1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (97+ words) The undefeated king of musical parodies brought his polka stylings and perfectly-timed absurdities to Puyallup during the opening weekend of the Washington State Fair. 'Weird Al' Yankovic kept it local with 'Smells Like Nirvana' and a spot-on outfit to match....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (318+ words) Can you tell us about your process and how the different stages work into it?In writing "Authentic," I learned more about what I needed to sustain myself for a long-term writing project: Supportive Friends: For whatever reason, I'm a…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (557+ words) The last time Skrillex played in Seattle was at Bumbershoot in 2012. When rumors started swirling that Skrillex was coming back to town, the news reverberated through the city, a pulsing preview of what was to come. The show was confirmed....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (88+ words) Taiko drumming, sumo wrestling, kimono demonstrations and hands-on crafts brought plenty of energy to Saturday's Japan Festival on Vashon Island. This year, the beloved community celebration moved to Ober Park in downtown Vashon while restoration work continues at its longtime…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (678+ words) Seattle Refined Artist of the Week: Shin Yu Pai, poet and artist in Seattle Shin Yu Pai received the 2024 Shelley Memorial Award from The Poetry Society of America for poetic genius. She was the fourth Civic Poet for The City…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (26+ words) Seattle Refined Seattle design icon Olson Kundig finds its mountain muse in Whitefish, Montana...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (94+ words) The 16th annual Seattle Design Festival transformed Lake Union Park into a living laboratory of ideas, where visitors explored interactive installations, hands-on activities, performances and conversations about the future of the city. This year’s IN[FLUX] theme invited Seattleites to consider…...