Convergence Zone
Through June 1, Cortiva Institute of Seattle is offering 75-minute massages with
a handful of its recent graduates -- for just $50! The goal of the
promotion is to help the newly licensed massage therapists jump-start
their practices.
By Monica Fischer | May 2, 2008
Convergence Zone
Recently, you may have heard phrases like these around town: "Come
celebrate the beautiful game" or "The world's game is coming to
Seattle." Both are slogans used by our city's new Major League Soccer
franchise, Seattle Sounders FC, on posters and other advertisements to promote the game of soccer -- the most popular sport in the world.
By Jon Palmer | May 2, 2008
In 1986, guitarist Mike McCready had just moved to Los Angeles with
brothers Rick and Chris Friel, his bandmates in rock band Shadow, when
Crohn's disease changed the course of his life and career.
By Gene Stout | May 2, 2008
After Hollywood's long glut of comic-book superhero movies -- and the
agonizing, diminishing returns of their endless sequels -- is it
possible to have yet another expensive excursion into this genre that
seems in any way fresh, original and alive? The answer, surprisingly, is yes.
By William Arnold | May 2, 2008
The new India Bistro on Roosevelt
opened six months ago, and on our recent dinner visit, it was bustling
with small groups, couples and families — and lots of fresh, aromatic,
well-seasoned and spicy food.
By Raina Wagner | May 2, 2008
Gentle Snark
Attention, lonely hipster blokes! Is there a paucity of tattooed punk
girls in your life? If so, you'd be well served to get tickets to see Peter Murphy at El Corazon on May 30, Mike Ness at the Showbox at the Market on July 9 and 10 and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at the Showbox SoDo on September 23.
By Geoff Carter | May 2, 2008
Daily Find
If your mom is anything like mine, she loves pretty-smelling things, like scented candles and aromatherapy diffusers, but never splurges on herself to buy them. While I wish she would pamper herself a little (heaven knows she deserves it), I'm happy to do it for her, so I'm always on the lookout for sweet-smelling luxury items. This year, just in time for Mother's Day, I've found two local purveyors of good scents to choose from.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 2, 2008
