September 2012

Fall Arts Preview 2012: 55 Must-See Shows

Fall Arts Preview 2012: 55 Must-See Shows

So much great local dance, film, music, theater and visual arts. So little time.

Three cheers for fall, when Seattleites switch gears—from soaking up every inch of summer possible to gorging on our city’s amazing wealth of arts offerings. This year promises to be no different, with so many excellent chances to experience dance, film, music, theater and visual arts that, frankly, we’re already worried about having to make…

Fall Arts Preview 2012: Visual Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2012: Visual Arts

Featuring SAM's focus in women's studies, the Frye's wild experiment and Greg Lundgren's death art.

Why, in 2012, do we need an exhibit focused solely on women artists? Try this: Make a quick tally of the names you’d expect to find on a list of the most important visual artists of the 20th century. Picasso, Matisse, Duchamp, Monet, Hopper, Pollock, Warhol…all these come to mind so easily (and need only…

Fall Arts Preview 2012: Dance

Fall Arts Preview 2012: Dance

Four choreographers present new works in Seattle this fall.

Although ensconced in NYC since the 1970s, Mark Morris must still think fondly of his old stomping grounds—the former Seattleite and superstar choreographer is presenting two different world premieres on two different local stages this fall. First up, at On the Boards (10/4–10/6. 8 p.m. Prices vary. 100 W Roy; 206.217.9888; ontheboards.org), the Mark Morris…

Stroll the Charming Gilman Village

Stroll the Charming Gilman Village

Issaquah's sweet shopping village celebrates the big 4-0!

Created from renovated farm and mining buildings in downtown Issaquah, Gilman Village (317 NW Gilman Blvd., just east off I-90’s exit 17) is celebrating its 40th birthday with a roster of new shops and outdoor hangout spots nestled amongst the wooden boardwalks, charming pergolas and classic haunts, such as sweet toy store White Horse Toys…

Bill Predmore's Pop Art Collection

Bill Predmore’s Pop Art Collection

A local digital media company’s HQ also serves as a home for cutting-edge art.

Bill Predmore’s street art collection started with a Shepard Fairey print, gifted to him by an employee long before the iconic Obama “Hope” poster skyrocketed the artist into ubiquity. Since then, Predmore—founder and president of Pop, a Seattle-based digital agency—has maintained his interest in art intended to grab attention in an urban environment, collecting the…

The People in Your Neighborhood

The People in Your Neighborhood

Our editorial director reflects on the September issue.

My husband grew up in New York City, but wanted to escape what he calls “the hustle.” Though I was born in Washington, I grew up in suburban Racine, Wisconsin, and longed for city life. (Any chance I’d get, I’d head to Chicago, just 45 minutes away; it’s still one of my favorite cities in…

How to Fail at Building a Great Downtown

How to Fail at Building a Great Downtown

Downtown Seattle is poised to join the ranks of other iconic cities. Unless we muck it up.

For decades, Pier 57 owner Hal Griffith dreamed of building a Ferris wheel at the end of the historic landing. Now, after 30 years, he’s putting his money where his dreams are—and he says the time couldn’t be better; he fears the waterfront is in real peril, thanks to the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement. “We…

The Best TV Station You're Not Watching

The Best TV Station You’re Not Watching

The motto of UWTV’s new line-up could be ‘Produce locally, broadcast globally’

It’s not that people didn’t want to watch The State of the Prostate (Parts 1, 2 & 3) or Clearing up Controversies in Ankle Fracture Management. It’s just that that’s not all they wanted to watch when they tuned in years ago to Channel 27, the University of Washington’s noncommercial, educational TV station. The UW…

Learn How to Sail a Boat in Seattle

Learn How to Sail a Boat in Seattle

Sailing is easier than you think. Follow these easy steps to help get your sea legs.

As summer lingers, September might be the best month of all to be out on the water, and nowhere is better than Seattle for beginner sailors to get under way. Around here, there are so many sailboat rental options, it’s easy to hoist a mainsail, heel out and head up into the wind (see glossary…

Unforgettable Geometric Jewelry

Unforgettable Geometric Jewelry

Northwest jewelry artists are doing the math, creating modern style with shapes and angles.

Top row, left to right: “Fremont Bridge” brass-etched and oxidized cuff with triangle design, by Portland-based Betsy & Iya ($72, available at Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill or betsyandiya.myshopify.com). “Exquisite Palpitation” earrings in 18k gold vermeil with detachable sections (can be worn with one or all three triangular pieces), by Tia Kramer of Northlake-based Tia…

The New Statement Shoe

The New Statement Shoe

Artistic strokes—fur tassels, golden studs and bold prints—accent fall footwear’s Technicolor canvas

Clockwise from top: Luly Yang bright chartreuse green silk satin and lambskin suede T-strap sandals with detachable fur pouf shoe clip (available separately for $150), $650 at Luly Yang Couture downtown. Miz Mooz “Silas” purple leather wedges, $159.95 on Amazon Fashion. Report “Watson” navy patent leather flats with burnt orange tassels, $70 at Report Shoes…

Casual Handbags in Playful Patterns

Casual Handbags in Playful Patterns

New, locally made totes arrive in a kaleidoscope of prints and patterns.

Clockwise from top left: Coral “Bombshell” zigzag chevron-print clutch with detachable turquoise felt-flower pin, nickel frame, ball clasp and contrasting polka dot-print lining, by Angela Huse of Edmonds-based Angela Kay Designs ($48, available at angelakaydesigns.etsy.com). Black and gray stripe knit shoulder bag with synthetic leather strap, by Lower Queen Anne-based Poverty Flats by Rian ($88,…