Seattle, October 2009

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Artless Politicians?

As two unknown newcomers duke it out to be Seattle’s next mayor, the nervous arts community doesn’t know what either has planned for the arts. The question is – do they know?

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Keep It Pushin’

Jerkin’, the latest hip-hop dance craze, sounds like trouble. But it’s giving a growing number of South Sound teens a way to express themselves — in tight, bright jeans — while keeping them out of gangs (and baggy pants). (Read this story online in our Tacoma Edition.)
Lighten Up and Show Us Your Purple Teeth

Poets from Hugo House's Cheap Wine & Poetry Series (curated by Brian McGuigan) share works both nutty and complex; and local wine experts suggest which cheap bottles best complement their words.

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Shine On

For the first time in fifteen years, the original Sunny Day Real Estate returns to the stage. One fan catches the first secret show and recalls his life with the world’s most important emo band.

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Sleight-of-Hand Man

Mercer Island’s G.G. Green has found a life passion in magic, but he can’t make a living at it. Good thing he’s got a day job as a stockbroker. (Read this article in our October Eastside edition.)
The Homage Factory

How the University of Washington Chamber Dance Company reconstructs classics of modern dance and videotapes them for posterity.

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First Up

Dish-off

Branzino chef Ashley Merriman faces off against Spur’s Dana Tough and Brian McCracken to make the best dish inspired by a particular song.

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Hangout

Seattle Symphony music director Gerard Schwarz goes to Safeco and almost knocks out City Arts' newest editor.

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Hard Times Guide

An illustrated tribute to the latest victim of the arts recession: laid-off Northwest Film Forum mainstay Susie Purves.
Home Base

Poet and professor Pimone Triplett reveals where her inspiration takes root: a tree house.

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In Store

There is more to Belltown’s (and now Ballard’s) VAIN Salon than hair.

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Listen or Lose It, People

What music lovers will miss on KBCS (Read this story online in our Eastside Edition.)
Never Such Innocence Again

Eleven years after Matthew Shepard was crucified for being gay, Seattle Rep joins one hundred theatres around the world to unveil a new play about him — and about us all.

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Spilled Ink

A new column that tells the tales of tattoos color a city's characters. Featuring the exclusive and personal stories behind the ink of local artists and creative influentials.

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Style Profile

Trophy Cupcakes’ Jennifer Shea shows off something sweet.
Style Profile

Trophy Cupcakes owner Jennifer Shea shows off something sweet in our new column about personal style.

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Draft

The Curator's Eye

Put Your Hands All Over Me. Selected by Jenny Kilmenkoff, co-director, far4 gallery and store

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The Curator's Eye

Put Your Hands All Over Me. Selected by Jenny Klimenkoff, co-director, far4 gallery and store

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