A little background

🎨 Notable orgs

• ArtsFund | This nonprofit founded in 1969 distributes grants to various arts organizations. Since its founding, the fund has distributed more than $100 million to 650+ grantees.
• Queen Anne Historical Society | Dedicated to preserving and documenting the neighborhood’s history, the group is also a great resource for finding information on the area’s 50+ landmarks and historic homes.
• ArtsED Washington | This nonprofit works to make sure every student has access to arts as part of their K-12 education.

🎭 Places to see a show

• McCaw Hall | Both the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Opera stage their performances here.
• SIFF Cinema | What began as solely a film festival is now a multi-theater organization aimed at educating others through the power of storytelling.

🖼 Museums

• Chihuly Garden and Glass | Oooh and ahhhh at the world-famous glass artists’ works or check out a live glass-blowing demo.
• Pacific Science Center | This spot known for its iconic arches was established during the 1962 World’s Fair as “the nation’s first science and technology center.”
• Seattle Children’s Museum | Let the kiddos learn about local Indigenous tribes and explore the PNW in a recreated mountain landscape.

• Pooches in the Patch | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Craven Farm, 13817 Short School Rd., Snohomish | $5-$20 | Bring your pup for some adorable photo ops in the pumpkin patches.

• Make Your Own Black Walnut Charcuterie Board | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Nine Hats Wines, 3861 First Ave. S., Seattle | $100 | Turn a piece of Oregon Black Walnut into a charcuterie board so pretty you won’t want to actually put any food on it.
• Gather: REFRACT’s official Opening Night party | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Chihuly Garden and Glass, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | $50 | This very special night kicks off REFRACT, the nation’s premiere glass art event now celebrating its 5th anniversary.*

• Halo World Championships | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St., Seattle | $75-$250 | Watch as video gamers from around the world go head-to-head in this big tournament.
• Witches Tea | Friday, Oct. 13 | 1 p.m. | Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St., Seattle | $75 | Pull out your black hats and brooms for snacks, libations, and lots of creepy fun in this haunted hotel.

• Mason Bee Harvest Party | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Crown Bees - Solitary Bees, Houses & Supplies, 13410 NE 177th Place, Woodinville | Free | Learn how to harvest honey from local beekeepers and then take it home.
• Autumn Moon Night Market: K-Pop Night | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 4-10 p.m. | Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St., Seattle | $15-$25 | This 21+ event features dancing, photo booths, soju and boba bars, shopping, and more.

• Sound Transit will soon launch new app and website RideGuide to help riders plan trips. The agency is still testing out the technology, but hopes to roll out the first phase in late November. Coming later will be a chatbot, digital fare payment, and an interactive kiosk. (The Urbanist)

• Despite recent rainy days, there’s still a water shortage in the city. Seattle Public Utilities said its not sure when the shortage will end, but the department has seen a reduction in water usage from Seattleites — so keep up the good work. (Seattle Times)

• The West Seattle swing bridge reopened yesterday, four days earlier than expected — nice. The bridge had closed Saturday, Oct. 4 so crews could complete a maintenance task on its hydraulic system. (Seattle Times)

• Here’s a big scoop for ya — Salt & Straw has announced plans to open a new location in Bellevue next year. The ice cream shop is slated to move downtown at 10300 NE Eighth St. with a projected opening date in late February 2024.

• Local soccer club Ballard FC will move all of its home games in the 2024 season from Interbay Stadium to Memorial Stadium while Interbay gets ADA upgrades. The team will return once construction is complete. (My Ballard)

• Feeling a little extra thirsty during your ferry ride? A few Washington State vessels are sporting new Coca-Cola advertisements on their sterns and bows as the agency looks to boost revenue. They’ll be in place until Nov. 19. (KING 5)

• Seattle entrepreneurs are trending younger, according to LendingTree’s analysis of startup funding requests between July 2022 and June 2023. The average age of business founders was 40.14 in 2020, but has now lowered to 36.96. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Downtown outdoor retailer Arc’teryx will be leaving its 400 Pine St. location for a bigger storefront across the street. The new space at 401 Pike St. is set to open in early 2024 with double its current square footage. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Did you know? There’s a common ingredient many dog food manufacturers include in dog food that you should stop feeding your dog immediately. Find out what it is.*

• It’s the last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Shop deals on holiday gifts now, like 40% off the Fire HD Kids tablet that Good Housekeeping named “Best Tablet for Big Kids.”*

• These Halloween-inspired earrings from Eleven + Jane will spook up any outfit. Add a ghostly touch to your look with the Cowboy Up Ghost Earrings.

• Add a hint of spooky to your pup’s wardrobe with Hannah Chloe Co.'s Pink & Spooky Reversible Bandana.

• The Chom Chom pet hair remover sucks up way, way more pet hair than we ever thought we had in your house. Get it on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.

• The Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker is on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. Shop the deal to cook perfect rice every time (seriously).

• The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.