Ah, September. Bumbershoot came and went, barely a drop of rain fell, and then something called the Burlesque Olympics came along and made us feel truly blessed to be alive. Here are the best photos our shutterbugs got of Seattle’s arts, food and culture in September 2012.Published on October 1, 2012
Our Fall Arts edition showcased the rich assortment of art and performance on tap this autumn. Show here, The Blue Room, by Suzanne Valado.
Animal Collective brought its peerless sound to Seattle.
Animal Collective brought its peerless sound to Seattle.
In a new feature called Fashion after 5p, we spotlighted the hottest fashion was saw at the Hot Chip show.
The Italian Festival celebrated everything from the old boot at the Seattle Center.
Mobile Food Truck Rodeo brought Seattle’s best food-on-wheels to South Lake Union.
Fremont Oktoberfest was a celebration of all things beer, dogs and brats.
Burlesque Olympics 2012
Supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement marked its first anniversary with a flash rally.
Supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement marked its first anniversary with a flash rally.
Supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement marked its first anniversary with a flash rally.
The SlutWalk Seattle sought to end victim blaming in rape.
The SlutWalk Seattle sought to end victim blaming in rape.
The SlutWalk Seattle sought to end victim blaming in rape.
Spam Musabi was wonderful at Saimin Says in Kent.
Trace was at times delicious, but the restaurant was plagued by clunky service.
DJ Tigerbeat at Chop SueyDJ Tigerbeat
University of Washington Upsets Stanford
University of Washington Upsets Stanford
Bugs were on the menu at Cafe Racer. Full slideshow: Eating Bugs at Cafe Racer
The weather was hot and so was the fashion at Bumbershoot. Full slideshow: Hot Fashion at Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot fans
The Medical Cannabis Cup came to Seattle, a tradeshow where the swag wasn’t swag.
Our music section spotlighted two DJs who are making Monday nights manic on Capitol Hill. This dance move comes courtesy of Ben Sheffield. Full slideshow: Ben Sheffield @ Barboza
Ben Sheffield @ Barboza
The University of Washington Upset Stanford at CenturyLink Field.
DJ Tigerbeat at Chop Suey
Our food critic found the Thai at May Kitchen + Bar worth the ferry ride over to Vashon Island.
May Kitchen + Bar
Decadence was the magic word at the Northwest Chocolate Festival
Northwest Chocolate Festival
Northwest Chocolate Festival
The Burlesque Olympics was an exhibition of the craft that goes into the dance style.
