Author Archives: Kelly Darrah

Il Terrazzo Carmine; photo courtesy of Bob Peterson

Eat+Drink Seattleites By Kelly Darrah on December 7, 2011

Tasty Seattle: Bringing Seattleites Together

Get out there and meet someone special — without the pressure of a blind date. This time of year can be lonely for those in search of Mr. or Ms. Right. If you’re available (and looking), you’re in luck this holiday season – Tasty Seattle wants to plug you into the city’s upscale singles scene. (more…)

"Black Nativity" by true Colors Theatre Company; photo courtesy of Soul of America

Arts+Entertainment By Kelly Darrah on December 6, 2011

“Black Nativity” Comes To The Moore Theatre

Enjoy an American holiday classic, courtesy of Seattle Theatre Group. This yuletide season, Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity” — celebrating the 50th anniversary of its premiere this month — will be presented at The Moore Theatre by Seattle Theatre Group (STG). (more…)

Four models from the 2009 Vintage Fashion Runway show

Culture+Society Fashion By Kelly Darrah on November 30, 2011

Celebrate Seattle Vintage In Squire Park

Old school fashion comes alive at this annual runway show. Seattle’s 4th Annual Vintage Fashion Runway Show and Lecture, which takes place this weekend, promises to be an exciting night of classic designs from fashion hostess Lorraine O’Neal. The event will be held in the Lodge Room of the historic Washington Hall, located in the Central District’s Squire Park neighborhood. (more…)

Some of the edible entries at this year's Handmade Holiday Show

Arts+Entertainment Seattleites By Kelly Darrah on November 21, 2011

etsyRAIN: Handmade Holiday Crafts For You

Support local, independent artists at this annual trunk show. What: The 3rd annual etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show, scheduled for the biggest shopping weekend of the year, provides shoppers with the chance to buy local, handmade crafts for their loved ones. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Steve Jurvetson

Design Seattleites By Kelly Darrah on November 14, 2011

Fighting Childhood Illness With Christmas Trees

The Seattle Festival of Trees allows you to decorate your home in a charitable way. What: This month, Seattle’s 33rd annual Festival of Trees Celebration will raise money for patients of Seattle Children’s Hospital. This year, the time-honored event will feature 20 designer Christmas trees on display. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Kelly Darrah on November 8, 2011

For Great Entertainment, Go Back To School

This month, Seattle campuses host first-rate performances. “Twelve Angry Women” Seattle Pacific University presents “Twelve Angry Women” — a gender-swapping twist on Reginald Rose’s classic play, “Twelve Angry Men” — for two weekends this month on the James Leon Chapman Stage. (more…)

Storyboard from the "Immortal" World Tour

Arts+Entertainment By Kelly Darrah on November 3, 2011

Michael Jackson’s Sensational Return To Seattle

The pop icon’s legacy, presented by Cirque Du Soleil in an eye-popping live show. King of Pop fans, take note: Cirque du Soleil presents “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour,” a fantastic celebration of the late artist’s life and legacy. This $60 million extravaganza is scheduled to visit more than 50 North American cities before heading overseas next summer. On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Seattle becomes the tour’s first U.S. stop. (more…)