Local musicans launch a unique tour to spread the love
Reading the news these days can be a real buzzkill; because of this, we cherish the rare feel-good stories even more. As an example, local group Luc and the Lovingtons are about to launch their revolutionary idea
Seattle students get global exposure, thanks to a trip abroad with Learning AFAR
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”~Mark Twain
An Oregon music fest enchants again, introducing us to some new favorite artists (several perform this weekend at Bumbershoot, too!)
After year two of attending the Pickathon music festival in Happy Valley, Oregon, I know this much to be true:
Seattle (and the entire NW) amps up for a high-volume season.
Seattelites love to rock out all year-round, but when we’re finally blessed with never-ending azure days, we crank it up even harder. This summer’s music options include the obvious gems like Capitol Hill Block Party (July 25-27) and Bumbershoot (August 30-September 1), and we’re impressed once again with these events’ lineups that continue to “wow.”
The secret’s out on one of Seattle’s favorite homegrown stars.
Kris Orlowski is hardly a new name on the Seattle music scene. Yet the man—and his band—have recently been on the move. Good things are happening, and the future feels especially bright.
The 43rd Annual Fremont Fair rocks out with a new tradition
What goes perfectly with zany floats, kooky characters on stilts and enthusiastic bikers cycling around town in the nude? Why, live music, of course! This weekend marks the inaugural year of the newest Fremont Fair tradition: The Solstice Concerts.
A 5-point guide to a hot Washington destination.
Nearly four-and-a-half hours southeast of Seattle, there’s a charming, sun-soaked town where an actual Main Street still exists. On a Saturday afternoon, a local shop posts a window sign declaring business closed due to a daughter’s track meet, and on a Sunday evening, you might be hard-pressed to find an open restaurant at which to dine. It’s a throwback, in the most pleasant way.
Spotlight On Women’s Health: Q&A With Heike Malakoff
In 2003, just five days after she turned thirty-four, doctors rocked Heike Malakoff‘s world when they informed her she had breast cancer. Thankfully, after years of treatment, Heike is thrilled to report today that she’s now been cancer-free for seven years.
Post Travel Photos From the Road, & Win Your Own Adventure.
It’s that time of year when cruising with windows down and music blaring just feels right. Road trip season is upon us, and frankly, we couldn’t be happier. It seems we’re not alone with these Kerouac-esque cravings; at this very minute, some lucky road-trippin’ bloggers are living the dream—and bringing us along for the ride.
Enter to win a Canadian adventure.
In a brilliant new marketing scheme, Tourism Victoria has launched a campaign intended to lure Pacific Northwest folks up to its beautiful, welcoming city. A new online game—“Victoria Calling”—lets participants explore their personal “travel type” through a playful quiz that comes along with exclusive offers.
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