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  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    May Day Violence and Destruction in Seattle (PHOTOS)

    Warnings issued by the City of Seattle and Mayor Mike McGinn proved at least partially accurate today, as a number of the city's May Day demonstrations took on violent and destructive elements. Various reports indicate protesters dressed in black used large stick and pipes to break windows and wreak ... More >>

  • News

    April 18, 2012

    Mitt Romney, American Parasite

    The Presidential candidate's years at Bain represent everything you hate about capitalism.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Where Does Murray Stenson's Nickname Come From?

    ​Ever wonder how everybody's favorite bartender, Murray Stenson, came about his nickname, Murr the Blur? Over cocktails last week at Oliver's, Stenson, the Zig Zag vet who now slings drinks at Canon, informed Voracious that the moniker is derived from a speedy Kentucky-bred racehorse who finis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Idaho Internet Speed Is Slowest in Nation (Partially Because of Bears)

    ​Bears. If they're not eating people or stealing their picnic baskets, they're apparently slowing down their Internet. In no state is the latter phenomenon more prevalent than our neighbor to the east, Idaho.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    The Story of James Haviland and His 2nd Wife

    Jim Haviland​James and Mary Haviland first met in 1996, when he was recuperating in a Seattle hospital. He was 85, and worth more than $3 million. She was 35, and a nursing assistant. In his earlier years, 1940 into the 1970s, Jim distinguished himself as an associate dean and clinicial prof ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    Free Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream NOW

    ​Central District News reports that Seattle University students are serving liquid nitrogen ice cream for free in the Bannan Arboretum, just southwest of the main gate at 12 and Marion, today from 3:15 pm until it runs out. The nitrogen bubbles double the size of the batch, made with custard ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Michael J. Beach, Seattle Carjacking Suspect, Is Not a Cop (No Matter What He Tells You)

    ​Michael J. Beach is a 27-year-old convicted criminal from Seattle. It's unclear what profession he lists on his tax returns, but "police officer" is definitely not it. Despite this fact, Mr. Beach has supposedly been telling a lot of people lately that he is in fact a cop--right before he tri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 30, 2011

    The Door in the Floor

    ​Michael J. Beach is a 27-year-old convicted criminal from Seattle. It's unclear what profession he lists on his tax returns, but "police officer" is definitely not it. Despite this fact, Mr. Beach has supposedly been telling a lot of people lately that he is in fact a cop--right before he tri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 23, 2011

    The Adventures of Robin Hood

    ​Michael J. Beach is a 27-year-old convicted criminal from Seattle. It's unclear what profession he lists on his tax returns, but "police officer" is definitely not it. Despite this fact, Mr. Beach has supposedly been telling a lot of people lately that he is in fact a cop--right before he tri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Karaoke Korrespondent Revives Nectar's Karaoke Night With a Little Help From Poser Eminem

    "Let's not make matters worse by staging fake rap-battles, you fucking nudnick!"​Nectar in Fremont is about to bail on their Tuesday karaoke night. I didn't even know they had karaoke. Absolute Karaoke (the best production in town) has been there for less than two months, and Nectar management ... More >>

  • News

    January 26, 2011

    Lawrence Williams: No Romeo

    McNeil Island's most eligible predator and the women whose lives he ruined.

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    Karaoke Korrespondent Rings in 2011 With the Magic Mike & a Little Help From His Friends

    The cherry-popped Riggins.​Last Friday, there were New Year's Eve karaoke options all around, but when I found out my buddy Foss was having people over and my other buddy Kristia was bringing her "Magic Mic" to the party, I needed to look no further. New Year's, for me, has always been about s ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 9, 2010

    Opening Nights: Angels Fall

    The Lanford Wilson play is shaky, but the acting is never less than a pleasure.

  • Calendar

    June 9, 2010

    Angels Fall

    The Lanford Wilson play is shaky, but the acting is never less than a pleasure.

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2010

    Owl 'n Thistle Offers Free Hot Dogs For Sounders Fans

    Hoo...Hoo...can pretend to be a Sounders fan for the right to eat a free, hot version of the four-legged creature to my right?​Are you a Soundnerd? Can you pretend to be one, on game day, anyway? Do you like hot dogs? Do you like not paying money for hot dogs? Are you willing to suck down an o ... More >>

  • Food

    April 28, 2010

    Seattle Weekly's Happy Hours Guide

    Hoo...Hoo...can pretend to be a Sounders fan for the right to eat a free, hot version of the four-legged creature to my right?​Are you a Soundnerd? Can you pretend to be one, on game day, anyway? Do you like hot dogs? Do you like not paying money for hot dogs? Are you willing to suck down an o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Ask the Critic: Where to Eat When It All Falls Apart

    ​"This Sheehan?" "Yeah." "The restaurant guy?" "Yup." "I need some help." "What can I do?" I get these calls a lot. I've been getting them for years. "I need a place where I can still get reservations for Valentine's Day." "You realize it's February 14th today, right?" "Do you know of ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 25, 2009

    Classical Review: Raw Dawgs

    A strong debut from an UW-bred ensemble.

  • Arts

    November 11, 2009

    The Fussy Eye: Buildings Without Badges

    A strong debut from an UW-bred ensemble.

  • Arts

    August 26, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    A strong debut from an UW-bred ensemble.

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    On Suspicious Packages

    A suspicious package at the Federal Building led police to close First Avenue from Marion to Madison earlier this morning. They've since determined that it's harmless and re-opened the street. But the subject of suspicious packages does give us an excuse to revisit this classic. Enjoy.

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Two Possible Christmas Presents

    Right now I have shopping (for America) on the brain. I didn't have a recipient for anything from two stores I just discovered, but you might:1. The posters section of the Library of Congress online store has some gorgeous food-themed prints. The above reproduction of a 1941 print is available in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2008

    Photo of the Day: Our New Neighbors

    Right now I have shopping (for America) on the brain. I didn't have a recipient for anything from two stores I just discovered, but you might:1. The posters section of the Library of Congress online store has some gorgeous food-themed prints. The above reproduction of a 1941 print is available in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2008

    Starbucks Update: The Promise of a Sweeter Finish, Every Day

    Right now I have shopping (for America) on the brain. I didn't have a recipient for anything from two stores I just discovered, but you might:1. The posters section of the Library of Congress online store has some gorgeous food-themed prints. The above reproduction of a 1941 print is available in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

    Thai 65: Roach Free Food Downtown?

    Right now I have shopping (for America) on the brain. I didn't have a recipient for anything from two stores I just discovered, but you might:1. The posters section of the Library of Congress online store has some gorgeous food-themed prints. The above reproduction of a 1941 print is available in th ... More >>

  • News

    December 19, 2007

    Novoselic on Democracy; White Center Annexation; Comments of the Week

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2007

    Skanky Bars, Cash and Ashes, and Crazyberry

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2007

    SBFY Part Four: YoBerry

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • Film

    September 26, 2007

    Angels in the Dust: Again With Miserable Africa

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • Film

    June 13, 2007

    SIFF Week Four: Picks & Pans

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2006

    Tinkerer, Traitor, Spy?

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • News

    May 10, 2006

    The Mothers of Intention

    Events of note for the week of May 10-16, 2006.

  • Film

    July 20, 2005

    The Devil's Rejects

    Also: 5 x 2, Hustle & Flow, The Island, Last Days, Murderball, My Mother's Smile, and Saraband.

  • Arts

    September 22, 2004

    This Week's Reads

    Nora Johnson, James Lyons, and Lesley Hazleton.

  • Film

    July 14, 2004

    Starman

    Forget John Irving, Jeff Bridges is the real anchor of this sex-drenched, grief-wrenched literary adaptation. Will a fifth Oscar nomination follow?

  • Music

    September 10, 2003

    Music Calendar

    Forget John Irving, Jeff Bridges is the real anchor of this sex-drenched, grief-wrenched literary adaptation. Will a fifth Oscar nomination follow?

  • News

    June 19, 2002

    Save First Methodist!

    Preservationists start campaign to save 94-year-old sanctuary.

  • Arts

    January 23, 2002

    Everything old is new again

    Playwright August Wilson moves ahead by revisiting the past.

  • News

    December 13, 2000

    Festivities

    A guide to holiday happenings in the area

  • News

    December 6, 2000

    Festivities

    A guide to holiday happenings in the area

  • News

    November 29, 2000

    Festivities

    A guide to holiday happenings in the area

  • News

    June 7, 2000
  • Food

    December 8, 1999

    Eat, Drink, and be Merry

    What's cooking for your holiday feast this year? A look at other holiday traditions.

  • Film

    April 14, 1999

    Clichégasm

    Portraying a suburban advertising man as a sellout is hardly a bold, original stroke.

  • Film

    December 9, 1998

    Hit the showers

    Gus Van Sant's 'Psycho' goes right down the drain.

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