Sarah Stackhouse
Just Do the Camp
It’s not about loving it. It’s about showing up.
At piano camp they practice for three hours a day. That’s the part my 14-year-old daughter remembers when she’s getting ready to go again this year. She puts off packing for the week-long overnight camp because she’s nervous. She tries not to be, because it’s her second year, and you’re not supposed to be nervous…
The Art of Looking
Sketcher Fest Edmonds brings together 500 artists from around the world
If you were in Edmonds last weekend, you probably noticed them — small clusters of people perched on stairs, tucked into alleyways, and sitting on curbs in the middle of the bustling farmers market or down by the waterfront, sketchbooks balanced on their knees. They were sketching storefronts, crowded sidewalks, ferries, and strangers passing by….
Must List: Six Fun Ways to Kick Around Seattle This Week
Jul 24 - Jul 30
Jazz Night, The Bite, & Juliet
Summer’s flying by — July’s nearly over, can you believe it? The good news is Seattle’s making the most of it, with no shortage of ways to stay busy and get outside. This week, we’ve got a look at a $50 million investment in the city’s art scene, some new places to eat, and a…
Public Art in Motion
Kinesis Project’s free dance performances hit downtown and the waterfront
If you’re downtown this week, don’t miss one of the best things about living in the city: spontaneous, free public art in the middle of Seattle. Kinesis Project dance theatre is transforming Harbor Steps Staircase Plaza and the new Overlook Walk into its stage, bringing large-scale, site-specific performances to the waterfront — and anyone can…
The Pulse: That Summer Light
Seattle’s tooth fairy and an I-5 meltdown
It hit 94 on Wednesday — the hottest day of the year so far. Today’s cooler, breezy even, and I’m not complaining. Everything’s green, and the water’s sparkling. Summer in Seattle really is the best. Last night was our last 9 p.m. sunset for a while and my husband and I made the most of…
Must List: Seven Buzzy Summer Things to Do This Week
Jul 17 - Jul 23
Art, block parties, and berries
It’s so hot. My kids haven’t left the inflatable pool and are living on popsicles. If you’re escaping the sun and relaxing in the shade, check out our stories on what not to miss at Seattle Art Fair this year, and how Trailhead Direct can save you from mountain parking stress. Now, seven ways to…
Why I’m Letting a Shuttle Drive Me to the Mountains
Trailhead Direct makes summer hiking easier, greener, and a lot less stressful
I used to think driving to the mountains was just part of the deal. Weekend hikes meant leaving early, hoping to beat the crowds, and then, more often than not, spending half the morning circling a gravel lot because I didn’t leave early enough. And that’s after dealing with narrow mountain roads and the stress…
Playtime on the Pier
Seattle’s long-awaited Pier 58 reopens with a jellyfish tower and sweeping views
Seattle pulled it off. After years of construction, detours, and debate, the city is getting another major piece of its waterfront back. Pier 58 officially reopens Friday, July 25, as part of the 20-acre Waterfront Park transformation. What was once a crumbling concrete deck is now a bright, marine-themed play zone with a 25-foot jellyfish-inspired…
Fave Five: Bright and Breezy
Shakespeare, sunset cruising, and fizzy rice wine
Seattle summer doesn’t need selling. We wait all year for this.The long light, the beaches, the breeze that sneaks in just when you need it. Here are five ways to make the most of it. 1. Watch Shakespeare under the trees GreenStage has been performing free Shakespeare in Seattle parks since 1989. This year’s lineup…
The Pulse: Sun Baked
Subaru drivers and late bloomers
Are you ready? We’re supposed to hit 80 degrees next week. Time to get creative with your fashion choices and cooling devices, Seattle. Also — who’s following the Tour de France? I tore through the Netflix documentary and now I’m all in. Jonas Vingegaard has my whole heart. I hope he pulls through after a…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Jul 10 - Jul 16
Seafood, Shakespeare, and a circus chicken
Hey, how’s it going? We’ve got good stuff this week: Susan Lieu is stepping in as interim director at Theatre Off Jackson (a personal hero of mine), and you can hear about the gig in her own words right here. And have you seen the new cloud installation at the Seattle Art Museum? It’s delightful….
Bat Signal Seattle
Bats are out this summer, and so are the community scientists tracking them
By mid-July, most Seattleites have clocked the summer clichés: backyard rosé, panic-buying box fans, and chatting with strangers in the grocery store about how nice it is. But here’s something better: bats. Washington is home to 14 species, 10 of which live in western Washington. They’re tiny, nocturnal insectivores that eat thousands of bugs a…
Sano Expands with New Eastside Locations
The Mercer Island-based fast-casual café opens in Bellevue and Kirkland, with Redmond coming soon
Sano has opened its second café, the first of three new locations planned for this summer. The new spot is in Downtown Bellevue, with a soft-opening set for July 11 in Kirkland, and another café coming to Redmond later this month. The original Sano location launched on Mercer Island in 2015. Sano means “healthy mind…
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