepare for the visit, my class and I spent time with our…
Explore Washington State’s Outdoor Treks
Explore These Backcountry Treks This Winter
November in Seattle means you can count on a few things; Seahawks games, the start of holiday gatherings and rain. The long days of summer, with perfect weather that makes living in this region so worth it, are long behind us. Darkness has set in. Wetness has enveloped our city. It’s easy to get the…
Seattle Passive House Respects The Environment
Passive House in Ballard treats the environment with respect
Rade and Eli Trimceski didn’t set out to save the planet when they commissioned their new home in Ballard, but the planet sent its regards anyway. Designed and built by First Lamp Architects of Seattle, the project was named the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) National Home of the Year in 2020. Billed as “the…
Heartbeat: Pay For What?
The invasion of the transactional body snatchers
Lest you think I am alerting you unnecessarily, let me reassure you that when I heard about this, I gasped. GASPED! But perhaps you will gasp, too, unless, of course, you knew this all along. What I am referring to is a new culture in dating that looks an awful lot like it’s turning female daters into,…
Starting in Seattle, Find Your Compass
These four exotic destinations are well worth the trip
Seattleites are intrepid by nature, seeking escape away from the well-worn path. Places that are artistic, culinary, adventurous and a bit bohemian call to us. Snowbirds fly south for the sun’s rays, while surfers head west for winter swells. Powder addicts set their course due north, while national park enthusiasts gallop to the east. Whichever…
Young Seattle Philanthropists Speak Out
At United Way of King County's Emerging Leaders 365 program, philanthropy is about more than just writing checks
At the young age of 34, Tiffany Go already considers herself a philanthropist — though her broad definition of the word may surprise those in the “I gave at the office” generation. For Go, a health equity program manager at Seattle’s world-renowned Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, philanthropy is much more than blindly giving money. It’s…
Cool Seattle Shops, Plus a Recycling Option
Enjoy the best of Seattle
1 SAVE TIME and repair your collectible watch rather than replacing it with something digital. Nesbit’s Fine Watch Service is one of the few remaining shops with the expertise to service luxury timepieces. Stop in to discuss a full-service maintenance for your watch or simply a battery change. It’s worth caring for one of the…
Publisher’s Note: The Power of Giving Back
Philanthropy doesn’t have to be complicated
The world is on fire right now. Now is the time to give back. So said a good friend managing philanthropic funds at one of the largest nonprofits in the world headquartered right here in Seattle. At the new “Seattle” magazine, we’re on a mission to demonstrate that Seattle is already a world-class city where…
How These Seattle Nonprofits Are Making a Difference
Nonprofits large and small tackle our region’s problems
Philanthropy requires focus, efficiency and the ability to marshal resources to change a situation. Sounds complicated, but philanthropy is also very basic: an act of humanity that starts with one person attempting to make this world a better place for someone else. Giving of yourself. It is the seed for nonprofit work, the bedrock that…
Seattle Seen: Prints, Patterns, Pizzazz
Fall and winter fashion trends in Seattle feature bold, nostalgic colors
The persistent warm heat this fall gives Seattle’s fashion essentials of Patagonia puffer coats and Hunter boots a longer summer vacation. As a result of global warming, people in Seattle can enjoy walks in October, and fashion is thriving with nearly summer-like layers of prints on prints and patterns on patterns. Photographer Austin McDonald speaks…
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