Sarah Stackhouse
Retiring in Style
Setting yourself up for success seems daunting. It doesn’t have to be.
Editor’s note: The September-October issue of Seattle magazine, which is out the second week of September, focuses on finding meaning in aging. You can subscribe here. With pensions disappearing and Social Security precarious, saving for your own retirement is more crucial now than ever. Here are some considerations to set you up for retirement…
Why You Might See Mario and Pikachu in Seattle This Weekend
PAX West, one of the world’s biggest video game conventions, celebrates 20 years in Seattle
If you see Mario, Lara Croft, Link, or even Pikachu wandering around downtown Seattle this weekend, you can thank the West Coast’s most popular gaming event, PAX West. Think of it as the Burning Man for gamers — PAX West is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Seattle Convention Center from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. What began as a small gathering of 4,500 people in Bellevue in 2004 has since moved to Seattle and become a major event, now drawing more than 100,000 people annually. Visit Seattle is projecting an economic impact of $21.9 million for PAX West this year…
From Tahini Cream to a Tunnel Boring Machine
Three new Seattle books to cozy up with this fall
Fall isn’t just about cozy sweaters, walking on crunchy leaves at Green Lake, and masala chai from Miro Tea — it’s also when the shelves start filling up with books begging to be read. These three Seattle-connected titles should be at the top of your list. And with the holidays speeding toward us like they always do, it’s never too early to start scoping out gifts.
Bumbershoot Poster Feeds Seattle
Festival artwork goes to a good cause
Looking to add some art to your walls while supporting an important cause? Bumbershoot’s limited-edition poster will do both. For $40 or $60, each poster sold provides 80 meals through a virtual food drive organized by Conscious Alliance as part of its “ART THAT FEEDS” initiative. This effort is part of the Bumbershoot Gives Back,…
Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Sips, tats, and laughs
Seattle’s buzzing with all kinds of news this week. Starbucks just brought in a new CEO, and everyone’s wondering what changes are coming. With Husky games kicking off later this month, sailgating is the talk of the town — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. On the food scene, two West African spots…
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