Seattle Culture
Remembering A True Hero: Former Seattle Mag Top Doc Passes Away
Dr. Shannon Heitritter built a life rich in meaningful relationships based on love, trust, and mutual support
If you had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Shannon Heitritter, your life has been immensely changed. Shannon passed away peacefully in April of complications related to pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 49.
New Luxury Homes at Crescent Ridge | Sponsored
Central Washington community opens tasting room, amenities
As spring nudges temperatures higher, Central Washington’s blooming landscape and the glistening waters of the Columbia River beckon sunseekers and recreation lovers east of the mountains. In Crescent Bar, it’s the most anticipated season as powerboats arise from their winter slumber and families take stock of their swimwear and pool floats. For those considering purchasing…
Authentic, Inclusive, Functional
These three Seattle brands are forging unique paths in fashion
Despite the ubiquitous “casual and comfortable” look, Northwest dressing is starting to take a more thoughtful turn — it just requires a discerning eye to spot the elusive trendsetters. When talking street style, Seattle might fall flat when put up against New York, Paris, or Los Angeles, but many of its designers are leaning into the pioneering spirit of the Pacific Northwest to produce an interesting sartorial output, much of it grounded in social good.
Must List: 5 Things to Do in Seattle This Weekend
Justin Timberlake, Cinco de Mayo, and a party on Montlake Cut
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Catch the folksy tunes of Kassi Valazza, or kick off Windermere Cup weekend with a party on Montlake Cut. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food, music, and a parade, or bike across the West Seattle Bridge. And don’t miss Justin Timberlake when he comes to town.
Small-Scale Sensitivity
Whole-house renovation respects the aesthetics of its Capitol Hill neighborhood
Miriam Larson founded Story Architecture in the belief that, if she dug deep enough, each house and the family that lives in it would have a story to tell. In time, she would also conclude that some books are perfectly happy to be judged by their covers.
The Performance Art of Goddess Kring
Shannon Kringen retains her colorful and quirky personality from her public access tv show
Of all the personalities on local public access, though, perhaps one of the most memorable was Shannon Kringen — the colorful pagan woman whose Goddess Kring show featured stream-of-consciousness monologues combined with naked performance art. Kringen recently announced that she had uncovered a large cache of VHS tapes containing all episodes of her show, generating some renewed interest in this bygone era of TV. The discovery of these artifacts led me to reach out to her to learn more about her interesting story.
Must List: April 25-May 1
Seattle Black Film Festival, Peter Rabbit, and a pair of star-crossed lovers
Catch Seattle’s Black Film Festival, or see the tale of Peter Rabbit come to life. Rock out with AJR, or be swept up in one of the greatest love stories ever told. And don’t miss the Procession of the Species in downtown Olympia.
Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day This Saturday
From Elliott Bay Book Co. to Third Place Books, Seattle bookshops are ready for the big day
28 bookstores across the Seattle area are gearing up to mark the day, including iconic shops such as Fantagraphics Bookstore, Queen Anne Book Co., Third Place Books, Left Bank Books, Elliott Bay Book Co., and University Bookstore.
Finding Place in Pictures
Artist Sky Hopinka’s first solo museum exhibit in the northwest showcases his creative approach to language and identity
“I had cassette tapes and workbooks, but it was hard because I was living in Washington, and my tribal language has roots in Wisconsin,” Sky Hopinka says. Learning alone, he could listen to prerecorded Hocak phrases and practice writing letters and words, but an essential component was missing — another person to speak with.
Photo by Sky Hopinka, Mnemonics of Shape and Reason (Still), 2021. Digital Video (Color, Sound); 4:12 Min.
Seattle: Where Every Day is Earth Day
The city nabs a top spot on the nation's greenest cities list
Seattle ranks as the second-greenest city in the United States, just behind San Francisco. The study evaluated cities on sustainability metrics including air quality, public transportation, access to green space, and bike-friendliness.
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