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Seattle Superheroes: Marco Collins
How the Hall of Fame DJ became a city superhero
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. No one knows exactly how he got here. But it’s safe to say that DJ Marco “Maneuver” Collins landed in Seattle…
Seahawks Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Yesterday's big win against Pittsburgh keeps team on track
The matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers felt just about as tense on Sunday as it did 10 years ago when they faced each other in Super Bowl XL. With yesterday’s win, the ‘Hawks stay alive in the 2015 playoff hunt. It was a penalty-filled contest (just like it was 10 years…
Mingle with Seattle’s up-and-coming chefs at StarChef’s Gala
Canlis, SPUR Gastropub represent in multiple culinary categories
Starchefs? We didn’t know what it was, either. It’s actually a culinary industry magazine and website that’s been around since 1995 and has been lauded by the James Beard Foundation for its food and nutrition content. On its advisory board? A few foodies I like to call Marcus Samuelsson, Daniel Boulud and Traci Des Jardins….
Creating an Alternative Religious Community for the 21st Century
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum cultivates a new kind of community
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum came to this city wanting to “thaw the freeze,” she says. In Seattle, she found, meeting people and building Jewish culture and community can be a challenge. That’s why Nussbaum, shortly after arriving here in 2004 with her husband, Noam Pianko, cofounded The Kavana Cooperative, a nondenominational Jewish community. “In a transplant…
“Rebel Rebel” at SAM to Run Through December 13
Seattle couple's generosity inspires Seattle Art Museum's disruptive Rebel Rebel exhibit
This season, amid the frenzy of downtown Seattle, where shoppers descend and office workers close out the fiscal year, there is an exhibit that disrupts our notions about artists and museums while affirming our faith in generosity and inclusion. Rebel Rebel, at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), appears at first to be a modest show…
A Helping Hand for Seattle’s Homeless Veterans
At Seattle Stand Down 5, many homeless veterans will be offered much-needed services
The Seattle area has the eighth-largest homeless veteran population in the country, according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With the help of the community, the veteran-led nonprofit One Less Mountain’s Seattle Stand Down project is working to change that. Throughout the year, volunteers have been calling on landlords and…
Sip and Savor at Jude’s Old Town Bar
Jude’s Old Town bar brings a cozy neighborhood feel to Rainier Beach
When you walk into Jude’s Old Town in Rainier Beach, you’ll wish this bar were in your neighborhood. Unless you live in Rainier Beach—then you just feel lucky. Jude’s is a perfect place to have nearby: comfortable,family friendly and fun, without pretensions—the kind of spot where you want to become a regular. Opened by Rainier…
‘Come From Away’ is Entertaining, Thoroughly Absorbing
It's an uplifting look at the way a community coped in the wake of 9/11
On 9/11, 38 international flights were told they must land in Gander, Newfoundland, after the American government closed U.S. airspace. Most of us, traumatized by the events that day and glued to our screens, were unaware that nearly 7,000 people became unintended guests of this small Canadian community and several towns nearby. The theatrical production,…
Drink Well and Support a Good Cause This Season
Sip a Snow Leopard Vodka and help the endangered snow leopard
We’re in the middle of the season of giving–don’t forget that as you’re eating to capacity tomorrow–and it’s the beginning of the holiday party season (one of my favorite times of the year). While it may not always be evident, those two things actually can go together. One tasty way is by thinking about serving…
Where to Shop on Black Friday
Don't forget to check out these collaborations, promos, and sales throughout the city
Holiday Collection at Opening Ceremony Pop-In@NordstromWhere: Downtown Seattle and Bellevue NordstromsWhat: Opening Ceremony’s temporary pop-up shop in Nordstrom will receive an upgrade on Black Friday. This revamp, which caters to holiday shoppers, will offer a variety of gifts for quirky recipients. New additions include emoji beauty lamps, dog-shaped rings, and—the most eclectic of all—a bar of…
WA Ranks 42nd for Love of Green Bean Casserole & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
According to a study conducted by DelMonte, Washington state ranks 42nd in the U.S. for our love of green bean casserole. DelMonte surveyed 3,000 Americans and asked them to divulge whether or not they would serve this time-honored classic at their Thanksgiving feast this year. Ranking just ahead of West Virginia, the survey showed that 21…
Recipe of the Week: Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies
Break with holiday tradition and serve up these fun and portable pumpkin pies
Looking for an alternative to a classic Thanksgiving favorite? Local food blogger and dessert aficionado, Heather Christo, has you covered with what I’m pretty sure is the ultimate holiday treat. These hand pies are fried, pumpkin-filled, AND covered in sugar. What’s not to love? Looking for an alternative to classic Thanksgiving favorites? Heather Christo has you covered with…
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