MUST IMBIBECheap Beer and ProseThursday (3/11) • Tired of stodgy lit readings? Grab a $1 beer and hear fresh work by local writers–including the phenomenal Bret Fetzer and Stacey Levine–at the new spin-off series by the folks who brought you Cheap Wine and Poetry. It was standing room only at the last event, so get…

The non-profit North Cascades Institute just released its 2010 program schedule, and as usual, there are some great offerings for those who like to get outdoors and explore the world around us. First up, on the weekend on March 27-28 at the Institute’s Learning Center campus along the shores of Diablo Lake within North Cascades…

Name: Prasid PathakOccupation: Creator of Secret Seattle and formerStudent Lifestyle Marketing Manager, US Public Sector at Microsoft Age: 26Twitter handle: @prasidWeb site: Secret Seattle on Facebook From favorite watering holes to the best views in the city, local Facebookers are getting their secrets out with the help of a new group aptly named Secret Seattle….

“The Last Campaign of Booth Gardner,” a documentary short chronicling the former governor’s battle to legalize physician-assisted suicide is up for an Oscar tonight. The 38-minute film was directed by Daniel Junge and shot in mostly in Olympia and Tacoma during the lead up to the passing of Initiative 1000 (a.k.a. the “Death with Dignity Act”)….

Seattle mag fashion correspondent Joan Kelly lends her expertise to Seattlemag.com with her “In the Closet” series, a monthly video installment on Seattle shops, looks, trends and more. Last week, Kelly stopped by The Art Institute of Seattle to give us a sneak peek at new spring and fall trends. See the work featured in this…

Our top to-dos for the weekMust MeetSeattle Animation Funtacular ExplosionThursday (3/4) – Seattle animators are bucking the computer animation trend, using lo-fi techniques to create lovely little films. See for yourself at the (free!) Local Animation Showcase, featuring work by the artists profiled in the March issue of Seattle magazine (Stefan Gruber, Tess Martin, Britta…

Ever wondered how to get your kid away from the Xbox and out into nature? Let Seattle Parks help with some ideas and inspiration. Following in the footsteps of author Richard Louv, who wrote the influential 2005 book Last Child in the Woods and coined the phrase “nature deficit disorder,” Parks naturalists will showcase some…

It’s official. I’m too old for the rumpled yet cool college sweatpants and t-shirt look.  It’s okay, though, because now I get to shop at boutiques like Vu where I can find clothes that are stylish enough for the office or an evening out. This bright and well-edited shop specializes in high-end vintage clothes ranging…

Bike lovers, kick-off the cycling season this Sunday at the Cascade Bicycle Club’s Chilly Hilly on Bainbridge Island. Whether you’re into fast-paced-edge-of-your-tiny-seat racing or leisurely day treks, this 33 mile ride—packed with 2,675 feet of climbing–is a scenically breathtaking and challenging race. Fair warning: as its name suggests, the race can be both chilly and…

MUST MINGLESAM RemixFriday (2/26) • If you didn’t have plans Friday night, you do now. Seattle Art Museum’s Remix is literally mixing it up with its always fun, late-night party for 20- and 30-somethings. From readings by local poets (Daemond Arrindell, Storme Webbe and Rosalyn DeRoos) to music curated by Decibel Festival to a bearded…

Love letters are an incredibly romantic gesture that have been lost in the flurry of e-mails and Twitter posts (that’s a hint, fellas). For a giant gesture that’s sure to impress, profess your eternal love with an inscription on a personalized Valentine’s Day tablecloth you can enjoy year after year. Pick up a piece of…

What’s great about birding is that anyone can get out and enjoy it while taking in some fresh air and getting a little exercise. If you’re interested in it but not sure where to start, tag along on with an Audubon Master Birder on a bird walk through Carkeek Park. The casual, friendly and informative…