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‘Twin Peaks’ Drama, Starbucks Mobile Ordering Launches
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Twin Peaks drama: Word surfaced recently that the show’s writer-director David Lynch was unclear whether Showtime’s reboot of the series would happen saying “there are complications.” But, according to Entertainment Weekly, Twin Peaks is moving forward despite Lynch’s confusing comments. Phew. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hopefully you’re out celebrating with keggs ‘n eggs and making…
Soft, Easy-to-Wear Sweaters, Skirts and Tees
Flora & Henri's Jane Hedreen launches a small, but mighty women's line
After 17 years spent dressing legions of tiny tykes in clothing so beautiful that adults coveted the same styles in their size, Flora & Henri’s Jane Hedreen is having some grown-up time. In addition to the kids’ clothes that put her on the map, Hedreen has launched Flora Femme, a small but growing women’s line….
EWU in NCAA Tourney, Threatening Letters in Magnolia & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Yesterday was Selection Sunday, when the NCAA selection committee released the 68 men’s basketball teams that make up the 2015 tournament. There were surprises; there were snubs (ahem, Temple); and there were obvious choices for top seeds (Kentucky, Duke). Eastern Washington University made the cut. The school is a 13 seed and will take on…
Gem Collage Transforms Childrens Doodles into Displayable Art
Two Seattle moms transform your overflowing pile of children’s art into singular masterpieces
As their young sons grew up, friends Ana Brown and Kim Edberg encountered a challenge more seasoned parents know all about: what to do with the prodigious artwork created by their budding Picassos. After a short run on a bulletin board or under a refrigerator magnet, all that creativity usually ends up stowed away. Looking…
Il Fornaio’s Franz Junga Talks Challenges, Earning his First Dollar
Make your reservations for the Seattle chef's upcoming Guest Chef night at FareStart
Sponsored by FareStart To Franz Junga, chef-partner at Seattle’s Il Fornaio, the keys to surviving the often intense demands of working in a kitchen are to remain focused, stay organized and manage stress. Junga, who oversees the Italian eatery’s kitchen, restaurant, bakery and menu, has been adhering to those crucial keys since graduating with honors…
Five Star Happy Hour at Lexus of Bellevue
At Lexus of Bellevue their passion is to provide you with a world-class ownership experience. They share the thrill their customers get from owning and driving a Lexus. Whether you come in for a new or pre-owned Lexus, to have your vehicle serviced or to arrange financing, they are committed to providing a Lexus experience…
Throwback Thursday: The Roaring Twenties Re-Visit Seattle
Flappers, bootleggers and suffragists alike marked the Jazz Age in Seattle
The 1920’s marked a period of Prohibition in our country, and Seattle was certainly no exception. Although, where there were temperance lobbyists and suffragists, there were also flappers and bootleggers, and the establishments in which they privately reveled. Like many cities throughout the country, Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound region became hubs where speakeasies…
Must List: Jazz Legends, Jewish Film Festival & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Listen Two Music Greats Play the Paramount Saturday (3/14, 8 p.m.) With 32 Grammy Awards between them, music legends Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea take the stage together in a show that very well may cause fans to spontaneously combust. Must See PNB’s The Vertiginous Thrill of Forsythe (3/13 to 3/22, times vary) Our…
Sasquatch! 2015 Goes Back to the Basics
Sasquatch! 2015 prepares for its 14th year of doing what it does best
After experimenting with adding a second weekend last year to meet heightened demand, this year Sasquatch! is returning to what it does best—four days of non-stop music. “We’re going back to the basics,” Sasquatch’s creator Adam Zacks says, “and we’re focusing more than ever on well-considered programming.” The 2015 outdoor music fest, now in its…
The Risky Side of Springing Forward
A local sleep expert examines the darkest day of daylight savings
Prepare for a bit of time travel this month: Sunday, March 8, was the day we sprang forward one hour in the name of longer, lighter evenings. But it’s not all kayaking after work and eating picnic dinners. Assistant professor Christopher Barnes of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business has been studying the…
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations In & Around Seattle
Get in on these Irish celebrations happening throughout Washington
Yinz ready for a good ole’ Irish celebration? Pull out the cable-knit sweater, bury the corned beef in a potato-carrot stew, prepare ye Irish soda bread, play that harp and fiddle through the speakers, and gather ’round the Guinness, because St. Patrick’s Day is brewing and celebrations are to be had all over the state. Grab…
Seattle’s Middle Class is Vanishing. Why?
Half of all new households in King County are poor, and the other half rich
The Seattle Times puts hard data to the trend all of us are feeling: the diminishment of Seattle’s middle class. The numbers show that half of all new households in King County are poor, and the other half rich—giving truth to the old line about “how the other half lives.” Half of the new households…
Your 2015 Spring Arts Guide
45 arts events--theater, music, film and more--to experience this spring
Among the many signs that spring has arrived are the wealth of excellent performances, exhibits and concerts suddenly competing for space in our calendars. Will you get to know a Lizard Boy, indulge in Splurge Land or buckle up with Chastity Belt? We recommend all three—and 42 more arts events—in our guide to the best…
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