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The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Emerald City Express: Cyclists are pushing for bike lanes along 5th Avenue, says King 5 News. The plan would create a protected bike route (AKA the “Emerald Mile”) between Denny and Olive, a segment already divided by the Monorail. Opponents of the Emerald Mile worry that the route would take away from already-limited parking spots…
Canada By Rail: An Unforgettable Road Trip
Soak up the scenery, breathe in the mountain air and maybe spot a grizzly
We’ve been traveling east all day, the late afternoon sun is golden, the sky deep blue. I’m standing on an open-air deck watching the range-country scenery outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, roll by. It’s dry cattle country—a surprising shift from the dense greenery west of the Cascades. Suddenly, someone shouts “sheep,” and we scan the…
Akio Takamori’s The Beginning of Everything
Ceramist Akio Takamori's current exhibit at James Harris Gallery
Akio Takamori’s ceramic work reflects a long-term interest in matters of the flesh. He often paints blushing red cheeks on his sensuous figures, giving the impression that blood has just rushed to the surface of the skin. His people squat, curl into the fetal position, lie in repose, ride piggyback, stand with arms crossed over…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
Warning: Incredible hunger and thirst may occur
Instagram Inspiration is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores our favorite Instagram themes each week. This week, our minds are on food. We’re drooling over these seasonal recipes–perfect for those long summer nights and backyard barbecues. We hope these mouth-watering snaps inspire you to try that new recipe you’ve been dying to make, or…
Recipe of the Week: The Lazy Gal’s Banh Mi Burger
A 20-minute meal for the hungry working gal (or guy)
Food blogger Mackenzie Schieck’s tofu Banh Mi Burger is delicious, versatile, and easy. From start to finish, the burger takes 20 minutes to prepare. Of course, if you want to substitute a chicken or beef patty for the tofu, prep time may be longer but the simplicity factor is still the same. The secret? Mixing…
Project Feast hosts pop-up for charity
Dishes hail from Iraq, Eritrea, Thailand and more
Every year, Washington state welcomes more than 2,000 refugees, many of whom are escaping war, communal violence or natural disaster. The Seattle metro area in particular is among the largest destinations in the U.S. for refugees from Burma, Bhutan and Iraq. With help from the non-profit Project Feast, some refugee and immigrant women will receive…
Indian Classical Arts Events in Seattle: Beyond Our Love for Bollywood and Tech
Sitars, dance & spiritually symbolic art in Seattle? Sounds like my cup of chai.
Over the past 10 years, the South Asian population in the Puget Sound region has nearly tripled. Most people who have seen the show Outsourced or have had an Indian-accented technician solve their computer woes associate this influx with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. This is partly true, as many South Asians can attest…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
We're Seattleites and proud of it
Instagram Inspiration is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores our favorite Instagram themes each week. There’s no denying how much pride flows through this city. You see it in the crowds at Safeco and Centurylink cheering on our beloved Hawks, Mariners and Sounders. You see it with the kayaktivists protecting our harbors from invading…
The Must List: ‘Manifesto,’ a Young Makers Show & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Laugh Local Artist Dons Sea Cucumber Costume in Manifesto (5/22 to 5/24, times vary) Ilvs Strauss uses a sleeping bag as the basis for the California red sea cucumber outfit she dons in her funny and poignant piece Manifesto, in which she artfully combines a witty personal monologue about childbearing and womanhood with gestural…
Artist Dons a Sea Cucumber Costume for ‘Manifesto’
A local performance artist finds inspiration at the aquarium
Women who choose not to have children often channel their creative power into making other things—things such as a life-size sea cucumber costume. At least that’s the route Ilvs Strauss (pronounced “Elvis”) chose to go, using a sleeping bag as the basis for the California red sea cucumber outfit she dons in her funny and…
Lack of Snow on Mt. Baker, Dinosaur Bone Found
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Ski to Sea There’s not enough snow on Mount Baker for this year’s annual Ski to Sea Race. The race in Bellingham traditionally starts with contestants skiing or snowboarding down the mountain, and ending at Bellingham Bay. This year, they’re doing two mountain bike legs instead to compensate for the lack of snow. According to…
Herb & Bitter Public House set to Open in Early June
Bar manager Leroy Thomas says to expect Spanish-style cuisine and diverse drinks
I can still remember the first time I went into Rocco’s in Belltown to have a drink. I was blown away by the dandy cocktail and spirit selection, the overall friendliness and amiability of the staff, and by the fun touches throughout the bar. It’s a great place to have a drink with friends on…
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