Sarah Stackhouse

Going Out of My Gourd With Curiosity

Going Out of My Gourd With Curiosity

What’s a gourd and why does Washington state have a society dedicated to it?

Take a break from leftovers and explore the weird, warty wonders of gourds — fall’s most delightful oddballs. #PostThanksgivingReads #GourdLife #SeattleMag

Shop Small, Give Big

Shop Small, Give Big

The Gates Foundation’s holiday market offers gifts that give back

Save some of that Black Friday budget for gifts that matter. Shop the Giving Marketplace next weekend at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center and support meaningful causes. #BlackFriday #HolidayGiving #SeattleMag

Must List: The Top 5 Events in Seattle This Week

Must List: The Top 5 Events in Seattle This Week

Nov 28 - Dec 04

Ghostly laughs, dazzling lights, market magic

Happy Thanksgiving! If you celebrate, what are you most looking forward to? I like the pie. Well, Seattle is buzzing with ways to make the most of the season (yes, even if it’s pouring). Big news this week: Seattle Theatre Group bought Kerry Hall, ensuring this Capitol Hill landmark stays rooted in the arts.  A…

Deck the Halls with Flowers

Deck the Halls with Flowers

Floral art comes to Pacific Place for the holidays

Downtown Seattle is about to bloom again.  Pacific Place is hosting Fleurs de Villes NOËL for the fourth year, turning its five-story shopping center into a floral wonderland from Dec. 6–15. This year’s theme, “Songs of the Season,” imagines classic holiday songs as 15 floral installations created by some of Seattle’s best florists. Expect everything…

Seattle Theatre Group Buys Kerry Hall from Cornish College

Seattle Theatre Group Buys Kerry Hall from Cornish College

Capitol Hill’s historic building will stay in the arts community

Seattle Theater Group has purchased Kerry Hall from Cornish College of the Arts for $6 million…

Must List: 6 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: 6 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Nov 21 - Nov 27

Nordic cheer, Indigenous art, and Mary Poppins magic

How did the bomb cyclone treat you? We had a two-hour school delay and an eight-hour power outage — but we’re feeling lucky compared to those still waiting for their lights to come back on. And heads up, there’s more rain on the way, though it’s not supposed to be as gusty. Seattle theaters are…

Fave Five: Sparkle and Celebrate

Fave Five: Sparkle and Celebrate

Ice skating, cabaret, and twinkling lights to brighten your season

The holiday season sneaks up fast! From ice skating and cabaret thrills to cozy drinks and glowing streets, Seattle shines this time of year. #SeattleHolidays #WinterInSeattle

Must List: The Top 6 Events in Seattle This Week

Must List: The Top 6 Events in Seattle This Week

Nov 14 - Nov 20

Glowing lanterns, foodie gifts, folksy tunes

Seattle, we’re already halfway through November, and the holidays are right around the corner. However you celebrate, it’s always a busy time, isn’t it? Holiday pop-ups are starting to open, like the Christmas Dive Bar — so go ahead and kick off the season with a festive drink. And be sure to check out our Readers’…

The Power of Music to Heal

The Power of Music to Heal

KEXP’s program on grief offers listeners a chance to find comfort and community through music

When John Richards lost his mom, he turned to music…

Must List: 6 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: 6 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Usher, movie magic, and Wicked fun

Hey there, how are you? Some of you might be feeling OK, while others are just plain exhausted. Hang in there. I’ve been on lots of walks, trying to find little pockets of beauty — dew in the spiderwebs, a crazed squirrel burying things as they always seem to this time of year, leaves floating…

Election-Induced Anxiety? You’re Not Alone

Election-Induced Anxiety? You’re Not Alone

From pure escapism to booze and antacids, here’s how others are coping 

Anxious about the election? Us too. We talked to 11 voters about how they’re coping — from TV marathons to comfort food and limiting news updates. How are you handling it?

Seattle’s Fall Colors Are a Must-See This Year

Seattle’s Fall Colors Are a Must-See This Year

The city is one of the most Instagrammed autumn destinations worldwide

Fall in Seattle is the best 🍁 Cozy coffee shops, crunchy leaves, and those colors! No wonder #fallinseattle is trending. What’s your favorite spot in Seattle right now? Share it with us!

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