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The Future of Weed in Washington Under Jeff Sessions

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The Future of Weed in Washington Under Jeff Sessions

What the new Attorney General could mean to our budding industry.

Illustration by Taylor Dow

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Soft Water

Wading gently into Pisces season.

The Van Deusen Files: Real World Seattle

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The Van Deusen Files: Real World Seattle

MTV may have stopped filming, but as our cartoonist’s explosive exposé reveals, the cast never left.

Dog Poops of Seattle

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Dog Poops of Seattle

Our dog walker/cartoonist catalogues all the different varieties of puppy turds she’s encountered.

That Guy

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That Guy

Without fail, there’s always that one guy at readings during the final Q&A portion…

Laurie Frankel. Photo by Natalia Dotto.

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On the Remarkably Gentle Social Change of ‘This Is How It Always Is’

Seattle author Laurie Frankel’s novel of raising a trans child is a portrait of a happy family like…

Art by Jose Trujillo

Music

So What Does the Seattle Music Commission Do, Anyway?

In quarterly meetings at City Hall, music luminaries talk sonic civics. Here’s what’s on the docket.

Violin Virtuoso Andrew Joslyn’s Serene Debut LP Was Born of Chaos

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Violin Virtuoso Andrew Joslyn’s Serene Debut LP Was Born of Chaos

Through a fire, ‘At the Bottom of the Ocean.’

Paul Auster Earns All 900 Pages of His New Novel ‘4 3 2 1’

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Paul Auster Earns All 900 Pages of His New Novel ‘4 3 2 1’

The literary titan’s latest follows the four parallel lives of a single man.

German Comedy ‘Toni Erdmann’ Achieves Legitimate Filmic Madness

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German Comedy ‘Toni Erdmann’ Achieves Legitimate Filmic Madness

A goofy father saves his daughter from corporate drudgery by dressing up as a jet-setting life coach.

Octo Octa. Photo by Guarionex Rodriguez Jr.

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The Top 15 Things to Do This Week

Grab a free new local alt-comix newspaper, catch the first Sound Off! battle, and much more.

At the Frye’s Archipenko Exhibit, What’s Present Is as Revealing as What Isn’t

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At the Frye’s Archipenko Exhibit, What’s Present Is as Revealing as What Isn’t

You’ll have to mind the gaps, both in the work and its curation, to get the full picture.

Housemade pappardelle. Courtesy of Raccolto

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Raccolto Brings a Familiar Italian Menu to West Seattle

At Brian Clevenger’s latest, a mentor’s presence is keenly felt.

Taylar Elizza Beth. Photo by Annisa Amalia

Music

The Top 5 Local Records to Look Forward to This Spring

Don’t miss new albums coming from Taylar Elizza Beth, Mount Eerie, Bujemane, Dude York, and Sisters.

Courtesy of Floating Bridge Brewery

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Floating Bridge Brings a Buoyant Vibe to the U District

The brewery brightens a corner with big windows and tasty brews.

Valentine’s Day Suggestions for Weed Lovers

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Valentine’s Day Suggestions for Weed Lovers

When your love is lifting you higher, but you want to get even higher.

Illustration by Taylor Dow

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A Moment to Adjust

This week’s lunar eclipse promises to crack open a world of possibilities.

Robert Lashley. Courtesy Tall Firs Productions

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The Top 5 Local Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Don’t miss new books from Robert Lashley, Leyna Krow, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, Jess Thomson and Ghosts of Seattle…

Arvo Pärt: Timeless to Me

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Arvo Pärt: Timeless to Me

At 81, the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt walks his own quiet path, but has captivated the world into…

Porter Ray. Photo by Jay Scroggins

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The Color Spectrum of Porter Ray

After experiencing high highs and tragic lows, the rapper is gearing up to release his lush magnum opus.