July/August 2024

Junior High: Some Things Never Change

Junior High: Some Things Never Change

Chaperoning my daughter’s dance took me back in time

I'm here to chaperone the middle school formal, a duty that leads me to the back of the gym. It's partitioned: one side bright and familiar, the other dark and full of potential — the dance floor. A DJ stands on the stage with his eyes glued to his laptop. He is surrounded by a

Historic Cornish College Building For Sale

Historic Cornish College Building For Sale

Kerry Hall was the original home of college founder Nellie Cornish

The historic Kerry Hall building, at 710 E. Roy St. in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, was built in 1921 and was the home of Nellie Cornish, who founded the arts college in 1914 and ran it for 25 years. The college was formed in the building and has occupied it since then.

Tastes of Oaxaca

Tastes of Oaxaca

Alebrijes Oaxaca Kitchen food truck rolls into White Center 

Colorful strands of papel picado flutter above the new turquoise Alebrijes Oaxacan Kitchen food truck in White Center, as if flagging down bystanders to stop in for memelas, tlayudas, and masa-thickened mushroom soup.

Chasing the Solar Eclipse: Seattle to Indianapolis

Chasing the Solar Eclipse: Seattle to Indianapolis

The city is near the center of the totality of the eclipse

On April 8, the heavens will put on a spectacular show as a total solar eclipse graces the skies, forging a path from Mazatlán to Montreal. For those seeking this unforgettable experience many prime destinations beckon, from the Texas Hill Country to Buffalo. For us, Indianapolis emerged as a prime destination, lying near the center

Must List: April 4-10

Must List: April 4-10

Apr 04 - Apr 10

A breakdance showdown, Jo Koy, and the Boot Scootin' Boogie

Join bestselling author Brianna Madia for a chat about her latest memoir, catch comedian Jo Koy live, or see a thrilling breakdancing battle. Explore the unique perspectives of women at the Everett Film Festival, or head over to the Emerald City Hoedown for four days of country-western dancing.

Group Getaways: Escaping With Friends

Group Getaways: Escaping With Friends

From scenic spas to movie sets, bond over unique escapes

It happens over wine or an espresso. The conversation about why you don’t see more of your close friends blooms into escape plans with your nearest and dearest. Group getaways strengthen the bond of friendship — laughter flows freely, and memories are made. The best group trips center on a theme: total relaxation, picturesque destination,

Seattle Podcast: Rebecca Lovell — Civic Thought Leader Builds Bridges

Seattle Podcast: Rebecca Lovell — Civic Thought Leader Builds Bridges

There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed podcast guest, Rebecca Lovell, is one such individual who has done this in no small part due to her native roots in the Seattle/Tacoma region, and her prolific and important contributions as a civic

Yolo County: A Hidden Gem | Sponsored

Yolo County: A Hidden Gem | Sponsored

Find refuge and relaxation in Northern California

Picture this: a place where quaint, historic downtowns meet tranquil rolling hills, where Northern California’s essence is perfectly captured in one idyllic destination. Welcome to Yolo County, a hidden gem just a short journey from the buzzing metropolises of Sacramento and San Francisco. In Yolo County, the land itself tells a story of abundance. From…

Must List: March 28-April 3

Must List: March 28-April 3

Mar 28 - Apr 03

Cosplay, Beetlejuice, and tulips

Catch Beetlejuice the musical, see NASA's first artist-in-residence Laurie Anderson, or wander through the tulip fields. Get your anime, gaming, and cosplay fix at Sakura-Con, and don't miss out on the live taping of a fun radio variety show.

Sakura-Con Returns To Seattle

Sakura-Con Returns To Seattle

The Pacific Northwest’s largest anime convention kicks off this weekend

“It is one of the only conventions where I have the opportunity to talk with every gamut of the social ladder,” Tobias McCurry says. “You have the people who are there to be silly and have a good time cosplaying, and the opportunity to talk with industry professionals all the way up to people who

Seattle: Again The Place To Be

Seattle: Again The Place To Be

Seattle nears pre-pandemic visitor levels in impressive turnaround

Visit Seattle released preliminary figures for 2023 at its annual meeting Wednesday, and found that the region hosted 37.8 million visitors last year, an 8.9% increase from 2022. That’s just 10% less than in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic.

Seattle Launches Public Poetry Campaign

Seattle Launches Public Poetry Campaign

Short poems on sustainability will crop up across the city in April

Poetry installations will appear across Seattle starting April 1 as part of the city’s Public Poetry campaign...