Sarah Stackhouse

Dec 5, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Life feels like one big, glittery marathon right now. There’s something happening every day — concerts, markets, school performances, parties, the works. But honestly, I don’t mind. I like staying busy as the days grow shorter. If you’re ready to dive into the holiday spirit, there’s a lot going on this week. The Gates Foundation Discovery Center is hosting its holiday market, where every purchase supports a good cause.

Oct 10, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Halloween is almost here, and if you’re celebrating, it’s time for costumes, decorations, pumpkin carving, and maybe a few late-night chats with your kids about spooky sightings they swear they saw. Seattle’s Sonics fan group is rallying hard to muster support for the return of the NBA. A local cannabis company is seeking stoners actors for a new series of YouTube shows about marijuana.

Sep 26, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Summer’s over, but fall in Seattle is a real charmer. The air’s cool, the pumpkin patches are open, and the city’s gearing up for the spooky season. In case you missed them, here are some stories to check out:Downtown Seattle is inching its way back, and Taste of Iceland kicks off its third year on Oct. 3. There’s a new play to catch, and the Washington State Book Award winners have been announced — great for your holiday gift list. It’s also the perfect time of year to enjoy Sichuanese hot pot.

Sep 24, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Timothy Egan |Sarah Stackhouse

The wait is over. This year’s standout books have been announced. Seattle’s Jane Wong took home the Creative Nonfiction/Memoir prize for Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, a powerful exploration of her Chinese-American upbringing. In the Fiction category, Seattle author Sonora Jha’s The Laughter won.

Sep 5, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Hey! It’s been a busy week in Seattle. We’ve covered everything from closures to exciting city news. Nordstrom’s merger proposal is raising questions, and Bartell Drugs’ corporate parent is exiting bankruptcy. Plus, there’s a free national parks pass for fourth graders, the Washington State Book Awards finalists have been announced, and we have an update on Rooftop Brew’s recovery. And if you’re up for a challenge, make cold plunging your winter goal this year.