Culture

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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
April 24, 2024 03:47 PM
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Staff
A rendering of a white building with a big, purple "W" on the exterior that will be the home of a future basketball training facility at University of Washington; there are people walking and bicycling out front. You can also see the existing arena to the left of the building, as the facilities will be connected.
Sports
Hoop dreams: University of Washington’s $60 million basketball practice facility preps to break ground
After several years of planning and donations, the training facility is expected to debut during fall quarter in August 2025 — go, Huskies.
March 7, 2024
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Monica Garske
An aerial photo of the University of Washington quad shows all of its cherry blossoms in peak bloom. A smattering of people are also gathering below to take in the blooms under a sunny sky.
Culture
Where to check out Seattle’s cherry blossoms
They’re pretty, pink, and a reminder of the fleeting existence of beauty in this world.
March 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
An aerial view of the circular labyrinth at the National Nordic Museum
Culture
Leave the cash at home and enjoy these free things to do in Seattle
When the budget’s low but the FOMO’s high, we’ve got your back: Try these free activities around town.
March 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The Pike Place Market sign at sunset with street lights on and a man walking toward the market in a hooded sweatshirt.
Culture
City Editor Gabe’s favorite stories from SEAtoday
From red goo in Wallingford to Sue Bird’s swan song.
February 26, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Emerald City Comic Con is ready to geek out
Here’s what to do and who to see.
February 26, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
An old fashioned car carries Seattle SuperSonics coach Lenny Wilkens during a victory parade in 1979
Sports
Mayor Harrell and Kevin Durant get Sonics comeback talk going again
Let’s check the buzz-o-meter.
February 22, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Food
A quick look into Seattle Cocktail Week events
Imbibe locally made spirits, party with local mixologists, and learn a thing or two about espresso martinis.
February 21, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Seattle’s guide to local summer music festivals
Start planning.
February 21, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A black and white photo of Quincy Jones in a jacket and tie surrounded by members of the Garfield High marching band
Culture
All that jazz: How Quincy Jones got his start in Seattle
The Garfield High alum played for the likes of Billie Holiday when he was a teenager.
February 20, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Two roller derby skaters get close to each other on the track
Sports
Seattle’s Rat City Roller Derby celebrates 20th anniversary
The Rat is back and playing in Edmonds.
February 20, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A view of two small gray buildings on a wooden patio space. The building on the right has a sign that says "Estelita's Library," with a raised fist lined with pink
Culture
Estelita’s Library finishes up expansion project
Sawhorse Revolution helped build a new restroom and storage space for the community library.
February 16, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A locker room with the Sounders FC logo on the ceiling in light green and purple lighting around the lockers
Sports
Sounders reveal fancy new training digs in Renton
The Sounders FC Center at Longacres will contain all of the franchise’s soccer operations.
February 14, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A room filled with pinball machines and people playing tabletop games
Culture
Where to make friends in Seattle
Break the Seattle Freeze’s ice with classes, meetup groups, and hobbies.
February 13, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Pedestrians walk around the street near Pike Place Market with the famous red sign in the background
Culture
Walking trends in Seattle
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Seattle compares.
February 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A king cake with green, purple, and gold decorations.
Food
Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Seattle
King cakes, crawfish, and party music.
February 9, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A poster for the Black History Month Museum on the front of the Columbia City Theater
History
The Call to Conscience Black History Month museum has a message
Rainier Avenue Radio is hosting the pop-up throughout February at the Columbia City Theater.
February 8, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
This flower arrangement from Verde & Co. has leaned into a dramatic color palette with red roses, burgundy mums, and a deep emerald background.
Business
Choose violets: 7 elegant Seattle florists and flower shops
Where to find bouquets and floral arrangements for any occasion.
February 7, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A sign on a wood-slatted bar storefront that says King Leroy (KL), SEA, WA in orange lettering
Bars
Where to party in Seattle for the Super Bowl
Get specials and cheer along with Taylor.
February 6, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A view of Seattle's waterfront from across the bay.
City
Meet Seattle’s sister cities
Seattle has 20 sister cities that span from Reykjavik, Iceland to Mombasa, Kenya to Kobe, Japan.
February 1, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A screenshot from "Headspace" — an animated movie — showing young characters in tinfoil hats
Events
What to see at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle
There are features, indies, and workshops for all ages.
January 31, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
New Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald in a blue blazer and black t-shirt
Sports
Seahawks hire Mike Macdonald as new head coach
Macdonald was most recently the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator.
January 31, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Where to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Seattle
Bring on the Year of the Dragon with lion dances, live music, and lots of good food.
January 26, 2024
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SEAtoday
Artist Vivian Li in an orange dress and black shirt sits at a desk inside the Fremont Bridge with the blue-colored bridge components in the background
Culture
Bridge Artists in Residence program goes to new heights
Local artists created data visualizations while working at the Fremont and University bridges.
January 25, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 25, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
Where to find sweet costumes year-round in Seattle
Halloween isn’t the only time you might to dress up — not when you’ll need a costume for ECCC or the Renaissance Fair.
January 24, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Halved oysters and a few lemon wedges sit on a bed of crushed ice next to some steamed clams that are on a separate dish.
Food
Seattle’s 10 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2024
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24.
January 24, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A grid of six photos showing clockwise from top left: a humpback whale, the Space Needle enshrouded in fog, the Seattle skyline at night with rainbow colors reflected in the water, a couple getting close near a multi-directional sign near the waterfront at dusk, signs that read "Thank You Megan" in the Lumen Field stands, and a child playing at a fountain,
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And check out the runners-up.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Models pose in white dresses, gowns, and tuxes for a faux bridal party at the Seattle Wedding Show fashion show
Culture
The Seattle Wedding Show struts down the aisle again
Local businesses — from florists to DJs to videographers — are ready to brainstorm ideas for that special bash.
January 19, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
An artist emerges from a body of water cloaked in a red chador
Arts
New Seattle Asian Art Museum exhibit has ‘mythic’ proportions
‘Hybrid Skin, Mythical Presence’ are performance works from Tacoma-based artist Anida Yoeu Ali.
January 17, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Pike Place Market during a snowstorm
Entertainment
What to do with your kids during snow days
Keep them entertained with live aquarium video, science projects, and more.
January 16, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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