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Middle-aged guns go for it! George Michael plays KeyArena July 2

Sheri Quirt — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:55 -0700

In September 1985 my posse and I, along with several thousand similarly rabid teenaged girls, descended upon Oakland Stadium to witness the miracle that was Wham!

We stood through a full opening set by Katrina and the Waves and another by the Pointer Sisters. I bought a T-shirt whose then-scandalous price I still haven't confessed to my mother. And we screamed our fool heads off for George Michael.

Queen Anne's Pagliacci turns back the clock June 20

Geoff Carter — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:05:51 -0700

Pagliacci Pizza has been serving up slices and sodas from its Queen Anne location, on the corner of Queen Anne Avenue and Mercer Street, since 1988. That's right: You've been getting your pre-game/pre-concert/pre-movie pizza at the Queen Anne Pagliacci's since Dukakis.

Rover's celebrates six farms and one film with a five-course feast on June 17

Monica Fischer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:45:02 -0700

To celebrate the documentary "Good Food," which was shown at this year's Seattle International Film Festival, Rover's will host the film's directors, along with local farmers featured in the film, for a five-course dinner Tuesday night.

Sonics fans lead a full-court press to save our team

Jon Palmer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:08:35 -0700

Are you a Seattle Sonics fan? Do you fondly remember the days when the Glove ran the show and the NBA team was the biggest ticket in town? Or maybe Xavier McDaniel is your all-time favorite Sonic -- even though his appearance in "Singles" was one of the oddest movie cameos ever.

If you're mad about -- or depressed by -- the recent efforts by the Sonics' owners and the NBA to move the team to Oklahoma, then we have just the event recommendation for you on June 16.

Knitters spin yarn around town June 14

Monica Fischer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:34:03 -0700

In the Seattle area, there are a handful of activities that are sure to get you noticed when you practice them in public: lesbian kissing is one, serving coffee in pasties is another.

But the one that really gets folks riled up? Knitting! Whip out a needle and cross a stitch in this town, Josie Wales, and you might as well pack a bag, kiss the kids goodbye and run for your life.

My oh my: August 3 is Dave Niehaus Day

Jon Palmer — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:28:22 -0700

It may not be getting as much hype as Ken Griffey Jr.'s celebrated return last season or an Ichiro bobblehead giveaway in any season, but there's another celebration (and bobblehead) coming to Safeco Field later this summer that deserves your attention.

A fabulous itinerary for 'Sex and the City' Day

Monica Fischer — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:43:42 -0700

My co-workers just might poke me in the eye with a stiletto heel if they hear me mention the "Sex and the City" movie one more time, but there are others in my life who get it. Take Kim Prohaska, account manager for Suzuki + Chou Communimedia.

The Seattle Times Summer Guide: your best friend for the next four months

Monica Fischer — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:31:12 -0700

If you're a "Friends" fan, then you may remember the two-part episode where the gang travels to Las Vegas for Chandler and Monica's "vegasversary." It's the one where Ross draws an ink beard and mustache on Rachel, Phoebe is foiled in the casino by an elderly "lurker" and Joey discovers his hand twin.

Get a pedi at Julep and you could win some ridiculously expensive shoes

Monica Fischer — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:09:46 -0700

Even in Seattle, where Crocs line front porches like pockmarked little rubber trolls, "Sex and the City" made Manolo Blahnik a household name.

Let's talk about 'Sex,' baby: The chick flick of the century arrives May 30

Monica Fischer — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:15:36 -0700

I'm not a big fan of wearing my heart on my chest, but if I chose to proclaim my true love on a T-shirt, here is what it might say:

"Big is my homeboy."
"What would Carrie do?"
"I can has Manolos."
"Vote for Stanford."
"I Heart Smith."