After hearing Kelly Herron’s attack in a Golden Gardens bathroom on a Sunday afternoon last month, I was [once again] reminded that simply being a woman puts me in danger. Being scared and paranoid doesn’t work and neither does living in ignorance or “othering” victims (ie. victim blaming: “Well she shouldn’t have worn that outfit / she shouldn’t have been alone / she shouldn’t have been drinking” etc.). Unfortunately there are never any guarantees, but being prepared, aware, and informed hopefully helps.
Does laying on a stunning beach, hiking in the mountainous backdrop of Lord of the Rings or jumping out of a plane in the adventure capital of the world sound like the perfect honeymoon? Experience the trip of a lifetime, and create epic memories in one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world – New Zealand.
A preview of upcoming concerts, fests + awesome happenings.
If we squint past the dizzying haze of gray, we finally see summer approaching, and we are so stinkin’ ready to welcome it with wide-open, sun-deprived arms. You too? Before we even get there, though, there’s an intriguing lineup of events that has our curiosity piqued. Pull out your iCalendar; it’s time to get plotting.
Tickets are on sale now for The Residency | Hosted by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at Washington Hall on April 28th with special guest Saul Williams.
Q + A with Singer Katarina Gleicher
FYOHNA is an electronic pop duo focused on achieving emotional warmth and expansive atmospheres through live performance and powerful, yet tender vocal presence. Since FYOHNA’s inception in the Spring of 2015, vocalist Katarina Gleicher and producer/multi instrumentalist Elliot Glasser maintain a mind towards absolute collaboration. We had the chance to chat with Katarina before their upcoming performance on Tuesday at Chop Suey.
The smartphone wars continue in 2017: What to expect
Samsung recently unveiled its highly anticipated Galaxy S8 and in September, Apple is slated to release its much awaited iPhone 8. The new iPhone is a big deal to many because it will mark the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone that debuted in 2007. What exactly do consumers have to look forward to with these two new smartphones? Here is a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect with the iPhone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S8.
Seattle eating today is better than ever, and Caviar is ready to take that to another level. Available now, Caviar Seattle has teamed up with some of your favorite restaurants across the city to offer “secret menu” items, available only through Caviar.
Luzia opened in Seattle on Thursday, March 30th at Marymoor Park for a limited engagement through May 21st. Luzia explores various themes linked to the culture, history and mythology of Mexico, some of which may not seem connected at first glance. The show uses speed, monumentality, rain in all its manifestations, surreal animal life, and a poetic vision of reality in this contemporary mosaic. It awakens and engages your senses and transports you to a place suspended between dreams and reality.
Ballard’s bush & ivy provides simple, organic, effective waxing services for both women and men, specializing in Brazilian waxes, as well as brows, chests, legs and everything in-between. Here’s a full list of their services.
The most dynamic culinary festival in North America is back on the road with its national nose-to- tail pig cooking tour. Cochon555 brings its 2017 edition—which will hit some 16 cities—to Seattle on Sunday, April 30th, and the focus of the festivities will be culinary community and education. At the heart of all Cochon555 events lies a culinary competition to promote local family farming and global traditions.
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