(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lauren Weedman

We talk dolphins and drugs before the comic actress debuts her new one-woman show.

05/10/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Memorial

Remembering Maurice Sendak

The king of the ‘Wild Things’ died May 8 at age 83.

05/08/2012 By Laura Dannen

Gift Ideas

5 Mother’s Day Weekend Outings

Thank that lovely lady by taking her out on the town.

05/08/2012 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Tony Bennett and Skrillex Headline Bumbershoot

Yep, you read that correctly.

05/08/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Life in HD

Poll: Do You Like Watching Opera in Movie Theaters and Arenas?

Arts organizations are turning to HD broadcasts to reach new audiences. Is it working?

05/08/2012 By Laura Dannen

Slideshow

Slide Show: Remembering Maurice Sendak

05/08/2012

Ticket Alert

Coming to Town Hall: George R.R. Martin, Chuck Palahniuk

Winter is coming…this summer.

05/07/2012 By Laura Dannen

The Weekend Starts....Now.

Met Picks: Madama Butterfly, STIFF, Van Halen

The top 10 things to see or do this weekend.

05/03/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Slideshow

Art After-Hours: Where to Go this First Thursday

05/03/2012

Film Fest

Preview: Seattle International Film Festival 2012

Get excited for 273 feature films over three and a half weeks.

05/03/2012 By Laura Dannen

Visual Art

Art After-Hours: Where to Go this First Thursday

Museums are free, galleries stay open late. So…many…choices…

05/03/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Theater

Gaming and Improv Worlds Collide in Wing-It’s Gauntlet

The avatar wants you to pick a word. Any word.

05/02/2012 By Rachel Walls

Opera in HD

The Met Opera’s Ring Cycle Hits the Big Screen

See all four operas and a behind-the-scenes documentary at area cineplexes.

05/02/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Impossible Bird’s Self-Titled Debut EP

We highlight an April album that belongs in heavy rotation.

05/01/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Philanthropy

Seattle Nonprofits Want You to GiveBig This Wednesday

Take part in a massive day of charitable giving across King County.

04/30/2012 By Laura Dannen

The Weekend Starts....Now.

Met Picks: David Sedaris, Portland Cello Project, Alarm Will Sound

The top 10 things to see or do this weekend.

04/26/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Slideshow

Met Picks: David Sedaris, Portland Cello Project, Alarm Will Sound

04/26/2012

Ticket Alert

Ira Glass Returns to Seattle This September

Tickets to see the host of This American Life go on sale Monday.

04/26/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

TONIGHT: Author Jim Lynch at Third Place Books

The Olympia scribe reads from his latest novel, Truth Like the Sun.

04/25/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Nerdgasm

Get Ready for Summer Blockbusters with Avengers Assemble! at SIFF

Relive the movies that lead up to Marvel’s The Avengers.

04/25/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld