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‘The Little Prince’ Set Designer Pulls Back the Curtain on His Craft
For the past 30 years, Carey Wong has been the mastermind behind many a Seattle theater production.
Carey wong is a multitasking master. Just take the wildly disparate scenarios competing for the freelance scenic designer’s brain time this past fall: this month’s production of the sweetly solemn The Little Prince at Seattle Children’s Theatre; a resplendently theatrical exhibit, Beyond the Gate, about Portland’s two Chinatowns, slated to be the permanent installation at…
One Conservative Activist Is Flooding State Enforcement Agencies With Questionable Complaints
More than 85% of citizen action complaints to the Public Disclosure Commission last year came from one man, who is yet to target a single Republican group. Are these being made in bad faith or is a real problem being exposed?
Do our state’s campaign finance rules need reforming? Glen Morgan, a conservative activist and self-styled campaign finance reform advocate, says they do—but his choice of targets has raised questions about whether he’s more committed to reforming campaign finance laws or bringing down progressive candidates and causes. Morgan, who heads up the conservative Citizens’ Alliance…
Valentine’s Day Date Night Style Tips From Six Seattle Bloggers
Their suggestions are double tap guaranteed.
In city where a new restaurant seemingly opens every week, it’s not hard to find a great spot for date night in Seattle. The other part of the equation, deciding what to wear for the occasion, might elude some of the most well-intentioned Seattleites who might cringe at the idea of trading rain boots for…
Soup’s On: Cioppino and Chowder (and Chowdah)
Whether you say chowder or chowdah, it’s all good with us. In fact, variations on the seafood soup feel like a deeply personal Seattle thing, but sadly, we can’t take all the credit here.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue, as part of the cover story, “The United States of Food.” Click here to subscribe. 1. Wally’s Chowder HouseNew England Clam ChowderIt’s nothing fancy, but the thick, creamy New England chowder ($9.99/bowl) at Wally’s, a quirky Des Moines restaurant, is just right, particularly when enjoyed in the…
Must List: Hamilton, Lunar New Year Celebration, Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
MUST HOPE Hamilton (2/6-3/18) Not sure if you’ve heard but there is this little musical called Hamilton in town. The show premiered earlier this week and Seattle can’t stop talking about it. Well, we can’t stop talking about the ticket prices more than the show itself. There are tickets still left in the $240-$1,150 range, but…
The Best Washington Reds to Drink This Winter
Just in time for Valentine's Day.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. After two of the coolest back-to-back summers in Washington winegrowing history (2010 and 2011), Mother Nature boomeranged, with four straight growing seasons each warmer than the previous, culminating with scorchers in 2014 and 2015. Wines made from 2014’s and 2015’s grapes have produced…
Innovating the Office: Technology Trends Changing the Workplace
What does the future hold for how and where we work?
Sponsored by Realogics, Inc. The way we work is changing, and, not surprisingly, technology is playing a big part in that shift. Conversation about the workplace almost always starts with technology. Indeed, technology is the enabling factor that allows anybody, anytime, to complete work from almost anywhere. As technology is further embedded into the office,…
Let’s Hope Seattle Avoids Korean Olympics Fallout
The Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea begin this week, and it's been a volatile time on the peninsula.
It’s hard not to think about North Korea these days. The possibility of a nuclear attack is certainly on people’s minds, even though the chances of a missile hitting Seattle is remote (sorry. Ann Coulter). Still, in Olympia, some legislators have sought to remove barriers against preparing for such an event. With President Donald Trump…
What’s New at Whistler: Off the Slopes Edition
Here's what to eat and drink at one of North America's best ski resorts.
It’s been an amazing ski season so far up on Whistler Blackcomb, buried under the white stuff. Still, as tempting as the vast snowy terrain is at what’s arguably the best ski resort in North America, you’ll almost always find me off the slopes — getting pampered at a spa (tranquil Scandinave and the bliss-inducing…
Paul Allen Can Play Guitar Like Jimi Hendrix, According to Quincy Jones
The Microsoft cofounder, Seahawks owner and overall influential Seattleite can apparently shred.
In accordance with Internet Law, whenever there is a local angle to a national story of interest, especially if it’s a quirky one, publications like this one are obligated to blog about it. Well, New York Magazine’s new Q&A with Quincy Jones is one of the most entertaining interviews published in recent memory, and there…
Q&A: Kyle MacLachlan on Being an Ambassador for Washington State Wine
The "Twin Peaks" and "Portlandia" star has been making wine in his native Yakima for more than a decade. Could a wine dinner at Twede's Cafe be coming soon?
Acclaimed actor Kyle MacLachlan has brought indelible charm and a quirky sophistication to portray memorable Northwest characters like Agent Dale Cooper in the Twin Peaks and the mayor of Portland in Portlandia. Since 2005, MacLachlan has found a second, equally satisfying professional pursuit within the world of wine. A native of Yakima, Wash., MacLachlan has…
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