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A Little Direction

We know what you did this summer. (Muffled scream.)

That’s because we can see the still-unpacked suitcase in the corner, the shower full of travel-size shampoos, and the unsent postcards stashed in your purse.

Rachel Austin’s whimsical map paintings will ...

Vinyl Draft

The audiophile: An opinionated music listener who takes issue with reissues, memorizes liner notes, possesses an active disdain for greatest hits collections, a vocal hatred of Neil Diamond, and an unnatural love for records.

Artist Nicole Stanton remixes vinyl into ...

The Weekend Guide

Skip the ceremony and head straight to the reception.

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Fashion First Fifth Annual Fashion Show
What: Seattle’s hottest designers and retailers gather to send fall’s gotta-have-its down the runway, with proceeds benefiting the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation of Washington.

Beast of Burden

Are you there, Dog? It’s me, your owner. There’s something I need to get off my chest.

In the past I’ve just assumed you’re color blind — perhaps even fashion challenged. I’ll admit that the pink sweater was embarrassing, and ...

Eat Paint Chips

You’ve had your fill of the artistic temperament. In your experience, they’re usually out to lunch — especially when baked. And always eggin’ you on.

As for the starving artist, let him eat cake.

Patianne Stevenson’s Art on the Menu ...

The Weekend Guide

Ergophobia is no laughing matter. Seek treatment.

CRUISE
Can Can Presents Yacht Club
What: Hop aboard The Islander to watch the bawdy choreography of the Can Can dance troupe, tipple some cocktails, and show off your own moves — all ...

Turn You On

From your Brownie tam in the first grade to your scratched-up JV softball helmet to the Great Beret Debacle of ’07, you’ve had your share of drab toppers.

But none quite so enduring, misplaced, or faded as those on your ...

The Weekend Guide

Don’t be a square. Get well-rounded.

JAM
Capitol Hill Block Party

What: More than 50 bands — including Vampire Weekend, Chromeo, and The Hold Steady — provide the soundtrack to Seattle’s hippest summer scene with proceeds benefiting Home Alive and The Vera ...