Seattle Mag
A theater festival with a sense of urgency
'14/48' ends this weekend, but it will return in July
There’s something enormously satisfying about “14/48,” also known as the world’s quickest theater festival. It’s certainly creative and energetc. But that can be said about many arts endeavors around town. What makes “14/48” so wonderfully distinctive is its unbridled sense of urgency. Unlike most theater, which requires the gestation period of a small glacier, “14/18”…
Fashion + Style Friday: Seattle’s best weekend sales
Two new local life and style blogs, plus great shopping deals at All Saints, Promesse and more
I have a list of great sales going on this weekend, but first up, I wanted to introduce you to a couple of very lovely ladies to join the local blogging scene. Ali Brownrigg, whom I adore sitting with at fashions shows, has started her own ode to Portland and Seattle over at Porttle. Covering…
Kirkland Arts Center opens new video installation by artists Alison Brady and Sarah Knobel
The Kirkland Arts Center just launched a spooky-cool show by two up-and-coming East Coast artists. Alison Brady, from Washington, DC, is known for her hyper-real (and hyper-creepy) photographs. Sarah Knobel, from NYC, has made a splash with her surreal self-portraits (via photos and videos). The two have collaborated for the photo/video installation Over Again, which…
Smoked Salmon Reuben with Melted Havarti
Hands down the best comfort-food sandwich ever. The sauerkraut works magic.
(Jane loses her gloves)Hands down the best comfort-food sandwich ever. The sauerkraut works magic. Use 100% rye if you’re going wheat-free. Pair this with Tomato Basil Soup. Mmm-good. Printable recipe here. Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole foods via 100+ short humorous videos. Visit cookusinterruptus.com to…
Our Picks for Where to Eat, Shop and Entertain Yourself This Week
Watch arts editor Brangien Davis talk spring arts with Nancy Guppy, plus more of our top to-do's for
Must Tune-inArtZone with Brangien Davis1/14 & 1/16 (Friday & Sunday) – Seattle mag arts and culture editor Brangien Davis brings her expertise to the small screen this week with an appearance on Nancy Guppy’s ArtZone. Get the latest from Brangien on spring arts and catch new profiles on local hip hop sensation, Macklemore and other…
Seattle’s Kids Book Club Boom
The latest trend to get kids reading comes from the adult playbook: Create a club-like atmosphere,
The latest trend to get kids reading comes from the adult playbook: Create a club-like atmosphere, serve up food and let the conversation flow. In the past year, bookstores such as Mockingbird Books in Green Lake and Secret Garden Books in Ballard have created book clubs for kids of all ages. “We knew it would…
Cozi.com Makes Family Planning Easy
Give Pioneer Square’s Cozi.com a go and the pieces of your hectic life just might fall into place.
Since organization is an ongoing occupation for busy parents, finding the perfect calendar system can be trial after trial, error after error. A suggestion? Give Pioneer Square’s Cozi.com a go and the pieces of your hectic life just might fall into place. The online family organizer, created by ex-Microsofties Robbie Cape and Jan Miksovsky, is…
Valentine Ideas: Homemade Cards from Assemble
Before you become intimidated by the supermom in your ’hood who is known for making over-the-top val
Before you become intimidated by the supermom in your ’hood who is known for making over-the-top valentines for her child’s classmates, we give you a reprieve. With the help of Emily Grosse, co-owner of crafting studio Assemble on Phinney Ridge, we present simple tips on creating great-looking, affordable, easy, non-cheesy cards. The best part? The…
Why Geeks Rule
Rachel Hart sounds off on all things geek in her February editor's note.
Let me ask you if this sounds familiar: You were president of the chess club (or your sister was). You lived for concert band practice or saw Star Wars 50 times (or have a brother who did). Or maybe you logged in 5,000 hours of Atari or wore that Michael Jackson glove to school every…
Valentine’s Day Quiz: How Deep Is Your Love?
This Valentine’s Day, test the tensile strength of your bond by taking a potentially awkward class
(Blow) Try to keep the giggles to a minimum as you learn how to gather glass on your rod, shape your punty and blow it during Seattle Glassblowing Studio’s six-week beginning glassblowing class. $645 for six classes. Seattle Glassblowing Studio, 2227 Fifth Ave.; 206.448.2181; seattleglassblowing.com (Thrust) Learn how to settle petty arguments once and for…
Road Trip to Enumclaw Chocolate Festival
Savor locally crafted chocolates and wines at the third annual Wine and Chocolate Festival.
Where Enumclaw for the third annual Wine and Chocolate Festival (2/4–2/5; Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE; enumclawchocolatefestival.com). Why: This year’s event features an indulgent lineup of locally made truffles and flavored chocolates, plus pours from 22 Washington wineries. Pair for the course: Savor salted caramels from Newcastle-based Sweet Decadence and sip a Merlot…
DIY Dog Wash
Primp your pooch at a new canine salon.
Long the exclusive purview of professional groomers, the power to beautify dogs is being made readily available to mere mortals with the advent of do-it-yourself dog salon Rex (1402 12th Ave.; 206.682.3941; rexseattle.com). Scheduled to open this month, the welcoming space at the base of Trace Lofts on Capitol Hill features reclaimed and recycled materials,…