Fast Facts
Homes
- Median price: $369,500
Crime
- Per 1,000 residents: 372
Schools and Parks
- 4th-graders passing the WASL: 45%
- Park acreage: 25
Commute (minutes)
- To downtown Seattle: 0
- To Redmond: 19
Population
- Estimates: 7,779
Downtown
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At the heart of Seattle, Downtown is the ultimate location for high-rise living with amenities like the Seattle Art Museum and Benaroya Hall.
The condo-dwellers who increasingly call this dense, business district home relish in their access to Pike Place Market, downtown boutiques and dozens of the citiest best restaurants.
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Seattle's Most Influential People
From artists to activists, from philanthropists to politicians, our picks for Seattle's most influential people.Why We Love the Pasta Primer at Palace Kitchen
Stuffed with roasted pork and Swiss chard, this Piedmontese-style ravioli is a must-try
Northwest Home's 2008 Top Shops
From modern to vintage-retro, here's our annual roundup of the best places to find the greatest goods to stylishly outfit your dwelling.
Seattle Salon Gone Wild! The Rise of Salon Seven
(Downtown) 1520 Seventh Ave.; 206.903.1777; (new location in Pacific Place, opening in March); (Bellevue) 101 Bellevue Square; 425.289.1777; 7salon.comSpotlight Award Winner - Dream Weaver
Lucia Neare’s theatrical wonders invite audiences into a beautiful, whimsical world
The Capital Grille Competes with Seattle's Big Boys of Beef
At a time when money is tight for many food lovers, will the city's newest steak house stay afloat?
Under Wraps
A photographer questions, “what’s wrong with this picture?”Museum Quality Gifting
We tapped into one of the city’s best-kept secret shopping resources to bring you inspired ideas for this season’s gift-giving: our local museum gift shops.Blog Entries
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Getting Artsy: Seattle's Four Seasons' Art Lounge
Finding my inner Picasso with a paintbrush, chip and some horseradish sauce at Seattle's new Four Seasons restaurant lounge, Art
New Pig on the Block: Maximus-Minimus
People are going hog wild for Maximus-Minimus, Seattle’s newest food truckFind Your Christmas Cheer at the Mall
A spirited new pop-up shop opens at several local mallsScreamin' Deal: 25 Corks for $25 Off
Yep, it's true. Bring in 25 wine corks to any of Ethan Stowell's restaurants to receive $25 off of your bill
Walk The Viaduct (If You Dare)
Take a walking tour of Seattle's soon-to-be-extinct and notoriously unsound viaduct this weekendTop 5 Theaters to Watch Harry Potter
The juggernaut of witchcraft and wizardry is back! Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince opened yesterday (Tuesday night for the über fans) so it’s time to plan a trip to the movies for you, or the kids. We’ve chosen our top five Seattle area theaters to watch HPHBP, and you may be surprised at the list.Screaming Deal: Raid the Honor Bar at Hotel Max!
Give in to the temptation
Fashion & Style Friday: Luly Yang's Fall Fashions
Seattle mag fashion correspondent, Joan Kelly gives us a sneak peak at Luly Yang's new fall fashions which will be featured in the designer's Annual Couture Fashion Show tonightEvents in Downtown
Everything Under the Sun: By Imogen Cunningham
Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, August 29, 2010This Northwest photographer's groundbreaking work will be on display through summer of '10
Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act
Thursday, October 15 - Sunday, April 11, 2010Calder's works are on bold display at SAM
Tim Rollins and Kids of Survival
Saturday, January 23 - Monday, May 31A collection of student work which is on display at MoMA in New York City can now be seen at Seattle's Frye Museum
Facing Mars
Saturday, January 30 - Sunday, May 9The Pacific Science Center’s new exhibition encourages visitors to explore the realities of the “angry planet” beyond the little green men of science fiction.
Dan Webb: Stones and Flowers
Thursday, February 18 - Saturday, March 27An artist known for humor as well as mastery of his form
Get thee to the theater
Wednesday, March 3 - Sunday, April 25Leg-laden Chicago is among March’s many theatrical offerings.
Daniel Handler Appears at Seattle Arts & Lectures
Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.Get a handle on Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, while listening to him live
SAL Special Event: Daniel Handler / Lemony Snicket
Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.It's an SAL Special Event! Seattle Arts and Lectures is proud to present: Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket. Join Seattle magazine as we celebrate the literary arts in the Puget Sound Region. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2010.
Municipal League Centennial Celebration Dinner
Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m.Support the League’s mission of improving the caliber of public officials and the quality of public decisions at this dinner event
Il Fornaio’s wine tasting with Hogue Cellars
Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m.It's date night at Il Fornaio...enjoy wine tasting and antipasti
KT Niehoff and Lingo Dance at Seattle Art Museum
Thursday, March 18 - Thursday, April 1 at 3-8 p.m.Catch a glimpse of A Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light at the Seattle Art Museum, where KT Niehoff will “install” her dancers as kinetic sculptures amid the gallery’s permanent collection.
Hot Java Cool Jazz
Friday, March 19 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.Experience amazing talent at the Paramount with Washington's high school jazz musicians
Ian McFeron Band live at the Triple Door
Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m.Love folk rock with a danceable beat? Check out The Ian McFeron Band live
Accordi-O-Rama
Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m.Say Squeeze! Accordion artists perform international classics.
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Tuesday, March 23 - Wednesday, March 24Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to Seattle to share the artistic heritage of China in the form of a visually stunning music and dance extravaganza.
Winemaker Dinner with Owen Roe Winery
Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.Hand-selected grapes from vineyards in the Pacific Northwest will be featured in this award-winning lineup paired with Italian cuisine
3rd Annual Seattle Animal Shelter Benefit Auction
Thursday, March 25 from 6 - 9 p.m.Help Seattle's orphaned animals receive life-saving vet care
Sounders FC Opening Game
Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.Cheer on the Sounders FC fan band, "Sound Wave"
SAL Presents: Linda Gregg
Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m.Seattle Arts and Lectures' 2009/2010 Poetry Series presents: Linda Gregg. Join Seattle magazine as we celebrate the literary arts in the Puget Sound Region.
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
Saturday, March 27 - Saturday, April 3 at 2:45 p.mGarrison Keillor and his cast perform their radio variety show live from the Paramount.
Taste Washington 2010 - Seminars
Saturday, March 27 at 10:45 a.m.Start off Taste Washington 2010 with an afternoon of wine seminars!
Mountain Dome Sparkling Wine Brunch at TASTE
Sunday, March 28 at 12 p.m.Experience a 3-course meal paired with NW wines
Taste Washington 2010 - Grand Tasting
Sunday, March 28 at 4 p.m.It's the food and wine event of the year! Don't miss Taste Washington's Grand Tasting - complete with a VIP Wine Event, sips from over 200 wineries and delicious bites from 75 local restaurants! Come taste what Washington has to offer!
SAL Presents: Sharon Olds
Sunday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.Seattle Arts and Lectures' 2009/2010 Poetry Series presents: Sharon Olds. Join Seattle magazine as we celebrate the literary arts in the Puget Sound Region.
YWCA Seattle Inspire Luncheon
Thursday, April 22, from 12 - 1:30 p.m.Get inspired by Gloria Steinem, the keynote speaker for YWCA
Seattle Peace Chorus Celebrates Earth Day
Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m.Help mark the 40th anniversary at Town Hall in downtown Seattle
12th Annual Flavors of Seattle Culinary Gala
Monday, April 26 from 6:00 - 10 p.m.The Flavors Gala is a national culinary event that spotlights Seattle’s premier chefs and creates a one-of-a-kind gourmet experience for each guest. Proceeds from the Gala will directly benefit the American Liver Foundation - Pacific NW Division, helping the association in the fight against liver diseases.
Luncheon for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Tuesday, April 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.More than 60,000 in the Northwest live with Crohn's disease...learn ways to help fund research
Wellspring Family Services 16th Annual Benefit
Tuesday, April 27Join more than 1,000 generous corporate and community leaders as they come together in support of this event to end homelessness for families and children
SAL Presents: Elaine Pagels
Friday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.Seattle Arts and Lectures' 2009/2010 Literary/Arts Series presents: Elaine Pagels. Join Seattle magazine as we celebrate the literary arts in the Puget Sound Region.
Celebration of Hope
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.Dance and dine to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
SAL Special Event: Dr. Atul Gawande
Monday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.It's an SAL Special Event! Seattle Arts and Lectures is proud to present: Dr. Atul Gawande.
2010 Conservation Awards Breakfast
Thursday, May 6 from 7-9 a.m.The 15th Annual awards ceremony will be held at the Convention Center
Go Red For Women Luncheon - Seattle
Thursday, May 6Join Seattle magazine as we celebrate sisterhood and the fight against heart disease.
Celebrate Swedish
Saturday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m.The black-tie event will celebrate the center's 100th anniversary
SAL Presents: Laila Lalami with Seattle Reads
Monday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.Seattle Arts and Lectures' 2009/2010 Literary/Arts Series presents: Laila Lalami with Seattle Public Library's Seattle Reads.
Northwest Kidney Centers Breakfast of Hope
Wednesday, May 12 from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.Help support life-sustaining dialysis care and learn about transplantation as a treatment option for kidney failure at The Breakfast of Hope
SAL Presents: Rita Dove
Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.Seattle Arts and Lectures' 2009/2010 Poetry Series presents: Rita Dove.
Third Annual Ten Grands Concert
Friday, May 21 at 7 p.m.10 grand pianos and 10 talented artists...don't miss this event that sold out last year
Living Our Legacy Awards Ceremony Luncheon
Thursday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.An afternoon of appreciation hosted by the Arc of King County
