July greets us with festivals, getaways and events in our own backyard. (more…)
Friday, May 24, 2013
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Stir your inner-daredevil at this one-of-a-kind fitness center.
If exercise is monotonous, then summer is the time to reinvent the mundane. Being active should invigorate the soul and challenge the mind. Occasionally, the body needs something new and exciting to quash the frustrations of everyday life. The art of the flying trapeze could be exactly what you need. (more…)
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.
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Enjoy fine Italian cuisine — and a chance to view Siena’s Il Palio races.
Seattleites who want to leave behind overcast skies for an under-the-Tuscan-sun experience are in luck. This summer, Palomino Bar & Grill will give its patrons a chance to win a summer getaway to Siena, Italy. (more…)
Our local expert recommends some challenging (and rewarding) hiking spots.
Summertime is a great time to improve your health and get in shape. In Seattle, it also means that, occasionally, the rain quits long enough for us to step outside and enjoy the natural world. So, for the first installment of this four-part column, we will look at some hiking trails around the Northwest that should get your feet moving. (more…)
Where will you be when the Fourth of July sky starts booming?
The July 4th festivities that will commence this Monday afternoon/evening/night are a time-honored American tradition. Nothing quite says summer in the States like laying out a big blanket under the sun, flinging around a Frisbee and consuming exorbitant amounts of fried chicken, Waldorf salad and refreshing microbrew (or Miller High Life, if that’s your poison). (more…)
Dear Seattleite Readers,
Welcome to the Seattleite Book Club – the only virtual book club that spotlights the Pacific Northwest’s own authors and publishers! (more…)