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Must List: Sheepdog Classic, SIFF Closing-Night Gala, Furry 5K
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events
Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST HERD Sheepdog Classic(6/6–6/9) Catch the ferry to Vashon Island for the 10th anniversary of this national sheepdog herding competition. Watch herding demonstrations, learn about dog behavior from specialists, shop for wares from Vashon’s local artisans, enjoy local food and more—this fest is as much…
Your Seattle Restaurant Questions Answered: Local Seafood, Craft Beer and Cuban Sandwiches
Plus: best U Village restaurants, burgers in Magnolia and brunch in West Seattle
Looking to try something new? It can be hard to sort through the endless dining options in the Seattle area to find the true gems, but there are some spots worth hunting for. If you’re in the mood for outstanding Laotian, Filipino or Burmese food, or just can’t contain your cravings for a Cuban sandwich,…
Why Many Seattleites Now Use a Personal Concierge
The popularity of personal concierge services is skyrocketing as busy professionals and harried parents seek to free up their schedules
A HELPING HAND: Mom and dance studio owner Maygan Wurzer (foreground) says that her part-time personal assistant, Peggy Padua of Pepper’s Personal Assistants, gives her more time to invest in her work and family
Move Over Coffee Shops: Seattle Breweries Are the New Third Space
As Seattle’s brewery scene continues to grow, some taprooms are getting playful. Here’s where to find some fun with your cold one
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Back to ClassPonder life’s big questions at Peddler Brewing Company (Ballard, 1514 NW Leary Way; 360.362.0002), where event programming runs from Astronomy on Tap (featuring talks by astronomers and other scientists, including some from the University of Washington) to Pun Slams and outdoor movie…
Justin Huertas’ Debuts New Musical at ArtsWest
'The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion' is a story of a high school student who develops new abilities (the title may or may not be a spoiler)
WELL ARMED: Playwright Justin Huertas with, on left, Porscha Shaw who plays Nia, and right, Rachel Guyer-Mafune who plays Lee, in ArtsWest’s ‘The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion’
Maturing Markets Look to Downsize to an Elevated Urban Lifestyle
NEXUS is a stand-out high-rise condominium in downtown Seattle with resort-style amenities
Sponsored by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty A new urbanization trend is sweeping Seattle as more empty-nesters and retirees are seeking to downsize their domestic responsibilities, harvest their capital gains from single-family assets and reinvest that equity into a better, streamlined in-city lifestyle with perks. After years of child rearing, home maintenance, and living a more…
Ballard Artisan Teaches You How to Make Your Own Chef’s Knife
Want to learn how to create your own 6-inch high-carbon steel chef knife?
STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: Fire Horse Forge’s custom knives, designed with high carbon steel blades, beefwood handles and bronze spacers, include (at top) the 8.25-inch “Peacock Feather” and the 6.75-inch “Damascus”
