Seattle Culture
When Bad Meat is a Good Thing
Choreographer Alice Gosti’s work dives deep
For those watching, it quickly became clear that the group wasn’t a sports team but rather some kind of performance troupe dancing along the footpaths, under the white arches of the Pacific Science Center, and in Memorial Stadium’s concrete breezeways. The bright red jerseys were all emblazoned, front and back, with the same word: MALACARNE.
The Queen of Neon
Bea Haverfield’s colorful signage helped define Seattle
It all started when I randomly stumbled upon a reference to a female artist who reportedly designed some of Seattle’s most iconic signs back in the 1940s and ’50s. Nothing substantial had been written about this person, but after some preliminary detective work, I was able to contact her surviving daughter, Kathleen Wolff, who was thrilled that someone had finally taken notice of her late mother’s work.
Cooking, Cops, Glitz, and Glamour
A lighthearted romp around Seattle
Seattle’s social scene is buzzing with the launch of the Seattle Police Department’s unique initiative, “Cooking with the Chief,” in collaboration with PCC Community Markets. This community focused event, featuring open dialogues with Chief Adrian Diaz and special guests, aims to strengthen bonds between youth and the police department, fostering trust and understanding.
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Hey Seattle, We Like Smoke Shops, Taylor Swift, and The Last of Us
Google search data reveals some interesting trends about the Emerald City.
Google has released its annual “Local Year in Search” data for 2023, for both Seattle and the U.S. The trends reveal some obvious and downright strange interests.
The Cinerama is Back
Now known as SIFF Cinema Downtown, the venue reopens to the public Dec. 14
The Seattle International Film Festival purchased the iconic theatre earlier this year from the estate of the late Paul Allen. Now known as SIFF Cinema Downtown, it becomes the nonprofit’s fourth venue in Seattle, along with SIFF Cinema Egyptian, SIFF Cinema Uptown and SIFF Film Center.
AI, Hope for Heroes, Medical Excellence
Take a whirlwind trip through Seattle’s social scene
The questions swirling around artificial intelligence no longer involve “if.” They’re about “how.” That was the topic of a recent event produced by the Seattle chapter of WIT (Women in Tech) Network, a global nonprofit with a Seattle chapter. The chapter delved into AI with a panel discussion on “Diversity in Artificial Intelligence” at the historic Women’s University Club in downtown Seattle.
Flying Cars, Driving in The Ocean
Bruce Wanta’s imagination influences his love of cars
Bruce Wanta developed a knack for the mechanical from his family’s bike shop. He fell in love with cars because his father also presided over a driving school. At a very young age, Wanta had a list of distinctive vehicles he wanted to own. At the top was the Maserati Bora, a magnificent creation designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign. Wanta, though, had other things he wanted to accomplish.
Festive Seattle
Enjoy a sense of wonder and discovery this holiday season
For many arts organizations, holiday shows represent more than half of ticket sales for the entire season. And, as arts audiences come and go, so can the surrounding economy. Studies show that every dollar spent by patrons in the arts creates $3 of economic impact. The arts and entertainment options in and around Seattle are varied. Here are some recommendations.
The Sound of Giving
Three nonprofit music organizations worthy of support
In the March/April issue of this magazine, I wrote an article about the problems with Seattle’s music scene and how we can fix them. There’s a lot to be desired in Seattle’s music scene — like more regular, paying gigs for musicians at local establishments and a more reasonable volume level at venues across the…