Category Archives: Culture+Society

Culture+Society Eat+Drink By Kara Tiernan on September 28, 2011

The Spirited Crowds Of Fremont Oktoberfest 2011

A recap of Seattle’s annual celebration of German food, drink and culture. Every year, a time-honored German tradition gets a Seattle makeover during Fremont Oktoberfest, a three-day salute to beer, bratwursts and lederhosen. The 2011 festivities, which took place last weekend, did not disappoint in the slightest, as revelers of all ages showed up ready to party and paraded down the streets in full German attire. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Culture+Society By Abbie Glick on September 27, 2011

Music Madness: An Horse Trots Over To El Corazon

Grab your mates and horse around at El Corazon with an indie Aussie duo. An Horse When: Friday, September 30th – 8:30 PM How Much: $10 advance, $12 at the door Check em’ out: What happens when two music aficionados become friends while working together at an independent record store in Australia? Apparently, it’s indie-rock duo An Horse, a force (or horse) to be reckoned with. (more…)

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Culture+Society Eat+Drink By Lena Park on September 26, 2011

What’s Good in the Hood: Tangletown

Desserts reign supreme in Tangletown. Between the roar of the Woodland Park Zoo and the hum of I-5 lies the quiet town of Tangletown. Never heard of it? Probably because some call it “Green Lake,” others might say “Wallingford,” while some punks might try to convince you that it’s the outskirts of the U-District. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Lena Park on September 26, 2011

Scandinavian Style Arrives in Seattle

The Nordic Heritage Museum and fashion collide. In the Middle Ages, hordes of Norse Vikings wandered westward from Greenland in search of warmer weather. But today, Nordic natives don’t come to the Northwest to soak up the rays. (more…)

Fashion Seattleites By Taylor Moore on September 23, 2011

Fall Threads: Tuxiz Tees For Your Next Event

From baseball to fashion, this local brand has all the bases covered. When it comes to favorite clothing items, nothing beats that perfect t-shirt. You know, the lived-in, soft as can be, comfortable, classic and quirky tee that you just couldn’t live without. Everyone has one — and if you’re a fan of Tuxiz, you probably have quite a few. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Josh Potter on September 22, 2011

The Art of Flight: Snowboarding As An Artform

Prepare to be blown away by Travis Rice. The only problem with The Art of Flight, Travis Rice’s new snowboarding movie, is that the cinematography is so intense and breathtaking, you’re liable to ignore the snowboarding all together and just watch the beautiful images. (more…)

Culture+Society Eat+Drink By Kelly Darrah on September 21, 2011

Dress in Lederhosen and Dirndl at Fremont Oktoberfest

Celebrate a German tradition in Fremont this weekend. There are few better ways to greet the autumn chill than by enjoying delicious beers and ciders with good company. This weekend, the Fremont Oktoberfest will be doing just that, and invites you to join in the fun. (more…)