In the emotionally touchy issue of adoption, how do we open a public conversation about the politics of adoption and race, especially for adult adoptees? Writer, activist, actress, and playwright Lisa Marie Rollins is returning to her Seattle/Tacoma area roots this weekend to do just that. more ›

Holy driving loafers! Even as Nordstrom's 4Q earnings fell 68 percent, Oscar fashion staple Ferragamo plans to open at Bellevue's Bravern, not far from Needless Markups. Hmm, now that Microsoft's laid-off workers can keep their extra severance, what are the chances they''ll ditch the Crocs and opt for Angelina Jolie's shoes? more ›

Seattle’s reality TV lovers are loving life right now. Along with Blayne on Project Runway, we can add a hopeful on America's Next Top Model to our cadre of locals to root for (or laugh at, depending on your feelings for Blayne): Elina. more ›

Things we learned at trivia last night: more ›