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6 Best Water-View Campsites in the PNW
Pitch your tent or park your RV at one of these waterfront or water-view spots, where you’ll wake up to the soothing sounds of lakes, falls, rivers, or the sea
Campsites at Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island come with water views and plenty of space to pull up a kayak
The History of the Showbox in Seattle
The 79-year-old theater is at risk of being demolished to build a new 44-story residential tower. The Showbox has a rich history in Seattle, going back to the days of Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and "Jumpin' Johnny" Kerns
This article from Historylink.org was published in July 2014. Founded in 1939 as the Show Box, Seattle’s historic Showbox Ballroom (1426 1st Avenue) is one of the town’s very few extant entertainment venues that can lay claim to having provided local music fans such an astonishing breadth of music over the decades. From the Jazz Age…
Water Adventures Gear Guide
If you're ready to stop renting and take the plunge on a new purchase, here's where to start
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. On a hot summer day, it’s hard to resist getting out on the water. There are plenty of places to rent gear such as stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, or you can take the plunge and invest…
Q&A: ‘Doom-Wop’ Singer Prom Queen Talks About Her Work on the Original Score for the Can Can’s ‘Femme Fatale’
The Seattle singer moved to L.A. earlier this year but came back to contribute to the music for and perform in the Can Can's new summer production
A major factor in the success of Femme Fatale, the Can Can’s current dinner cabaret, are the sultry, moody original songs by Celene Ramadan, aka Prom Queen. This dance/burlesque revue is loosely based on the life and myth of Dutch WWI spy Mata Hari (1876–1917), whose name has become emblematic of the power of feminine…
4 Washington Water Parks For Kids of All Ages
Kids of all ages pack these giant water playgrounds—and with each park’s unique personality, you may want to try them all
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. Kids of all ages pack these giant water playgrounds—and with each park’s unique personality, you may want to try them all
City of Seattle Proclaims July 28 as Hale’s Ales Day
Hale's Ales Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Washington, is about to celebrate its 35th birthday
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog It is official. The City of Seattle has proclaimed this Saturday, July 28th Hale’s Ales Day! See the official proclamation signed by Mayor Durkan below. Hale’s Ale Brewery is the oldest independent brewery in Washington*, having sold its first keg of beer on July 4,…
Red, White & Rosé: The Best Washington Wines of the Year
All the winners from the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards
Additional research and reporting by Marne Coleman and Austin Iverson. This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. You don’t have to spend a fortune to drink well. The best, boldest and brightest sips from our 13th Annual Wine Awards will take you…
2018 Washington Wine Awards: The Winners
This year’s award-winning wines prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to drink well
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. Cheerleaders of the Washington wine scene (we include ourselves among them) have long touted Washington as a state that offers wines of incredible value, especially when compared to our two neighboring states to the…
2018 Washington Wine Buying Guide
Featuring the Washington state winners and finalists from our 2018 wine awards
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. BEST WINES OF THE YEAR Rosé of the YearLong Shadows 2017 Julia’s Dazzle Rosé of Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $20 White Wine of the YearEfestē 2016 Feral Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes, Evergreen Vineyard, $20 Red…
Photo Gallery: 2018 Capitol Hill Block Party
Scenes from the 22nd annual music and arts festival
We had a blast at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party! The 22nd annual music and arts festival was held from July 20 to 22 and photographer Easton Richmond was there each day of the festival to capture images from dozens of performances. Click through the slideshow above to see photos of Father John Misty,…
How the Instagram Effect Is Fueling the Next Generation of Seattle Hikers
Eddie Bauer’s #WhyIHike campaign is capturing stories and photos of people enjoying the great outdoors
Social media and hiking: it might seem like an unlikely combo, but recent data shows that one is fueling the growth of the other. The so-called “Instagram effect” might be inspiring a new generation of Seattle hikers who are hitting the trail for that mountain high – and the perfect shareable shot. This follows a…