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Inside Gabe Newell’s Downloadable Software Empire

As Valve Software’s cofounder is inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences hall of fame, we look back at how he changed the way everyone consumes media.

01/23/2013 By Sam Machkovech

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David Shields and Three Northwesterners Who Saved His Life

The author namechecks locals in How Literature Saved My Life.

01/23/2013 By James Ross Gardner

Classical & More

Seattle Symphony Announces 2013–14 Season

Virtuoso pianist Lang Lang joins for opening night; Sir Mix-a-Lot guests for Sonic Evolution.

01/22/2013 By Laura Dannen

Points of Reference

Nerd Alert: The Making of 'Lizard Boy'

How Justin Huertas's new play combines his love of comics, the cello, and musicals.

01/22/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Music News

The Postal Service Reunites; Sasquatch Date To Come?

Ben Gibbard's platinum-selling side project returns in 2013.

01/21/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Dance Review

Catherine Cabeen Plays with 'Fire' at On the Boards

The dancer-choreographer burns brighter than her company with flawless form and gorgeous lines.

01/21/2013 By Sheila Farr

Seattle in the News

Capitol Hill Named a "Top 12 ArtPlace" in the U.S.

But we already knew that, didn't we.

01/18/2013 By Cassandra Callan

The Weekend Starts....Now.

The Top Things to Do This Long Weekend: Jan 17–21

Brush up American history with Bushwick Book Club, roll with the girls of Rat City, or take in a Whim W'Him performance.

01/17/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Screen Meets Stage

Five 'South Park' Episodes We See in 'Book of Mormon'

A verbal venn diagram of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s TV show and Broadway hit.

01/17/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Preview: 'Go the F to Sleep' Author at Town Hall

The Rage Is Back for Adam Mansbach, who dissects his new novel with Seattle musician John Roderick.

01/17/2013 With Cassandra Callan

Philanthropy

5 Ways to Serve on MLK Day

The people and parks of the greater Seattle area need your help.

01/17/2013 By Katie Vincent

Film Fest

Seattle at Sundance: Lynn Shelton's 'Touchy Feely'

The latest from the indie film queen is up for best U.S. drama at this week's Sundance Film Festival.

01/16/2013 By Laura Dannen

Review

Seattle Sound Artist's Latest Work Is Pure Trimpin

Piano innards, motion detectors. Trimpin is at it again in his Winston Wächter gallery show.

01/16/2013 By Sheila Farr

Closing Time

Easy Street Queen Anne's Final In-Store Concert Is This Friday

Clear your calendar: Yo La Tengo will help close down the record store.

01/15/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Eat, Drink, Be Merry

Dinner With a Side of Performance Art at On the Boards

Why we love OtB's new Studio Suppers.

01/15/2013 By Laura Dannen

Seattle Sound

Pickwick's Debut Album Set for March; Hear Their New Single with Sharon Van Etten

Seattle's soul revival continues.

01/15/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Trimpin

For his first-ever gallery show, the MacArthur Genius chats about his new self-tickling ivories.

01/14/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Guinness World Record

Seattle Had the World's Biggest Snowball Fight This Weekend

But we had to truck in the snow.

01/14/2013 By Laura Dannen

The Weekend Starts....Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 10–13

Class things up with Seattle Opera's Cinderella or enjoy the profane poetry of David Mamet's American Buffalo.

01/10/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Comedy

Almost Live Is Back (Sort Of) with The (206)

John Keister and Pat Cashman skewer regional stereotypes in their new late-night sketch-comedy show.

01/10/2013 By Laura Dannen

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