Category Archives: Seattleites

In case you missed the Capitol Hill, Bellevue and Kirkland dishcrawls last year, you’ll have another chance to stroll the streets with strangers in search of eats on Feb. 6 in Belltown. (For those of you unfamiliar with Seattle neighborhoods, Belltown is usually referred to as the stretch of city (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Seattleites By Brad Nehring on January 2, 2013

Seattleite Spotlight: Instrumental Icon Kenny G

The jazz sensation returns to his hometown for a concert series later this month. For all intents and purposes, Kenneth Gorelick enjoyed a typical Seattle childhood. He grew up in the Seward Park neighborhood, attended Franklin High School and eventually enrolled at the University of Washington. At age 10, he began playing the alto saxophone – and the rest, as they say, is music history. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Seattleites By Caroline Li on November 8, 2012

In the Know: Community Connector Michael Huang

These days, you can consider Michael Huang your unofficial agent. Social media executive, band manager, promoter, and mentor are just some his hats. If you’ve got a passion to make a difference, Michael Huang will show you you’re not alone. Over the years he’s surrounded himself with like-minded innovators and trailblazers. From nonprofits and technology to music and dance, it’s all good when it’s for the better good. (more…)

Eat+Drink Seattleites By Brad Nehring on November 7, 2012

Seattleite Spotlight: Ericka Burke of Volunteer Park Cafe

The beloved eatery’s owner talks vegetarian cuisine, wine pairing and Seattle’s dynamic food scene. Growing up, Capitol Hill native Ericka Burke frequented the many café and delicatessens located throughout her neighborhood. Though she initially studied acting at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and the American Music and Dramatic Academy in New York, she realized her true calling in 1994 when she (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Seattleites By Brad Nehring on October 4, 2012

Seattleite Spotlight: Hip-Hop Icon Macklemore

The introspective rapper enjoys his biggest year to date. As a teenager, Capitol Hill native Ben Hagerty dreamed of becoming a successful rapper. Today, the Seattle hip-hop scene is in full swing – and Hagerty (aka Macklemore) is considered one of the movement’s founding fathers. Thanks to a massive worldwide tour and highly anticipated album slated for release next week, this socially conscious MC is preparing to make the leap from local favorite to national icon. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment Seattleites By Brad Nehring on September 5, 2012

Seattleite Spotlight: Renaissance Man Ed Cunningham

From Rose Bowl champion to Oscar winner. Ed Cunningham has enjoyed a truly distinguished football career. His achievements include five seasons as an offensive lineman in the NFL (one with the Seahawks), a 15-year network broadcasting career and a 2011 Academy Award for producing the high school gridiron documentary, Undefeated. But before all that, Cunningham was beloved by Seattleites as the (more…)