Author Archives: Leonard How

Culture+Society Seattleites By Leonard How on September 8, 2011

Seattle Tug of War: Pulling For A Good Cause

It’s more than simply brawn against brawn in this contest of strength. The navy has given us the fine tradition of “tug o’ war.” Despite all appearances, the game is truly an art form; when you’re yanking on a 3-inch thick rope, along with several equally strong, muscular opponents on each end, pure brute strength gets you no where. (more…)

Design By Leonard How on August 23, 2011

Creative Spaces: Unconventional Seattle Offices

Not your ordinary cubicle — these workspaces are cool and stylish. Creative office spaces are becoming de rigueur in the media industry. Nothing communicates vision and ethos better than an artfully decked-out workspace that speaks to office visitors. Seattleite has scoped out some of the most uniquely stylish workspaces in the city. (more…)

Eat+Drink By Leonard How on August 3, 2011

Take Back Your Lunch Break!

Reclaim your hard-earned mid-day meal, courtesy of Lunchtopia. Lunch for the working adult is a simple affair of sandwiches, take-outs, or leftovers – that is, if they even have lunch at all. (more…)

Seattleites Travel By Leonard How on July 29, 2011

Tillicum Village: Island Getaway

Set sail this summer with Argosy Cruises. If you’re looking for something unique this summer, hop on a boat with Argosy cruises for a four-hour jaunt to Blake Island, a little-known sanctuary in the middle of the Puget Sound away from the bustle of Seattle city life. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Seattleites By Leonard How on July 22, 2011

Creativity By The Sea

The Annual Alki Arts Fair will feature Seattle’s most innovative talents. Art shows are unpredictable. After all, ones never quite knows what to expect when a bunch of artists are thrown together. (more…)

Culture+Society By Leonard How on July 15, 2011

San Juan Island Lavender Festival

This weekend — think purple! This season, every Seattleite should add a San Juan Islands getaway to their must-do lists. Touted as one of the best tourist hotspots in Washington, the beauty of the chain’s seaside communities is most easily seen in the summertime. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Culture+Society By Leonard How on July 15, 2011

Fine Art For The Masses

An outdoor showcase of Seattle’s most talented artists. Art lovers and buyers should mark their calendars for this upcoming weekend. The Pratt Fine Arts Center and Swanson’s Nursery will kick off Gallery in the Garden, an outdoor exhibition of paint and sculpture that will take place each night until the end of the month. (more…)