September 23, 2009

Peter Miller Books Seattle

  Central Waterfront, Culture, Design Junkies, Good for Gifts

September 8, 2009

Olympic Sculpture Park Seattle

Nine acres of sweeping Puget Sound views accompanied by world-class sculptures, including Eye Benches, by Louise Bourgeois, and Alexander Calder’s enormous orange Eagle.

  Belltown, Culture, Alfresco, Great View

February 28, 2008

Sole Repair Shop Seattle

Party people’s favorite spot. The beautifully crafted (salvaged wood and metal railings) loft space caters to Capitol Hill’s nighttime denizens. Rent it out or swing by to partake in the scheduled hoopla, hors d’oeuvres, wine list, and full bar.

  Downtown, Culture, Boozehound, DJs

January 25, 2008

Grey Gallery & Lounge Seattle

An art gallery without the uptight ambiance. Enjoy coffee and brunch or swing by late night to take in the art along with drinks, a DJ, and a boisterous crowd.

  Broadway, Culture, Brunch, Coffee Clutch

October 18, 2007

ACT Theatre Seattle

It’s never curtains for innovative, experimental, often quizzical but always current performances at Seattle’s primary contemporary theater.

  Central Waterfront, Culture, Artsy, Contemporary Art

July 20, 2007

The Triple Door Seattle

Enjoy live music in half-moon booths with plush seating and rich fabrics in the historic Mann building. Food and wine provided by Wild Ginger. Don’t miss the 1,900-gallon freshwater aquarium in the lounge while sipping on a colorful cocktail.

  Central Waterfront, Culture, Live Music, Private Parties

June 11, 2007

Benaroya Hall Seattle

Inside the circular glass facade, find amazing acoustics and artist Dale Chihuly’s Crystal Cascade (two chandeliers, three tons each). Home to the Seattle Symphony and host to more than 700 events each year, the performance space will take your breath away.

  Central Waterfront, Culture, Impressive Design, Live Music

May 2, 2007

Seattle Art Museum Seattle

Walk under Cai Guo-Qiang’s automotive Inopportune to enter the city’s preeminent selection of modern and contemporary, American, European, Asian, and Northwest permanent art collections plus internationally recognized traveling exhibits.

  Central Waterfront, Culture, Artsy, Live Music

March 22, 2007

The Moore Theatre Seattle

The historic downtown theater hosts local and national musicians, comedians, theatrical performances, and community events in a central (bar- and restaurant-saturated) strip of the city.

  Belltown, Culture, Comedy Nights, Landmark