Seattle Mag
O Holy Flowchart: A Visual Guide to Holiday Shows in Seattle
If you’re looking for fun and festive events to help get you in the holiday spirit, Seattle mag has you covered. From familiar chestnuts, to fresh (and funny) takes on classic themes, arts and culture editor Brangien Davis guides you through a slew of recommendations in the way only she can. Enjoy a better view…
Holiday Cooking & Cocktail Classes You Really Shouldn’t Miss
There may be no better pre-holiday gift than a spot at Bruce Naftaly’s (sure-to-sell-out-in-a-hot-minute!) cooking classes at Le Gourmand. In fact, several years ago I sent my parents to one of Naftaly’s classes, and though I have yet to see demi-glace grace the old Austin table during a holiday dinner, George and Nancy sure enjoyed…
Gifts for Men
A guy-friendly wish list.
Cairo Screen-print Vintage TieWith funky design motifs that include cassette decks, Polaroid cameras and bicycles, these screen-printed vintage ties—made on Capitol Hill—also defy boring office attire. $18, available at NuBe Green Sucree ‘Sugar Daddy’ Money ClipLocal metalsmith Jill Jandreau’s cheeky little bill clip is hand-forged from copper and finished with patina for an industrial…
Marx Foods Debuts Retail Store! Plus: Justin Marx Shares His Fave Food Finds
When I found out that Marx Foods, the online specialty food retailer that supplies restaurants like Alinea and recently caught the attention of Food & Wine magazine, would be opening a brick-and-mortar space, it piqued my interest. There’s still plenty of demand for specialty food stores in Seattle, and Marx Foods, which opened yesterday, sounds…
Holiday Gift Guide: Books
Go old school and give the gift of the printed word.
One-size-fits-all gifts that look good on any shelf. Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)In his book Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis, National Book Award-winning author and Seward Park-resident, Timothy Egan delves into the…
Intiman Announces Lineup and Dates for Next Theater Festival
Intiman has already announced the lineup for its second summer theater festival, scheduled to run June 22-September 15, 2013. Here are details on all four plays from the press release: Trouble In Mind – An integrated acting company in 1957 comes together to rehearse a new play in Alice Childress’ groundbreaking comedy-drama of race and…
Frye Art Museum Goes Rogue
For its 60th anniversary, the Frye presents a seismic shift in what it means to be a museum.
An alien craft has landed in the serene reflecting pool at the Frye Art Museum. Resembling a miniature moon lander, the R2-D2-size sound sculpture, by Seattle artist Robb Kunz, floats on the surface like a water bug, emanating music by local composer Jherek Bischoff. Called “Andromeda Strained,” the piece is Kunz’s “sculptural remix” of Bischoff’s…
Target + Neiman Marcus Collab Hits Stores Saturday
Hopefully you’ve had time to recover from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday because the Target + Neiman Marcus holiday collaboration extravaganza is hitting the shelves on Saturday, December 1. This grand retail experiment features designs from 24 of fashion’s most celebrated talents, including Derek Lam, Band of Outsiders, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de…
Holiday Gift Guide: Accessories
Locally-sourced accessories help your giftees stand apart in a crowd.
Seattleites are layered up under sweaters and raincoats most of the year, so the right accessory choices are necessary to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Pan Am Bags from the Museum of Flight(shown left) When jet travel began in the late 1950s, Pan American World Airways gave this bag to all its first-class passengers headed…
Video Profile of Linda Derschang and a Sneak Peek at the Bait Shop
If you’ve been to a bar on Capitol Hill lately, there’s a good chance it was one opened by Linda Derschang. Since launching the bar Linda’s (707 East Pine St.) in 1994, Derschang has been on a major roll, piloting some of the hippest hangouts in the neighborhood, including Oddfellows Hall and Smith. And now…
Holiday Gift Guide: Tech Accessories
Accessorize for the digital age with designer earbuds, kooky cartoon bags and sweet swag to stash aw
Kate Spade Signature EarbudsA stylish find for your favorite designer fiend, Kate’s chic earbuds are accented with black and white cording, pink and orange hues and that signature spade logo. $40, available at Kate Spade (downtown, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St.; 206.223.5539; katespade.com) Luxe Plate iPhone SkinIntricate, precision-etched designs (often by Seattle artists, such…
Matthew Dillon Cooking Up Two New Projects in Pioneer Square
Matthew Dillon is putting the pioneer back in Pioneer Square. Opening two new places early next year, the local star chef is shoving the neighborhood into contention for the city’s new hot spot. “I grew up in Seattle and spent a lot of time in this neighborhood. I want to stop complaining about how it’s…