Seattle Culture
Having a Bad Spell
My alphabetic acrobatics are slipping
I’ve always taken an inordinate amount of pride in my spelling. I not only remember winning the junior-high spelling bee at my small Catholic school, but I clearly recall walking down to the Herald & News in Klamath Falls, Ore., to have my picture taken for the accompanying blurb…
The Wonderpreneur
Aegis founder Dwayne Clark is an author, philanthropist, filmmaker, and a highly successful business executive
Dwayne Clark was standing on a crate washing dishes at the tender age of 7 in an airport restaurant where his Mother, Colleen, was a cook. He grew up without a father. He was, he says, “at the bottom rung of the economic cycle.” The biggest influences in his life were all women: his grandmother, two older sisters, and his mom, who worked two jobs to support the family…
The Sea Boss Retires
From the Ocean Pavilion to Seattle’s Waterfront makeover, Seattle Aquarium CEO Bob Davidson leaves a legacy that will last for generations
When Bob Davidson visited the Seattle Aquarium 22 years ago as newly appointed CEO, he brought his three college and high school age sons along to tour the facility…
Powder Buff
Creating those slippery slopes is quite an undertaking
On a mid-season winter day, fluffy powder blows in my face and untracked snow slides easily underneath my skis as I score the perfect line down the mountain. I’d never guess how many hours and people it took to create this amazing experience…
Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks
Oct 10 - Oct 16
Cosmic Carnival, historic harmonies, autumn harvest
Halloween is almost here, and if you’re celebrating, it’s time for costumes, decorations, pumpkin carving, and maybe a few late-night chats with your kids about spooky sightings they swear they saw. As the fog rolls in, we’ve lined up some fun events to get you in the spirit…
Political Parties Like No Other
Local activities are putting the “party” in politics
Dubbed Dine4Democracy, the group led by former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein and ex-Microsoft executive Suzi LeVine, and designer and community builder Gemma Daggatt, is organizing a series of 47 parties through mid-October ranging from casual barbecues to multi-course dinners featuring celebrities from the culinary world, music, acting and politics. Costs range from $47 per couple to $4,700 per guest…
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