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What to Do This Fall: Music Events
OPERA THE PEARL FISHERSMore than 10 years before penning his masterpiece Carmen, 19th-century French composer Georges Bizet wrote this Sri Lankan love story that puts the unsavory “bros before hos” maxim to the test. Two pearl fishers vow that their friendship is more important than winning the beautiful priestess they both adore…until it isn’t. 10/17–10/31. Times…
What to See This Fall: Theater
YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS COMPLICATED? If you find that your every hangnail has become cause for a meltdown, may we gently suggest attending one of these productions—talk about drama!—all of which offer a sense of perspective. THE CHILDREN’S HOUR Originally banned in Boston, Chicago and London, this 1934 play by Lillian Hellman concerns two…
Gluten-free? Three Seattle treats to try right now
Miller's Guild, Capitol Cider and Mad Valley's new Two Doors Down have GF goodies
Seattle takes its biscuits and pizzas seriously. But our chefs are also very keen on satisfying the palates of celiacs and the gluten intolerant with equally yummy bready delights. Here are three fantastic new-ish eats for those with gluten allergies. Coffee Flour Waffle, Miller’s Guild Jason Wilson is not only a talented chef-preneur, he’s becoming…
What to See This Fall: Dance
Whim W’HimFor its new production, Choreographic Shindig, the company founded by former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Olivier Wevers put out an international call for choreographers—and received 95 applicants. The company members chose three (from Texas, San Francisco and Switzerland) et voilà, the contemporary ballet party begins. 9/11–9/19. Erickson Theater Off Broadway, 1524 Harvard Ave.; 206.329.1050;…
What to Do This Fall: Literature
Peruse the fall literary listings—in rhyme
This season’s wealth of literary proceedingsMakes clear that Seattle is a hot spot for readings.We’ll start things off with the surfeit of memoiristspainting impressions with a skill that’s Renoir-ish. Writing as if to his own teenage son,Ta-Nehisi Coates sings the black man unsung.Steinem reveals her early days as Gloria,transporting readers to feminist euphoria.Alison Bechdel pens…
What to See This Fall: Visual Arts
Pae WhiteLos Angeles–based installation artist Pae White has a thing for threads, which she stretches in sharp lines across huge gallery spaces, creating new planes, perspectives and frames. 10/24–1/24/16. Times and prices vary. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Avenue NE and 41st Street; 206.543.2280; henryart.org. Intimate ImpressionismIn the new show Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery…
A Local Graphic Designer’s Art Celebrates Native American Heritage
A teen geek grows up to become a super graphic artist
Growing up on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation, Jeffrey Veregge spent a lot of time on his own, drawing and reading pulp novels and comics. The stories that spoke to him were wildly uncool to his peers. “Being a geek in the ’80s was not fun,” Veregge says. One can imagine the reception when, for…
Laugh It Up at this Monthly Alternative Comedy Showcase
Nancy Guppy goofs off with the co-hosts of the Laugh Riot comedy showcase
If you need a break from Seattle’s unfailing earnestness, let your irreverent side fly free at Laugh Riot, the monthly alternative comedy showcase that takes place at Capitol Hill’s Chop Suey (9/2. 9 p.m. $5. 1325 E Madison St.; Facebook, “Laugh Riot”). You’ll be in good hump-day hands the first Wednesday of every month, thanks…
Why Does Portland Have the Coolest Food Festival on the West Coast?
Portland gears up for Feast PDX, the chef-centered food festival now in its fourth year
There I stood on the rooftop of an industrial building in Portland’s Pearl District, at the second after-party of the inaugural Feast Portland festival, starstruck. The man, the myth, the legend Fergus Henderson—chef at London’s St. John—stood within arm’s reach, unmistakable in his natty, navy pinstripe suit and round glasses, hands resting on his plump…
Tips for Small-Space Gardening, Caring for Plants
Local gardener and blogger Karen Hugg shares insight, tips and tricks on gardening in the city
Karen Hugg, owner of Red Madrona Gardens, a garden design and maintenance company, eats, breathes and blogs gardening. For those of you avid green thumbs immersed in the online world of gardening, Hugg was recently featured on Back To My Garden gardening blog and podcast with Dave Ledoux. Hugg has gardened for nearly 20 years and…
Spreading Wildfires, Sounders Most Valuable Team & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Forest Fires: According to The Seattle Times, more than 18 wildfires are currently burning throughout Washington state. The fires in North Central Washington are especially alarming, and are continuing to spread. You can see a map of the fire locations here. The combined fires in Chelan have burned more than 123,000 acres. More evacuations were called for…
Must List: Outdoor Arts Festivals, Seattle Opera’s ‘An American Dream’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeePippin at the Paramount (Through 8/23, times vary) Directed by Tony Award–winner Diane Paulus and with choreography by Bob Fosse, this 1973 musical tells the story of a young prince on the prowl for a passionate, meaningful life. Must Go Outside Outdoor Arts Festivals (Dates and times vary) Take art appreciation alfresco with the walkable outdoor…
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