On the Radar: Planning a Visit to the Seattle Symphony

When is the last time you went to the symphony?

Benaroya Hall is a beautiful and majestic venue that many of us hardly visit. Native Seattleites might remember when they took a grade school field trip to watch the symphony perform years ago. Those who are newer to the city may have never been, but many state that they’ve “been meaning to go”. The Seattle Symphony has something for everyone, offering a variety of programs, from casual and short to more sophisticated and slightly longer to family friendly.

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Enter to Win: The Pride Wedding of a Lifetime!

Imagine getting married in front of 450,000 people, at one of the biggest pride parades in the country on Sunday, June 26. Well, now’s your chance, all thanks to Angel Designs Jewelry at Bellevue Rare Coins! All you need to do is submit a 30-second or less video explaining why you and your partner should be chosen! Jewelry at Bellevue Rare Coins in partnership with Seattle Pride are taking submissions from couples who want to win the ultimate wedding package and tie the knot at the Seattle Pride. Click here to enter or for more information.

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From Their Table to Yours: A Spotlight on Four Family-Run Restaurants

Ebru Mediterranean Grill

A week before the owner, Bulent Aki, graduated from Seattle Central Community College, his professor asked his graduating class to write an article about what they will do once they graduate. He studied computer processing in school, but had a passion to start a small business. Working at a company on data processing, Bulent found that the business was not doing well so he had to figure out what to do next. He reminds himself that it was a Friday when he had the urge to start his own restaurant. He met his partner, Sharrie Nailon, when she was running her own restaurant in Seattle Center. She had a business degree and had grown up in the area so she seemed to be a great partner for this journey.

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Electronic Sounds of Zhu Sells Out Last Night’s Show at the Showbox

GRAMMY nominated producer ZHU has been headlining his ‘Neon City’ tour this spring beginning with Coachella two weeks ago and playing to a sold out Seattle crowd last night. Touring with fellow Mind of a Genius act Gallant, the vibe at the show was the perfect mix of chill, dance party, and energy. The instrumentals were absolute fire set to a unique feature-length film and captivating light show. The futuristic Neon City stages adds another dimension to the sonic and visual production.

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Bumbershoot 2016 Lineup Announced: Headliners Include Death Cab for Cutie, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and Kygo

The lineup was announced tonight at a free party at the Showbox Market. Bumbershoot tickets go on sale Friday at 10! The festival will be held Friday through Sunday of Labor Day Weekend instead of Saturday through Monday in past years. Local favorites Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Death Cab for Cutie will headline the weekend. There is a fair bit of EDM this year: Kygo, Pretty Lights, DJ Snake, Porter Robinson, Zed’s Dead, and Zhu.

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Win Passes: Night Shift Takes Over Neumos this Friday

Seattle’s nomadic dance party is back with master party rocker Four Color Zack (Thre3style World Champion, Fool’s Gold Records).

Four Color Zack has lit up dance floors around the world with his ear for heart-thumpers, a singular talent for bridging tunes, and technical genius you gotta see to believe. Night Shift is always a fun time—good people, good vibes, and great music. Scroll down for your chance to win a pair of passes to this Friday’s Night Shift dance party.

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Getting ready for Festival Season: Bumbershoot 2016 tickets on sale!

This Labor Day Weekend, Bumbershoot celebrates 46 years!

Treefort Music Festival just passed, Sasquatch is coming up at The Gorge next month, Capitol Hill Block Party just announced its lineup for July, and Bumbershoot tickets are on sale! The early bird sale is almost over, so make sure to get your tickets before prices go up! This year, the event will be held Friday through Sunday of Labor Day Weekend instead of Saturday through Monday in past years. This is an awesome shift so we will have Sunday to rest and recover before heading back to work/school on Tuesday!

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In the Know: Lower Queen Anne Welcomes a Little Log Cabin with Big BBQ Taste

One of the many things this Misplaced Texan misses from the Lone Star State is some good ol’ barbeque. So it is no wonder that when I caught the smell of barbeque wafting through the air in my neighborhood, I followed it like a classic Bugs Bunny cartoon when he is physically compelled to float in midair toward a delicious meal. Then I saw it: a tiny log cabin of a trailer known as the “Campfire Chuck Wagon” parked adjacent to Lower Queen Anne’s Citizen Café and Bar on the corner of Taylor Avenue North and Roy Street, just north of Mercer Street.

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Restaurant Radar: Ian’s Pizza in Capitol Hill

Madison’s quintessential pizza is now available on the hill.

Ian’s Pizza on the Hill opened last fall and offers pizza by the slice, whole pies, delivery, and beer and wine. Located in Zpizza’s old location on Broadway, this smaller chain or “pizza collective” from Madison, Wisconsin is taking familiar ingredients—not commonly used as toppings—and creating new and delicious pizzas. They also offer gluten-free and vegan options.

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In the Know: Cochon555 Heads to Seattle April 8-10

The world’s first environmentally conscious nose-to-tail pig competition.

In its seventh year, this live-culinary event raises awareness for the responsible farming of heritage breed pigs through eating and drinking. Eating for a cause has never tasted so good. The weekend begins with charity dinners on Friday and Saturday followed by the head-to-toe, nationally celebrated Cochon555 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Five chefs compete with five heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause. The food is hyper-local; eating for a cause has never tasted so good.

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