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Gage Academy Celebrates 25 Years with Pop-up Drawing Events
Brush up on your drawing skills at a Gage Academy of Art pop-up Drawing Jam
Want to try your hand at some observational drawing? Gage Academy of Art, an independent art school that trains students in the principles of drawing, painting and sculpting, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with free pop-up events where you’ll draw a different scenic view, live model or object to your heart’s content. The ongoing summer…
Top Doctors 2015: Pathology
A pathologist examines body tissues to diagnose diseases and to determine the cause of various conditions, including death Christina Isacson, M.D., gynecologic pathology; CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories,1124 Columbia St., Suite 200, Seattle, 206.576.6050; Swedish Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; University of Iowa, 1990 Colin C. Pritchard, M.D., associate director, Genetics and Solid Tumors…
Giant Water Slide, Proposed Taxes & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Slip n’ Slide: Mark your calendars–your summer is about to become waaaay more fun thanks to the folks at Slide the City. Seattle PI reports that the company is bringing its traveling 1,000 ft. water slide to Queen Anne on August 16 (!!!). The slide will be laid out on Mercer between 4th and Warren….
How a Former Techie Found His Calling for Dance
Mikey Augusta teaches a new genre of dance he calls "outlaw swing"
When Michael “Mikey” Augusta found himself drawn to Seattle’s thriving honky-tonk scene 11 years ago, he realized he had one big problem: He couldn’t dance. He started taking West Coast swing lessons, but quit after seven sessions—he found the formal moves and set-in-stone steps too contrived. “I’m just not a ‘proper’ person,” says the Wedgwood…
16 Classes You Had No Idea You Could Take
Try out one or more of these fun and affordable classes this summer
Do you ever miss school? Okay, maybe you don’t miss geometry proofs and five-paragraph essays. But what if you could take a class this summer on cheese-making or science fiction writing? Non-credit classes for adults are hugely popular in Seattle this summer. At Seattle Central College, director of the continuing education program Gabrielle Bachmeier states…
Who Wants to Play Some Footgolf?
Get out and give this soccer/golf combination a try
There’s an interesting new sport catching on in the Northwest called footgolf. One part soccer and one part golf, the game is played on an 18-hole course and the objective is to a kick soccer ball into 21-inch hole, hopefully under par. The holes are shortened (so the pars are around 4 or 5, not…
Pretzel bread pudding?! Knot & Twist Bakery makes its sweet and salty debut
Former Peoples Pub chef brings twisted treats to farmers markets
We’re in the midst of a pretzel renaissance, from pretzel bagels and pretzel cones to the Coyle’s Bakeshop croissant-pretzel hybrid, better known as the cretzel. But if you love the original twisted and salted doughy beauties, you should check out Seattle’s new bakery, The Knot & Twist, which is now offering their handcrafted pretzels, artisan breads and…
Top Doctors 2015: Pain Medicine
Anesthesiologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and sometimes psychiatrists practice pain medicine Xing Fu, M.D., pain of spinal origin, neuropathic pain, neuromodulation; Pacific Medical Centers, Canyon Park, 1909 214th St. SE, Suite 300 Bothell, 425.412.7200; First Hill, 1101 Madison St., Suite 301, Seattle, 206.505.1300; Pac Med, EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Overlake Hospital Medical Centers, Swedish Medical Centers;…
Top Doctors 2015: Otolaryngology
Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat disorders from the shoulders up (ears, nose and throat) with the exception of the eyes and brain; among those disorders are hearing loss, tonsillitis and nasal obstructions Stephen W. Bayles, M.D., head and neck cancer and surgery, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery; Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6374;…
Top Doctors 2015: Orthopedics
Richard Angelo, M.D., arthroscopy for knee and shoulder; ProOrtho Clinic, 12911 120th Ave. NE, Kirkland, 425.823.4000; EvergreenHealth Medical Center; University of Washington, 1980 Christopher Boone, M.D., orthopedic surgery; Bellevue Bone and Joint Physicians, 1427 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 425.462.9800; EvergreenHealth Medical Center; University of Washington, 2007 Christopher Cannon, M.D., musculoskeletal tumors, cancer surgery, joint replacement;…
Top Doctors 2015: Optometry
Optometrists provide primary vision care, such as sight testing and correction, as well as diagnosis, treatment and management of vision changes Brett G. Bence, O.D., glaucoma, medical eye care; Northwest Eye Surgeons, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 370, Seattle, 206.528.6000; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; University of Houston, 1979 Lisa Dote, O.D., primary care optometry;…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza
Get ready to grill with this pizza recipe from Karrie Truman
PNW mom, blogger and coupon-cutter Karrie Truman wants to make your life easier. Her blog HappyMoneySaver.com specializes in practical DIY projects and freezer-friendly recipes that you and your wallet (!!) will love. One of our favorite summer recipes is her BBQ Chicken Pizza. This one requires a little elbow grease but is so worth it–…
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