Convergence Zone
Another highlight of the week will be Saturday's David Lawrence Runway Special, showcasing collections from D&G, Versace and John Richmond ($25). It will take place at an upscale space developed especially for Fashion Week called the Axis, located in Lincoln Square. Some event proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
September 13, 2006
Convergence Zone
First they brought us the Chocolate Feather Boa, the Double Trouble and the Valley Girl Lemon – cake-like donuts that melt in our mouths.
September 12, 2006
Convergence Zone
Appointments are filling up for discounted massages and facials during Spa Week, Sept 18-24. This is the first year Seattle has participated in the national event, which invites spas to offer high-end services for a flat fee of $50. An East Coast public relations firm started the promotion in 2004 to attract new customers for its clients in New York, and it's grown to include 10 major cities.
August 25, 2006
They have yet to fail a test. His clothing is FDA-approved to provide all-day UVA and UVB sun protection. It's a quality that has helped his Everett-based business, established in 1992, remain a leader in the niche industry. Sun sensitive shoppers can also find protective gear at REI and Patagonia, but if you're visiting the dermatologist, it's Hughes' catalogue that you'll find on the counter.
July 20, 2006
Convergence Zone
Impotency besets the professional and personal lives of characters in “Life With My Father.” Some characters can’t get it up, and others are just emotionally deflated.
June 1, 2006
Convergence Zone
If they don't become beauty school drop-outs, they get to build their clientele in the groovy Vain salon and boutique, working for cheap. The program is ongoing, and staff members say there's usually at least one apprentice around.
May 17, 2006
Convergence Zone
From the Capitol Hill shootings to confrontations at downtown bars, this spring has had its share of scary moments. If you've ever wondered what you can do to build a less violent society, Seattle's Home Alive center is already two steps ahead.
For more than a decade, Home Alive has worked to create a community free of hate and violence in Seattle through public education. Community members are invited to celebrate and support their mission Saturday at an annual dinner and art auction at the Swedish Cultural Center, titled "The Art of Self-Defense." Proceeds will continue to fund self-defense classes priced on a sliding scale, so that no one is turned away.
May 1, 2006
Convergence Zone
Ryan Adams lived up to his reputation last Sunday night at the Moore — he was a "heartbreaker." This fan was disappointed that one of her favorite songwriters couldn't seem to focus on a single tune, and seemed more preoccupied with chain-smoking and knocking back glasses of whiskey. It was...
April 24, 2006
Convergence Zone
When you've got the biggest bankroll in town, I suppose you're expected to put together a stellar art collection. But where to begin?
Well, if you're Paul Allen, you begin by assembling an all-star cast of players, including Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir and Monet. In fact, you buy four Monets. Then you find you like Venice’s Grand Canal so much that you buy four depictions of the same scene. And why not?
April 24, 2006
Convergence Zone
OK, you've probably never wondered what happens when you combine a protégé of Sir Mix-a-Lot with a bald, middle-aged man who sings about peaches and an insatiable "Lump." Or maybe you've already heard of the Feelings Hijackers, and you know that this combination is some very groovy fun.
April 21, 2006
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