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Did you take a local photo in 2023 that you’re proud of? Submit it in our 2023 Picture of the Year contest. | Photo by @dye_area_of_a_jetsetter
Anyone else still writing 2023 instead of 2024? Last year left a lasting impression + we want to commemorate it the best way we know how — through our inaugural SEAtoday Picture of the Year contest.

Between our newsletter and Instagram, you’ve already seen tons of our photos, so we want to see (and share) some of yours — and give a prize for the winning shot. Here’s everything you need to know to participate.

The rules + details:

Photo submissions are open today through Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11:59 p.m. You are allowed to submit up to five photos, but each must have been taken by you during 2023. To sweeten the pot, anyone who submits a photo will receive 20% discount to use in our online marketplace, Six & Main.

Photo submissions must include a visual element that directly connects to Seattle. Examples include a photo from a local sporting event, music performance, festival, or other 2023 happening; a picture taken at a local park; or a shot that highlights a landmark in our city. Photos that do not include a local element will not be considered. Additionally, photos that include nudity or offensive language or visuals will not be accepted.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in the newsletter on Tuesday, Jan. 23, and you, our readers, will have the chance to vote for SEAtoday’s 2023 Picture of the Year. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30 and will receive a $25 gift card to use at Six & Main.

Want some inspo from some of the best photographers in the world? Check out TIME’s Top 10 Photos of 2023.
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Events
Wednesday, Jan. 3
  • Astra Lumina: A Night Walk Amongst The Stars | Wednesday, Jan. 3-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle | $31-$41 | Get lost in the cosmos with this traveling light art installation that mixes celestial visual components with astral ambient music.
  • Pearl Django | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle | $9-$35.50 | This lively band has played 120+ shows at Dimitrou’s over three decades.
Thursday, Jan. 4
  • Nordic Stories | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle | Free | Bring the kiddos to hear “The Fat Cat,” a modern retelling of the Danish folktale — all paired with fun craft projects.
  • The Moth StorySLAM: First Impressions | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 8-10 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story about a memorable first impression you’ve had or listen to other people’s tales.
  • One Redmond Lunch & Learn | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 12-1 p.m. | Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th St., Seattle | $30-$45 | Hear from the city’s newly elected leaders and do a little networking over lunch.
Friday, Jan. 5
  • Watercolor and Sip | Friday, Jan. 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Only, 1117 First Ave., Seattle | $35 | Drink wine, paint fruit, and make new friends.
  • Sumatran Tiger Research and Conservation: Entering Year 7 | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7-8 p.m. | The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way, Seattle | $20 | Learn about two recent publications about tigers in Indonesia from researchers who have been on the ground.
  • Seattle Super Secret Stand-up Show Jan. ’24 | Friday, Jan. 5 | 11:59 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | CSz Seattle - Home of ComedySportz, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $7 | Check out slocal comedians and maybe get surprised by a celebrity drop-in.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Seattle, meet your new City Council. Council member Sara Nelson was sworn in Tuesday as the new council president after receiving a 9-0 vote. Five new council members also took their seats for the first time, alongside two returning members — Dan Strauss and Tammy Morales — following November’s election. (Seattle Times)
Theater
  • If you missed a chance to nab tickets to “The Book of Mormon” at the Paramount Theatre before the shows sold out, the musical’s producers have announced a lottery. Enter before Friday for a chance to attend performances between Tuesday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 14 for $25 per seat.
Regional
  • A new year means it’s time for new laws. Among those that went into effect for Washingtonians on Jan. 1 include restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, higher penalties for street racers, and a waiting period for firearm purchases. (Seattle Times)
Weather
  • Feeling a little toasty? Seattle had a record-breaking warm December with a mean daily temperature at Sea-Tac of 45.5°, which is ~two degrees higher than the previous record in 2014. The margin was even wider in some areas of the Olympic peninsula. (Seattle Times)
Biz
  • Target-owned delivery company Shipt has paused its same-day service in Seattle. The company said it is assessing changes associated with the city’s new legal protections for gig workers’ paid sick leave and minimum wage. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Coming Soon
  • New details have been confirmed for Seattle’s first Raising Cane’s location. The popular Louisiana-founded fried chicken chain recently signed a lease on a 6,000-sqft space at 4345 University Way NE. Look for it to open in 2025. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Legacy
  • Colleen J. McElroy, a nationally recognized poet and the first Black woman to serve as a full-time UW faculty member, has died at the age of 88. Beyond her award-winning poetry, McElroy wrote plays, TV scripts, fiction, and travel essays. (Seattle Times)
ICYMI
  • Popular Capitol Hill pizza joint Blotto closed December 30 after two and a half years of business. The restaurant’s owners said the decision came from uncertainty over the building’s pending sale but added that they’re looking forward to new projects. (Eater Seattle)
Sports

Getting Dawg-gone excited

Fun facts about UW’s upcoming national title battle
UW football players hold up their hard-won Sugar Bowl trophy in celebration of their achievement.
Purple is the color of royalty after all. | Photo via @uw_football
Wow, wow, wow — we gotta say, winning the Sugar Bowl is a really sweet way to start off 2024.

After beating Texas 37-31 in the College Football Playoff semifinals, UW’s football team is about to play for a national title. The Huskies will face Michigan in Houston Monday, Jan. 8 and it’s all a lot of us can talk about.

Here are a few tidbits about the upcoming big game.
  • If UW wins, this will be its first title since 1991.
  • This will be the 14th time that UW and Michigan have played against each other. Of course, we’ll see a lot more of that once the Huskies join the Big Ten conference.
  • Of those 13 games, UW has won five times and Michigan won the last two.
  • The price for round-trip flights between Seattle and Houston have jumped up and average ~$1,000 for game weekend.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alina
From the editor
Ahhhh, what a lovely break. Thanks for giving us a chance to get refreshed. I spent it enjoying some really nice meals (both homecooked and at FlintCreek Cattle Co.), singing along to “Moulin Rouge!” at the SIFF on NYE, and spending time with good friends. I also got really invested in Baldur’s Gate 3 — hit me up if you want to nerd out.
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