Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Lemolo's 'The Kaleidoscope'

Sweet dreams are made of this. The Seattle dream-pop duo is hard at work soothing our souls with its debut.

07/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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Slideshow: Dancing til Dusk 2012

07/30/2012

London 2012

When Art Was an Olympic Event

If the Games hadn't changed, Chuck Close could have been on Team USA next to Michael Phelps.

07/27/2012 By Allison Williams

The Weekend Starts....Now.

Top 10 Weekend Events

The 2012 London Olympics kick off with a 40-foot-high Voldemort; Bellevue ArtsFair returns; and the Dum Dum Girls play for a good cause.

07/27/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with James Whetzel

Linger long enough at the International Fountain and you may hear bhangra music pumping nearby. The fountain has its own DJ.

07/26/2012 By Ana Sofia Knauf

Insider's Guide

1962 World's Fair

Fifty years ago, the 1962 World’s Fair did more than just celebrate global culture. It put Seattle on display, inspired world leaders, and erected a certain needle-shaped tower. A look at the 184 days that changed Seattle—and the world—forever.

07/25/2012 With Kathryn Robinson, Matthew Halverson, Laura Cassidy, Christopher Werner, Laura Dannen, Brian Colella, Allecia Vermillion, and Janet Pelz By James Ross Gardner and Allison Williams

Insider's Guide

Insider’s Guide to Gaming

If the financial meltdown taught us anything, the secret is to take calculated risks. So with that in mind, take a lesson from some of the state’s card sharks, poker pros, and all-around gambling gurus.

07/25/2012 By Matthew Halverson, James Ross Gardner, Karen Quinn, and Laura Dannen

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Four Seattle Bands That Rock Harder Than the Rest

07/24/2012 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Chuck Palahniuk’s New (Old) Book

The 'Fight Club' author reads from 'Invisible Monsters Remix' tonight at Town Hall.

07/24/2012 Edited by Laura Dannen

Music Fest

Early Lineup for Heineken CityArts Fest 2012 Announced

Highlights include: David Byrne and St. Vincent at 5th Ave, and Ghostland Observatory in the Laser Dome.

07/24/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

New Music: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s “Same Love”

Proceeds from the $.99 song support gay marriage in Washington state.

07/24/2012 By Laura Dannen

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Slideshow: Capitol Hill Block Party 2012

07/23/2012

Music Fest

Slide Show: Capitol Hill Block Party 2012

We highlight some of the best moments of this year’s fest.

07/23/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Seahawks Preseason Tickets Just Went On Sale

Which means the regular season sale isn’t too far off.

07/23/2012 By Laura Dannen

Sports News

Ichiro Traded to the Yankees

What will become of the Ichiroll?

07/23/2012 By Laura Dannen

Live Video

Capitol Hill Block Party Is Streaming Live Right Now

Thanks to Chase Jarvis.

07/20/2012 By Laura Dannen

Insider's Guide

1962 World's Fair

Fifty years ago, the 1962 World’s Fair did more than just celebrate global culture. It put Seattle on display, inspired world leaders, and erected a certain needle-shaped tower. A look at the 184 days that changed Seattle—and the world—forever.

07/20/2012

The Weekend Starts....Now.

Met Picks: Pinter Festival, Florence and the Machine, Capitol Hill Block Party

The top 10 things to see or do this weekend.

07/19/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Film Fan

Review: The Dark Knight Rises

Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy closes with a nuclear bomb threat and a thrilling final hour.

07/19/2012 By Laura Dannen

INSIDER GUIDE

Insider’s Guide to Gaming

If the financial meltdown taught us anything, the secret is to take calculated risks. So with that in mind, take a lesson from some of the state’s card sharks, poker pros, and all-around gambling gurus.

07/19/2012