logo or design on pretty much anything (but they probably draw the line at body parts... so let's limit the inquiries to T-shirts, canvas bags and the sort). They're moving into the bustling, artsy Fremont community at 112 N. 36th Street. Not only will they be offering a storefront for their services in custom design and printing, but also selling products from Row Boat Press as well as an additional selection of unique, independent handmade goods for the home. more ›

Happening tonight and tomorrow at Town Hall, a group of writers, graphic designers filmmakers and musicians from both cities will present original and new works on the theme “community/home/location”. The all-star participants include songwriter and pianist Robin Holcomb (Seattle); Cajun music forerunner Zachary Richard (NOLA); Seattle writers Molly Wizenberg, Megan Kelso, Riz Rollins, and Jonathan Evison; NOLA writers James Nolan, Dedra Johnson, and Asia Rainey; Seattle artists Jeff Kleinsmith and Jeffry Mitchell; NOLA artists Ness Higson and Daniela Marx; Seattle filmmaker Ben Kasulke, and NOLA filmmaking ensemble Court 13. more ›

Belltown people, where is your past? Belltown people, how long will you last? This is the them of belltownpeople's story on the opening of City Hostel Seattle. It's one of those gritty, gotta-dream stories, featuring a fiery waiter-turned-entrepreneur, 47 artists invited in to "redo" the hallways of the historic Spanish colonial-style Lorraine Hotel, and a reason for someone besides prospective condo owners to visit Belltown. more ›

Not everybody agrees graffiti has social value. One "artist's" urban enhancement is another man’s vandalism. We’re of the opinion that when left to the talented it’s generally a colorful and unique improvement to the city landscape. We understand those who disagree, but suspect they naturally hate anything to the left of the standard Belltown earth tone, which this city and its developer overlords keep insisting jibe with the character of the area. more ›

We had heard that Saint John's University over in Minnesota was working on a contemporary version of an illuminated Bible, the first handwritten and illuminated Bible ever commissioned since the invention of the printing press back in the 16th century. And now--oh history-dorkish glee!--the first three volumes of that project have been completed and 100 beautifully crafted pages are in Tacoma for awhile, available to the gaze of curious Pacific Northwestern eyes. more ›

The Puget Sound area boasts a blossoming theatre and art culture with a variety of up-and-coming artists. It keeps us very busy, and this weekend is no exception, when Seattle Opera’s talented Young Artists are presenting Puccini's Gianni Schicchi and Ravel's Enchanted Child. The two one-act productions open this evening at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue. more ›