Category Archives: Arts+Entertainment

A Festival Dedicated to Japanese Tradition. A sea of color creates waves as kimonos fan the street in front of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Taiko drums beat in unison as moving bodies tell the story of a Buddhist disciple and the salvation of his mother through his own enlightenment. (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…)

Arts+Entertainment By Leiann Mar on July 14, 2011

Coffee, Concerts, and Cell Phone Recycling

Vibe with Morning Teleportation at Caffé vita. Coffee and eco-friendliness: these two topics are definitely hot in Seattle. When Verizon Wireless offers the opportunity to partake in both — and receive free access to exclusive concerts, to boot — Seattleites should take note. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Leonard How on July 12, 2011

Culture Dose: Eye On India Arrives In Seattle

Bollywood culture comes to the Northwest, courtesy of Seattle Art Museum. Most of us have seen Slumdog Millionaire, a classic rags-to-riches story in which boy meets girl and boy gets girl – what’s not to love? (more…)

Photo courtesy of the Fremont Outdoor Cinema.

Arts+Entertainment By Leonard How on July 8, 2011

‘Tis The Season For Outdoor Movies

This summer, spend an evening outside watching one of your favorite flicks. An outdoor movie isn’t the first thing most Seattleites would jump at, given our unpredictable weather patterns. But summer’s here, so strip off your jacket, whip out the picnic mats and attend a movie under the evening sun (fingers crossed). (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Leiann Mar on July 8, 2011

Hear The Roar Of Dragon Fest 2011

Experience Asian culture at its finest and fullest. For those searching for a cultural experience — mark your calendars, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is hosting McDonald’s Dragon Fest 2011. It’s a true example of diversity within a city of huge cultural pride. Dragon Fest 2011 will be an event great for families to take pride in their heritage, or learn something new about a culture deeply rooted in Seattle’s history. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Josh Potter on July 5, 2011

Short Films: Weekend Warriors

One character, one line and one prop — and the endless possibilities. This year, each of the 40 teams competing in The 48 Hour Film Project picked a genre out of a hat. The choices included horror, coming-of-age, comedy, mockumentary and nearly a thousand others. No matter the genre, each film was required to share a common character, line of dialogue and prop. (more…)