Seattle Mag
Why Now is the Right Time to Buy
Realogics Sotheby’s report takes note of promising trends throughout the region
Seattle magazine has a strategic partnership with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. On one hand, the greater Seattle area is experiencing a housing crisis because of lopsided supply and demand and a lack of affordable housing. On the other, now is a “once-upon-a-cycle” time to buy. Patient buyers have unprecedented negotiation power as pent-up demand…
Book: A tribute to Northwest Films
New book details a thriving, rich film culture
David Schmader lives in El Paso, Texas, now, but he’s no stranger to Pacific Northwest culture. Schmader is a former staff writer and editor at Seattle alt publication The Stranger, where he wrote the popular column, “Last Days: The Week in Review” for 18 years. He is also a performer, and his solo plays were…
Letter to Seattle: Little Things Matter
A small gesture has big meaning for uplift Northwest client
Letter to Seattle highlights the good deeds and positive experiences in our region. This is a letter from Devin Pullium to Uplift Northwest, a Seattle nonprofit that provides job opportunities and job-preparation services to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. I’ve been with Uplift Northwest since 2016 as a day laborer. I love working with Uplift…
Cult Paint Brand Lick! Develops a Seattle Palette
Hip paint brand describes Seattle’s color palette
You’d be forgiven if you thought the ideal color to describe Seattle is “gray” — at least for eight months of the year. That’s certainly not how paint brand Lick! sees it. The cult favorite home-décor brand chose Seattle as one of only five cities for its new collection of U.S. City Palettes — a…
Books: R&B and the origins of Northwest rock-‘n’-roll
‘Stomp and Shout’ details how Black and youth culture shaped the Northwest sound
YOU KNOW THAT SEATTLE was the birthplace of grunge. You may not be aware that the city also boasts a distinct offshoot of rockin’ R&B that took hold back in the late 1950s. In his newest book, Stomp and Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll, historian Peter Blecha tells the story…
MOHAI honors Black Architects
Traveling Exhibit Highlights Innovators Who Broke Barriers
Seattle’s iconic Museum of History and Industry, or MOHAI, is the first venue outside Chicago to host the national traveling exhibit, From the Ground Up: Black Architects and Designers. The exhibit runs through April 30. The exhibit serves as a narrative of the evolution of architecture produced by African American architects across the U.S. and…
Palm Springs Top Destination for Seattleites
Seattle Residents Look South for Vacation Homes
Heading to Palm Springs during spring break or summer vacation? You’re not alone. The California city known for its natural hot springs, restaurants, golf courses, and nearly year-round sunshine is by far the most popular destination for Seattleites who want to buy a vacation home. A study by real estate company Pacaso says 16% of…
Seattle Celebrates Black History Month
A guide to events happening throughout the city in February
From the Northwest African American Museum to the Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle residents have an abundance of opportunities to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in February during Black History Month. The annual celebration began in the United States in 1976. Countries around the world also celebrate the month. Here’s a guide to events…
Book Excerpt: Marmots May Be Running Out of Time
New book explores endangered species in Pacific Northwest
In her debut as a book author, Josephine Woolington turns back the clock to examine events that have shaped Pacific Northwest wildlife in an effort to provide a deeper sense of place for those who call this unique and beautiful region home. Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest sheds…
Washington State’s Romantic Getaways: Turn Date Night into a Three-Day Weekend
How to combine an intimate escape with cinematic experiences for that much sought-after passionate moment
In the locally beloved movie “10 Things I Hate About You,” Kat and Patrick go on a perfect date. They have seemingly endless time to enjoy, discover, and fall in love playing paintball, taking a paddleboat ride, and finally — that kiss! Unfortunately, reality bites. It’s hard to plan a true couple’s night when work,…
The Cape Less Traveled Awaits | Sponsored
Discover elemental luxury in a 1,500-acre paradise
45 minutes from the Los Cabos airport and miles from the ordinary, Costa Palmas is a master-planned resort community set by the secret shores of Baja’s East Cape, on the Sea of Cortez. Owners will be part of a casual and inclusive club, which connects them to two miles of beachfront, a Robert Trent…
Our Favorite Seattle Holiday Events
Fun, festive events for the family
There are no shortage of holiday events in the Seattle area, and, well, everywhere. Here are a handful of our favorite events that run through most of the holiday season (rather than one-day or weekend events). The heart of Bellevue once again becomes a majestic holiday destination during the 18th annual Snowflake Lane holiday extravaganza….