Seattle Mag
Cherdonna Shinatra to Perform at Velocity Dance Center this Month
Seattle's Cherdonna integrates feminism—and dessert—with drag
Cherdonna Shinatra, the “drag/dance bio-fem” creation of Seattle-based dancer, choreographer and performance artist Jody Kuehner, is one of a growing number of drag personas nationwide performed by women. Rather than striving for catty perfection, she aims instead for discombobulation. Staggeringly tall in her platform heels and lop-sided, sky-high bouffant, and adorned with costumes and makeup…
The Big List of Farmers Markets 2016
Your all-inclusive guide to Seattle-area farmers markets
One of the best parts of the summer is now upon us: seasonal farmers markets are open once again. Head over to one of these locations for local flowers and the freshest fruits and vegetables around. Stock up on healthy produce, explore the local community and have fun! Seasonal Bainbridge: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1…
Cheat Codes: 9 Designer Shortcuts that Work
Embrace these favorite pro tricks for quick style
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Every interior designer has go-to tricks. Today I’d like to share my top cheats that I use time and again for quick results. These foolproof ideas can solve many of your design dilemmas in an afternoon. 1. The corner plant. Some design teachers will tell you putting a plant…
How to Celebrate National Doughnut Day
The six best ways to commemorate deep-fried dough this Friday
Doughnut Day. It’s a nationally recognized day and it should be celebrated as such. This Friday, commemorate deep-fried, ditch-your-diet dough with this round-up of doughnut-themed products and treats. A Nail BiterGive your beauty routine some sugar. Velouria, a Seattle-based boutique, offers “Sweet Tooth” nail decals, featuring the classic pink sprinkle doughnut and other sweet treats….
Downtown’s Thompson Hotel now open
Huxley Wallace fine dining restaurant, Scout, and swanky rooftop bar, The Nest, to follow
Hold on to your fine dining hats, Seattle. The luxurious Thompson Hotel opens its first Pacific Northwest property on June 1, at 110 Stewart St., just a stone’s throw from Pike Place Market. And that means two highly anticipated restaurants from Josh Henderson’s Huxley Wallace – the sleek, full-service Scout, and the hip, rooftop bar,…
Recipe of the Week: Roasted Cherry Soda
Toast to summer with this sophisticated farmers market-inspired mocktail
Get ready to make a trip to the farmers market and toast to the unofficial start of summer: This roasted cherry soda from Northwest native and Tending the Table blogger Sasha Swerdloff is all that with a cherry on top; it’s a cup of sweet, rich, fizzy goodness just begging to be sipped in the sun. (Think…
Terraria Helps Plants Find a Home
Seattle floral designer amps up greenery with handmade designs at new pop-up shop
In a city full of foliage but limited garden space, Mollie Tarte believes house plants could be the solution. The local floral designer and self-proclaimed “plant hoarder” started her pop-up shop Terraria to explore how plants can be integrated into homes and small spaces. Tarte combines small house plants–often succulents–with a variety of glass, metal…
5 Last-Minute DIYs for Your Memorial Day Party
Brighten up your Memorial Day weekend with these festive ideas
This article originally appeared on Porch.com. Summer will be here before you know it, but this weekend it’s all about Memorial Day! Whether you are going camping, having a BBQ in your backyard or staying in for the long weekend, these DIY ideas will definitely get you in the patriotic mood. 1. Bandana Utensil Bundles…
Center for Wooden Boats Launches Happy Hour
Monthly events offer the chance to enjoy cocktails, food and music on the docks at SLU
For 40 years, the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) has been a gathering spot for boat enthusiasts and wannabe sailors—and starting June 9, it will also become a place to meet old friends and new for drinks. During CWB’s new happy hours, every second Thursday of the summer months, you can take in scenic views…
The Must List: Folklife Festival, ‘Motown’ and Memorial Day Travel Spots
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestNorthwest Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center(5/27 to 5/30, times vary) Memorial Day weekend brings Northwest Folklife to Seattle Center for its 45th year. The region’s demographics have changed over the years, and the festival has evolved accordingly, embracing a wider, more diverse spectrum of world music, dance and other performances, making it a…
Instagram Inspiration: Independent Bookstores
Explore Seattle's many independent bookstores
Few things evoke such a sense of wonder and possibility as an indpendent bookstore. From Elliott Bay Book Company on Capitol Hill to the Queen Anne Book Company to Wallingford’s poem emporium Open Books, Seattle is full of them. Independent bookstores are the understated heart of a city, serving as sources of connection and inspiration, community gathering spaces,…
Upcoming Festivals, Distillery News, and Ultimate Bartending
The latest from our hopping spirit, cider and distillery scene
Hello local spirit, cocktail and cider lovers! We’re entering one of the tastiest times of the year, with upcoming distillery and cider festivals, and with our local distillers continuing to expand and release new items. Plus, the Ultimate Bartending Championships recently happened. Read all about it below. Proof Tickets Now on Sale: It’s not too…