Dear reader,
It’s here! It’s here! Spring in the Northwest.
If you didn’t catch it in my last column, I’ll reiterate: Spring is my favorite time in Washington. Blue skies? Sunshine? A slight breeze? Yes, please! It’s …
By Rose Dennis
Those with the foresight to attend the 27th annual Nordstrom Designer Preview fashion show July 12 were treated to the fall collections from the runways in Paris, New York and Milan.
All the top …
BY JOSH SUMAN
With 50 years exploring the waterways of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, Dan Henderson has a unique perspective on Lake Washington and the Mercer Slough.
Before the influx of technology and safety reform brought …
Story and photo by Celeste Gracey
A bit of urban creativity is rising between the cracks of the suburban lunch scene. While street food may never replace staples like Subway and McDonalds, they’re flavoring the Eastside …
Loud & About column by Heija Nunn
Last month my town experienced a crime wave. No, I am not talking about the news making burglaries or car thefts. This is the type of crime discussed in …
Bake’s Place
155 108th Ave. NE Bellevue, 425-454-2776
8-3: Kris Orlowski
More: www.bakesplace.org
Beach Cafe
1170 Carillon Pt., Kirkland, 425-889-0303
Live music ,Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.
More: www.beachcafekirkland.com
Benaroya Hall
200 University St., Seattle, 206-215-4800
8-16: Weird Al Yankovic – Alpocalypse Tour
More: www.seattlesymphony.org/benaroya
The Black Dog
8062 …
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
On Saturday, August 25, Marymoor Park in Redmond will be transformed into a wonderland for alternative music fans. Presented by 107.7 The End, Summer Camp ‘12 will feature an assortment of rock and …
By Christine Watson
It’s that time of the year we Washingtonians have been waiting for. Time to dust off the patio furniture, break out the sandals and hope that swimsuit still fits. I’m talking about summer!
After …
By Nat Levy
The cards floated across the table to the final two players. A quick peek revealed an Ace and five of diamonds – a great hand with only one opponent left in this Texas …
Scene Q&A
Eastside resident – and bestselling author – Robert Dugoni is back with his newest David Sloane thriller, “The Conviction,” described as a gripping, high-octane story of a father who must take the law …
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Compared to the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and Johnny Carson, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has made a career out of his hilarious commentary on human behavior. A native of Chicago – who now resides …
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
For far too long, romance novels have been pushed aside as fodder for lonely women – lusty tales of “salacious” sex. But despite the negative connotations, romance continues to be the best selling …
BY ROSE DENNIS
The Mirrorball trophies were sparkling Saturday, March 2 as local dancers took to the floor to support Plymouth Housing Group, which provides safe, decent and affordable housing for homeless and low income families.
With …
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
April Macie is not promiscuous. Spicy? Sure. Fiery? You betchya. Scandalous? No. But her jokes might be.
“I was that girl in high school who had rumors spread about me,” Macie says.
That’s why the …
STORY AND PHOTO BY CELINA KAREIVA
If you’re like most students, ramen was the bottom tier of your food pyramid in college, and the thought of paying anything more than a $1.50 for a bowl, is …
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Prompted by the Northwest’s nostalgia for ‘90s chic, and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ smash hit “Thrift Shop,” it seems old is becoming the new, new. Yes, shopping secondhand is the …
BY HEIJA NUNN
There’s a GOOD reason GOODWILL has more than 2,700 stores, it’s GOOD shopping! Good for the people who receive valuable job training skills through Goodwill programs, and good for shoppers who visit Goodwill …
