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Woodland Park Welcomes New Snow Leopards
Woodland Park Zoo welcomes new animal additions. Editorial Assistant Alexis Morley gives us the upda
Two months after being introduced, Woodland Park Zoo’s Humboldt penguins are already being upstaged. With big eyes and tiny roars, a pair of four week old Snow Leopard cubs are pushing the Humboldt out of the top spot for cutest zoo animal (an unofficial poll of course). The 4 lb male and 3.6 lb female…
Perfectly Polished
Julep
Now that summer is officially upon us (the first day was June 21st) and the sun is making an extended stay, we can finally pull out the bright colors, happy sundresses, flip flops and tanks. Julep Nail Parlor (multiple locations, including 1427 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle and a new locale in Bellevue) must be…
Debra Baxter Defies Physics at Howard House
Don't miss Seattle sculptural artist Debra Baxter's gorgeous, funny, intriguing show at Howard House
I first met Seattle artist Debra Baxter four or five years ago at one of the most excellent dance parties I’ve ever attended in the city. It was held in a warehouse/office/showroom/artist space in SoDo, and was thrown by genius local lighting designer (and incredibly nice guy) Bradley Sweek of Flux. It was one of those…
The Best Rent Money Ever Spent
Broadway comes to Seattle! Rent, the musical, returns to the Paramount with two of its original cas
How you gonna pay last year’s rent? This year’s rent? Next year’s rent? Broadway’s Tony award-winning musical, Rent, is now playing at the Paramount Theatre through June 21. You want to see it (you need to see it!), but how you can afford a ticket and still pay your rent?!? You aren’t as broke as the characters in the musical,…
Six Things You Can’t Say in Seattle
Knute Berger's Six Things You Can't Say in Seattle has garnered plenty of kudos from locals tired of
Knute Berger’s “Six Things You Can’t Say in Seattle” has garnered plenty of kudos from locals tired of explaining to out of towners exactly what Seattle is all about. In case you missed his column in our May issue, here’s a recap of Knute’s six commandments:1. “Recycling is a hassle.”2. “Bellevue’s pretty cool.”3. “Would you…
Liz Who? A Secretary
Local and national politicos are having a laugh at the expense of a secretary on Rep. Jim McDermott
Local and national politicos are having a laugh at the expense of a secretary on Rep. Jim McDermott’s staff. The hilarious discourse started when an aide at a D.C. lobbying firm accidentally referred to McDermott’s scheduling aide, Elizabeth Becton, as a “Liz.” Here’s a sample of the converation from Politico.com: From: XXX Sent: Wednesday, May 27,…
Four Father’s Day Ideas
After all his hard work
After all his hard work – taking out the trash, mowing the lawn and killing the spiders – all year long, every Dad deserves a day of self-indulgence. PLAYFUL DADSA Day at the Children’s MuseumFor Dads who are kids at heart, an afternoon of learning through exploration and adventure awaits you. Every father, accompanied by…
Eye On Style: The Shape of Things
Raising the style standard: Seattle Central Community College's Apparel Design program graduates a p
With the popularity of Project Runway, a lot more people are dreaming of careers as the next top clothing designer. After all, they have fabulous imaginations, can whip up a sketch and are always the ones friends consult with when it comes to fashion conundrums. But is that enough to actually get a foot in…
ACT hits Below the Belt
ACT Theatre's Below the Belt delivers a knockout punch to corporate culture. Even better, working st
It seems that sometimes hitting below the belt can be a good thing. ACT Theatre’s Below the Belt by Richard Dresser is currently on stage until June 21 and it’s a timeless take on corporate culture. Anyone who has had to face down a cubicle on a daily basis will appreciate the satire and black humor found…
NW Getaways: Fee-Free Weekend at National Parks
Outdoorsy types, mark your calendars. The National Park Service has announced a new Fee-Free weekend
Outdoorsy types, mark your calendars. The National Park Service has announced a new Fee-Free weekend program giving visitors several chances (6/20-6/21; 7/18-7/19; 8-15/8-16) this summer to be one with nature for free. Here’s a list of the National Parks in Washington that are participating in the program: Fort Vancouver National Historic SiteLewis & Clark National…
A Thousand Clowns at the Intiman
No clowning around-the Intiman's current play, A Thousand Clowns, is hilarious! Editorial Assistant
If you suffer from coulrophobia (an exaggerated fear of clowns), that does not mean that you need to avoid Intiman Theatre’s current production of A Thousand Clowns by Herb Gardner. There aren’t actually 1,000 clowns (much to the relief of the costume department! How many shades of plaid and polka dots can you even find!?). There is one,…