Category Archives: Culture+Society

Arts+Entertainment By Ian Dinsmore on February 22, 2013

Hey kids, you like Oscars? Sometimes it takes an out-of-touch group of (mostly) old white men to remind us that there is better art in the world. Other times it doesn’t…but most of the time it helps to have a group of old white men. But still each year we gather around our television to watch the same cavalcade of stars strut down (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Corinne Whiting on February 18, 2013

Culture Dose: Toubab Krewe

Malian rhythms and surf-rock meet Appalachian folk sounds at the Tractor this Saturday Toubab Krewe hails from Asheville, North Carolina, yet the group has traveled far (Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali) to truly find its sound. The quintet counts African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita among its many influences. The musicians admit they cannot easily be fit under one genre; the group’s been described (more…)

Seattleites Wellness By Michelle Strub on February 18, 2013

The Radar: “The Fashion of Fitness” With Molly Mesnick

If you’ve been wondering what Molly Mesnick, the runner-up-turned-ultimate-winner of Seattle dad Jason’s “The Bachelor” season, has been up to, look no further than Pure Barre. The local celebrity and former “Bachelor” contestant is currently pregnant with her and Jason’s first child and is yet another “Bachelor” alum who is also a barre advocate (see: Lindzi Cox and Catherine Giudici for The Bar Method). (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Ian Dinsmore on February 14, 2013

In Technicolor: “A Good Day To Die Hard”

Die Hard…and never come back. How do I put this lightly, A Good Day to Die Hard is a stunning abomination. It derails so quickly and efficiently, I was left to wonder: does Bruce Willis really need work this badly? Being overloaded with such copious amounts of crap will do that to a person. It’s maddening to recount this movie considering the most redeemable aspect is its unintentional porn title – but I’ll do my best. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Kara Tiernan on February 13, 2013

Music Madness: Ghost Beach

Check out the sex pop third Friday series featuring Ghost Beach at the Baltic Room. If you haven’t been to a show at the Baltic Room in a while (or ever), head over and check out the third Friday Sex Pop series experience, featuring Electro pop group Ghost Beach on February 15th. They’ve barely been on the map for a year, but the Brooklyn duo Josh Ocean and Eric (more…)

Culture+Society By Michelle Strub on February 13, 2013

To Do: If I Were in Paris (Eastside)

I would say oh la la la la la la la. Fans of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will get that reference. A few blocks west of Quinn’s and Poquitos on Capitol Hill sits an unassuming French cooking school and lifestyle boutique in a renovated building once home to an area architect and art gallery. (more…)

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Arts+Entertainment Toys+Tech By Seattleite Staff on February 13, 2013

What’s Hot: Get Free Music & Enter to Win a Nokia Lumia 920

This Valentine’s Day we’re giving you some sweet songs and a chance to win a brand new, shiny red Nokia Lumia 920 from AT&T. Amazing clarity, power, and speed, With the incredible PureView camera and stunning PureMotion display, you can easily capture, share,and relive the best moments of your life (especially V-Day). (more…)