Seattle, March 2010

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Starting Again

Features

February 23, 2010 | by Seth Kolloen
March 1, 2010 | by Mark Baumgarten

Rocky's Flight

City Arts follows Seattle’s punk troubadour on a trip to Reno, as he begins a new chapter of his life, armed with philosophy and a healing new record. Photography by Andrew Waits...
March 1, 2010 | by Kevin Craft

In Search of Classical Seattle

In January 2008, Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise arrived in Seattle with much fanfare, like an extravagant gift of the month of doors. Three of the exquisitely chased basso-...

Here & Now

February 22, 2010 | by Mark Baumgarten

Editor’s Note

Landing Rocky People choose to become music journalists for a handful of reasons. But there is the only real reason: People become music journalists because they want to ride in...
March 1, 2010 | by the Editors

The Curator's Eye

The Big Show Where can you bask in the beauty of a baker’s dozen of priceless masterpieces without spending a dime? The Wright Exhibition Space, where Seattle’s first great...
March 1, 2010 | by Marie-Caroline Moir

Style Scholar

A Deluge of Color Leila Hadley’s travel memoir, A Journey with Elsa Cloud, draws the reader into 1970s India as the writer rebuilds a relationship with her estranged daughter. She...
February 23, 2010 | by the Editors
March 1, 2010 | by Rosie Gaynor

In Store: Curio Commons

When life turns dull, stop by Souvenir in Ballard to remember its myriad marvels. It’s true that Souvenir sells jewelry, greeting cards and curios. But that’s not the whole story...
March 1, 2010 | by Jay Friedman

Dish-Off: Earth & Ocean v. Tilikum Place Café

A pair of chefs prepares treats for the eyes. This month’s inspiration: “Blind Mary,” by Gnarls Barkley. Photography by Rina Jordan for City Arts. Chef Brian Cartenuto, who...
March 1, 2010 | by the Editors

Around Town

"I don’t think anybody would’ve guessed ten years ago that we’d still be standing.” — Bart Sher BART GOES BYE-BYEAt his going-away fete, departing...
February 22, 2010 | by Tim Appelo

Creative Chaos

Intiman’s startlingly young new director stirs up high hopes – and trouble. On March 3, Kate Whoriskey officially takes over the directorship of Intiman Theatre from Bartlett Sher...
March 1, 2010 | by Marie-Caroline Moir

Style Profile: Just Add Red Lips

The musician’s uniform demands comfort paired with pizzazz Photograph by Andrew Waits for City Arts. Seattle-based Shelby Earl once led a high-powered music career,...