Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Seattle Composer Wayne Horvitz: Going Beyond Musical Boundaries
Music doesn't make much of an impact unless it connects with our hearts, bodies and souls. That's the rule Seattle pianist and composer Wayne Horvitz follows. He has composed for jazz bands and classical groups alike. But, rather than thinking about musical genres when he writes,... More »
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Three Blog Journeys Worth Following
There are over a hundred million blogs on the Web. Many of them might not be worth your time. But Monica Guzman says that a good blog gives anyone a chance to tell his or her story — and it could inspire others to do the same. Monica Guzman is the main contributor to "The... More »
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Seattle's Coziest Embalming Room
Today, Kells Pub in Seattle's Post Alley is where you'd go for a pint of Guinness or to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. But a hundred years ago, it's where people brought dead bodies for embalming. The bar is in the basement of the building that used to house Butterworth Mortuary.... More »
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Celebrating Day of the Dead
In the U.S., most of our funerals are quiet and somber. But in Mexico, the Dia De Los Muertos festivities celebrate the deceased with a colorful altars, music, food and lively stories. This tradition started over 3,000 years ago with Aztec and Mayan rituals, and it carries on... More »
Friday, October 30, 2009
Horror Movies Worth Checking Out
The most successful horror movie franchise of all time is called "Saw." There are five "Saw" movies, and each one features prolonged scenes of gory torture and victimization. But not all modern horror movies focus on graphic murder scenes. Gabe Rapier isn't... More »
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Travel Commentator Crai Bower: The Magic of Northwest Waterfalls
The landscape and weather of the Pacific Northwest make this ideal waterfall country. Travelers in the region have good access to a wide variety of falls. And waterfalls provide a unique perspective on Northwest geology and history. Seattle travel writer Crai Bower spoke with... More »
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
What Gourmet Magazine Did for the Northwest
Gourmet magazine will publish its final issue in November. Seattle chef and food writer Greg Atkinson credits the magazine with helping to shape the national reputation of Northwest cuisine. It was also a big influence on his approach to cooking and food writing. Last spring,... More »
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Across the Spectrum
Seattle's Wing Luke Asian Museum is currently presenting an oral history exhibit called "Across the Spectrum: Stories from Queer Asian Pacific America." It features voices from different generations and backgrounds about their experiences being Asian and gay. Curator... More »
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