If you barely remember the Iliad and the Odyssey, get thee to The Seattle Rep for a refresher course on the Trojan War—one that will move you like no high school teacher ever did (apologies, Mrs. Nystrom). Pulled from Homer’s classic epic, this version is updated (thankfully not in the cheesy, “Homer writes his poems…

Must SeeCondo Millenium3/13-3/15 (Thursday – Saturday) –  Local current project, Condo Millennium, is a different kind of risk. She’s writing and directing again, but this time she’s letting local actors do the performing. The concept took root in Marya Kaminski’s mind four years ago as a personal reaction to the condo boom on Capitol Hill,…

While there’s nothing like going out on an excursion to see some nature, whether you’re hiking on a trail or paddling a boat, sometimes nature comes to you–especially if Seattle is your home. Yesterday I was sitting in my living room talking with some friends, when to my amazement some bright yellow wings flapped by…

While there’s nothing like going out on an excursion to see some nature, whether you’re hiking on a trail or paddling a boat, sometimes nature comes to you–especially if Seattle is your home. Yesterday I was sitting in my living room talking with some friends, when to my amazement some bright yellow wings flapped by…

EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Photo by Lorna Yee I’ve long been a fan of Canlis barman James MacWilliams’ cocktails–sipping a Walt Wagner drink  in the lounge while listening to the legendary piano player do his rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” is a most pleasant way to while away the evening. This Thursday, May 13th at 8pm, join…

Let the 2nd round begin: after 33,000 reader votes and a hard-fought (and tight) first round of judging, our panel of fashion experts (including boutique owners, fashion school instructors and designers) have narrowed down the 2010 Seamless in Seattle contestants from 38 to 12: Emerging DesignersHeili Aun Nalla Susan Fedore Tyson Andersen Lisa Hunter Angelica…

Must Strike a PoseThaw Spring Fashion ShowThursday (5/6) – Refresh your style at Seattle’s annual Thaw Spring Fashion Show, an evening of funky fun in SoDo benefiting the Northwest chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Founded four years ago by Liz Weber (whose family has a history of battling the disease), Thaw highlights…

I was trying to write this month’s shopping column this morning, but I admit, I am way too hyped about tonight’s Thaw Fashion Show to focus (plus I’ve had three shots of espresso). For fashionistas headed to SoDo tonight, I’ve noted six things you just can’t miss—and for the fashion savvy who won’t make it,…

Late last month, Carolyn Messier closed her young (just 2 years old) but beloved tapas bar, Txori, in order to concentrate her energies on Madison Valley’s perennially adored Harvest Vine. But fret not, tapas lovers. Belltown locals C.J. Chaney and Corey Chigbrow will reopen the space as Pintxo (pronounced PEEN-cho) tomorrow, May 6th, with a nearly identical menu of affordable,…

The 3rd annual Thaw Fashion Show will transform an industrial SoDo warehouse tomorrow night for the city’s unofficial spring fashion kick-off. As much as we are excited about the fashion, the more important factor is Thaw exists to raise money for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, helping families battle Huntington’s Disease, which organizer Liz…

Today (Wednesday, May 5th), from 11am-8pm, Taste will be offering $3 desserts from pastry chef Lucy Damkoehler to all diners. Or head on over after work: There’s an extended happy hour going on at the bar from 3-7pm, with all Happy Hour menu items and draft beers going for $3 each. Lucky diners will be…

Looking to do something different with Mom this Mothers Day? Seattle Parks naturalists are leading a Mothers Day Walk through Carkeek Park. Check out spring wildflowers and learn about one of Seattle’s largest urban watersheds. The walk starts at 1:30 pm at the McAbee Entrance of the park (6th Ave. NW & NW 100th Pl.),…