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Cheap Beer and Prose
Thursday (3/11) • Tired of stodgy lit readings? Grab a $1 beer and hear fresh work by local writers--including the phenomenal Bret Fetzer and Stacey Levine--at the new spin-off series by the folks who brought you Cheap Wine and Poetry. It was standing room only at the last event, so get there early! 7 p.m. Free. Richard Hugo House cheapwineandpoetry.com Read more »

MUST IMBIBE
Cheap Beer and Prose
Thursday (3/11) • Tired of stodgy lit readings? Grab a $1 beer and hear fresh work by local writers--including the phenomenal Bret Fetzer and Stacey Levine--at the new spin-off series by the folks who brought you Cheap Wine and Poetry. It was standing room only at the last event, so get there early! 7 p.m. Free. Richard Hugo House cheapwineandpoetry.com Read more »

The non-profit North Cascades Institute just released its 2010 program schedule, and as usual, there are some great offerings for those who like to get outdoors and explore the world around us. Read more »

Name: Prasid Pathak
Occupation: Creator of Secret Seattle and former
Student Lifestyle Marketing Manager, US Public Sector at Microsoft
Age: 26
Twitter handle: @prasid Read more »

"The Last Campaign of Booth Gardner," a documentary short chronicling the former governor's battle to legalize physician-assisted suicide is up for an Oscar tonight. The 38-minute film was directed by Daniel Junge and shot in mostly in Olympia and Tacoma during the lead up to the passing of Initiative 1000 (a.k.a. the "Death with Dignity Act"). Here's a clip from the 38-minute film (which is supposed to eventually air on HBO) directed by Colorado filmmaker Daniel Junge. Read more »

Seattle mag fashion correspondent Joan Kelly lends her expertise to Seattlemag.com with her "In the Closet" series, a monthly video installment on Seattle shops, looks, trends and more. Last week, Kelly stopped by The Art Institute of Seattle to give us a sneak peek at new spring and fall trends. Read more »

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Ever wondered how to get your kid away from the Xbox and out into nature? Let Seattle Parks help with some ideas and inspiration. Read more »

It’s official. I’m too old for the rumpled yet cool college sweatpants and t-shirt look.  It’s okay, though, because now I get to shop at boutiques like Vu where I can find clothes that are stylish enough for the office or an evening out. This bright and well-edited shop specializes in high-end vintage clothes ranging from the 1920’s to almost modern-day. From a lightweight Escada wool shirt ($85) to a Chanel Creations coat ($995), Vu's prices reflect the quality and condition of the shop's inventory. Read more »

Bike lovers, kick-off the cycling season this Sunday at the Cascade Bicycle Club’s Chilly Hilly on Bainbridge Island. Whether you’re into fast-paced-edge-of-your-tiny-seat racing or leisurely day treks, this 33 mile ride—packed with 2,675 feet of climbing--is a scenically breathtaking and challenging race. Fair warning: as its name suggests, the race can be both chilly and hilly (and also damp), so layer up! Read more »