Rachel Gallaher
1 Hotel is a Hidden Gem in South Lake Union
Tucked into a strip of businesses above Whole Foods, the new lodging offers contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired rooms, a unique wellness program, and one of the city’s best new restaurants.
A little over a decade ago, I was in a wedding at the Pan Pacific Hotel. I don’t remember much about it (the hotel, that is), except that it felt very formal, if not a touch dated, with that general “upscale hotel in any city” kind of vibe. The wedding was fun, but I didn’t…
Gone Glamping
Exploring Under Canvas, Washington’s newest luxury outdoor resort.
I am what could be considered an “indoor cat.” Aside from skiing—and the occasional summer hike—much of my favored activity happens inside. But, as luck would have it, a few years ago, one of my friend groups started camping regularly. Maybe it was COVID-related boredom, or an abundance of free time, but there we were,…
Seattle’s WALK DONT RUN Festival is a Major Success for Downtown
Featuring more than 100 local artists, the 2-mile route drew thousands throughout the day.
Last week, Seattle’s streets were abuzz with creativity during the inaugural WALK DON’T RUN art marathon. Inspired by NEPO 5K—an art event organized by local artist Klara Glosova in Chinatown International District and Beacon Hill—WALK, DONT RUN wound through the heart of the city, with dozens of installations, performances, pop-ups, open galleries, and merriment along…
Generation Next: Young, Local Fashion Designers to Hit the Runway
The Bellevue Collection adds a student designer showcase to its annual fall fashion events.
Nothing marks the changing of the seasons like back to school, a crispness in the air, and, of course, fall fashion. For the past 20 years, the Bellevue Collection has marked the transition with an annual Fashion Week that highlights the latest trends in clothing, shoes, and beauty. This year, in celebration of its two-decade…
The Kraken Reveal This Season’s Artist-Designed Jerseys
Seven regional creatives turned out unique designs that will debut each month, from October through April.
Last week, the Seattle Kraken released its newest crop of artist-designed jerseys, each one coinciding with special-themed game nights happening all season. Launched during the team’s inaugural season, the partnership with local artists has evolved into the Common Thread Project, which aims to increase diversity in hockey appreciation and get a wider range of fans…
2025 Washington State Book Awards Winners Announced
Covering seven categories from fiction to poetry, the annual recognition highlights the region’s literary talents.
The Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book administered by Washington State Library) has announced the winners of the 2025 Washington State Book Awards. Now in its 59th year, the program (formerly called the Governor’s Writers Awards) celebrates writers of all stripes, and the winners were…
Autumn Arts: Visual Art
This fall, exhibits across the city invite you to look closer.
Sweater weather is fast approaching, and Seattle’s galleries and museums are about to head into the season with exhibitions that tackle politics, identity, and the environment alongside work that simply celebrates beauty. With arts funding under strain, showing up for First Thursdays or a neighborhood opening is one of the most direct ways to support the city’s…
Autumn Arts: Dance
Big ideas and bold movement take center stage this season.
Seattle’s fall dance season kicks off with homegrown talent alongside visiting choreographers bringing new energy to local stages. The lineup ranges from experimental world premieres and site-specific works to a major repertory highlight. At a time when arts funding is under strain, showing up for dance is one of the most vital ways to keep…
Autumn Arts: Theater
Catch the plays that will define Seattle stages this fall.
This fall, Seattle’s stages are packed with productions that reflect the urgency of our moment, as well as the escapism we sometimes crave. Independent theaters continue to tackle political and social issues head-on, while larger companies are bringing ambitious regional debuts and classics reimagined for today. It’s a season that makes clear how central theater…
Editor’s Notebook: New Beginnings
It’s never easy to step into something that’s already underway. Whether it’s starting a new school halfway through the academic year or picking up a project launched under prior leadership, big transitions are sure to ignite a flurry of emotions. Stepping into the editor-in-chief role at Seattle magazine felt a little bit like all of…
SAM Opens Its First Solo Exhibition By a Pakistani-American Artist
With Geometry of Light, Anila Quayyum Agha presents a dazzling Pacific Northwest debut
Anila Quayyum Agha is an artist who invites you to step closer to her work. To lean in, observe patterns, follow a stitch of thread or a beam of light. Her pieces are large—especially the laser-cut steel light sculptures featured in Seattle Asian Art Museum’s new show, Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light—but they hold…
A Taste of Tuscany
Kira Jane Buxton’s latest novel turns her family’s Italian adventure into a funny and heartwarming summer read
Growing up, author Kira Jane Buxton had mixed feelings about her peripatetic childhood. Thanks to her father’s job, her family hopped around the globe, spending time in Dubai, Jakarta, Singapore, Korea and Texas. It was an upbringing full of adventures — playing in dunes, exploring tropical jungles, making friends with the neighborhood animals — but…
Seattle Summer Reads
This crop of PNW books offers the perfect page-turner for every occasion, from poolside lounging to backyard breaks
Elita Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum We wrote about this book when it came out in January, and even though it’s set in the dead middle of a Pacific Northwest winter, the mystery behind this novel makes it hard to put down. Lunstrum’s first novel, Elita (Northwestern University Press/TriQuarterly Books) follows Bernadette Baston — a university lecturer…
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