Thursday, May 23, 2013

Category Archives: Culture+Society

Jet Bag
Wine O’Clock Wednesday: Bottles and Airplanes Do Mix!
Think of the Jet Bag as a wine diaper for traveling. I’ve been traveling a lot lately, mainly by plane and car, for both work and play. And now it’s summer, so there will even more travel in my future – and most likely yours, too. (more…)
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Bollywood
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…)
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sorrento hotel
Summer Block Party In Sorrento Piazza
The historic boutique hotel is the venue for this festive July event. Set your alarms for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. As revelers fill Sorrento Piazza, consuming sinful amounts of gourmet food and swaying to live steel drum jams, summer will have truly arrived — rain or shine. The Sorrento Block Party may provide one of the most relaxing, fun-filled evenings of your sunny season — and best of all, it’s free to the public. (more…)
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View from Palisades Trail. Photo: Flickr/Peter Stevens
The Great Outdoors: Mountain Bike Loops
Our local expert reveals two top-notch trails in Seattle’s backyard. This week, we’ll showcase two very popular bike loops in the Mt. Rainier area. With at least two trails each, these rides should keep you busy for a while. (more…)
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Photo courtesy of the Fremont Outdoor Cinema.
‘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…)
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Chinese lanterns
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…)
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ballard seafoodfest
SeafoodFest: Celebrate Seattle’s Scandinavian Heritage
Grab your Viking helmet and head to Ballard to enjoy great food and entertainment. Seattleites are well known for drinking coffee and enjoying the outdoors, but something else we Northwesterners love is our seafood. This weekend, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 37th annual SeafoodFest in Seattle’s historically Scandinavian neighborhood. (more…)
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