Olympia Dispatch

10 Bills to Watch for This Legislative Session

Democratic lawmakers will be busy tackling a progressive agenda in the coming months.

01/22/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Meet Dr. Nicholaus Erber-LaPierre, Program Director for the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling Programs at Seattle University

With extensive clinical experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, inpatient consultation, private practice, and issues of substance abuse, Dr. Erber-LaPierre also helps guide the next generation of counselors.

01/22/2019

Artist Interview

Cherdonna Shinatra's Wild New Dance Installation Hits the Frye Art Museum

Seattle dance artist Jody Kuehner discusses Ditch. The show mashes up drag and clowning with existentialism in 80 performances over the next three months.

01/22/2019 By Stefan Milne

Pacific Science Center

Spectra 2019

Spectra: NYE 2019 at Pacific Science Center was a packed house!

01/21/2019

Hyatt Regency Seattle

Opening Celebration

One week following the opening of Hyatt Regency Seattle, the stunning new property welcomed nearly 900 guests to its Opening Celebration.

01/21/2019

Ascent South Lake Union

Ascend to Ascent

This past December Seattle Met hosted an exclusive holiday rooftop reception, “Ascend to Ascent,” at South Lake Union’s first high-rise residential tower.

01/21/2019

Sales & Events

Wear What When January 21–27

This week: Kari Gran hosts a lifestyle workshop, Swift Industries holds its yearly garage sale, and Stock and Pantry introduces us to local artist Jennifer Ament.

01/21/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

It's Dough Time

17 Superb International Bakeries Around Seattle

From crispy kringles to chocolate babka, these bakeshops bring global flavors to every corner of the city.

01/21/2019 By Rosin Saez

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work January 21–24

Speculative fiction, a new comedy series, and a film festival for youngsters.

01/21/2019 By Aly Brady

Shutdown Upside

Furloughed Federal Workers Can Get into the Symphony and Opera for Free

Today, Seattle Opera got on board with the giveaway Seattle Symphony announced yesterday.

01/18/2019 By Stefan Milne

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Jack's Does BBQ in SLU and Deep-Dish Delivers

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

01/18/2019 By Jaime Archer

Album Review

Pedro the Lion Returns on Phoenix

David Bazan, recording as Pedro the Lion for the first time in 15 years, sifts through his childhood days in Arizona and dredges up a literate, textured record.

01/18/2019 By Stefan Milne

Refresh and Relax During the Quiet Season in the San Juan Islands

Because a weekend escape has never sounded this good.

01/17/2019

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do January 18–20

A heartfelt anime with rave reviews, a Tom Jones–take on Broadway, and a first in Seattle festivals.

01/17/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Opening Dispatch

Wood-Fired Bistro Samara Will Open on Sunset Hill

A veteran of several Portland restaurant institutions will ply the neighborhood with dishes like charred onigiri with dungeness crab.

01/17/2019 By Anne Dennon

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 16–22

The week in which: Love City Love combines brunch and books, Lost Lake Cafe puts a beefy spin on happy hour, and Ray's throws a shellfish fest.

01/16/2019 By Rosin Saez

Food for Furlough

Seattle Restaurants Are Offering Discounts to Federal Employees During the Shutdown

With no end to the government shutdown in sight, these Seattle spots are feeding the furloughed masses.

01/16/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Arts Notice

Valley of the Boom Recalls When Bill Gates Was Tech’s Major Villain

National Geographic’s new documentary-drama miniseries tells about the early days of the internet and posits Microsoft as the bad guys. Also, Bill Gates is a puppet.

01/16/2019 By Stefan Milne

Deli Matters

Brendan McGill Says Farewell to Hitchcock Deli Georgetown

Georgetown's craft sandwich shop gets a new owner, and new life as a deli and market.

01/15/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Brew News

Fulcrum Coffee Is Open at 6th and Bell Street

Caffeine alert: The SoDo roaster now has a proper cafe downtown where deep-flavored espresso floweth.

01/15/2019 By Rosin Saez