Rollergirls are a lot like ex-cons. Both boast love in the form of hearts inked across defined biceps, the latter typically outlining the name of a past mistress or dear Mom, the former housing a blazing roller skate or mere Derby. Both appear to have an abundance of pent-up aggression that under certain circumstances easily manifests into physical violence – but while a skatin’ lady receives greater applause for extra bruises delivered, a lawbreaker earns more time.
Opened on February 15, 1952, MOHAI has grown to become the largest private heritage organization in Washington. Its meticulous preservation of Pacific Northwest culture has become an enjoyable destination for more than 60,000 guests each year.
Blue Scholars are Seattle hip-hop, through and through. They grew up in Seattle, they met at the University of Washington, they rhyme about Seattle, and Seattle loves them for it. “Wherever I live, I absorb it and write about it. But after traveling I’ve seen that there is something unique in these communities,” says Geologic (or Geo) as I sit and chat with him and Sabzi at a Pioneer Square café.
Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings and Missy Higgins are playing the Showbox Market Saturday May 17th, 2008. The powerhouse trio of acoustic and rock will grace the stage of this notorious Seattle stage. Each have their own unique touch of talent that is sure to make for a entertaining night of music.
I sat down with Eric Donnelly, executive chef, to talk about sustainability, where he draws his inspiration from, and just what it means to be a chef nowadays. It was well before opening, but the restaurant was bustling with preparation; it’s no small task to keep a rotating menu that offers 30 fresh fish options.
Bathed in a glow of romantic lighting and buttery golden walls, the simple yet sophisticated décor creates an inviting place for conversation. Dark wood floors, furniture and architectural details add an old-world flavor. Seating is limited to a small but lovely bar and 12 bistro-size tables, which are very close together and lined along one wall (seating against the wall is a long, pew-like bench. Two tall tables in the front window next to the bar are the best option.
Once again it's that time of year, Sasquatch Festival is here. Gear up, this year is a doozie. The lineup is thick with stars and promising up and coming acts. Memorial Day weekend from Saturday the 26th through Monday 28th, the ground will shake with the stomp of Sasquatchers at the lovely Gorge at George WA.
The Seattle Cheese Festival presents more than 250 cheeses from local
and international producers along the cobblestone street of Pike Place
Market. The festival is the first of its kind on the West Coast with
artisanal cheese at center stage. The three-day event offers the
general public and the restaurant trade the opportunity to taste,
celebrate and learn more about artisanal cheese through the Cheese
Concourse, informative seminars and panels, cooking demonstrations, a
wine garden and a children’s scavenger hunt.
Spring is here, so get ready to breathe her air, drink her drink and, if you haven’t already, taste her mighty fine fruit. Grab your Gore-Tex, dust off those hiking boots and head outside to partake in the abundant bounty of our dynamic backyard. If it be mountain air you crave, fill those lungs with the wonderful blend of coniferous-fused H20 found exclusively on the slopes of some of the Northwest greats—Rainier, Helens, Olympus, Baker, etc…
The show’s parameters are nebulous; the plot is more of a themed adventure through the ultimate variety show than a linear conflict/resolution drama. It’s a mix of magic, dance, juggling, acrobatics, singing, contortionists and comedy.
What better ways to escape a wet blustery Seattle day then snuggle up with a cozy cup of coffee and a good book? Well known for its wet blustery and the cozy coffee, few realize the profusion of literary resources that abound in the Emerald City. From up scale specialty book sellers to the hidden and quaint neighborhood used bookstores, Seattle offers eager page turners a relative literary paradise. Next time the drizzle begins to reign, take a moment and “check-out” our Bookstore Listing, and then surrender yourself to the intoxication of the bound adventure.
Born out of a casual conversation between friends, the Tacoma Museum of Glass has come to represent the revitalization of downtown Tacoma, as well as the vitality of the medium of glass art. The legendary conversation transpired in 1992 between friends Dale Chihuly, one of the founders of the Pilchuck Glass School and frontrunner in the Glass Movement of the early 1970s, and Phil Phibbs, a retired resident of the University of Puget Sound. Chihuly and Phibbs felt a glass museum was a natural step in recognizing the prominent role the Northwest played in the Glass Movement.
