Summer in Seattle is the Season of the Geek

Welcome to the Season of the Geek! Northwest summer means getting out to enjoy the sun breaks as much as possible, but you can bathe in the geek glow and shine in your cosplay best at these top picks for nerdy fun. From movies to comic book events to cons, here are some geek events worth heading indoors for. "Men In Black: International" Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson sparkled with chemistry in "Thor: Ragnarok". The stars hung up their hammers and swords but kept the muscles and biting wit.

Review: 'Shaft' is a case study of just how wrong filmmakers can get it

It’s been 19 years since John Singleton, the writer-director-producer who passed away in April at just 51, graced us with “Shaft”, a sequel – NOT a remake – to the 1971 blaxploitation action thriller also entitled “Shaft”. The original "Shaft" ushered in a new era of inclusion for African-Americans in Hollywood.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, June 14. Wicked Musical. The massive Broadway hit is in Seattle from June 12-July 7.

Okay Ladies, Get in Formation: Meet the Seattle Saracens Rugby Team

Behind-The-Scenes of Our Women's Rugby Photoshoot

We're baaaack! So you've probably figured it out by now - aka ever since meeting the Seattle Seawolves - that my new favorite sport is rugby! Hockey is a close second but I'll need to table that love until we have a team.... A few months ago my favorite photographer (and pal, really) Sunny Martini and myself went out to shoot the Seawolves, Seattle's Major League Rugby Team in an out-of-the-box style shoot, post practice.

Let's Go Places: Celebrate your tee-rific dad on the golf course!

You know that your golf-loving dad is, without a doubt, the best father by par. So, this Father's Day, treat him to a day on the greens, just the two of you. Seattle Refined's producer Brandon Burnstead celebrated his dad with a round at Washington National, home to University of Washington's men's and women's golf teams. The entire course is purple- and gold-themed, from the collegiate carts to the giant purple "W" on the 18th hole.

Rare, shoebox cruiser from 1949 restored by Seattle's Metropolitan Police Museum

LeMay, America's Car Museum is the place to check out cool classic cars all year long! But through Father's Day you be able to check out an extremely rare 1949 "shoebox" police car, used by the Washington State Patrol. The cruiser was restored from the ground up by Seattle's Metropolitan Police Museum with help and guidance from a trooper who drove a car just like it, in the line of, duty about 60 years ago.

June is Men's Health Month: What you need to know about prostate cancer

June is Men's Health Month, making it the perfect time for men to take charge of their annual check-up and wellness screenings. And if you're a male over age 45, consider this month a PSA to talk to your doctor about your PSA levels, and if you should be tested for prostate cancer. Around 175,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, making it the most common cancer in American men (other than skin cancer), says the American Cancer Society.

Watercolor, Pickling, Terrariums: You name it, there's a class for it at The Works

It's a weekday afternoon at The Works. People have dipped out of their daily routines to dip in to learning how to create with watercolors. Here, they offer students equal parts encouragements and education. This special spot was created by Kellie Phelan. "The Works is a place to feed your passions," she said. "It’s a place to gather, it’s a place to learn, it’s a place to connect. " The business started as a one-woman popup, teaching urban gardening and how to have chickens in the city.

Photos: Meet the adorable (& endangered) Red Wolf Pups at Point Defiance Zoo

Where to celebrate dad this Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all of you hard working and loving dads out there. You guys are truly the bomb-diggity-dog. Here's how to celebrate the most important man in your life! Smith Tower. Spend the evening at the Smith Tower with a self-guided tour of the museum and the Legends of the Smith Tower exhibits that provide a "fun glimpse into Seattle's colorful prohibition history. " Head on up to the Observatory for a cocktail, some bites, and bomb 360 degree views from the observation deck.

A life-threatening blood condition is no match for this 13-year-old's winning attitude

Take one look at Saleea Cornelius, of Renton, and you'll see a typical teen who loves computer games, volleyball, and the singer Cardi B. What you won't see is the disease that has shaped her life—or the medical team that's been with her every step of the way. Since she was born, 13-year-old Saleea has grappled with sickle cell disease, a life-threatening blood condition that requires constant treatment. In sickle cell disease, the red blood cells start out typically—as round, soft disks.

Photos: Inside 'The Residence', a full-floor penthouse suite at the Hotel Theodore

RUFFined Spotlight: Max the Eskipoo

'Wicked' announces lottery system for $25 tickets, starting tomorrow June 12

Who doesn't love some good lottery action? Last week the Paramount Theater announced that "Wicked" is will be coming to Seattle from June 12-July 7. Many of us in the office have been pouring over ticketing sites, looking at prices and feeling our wallets cry a little bit. Sound familiar? The good news is - 'Wicked' announced a day of lottery opportunity for fans to enter for a chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance.

Photos: Don't miss the Edmonds Arts Festival from June 14-16

Enchant Christmas is officially coming back for a second year

Seems kind of odd to be talking about Christmas when summer is nary a few weeks away, but when we heard this news, we knew we had to shout it from the sunny rooftops! The giant, real-life snow globe event that is Enchant Christmas will be returning to T-Mobile Park in 2019, and we are HERE FOR IT. The wonderful and magical world of Enchant Christmas is stopping in Seattle again for a little over a month starting November 22 and running through December 29, 2019.

RUFFined Spotlight: Moose the Siberian

Photos: We found you the perfect card for your Dad (and/or your Grad)

Photos: Thousands party at Seattle's Georgetown Carnival

Photos: Native song & dance ignites at the Indigenous People Festival

Photos: Vashon Sheepdog Classic is most attended herding event on West Coast

There's A Place for Us: 'West Side Story' is playing at 5th Avenue Theatre through June 23

Will Branner is Tony and Rebbekah Vega-Romero plays Maria - a pair of star-crossed lovers. No, this isn't 'Romeo and Juliet' (though it's based on it). It's 'West Side Story,' now on stage at The 5th Avenue Theatre. "There is a battle between these Jets and Shark Gang," said Branner. "The Sharks are predominately a Puerto Rican gang and the Jets are all sorts of native New Yorkers. In the midst of that we have a love story blossoming between two people who are involved in both gangs. "

Addiction is a deadly disease: How you can get the help you need today

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or to inquire about treatment options, call 800-762-6717 to speak to a Hotel California by the Sea admissions coordinator now. There is no such thing as a "cure" for addiction. But there is a solution. The experts at Hotel California by the Sea in Bellevue have made it their lifelong mission to provide that solution to those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, June 7. Vashon Sheepdog Classic.

Review: 'Dark Phoenix' is a disappointing end to a genre-defining series

In what has been publicized as the last X-Men film in its nearly 20-year franchise –that is, the last under the Twentieth Century Fox banner, post Disney-Fox merger – “Dark Phoenix” is a disappointing end to a genre-defining series. It doesn’t help that “Phoenix” rides the emotional, critically acclaimed coattails of “Logan”, a Wolverine film that transcended any clichés associated with its superhero subcategory and left an indelible mark on its audience.

Photos: Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett visits Virginia Mason cancer patients

Documenting Love: Jenn & Jesse's Story

Photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in her photos. Every now and then she will share her work with couples: their love story, their commitment, their passion.... and of course, their photos. Think of her as our Love Guru. She loves love, and is here to share it with the rest of us. Next up, the story of Jenn & Jesse - living and loving life as an engaged couple in Seattle. Jenn.

Letters of strangers have intimate, incredible impact in 'Tiny Beautiful Things'

Many people recognize the name Cheryl Strayed as the author of the best-selling novel, "Wild. " it was even made into a movie starring Reese Witherspoon. But before she made it big - Strayed was an advice columnist using the alias Sugar. "Sugar is a mom, she is a wife, she’s a writer, towards the beginning of her career," said actress Julie Briskman, who brings Sugar to life onstage in "Tiny, Beautiful Things. " "'Tiny Beautiful Things is based on the letters of Cheryl Strayed," she said.

Do you suffer from chronic pain? What you need to know about regenerative medicine

Nearly 1,000,000 hip and knee replacement operations are performed every year. While most of these surgeries are obviously very valuable, not everybody is a candidate for surgery or has a desire to hop on the operating table. That's where non-operative, cell-based therapy (also known as regenerative medicine) can help. The experts at Seattle's own CurPoint Orthopedic specialize in regenerative medicine and helping patients recover through the power of their own stem cells.

15 Father's Day gift ideas that Dad will love

Photos: Jonathan Van Ness marries local couple, kicks off Pride month

Photos: Goodbye Sea Gals, hello Seattle Dancers! Meet the 2019/2020 team

Rad Power Bikes: Ballard bicycles with extra juice!

There are few things more fun than riding a bicycle on a beautiful day. But, if pedaling up hills isn't quite your speed, Rad Power Bikes in Ballard might be for you. “Electric bikes at their core are like a regular bicycle, with brakes, pedals all of that," said Ty Collins, co-found of Rad. "But, Rad Power Bikes have a battery, motor, and motor controller. So, you can get as much or little electric boost as you want.

Bumbershoot announces 2019 lineup

BUMBYYYY IS BACK! The line up was announced via Instagram this morning and the list looks MAGICAL. Headliners include The Lumineers, Tyler The Creator, Rezz, Louis the Child, H. E. R. and soooo much more. Bumbershoot will begin on August 30, 2019 and will run through September 1, 2019. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, June 5 at 10 a. m. so be sure to set mark your calendars and set your alarms! Learn more on Bumbershoot's website.

Photos: 'Best Wrestling on the Planet' makes its PNW debut

Photos: Hippos, Mojitos, Mixologists & More! Zoo kicks off major fundraising event

Review: 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' is an action film on steroids

In 2014, “Godzilla” left us with a San Francisco in smoldering ruins and the very injured title character returning to his mysterious home in the depths of the ocean, having saved the world from near-guaranteed destruction by a pair of radiation-hungry MUTOs.

PNW Concert Guide: June 2019

If you are a music fiend like me, you pour over ticketing websites at the beginning of the month to see who is bringing their tour to our city. Without further adieu, I bring you our monthly concert guide so you won't miss your favorite artist when they come into town. Obviously I had to shorten and consolidate this list for the sake of saving time (although I could spend my whole work day just plotting out which concerts to go to) so please let me know what I have missed!

Seattle Refined host finds out from 'The Daily Show' he's running for president - kinda

It was a normal work day for our host Gaard Swanson. Well, normal in that he was shooting for us down in California, at the new Disneyland "Star Wars: Galaxy Edge" park. Tough life, we know. Suddenly, his phone started blowing up - people tagging him in a post from "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", over and over and over again. Now, Gaard is on social media, sure - but MINIMALLY. Let me stress this, as someone who has worked with him for 5+ years...

Wicked is coming to Seattle, June 12 - July 7

"Wicked" will be returning to Seattle's Paramount Theatre from June 12th through July 7th! One of the most popular musicals of ALL TIME is touching down in Seattle again, with tickets starting at $39 and available for purchase at STGpresents. org. "Wicked" looks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent.

Photos: Seattle PrideFest's sold out Red Dress Party is pipin' hot

I didn't know luxury like this existed until my first Four Seasons experience

I don’t know how much you guys and gals out there know about me. I don’t know if this is the first article you’ve ever read with my name on the byline on this beautiful wonderful website where I live, or if this is the one millionth article you've seen from me. Maybe you get my vibe, maybe you don’t. In every article I try to expose myself in a way that allows you to see me. To see my personality, my character, my humor, my sarcasm and jokes, etc.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Happy Memorial Day Weekend and cheers to three days off! Friday, May 24Folklife Music Festival.

Review: 'Aladdin' remake is more fun than needs fixing

“Aladdin” was the highest grossing film of 1992, earning over $504 million in worldwide box office revenue. It was made in what is retrospectively deemed the Disney Renaissance, over a decade of animated films that were both commercial and critical successes and that have shaped the industry of animation as we know it. Winner of two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards, “Aladdin” kept the ball of innovation rolling forward thanks, predominantly, to two words: Robin Williams.

Let's Go Places: Whale watching in the Puget Sound

Whale, whale, whalelook what the Puget Sound has here! It's none other than the Puget Sound Express, which offers some of the best whale watching in the world. During the warmer months, whales travel in a very consistent pattern around the San Juan Islands searching for salmon—making for the perfect opportunity to spend the day on one of the Puget Sound Express vessels in pursuit of whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea lions, otters, shorebirds, and more.

Clean your home and keep your family safe with Zerorez

Spring is here. Many of us are opening up our homes to friends and family with Memorial Day celebrations, spring weddings, and family reunions. So, what can you do when old man winter has still left its mark on our homes? The answer is easy; you need to give Zerorez a call! Zerorez will get your carpet, rugs, hardwoods, tile, even your mattress, looking like new; they even have solutions for pet issues and mildew smelling basements.

Oldest, Oddest, Roundest: Seattle's 9 Most Iconic Buildings

Seattle wouldn’t be what it is without its beautiful and unique skyline. From the sleek and elegant to the weird and whacky, you can find just about every type of building in the city. Narrowing them down is hard, but here are nine that really stand out. The Oldest Building: Ward House. Built: 1882. Address: 520 E. Denny Way. While no one knows for certain which building is the oldest in Seattle, most experts give the Ward House the title for now.

These Vacation Angels open their homes to families in need, to reconnect after hardships

Seven-year-old Isaiah and three-year-old Isaac have the typical 'big brother - little brother' relationship. "They love each other, they can’t stand each other, but they’re always together," said their mom, Kelli Williams, with a twinkle in her eye. Kelli and her husband Dennis treasure each and every moment of their family time. "We have fun. We play around," said Dennis. "We’re crazy," laughed Kelly. "We joke. We laugh a ton," added Dennis.

Photos: Choo, choo, cheers! All abroad the Snoqualmie Wine Train

RUFFined Spotlight: Bandit the Corgi

This woman is a weight loss expert, but she didn't reach her goal weight until Evolve 180

Lyndsie Tribble's story is certainly a unique one. She's worked in the weight loss industry for almost 15 years with three different companies, yet she has struggled with her weight almost her whole life. So, how does someone who knows all of the tricks to the trade have trouble keeping her weight under control? And what was the secret ingredient to Tribble finally finding a program that works?

Meet Carley Callahan, the woman who basically runs the show at SIFF

Blink and you just might miss her. This time of year Carley Callahan is constantly in motion. "It's just non-stop. I have many, many insoles for my shoes," said Callahan. "I usually take the stairs in Pacific Place to the AMC up there just because it kind of clears my head. I honestly think it's the reason I keep everything straight. "Callahan is the Seattle International Film Festival's Operations Manager which means she's responsible for a lot.

Photos: Diablo Lake is one of the premiere spots to visit in the North Cascades

Meet the Washington couple to be wed by Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness

You may remember a few weeks ago when Elysian announced a partnership with Seattle Pride and Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness, where one lucky LGBTQ couple could enter for a chance to win a wedding ceremony ordained by JVN himself. Remember? Well - that lucky couple has been selected. Meet Washingtonian couple, Megan and Haden, who will be married by JVN on Tuesday, June 4th at Elysian's Capitol Hill brewery.

Kitsap Humane Society invites public to take dogs on outings and sleepovers

Who let the dogs out? KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY, THAT'S WHO! Well not technically - but they ARE inviting the public to take dogs on family outings and even take them home for sleepovers! It's all part of this new program called Kickin’ it with K9s, where community members can give dogs a chance to live a normal life. Going to the beach, other dog friendly locations and even to a night out in a loving home so the dogs can get a break from shelter life.

Chatting with writer-director Lynn Shelton of 'Sword of Trust', opening film of SIFF

SIFF is officially in full swing, and it was a Seattle native that kicked off the 25-day festival at yesterday's Opening Night Gala with her latest film, "Sword of Trust". “It means a lot," said writer-director Lynn Shelton of the honor. "It’s a big deal. I always think the Opening Night Gala of SIFF as being one of the very few times in this city where people put away their Gore-Tex. They take out their feather boas and diamonds. "

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, May 17. STEM.

Photos: 2019 SIFF Opening Red Carpet and After Party

Print yourself in 3-D, in Kirkland

The owners of Halodeck 3-D Studios say their Kirkland storefront is a "portal to the digital realm. " They specialize in 3-D scanning... people! Yup, printing them out in a variety of mediums and helping to convert real humans into digital avatars. “We take a collection of 178 photos, stitch the together and print out a 3D model. All of these are customers who have been inside our studio,” said co-owner Dawn Morse, motioning toward the life-like statuettes lining the walls.

School of Rock Gets a Gold Star for Fun

"School of Rock: The Musical" shreds the stage at the Paramount Theatre! "It's a feel good show and it is about this guy who is a rock star at heart, but kind of a loser to everyone else," said Madison Micucci, who plays Patty DiMarco. DiMarco is the only one in the show who is reasonable, says Micucci. When it comes to her boyfriend's failed rockstar roommate, Dewey Finn, Patty is out of patience.

Photos: Zoo's baby giraffe takes first steps outdoors with new therapeutic shoes

Report says it takes $2.9m to be wealthy in Seattle, $1.2m to be financially comfortable

As a 23-year-old college student, this survey makes me LAUGH OUT LOUD. Charles Schwab just released their 2019 Modern Wealth Survey and some of the tid bits are... interesting. Let's take a closer look: More than a quarter of Seattle residents admit their spending habits have been influenced by what their friends share on social media, with the same number saying they spend more than they can afford to avoid missing out on fun (FOMO).

New play at The Rep chronicles Nina Simone's shift from singer to activist

Actors, activism... action! The Seattle Repertory Theatre's "Nina Simone: Four Women" is a powerful mix of storytelling and music. It places Simone inside the16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL , just after four girls have died in the 1963 bombing. Showcasing the work of the talented jazz and soul musician as she is growing more outspoken on civil rights, the play brings Simone's song "Four Women" to life with the four main characters.

Documenting Love: Sam & Casey's Story

Photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in her photos. Every now and then she will share her work with couples: their love story, their commitment, their passion.... and of course, their photos. Think of her as our Love Guru. She loves love, and is here to share it with the rest of us. Next up, the story of Sam & Casey - living and loving life as an engaged couple in Seattle.

RUFFined Spotlight: Lana the Bengal

13 films you definitely DON'T want to miss at SIFF 2019

With more than 400 films from almost 90 countries screened over 25 days - SIFF can be overwhelming.

Photos: Hundreds of athletes get doused in colored powder at Seattle's Color Run

Photos: Onboard the Royal Princess - the 3,000 person ship docked at Pier 66 last week

Photos: 2019 Tuxes and Tails event raises $1.5M for Seattle Humane Society

Photos: The Market is in full bloom at the annual Pike Place Flower Festival

The average Seattle commute time actually seems...reasonable

Sitting in traffic. We've all done it at one point or another. For some – it’s the worst experience of their lives, for others – a chance to live out their rockstar dreams while belting and flexing those golden pipes (I'm the latter in case you were curious). Geotab conducted a new study ranking commute times and patterns over 20 U. S. cities including Seattle. They examined data from more than 14 million commuters, calculating mean commute times from census tract areas across the U. S.

Review: 'Pokémon: Detective Pikachu' has the distinct smell of a cult classic

Like its live action-animation hybrid predecessors, “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” has the distinct smell of a cult classic. It tries very hard in the ways that count – squeeze as many Pokémon characters on screen as is reasonable within its sub-two hour runtime – and very little in the ways its target audience is sure to forgive – plot, dialogue, world building and the like.

Let's Go Places: Treat mom to the Mother's Day she deserves

This year, Mother's Day is on May 12 (you're welcome for the reminder! ). To celebrate, Seattle Refined's producer Brandon Burnstead took his mom Janet on a mother-son date—and yes, it was as cute as it sounds. Because Janet taught Brandon how to cook (and he claims he's fairly competent in the kitchen), it only seemed fitting that the duo took a hands-on cooking class at Whisk in Bellevue.

You'll lichen this local's lovely line of nature-inspired jewelry

Kelsi Dunn notices, and celebrates, things in the natural world that many of us might miss. She has a passion for a simple plant that seems to be everywhere. But for Dunn - lichen is special, even sacred. "There are actually 20,000 [species] which is amazing," she said. "They grow in every environment from sea level to alpine and they cover 6 percent of the earth's surface. So there's a lot of lichen to be found. You'll find it on any hike you go on. "So she's saying...

RUFFined Spotlight: Sadie the Aussie Shepherd

Get to know Bachelorette Hannah's cast of guys

You're invited to an epic chocolate chip cookie bake off

So you think you've got the best chocolate chip recipe, eh? It's time to put it to the test! Flour Pot Kitchen is inviting you to come and share your best, well-kept family secret, recipe at this epic chocolate chip cookie bake off. Come prepared with a dozen of your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on Wednesday, May 8th at 1:30 p. m. , where Flour Pot Kitchen will plate them and participants will have a taste test!

Photos: On board a Princess Cruise where fairy tales come true

Photos: Seattleites celebrate Opening Day of Boating Season

Happy Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day is today, Saturday May 4! You can pick up FREE, yes FREE comic books. This geek holiday is the comic industry’s way of saying thanks to longtime fans, the “brick and mortar” neighborhood comic shops and welcome new readers. This year it falls on May the 4th Be With You Day and yes there is a STAR WARS free title on the list along with books for everyone!

These are the most popular Star Wars inspired dog names

As it is May 4th today, you are probably going around to everyone and their mother saying, “May the 4th be with you,” right?? In honor of May 4th, Trupanion was curious to find out what Star Wars inspired dog names they had in their databaseand the names do NOT disappoint.

Photos: An Evening with the Clintons at Seattle's WaMu Theater

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, May 3. Party on the Cut. The celebrations for opening day are staaaarting!

Review: Is Quaid's performance in 'The Intruder' career-ending, or a career highlight?

In a genre tailor-made for outrageous performances, one that revels in ridiculous plot twists and outlandish characters, Dennis Quaid delivers. He oscillates frequently between mysterious, beguiling, but mostly he sticks his landing in the magical realm of “oh wow, so you went there”.

'The Great Bear Rainforest' is your ticket to a one of the wildest places on Earth

The film "The Great Bear Rainforest", current playing in IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, takes you inside a magical and magnificent world in area that's geographically located between Vancouver Island and southeast Alaska. "Truly one of the wildest most beautiful places on planet Earth," said Ian McAllister, who directed the film. McAllister and his crew spent three years on location filming it! "It's a huge area.

Photos: Impressive, Iconic, Irresistible - 'Carmen' hits the Seattle Opera

Review: The chemistry in 'Long Shot' is as undeniable as it is undeniably surprising

It feels like we haven’t seen a smart, sophisticated, instant-classic rom-com since Meg Ryan told Tom Hanks, “I wanted it to be you so badly.

PNW Concert Guide: May 2019

If you are a music fiend like me, you pour over ticketing websites at the beginning of the month to see who is bringing their tour to our city. Without further adieu, I bring you our monthly concert guide so you won't miss your favorite artist when they come into town. Obviously I had to shorten and consolidate this list for the sake of saving time (although I could spend my whole work day just plotting out which concerts to go to) so please let me know what I have missed!

For one week only, you can get concert tickets for just $20

Get ready to hit SEVERAL concerts this summer. Live Nation is celebrating National Concert Week by making over two million tickets available to the hottest summer shows for $20. And there goes my WALLET. This sale is happening for an entire week starting May 1st and will run through the 7th.

The Jonas Brothers bring first headlining tour in a decade to Tacoma

THE JONAS BROTHERS ARE COMING TO THE TACOMA DOME. *Aaaaand my inner pre-teen is going NUTS. * On Saturday, October 12, 2019 the Jo-Bro's are touching down in Tacoma to bring their first North American headline tour in nearly a decade. Tickets for the Happiness Begins Tour, with special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw, go on sale Tuesday, May 7th at 10 a. m. Get ready, ladies. Get ready. Follow this link for ticket information!

RUFFined Spotlight: Brimley the Persian

SWAT officer trains 19 weeks to propose to his girlfriend in a bodybuilding competition

There's commitment, and then there is Brehon Ness and Katie Lake. The two had been dating a little over three years, when Ness decided it was time to take the next step. Instead of a fancy dinner, walk on the beach, or jumbotron at a Mariners game - Ness decided to go ALL OUT. "Normally I feel like I do a pretty good job of coming up with romantic things, but I was struggling to think of a really great way to propose," said the Seattle Police SWAT officer. (Image: Brehon Ness)

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Rumple the Roof Dog

It's a sight you don't see everyday on the quiet streets of Ballard. One that sets tongues - and tails - a'wagging. Meet Rumple, the roof-sitting dog! "I'd been looking for a dog for almost a year and finally when I saw him with his picture I just knew he was my pup," said his human, Robi Holmes. The Newfoundland Husky mix was the perfect pooch for her. "He's pretty big, but just such a lover that we got a long right off the bat," she said. (Image: Seattle Refined)

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness to wed couple at Seattle Pride

CAN YOU EVEN BELIEVE?! Jonathan Van Ness (and personally, my favorite human on earth), is coming to Seattle Pride in June to marry one lucky couple at Elysian Brewing! Ness is best known for his beloved role in Netflix's "Queer Eye". Seattle couples can enter to win for their chance to be wed by JVN by proclaiming their love story via Instagram using the hashtag #MarryUsJVN and #Contest, while tagging both @ElysianBrewing and @SeattlePride.

Photos: You're a Diva, Harry! This Drag Show was straight outta Hogwarts