Celebrating The Rocket: A 33 1/3 Anniversary Party {8/5}
For many Seattleites, The Rocket was the best source for all the music things, and most of us knew someone involved with putting it together.…
Neil Young: Waging Heavy Peace
Even though he’s not from around here, it would be hard to name any single person who has had more influence on Seattle’s indie music…
Heavy rotation: Western Medicine, new Damien Jurado video + more
Damn, Seattle. It doesn't seem like a minute goes by when you aren't blowing our minds with a lineup, a song, or some kind of…
Recommended Event: Intiman Theatre Festival
Intiman is turning 40 this summer, and after a series of setbacks in the last few years (which culminated in a 2011 half-season cancellation, layoffs…
Farewell, My Queen (Les adieux a la reine)
{Farewell, My Queen opens in Seattle on Friday, 7/27, and is screening at the Landmark Seven Gables Theatre} Hey! It’s a French movie about Marie…
Heineken City Arts Festival: one very impressive lineup!
It's safe to say that we're all recovered from yet another fantastic weekend at Capitol Hill Block Party -- toxins have been sweat out, legs…
Alps
{Alps opens at the Grand Illusion Theater Friday, July 27, and screens through August 2} Anyone whose seen Dogtooth would likely agree that writer/director Giorgos…
Recommended Exhibit: Amazing photos of The Rolling Stones in 1972 at the EMP
Mick Jagger backstage at the Forum, Los Angeles, California 1972 | All images © copyright and courtesy Jim Marshall Photography LLC Since I know next-to-nothing…
Dirty Projectors bring their gorgeous harmonies to the Showbox
Monday nights can be a little hit and miss as far as shows go: crowds can often be worn out from the preceding weekend --…
Recommended festival: Pickathon 2012 {August 3-5}
We know, we know -- Pickathon? you say, with an air of disbelief. Isn't that a bunch of beardy hippies with banjos out on a…