Hyatt Regency lights up downtown Seattle with love

The Beatles said it best — all you need is love. And Seattle's Hyatt Regency is sending a similar message. You may have noticed a sweet addition to your Seattle skyline this week. Smack dab in the middle of downtown, the hotel has been lighting up rooms to create giant hearts on the sides of their building. And social media is LOVING it! People have been sharing photos and reactions to the message on reddit, Instagram and Twitter since Monday.

Kingston's Firehouse Theater: A 'Reel Life' feel-good film

Kingston is on the Kitsap Peninsula. It's the kind of charming small town where BIG dreams can come true. It's a place so picturesque - it could light up the silver screen. Speaking of films, Craig Smith is the man behind the marquee at The Kingston Firehouse Theater. From prepping the projector to making the popcorn, he's the star of this one man show. This is a guy who loves movies. "I just liked the emotion - the ability to capture something and retain it," he said.

Second citywide sing-along set for 7 p.m. Saturday

Last week we told you about the first sing-along the Seattle Men's and Women's Chorus decided to organize as a way to bring folks "together" in this weird time. Was it a success? No idea, we weren't in your house so we don't know if you sang. It's the age old adage... if a Seattleite sings in their house during quaratine, do they make a sound? Based on the number of who you shared that post around, you loved the idea of it!

Scenes of Seattle: The 'New Normal'

RUFFined Spotlight: Fredrick the Chinchilla

No hand sanitizer at the store? Just make your own

Disclaimer: We are not doctors or healthcare professionals! Just DIYers attempting to pass on handy, relevant info we've found useful in our own lives. For questions about COVID-19 and best health practices please consult a healthcare professional. Good old fashioned hand sanitizer (along with toilet paper) have become the MVPs for many folks during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Working at Home with Kids: How One Family is Juggling

Well, we just survived Week Two. A part-time work-at-home mom. A dad who’s job just moved him home until further notice. And, four kids. And no, these aren’t the kind of kids who quietly sit at the table with a stack of workbooks. They’re 2. 5, 4, 7, and 9 years old - and the youngest three are a mob of darling, but rowdy boys! I homeschool our oldest two and work at night, so being at home is generally our normal.

Lizzo treats UW Medicine ER staff to lunch

As if we needed one more reason to love Lizzo. According to a tweet by UW Medicine, the award-winning singer/songwriter/rapper/flautist sent staff at the Montlake UW Medical Center Emergency Department lunch today (March 30). "Thank you @Lizzo for sending lunches to the UW Medical Center - Montlake Emergency Department today! " reads the tweet. "Your support of our frontline healthcare workers means a lot. "

Looking for at-home workouts? We got you covered

With all the gyms closing due to the Coronavirus, there is a hole that all Soulcycle, Orangetheory, Yoga, and Crossfit addicts are looking to fill - myself included! I love high intensity workouts and the community of gyms, however, after having a baby, at-home workouts became a much more realistic option.

Local photographer captures family photo sessions, through front windows

Bored? Wash your car [the right way]

If you're looking for an easy project that will make youfeel like you accomplished something today, keep reading. Happiness is a clean car. I don't know who said that, perhaps just me, but cleaninganything (even the dishes) always makes me feel better no matter what's going on in my life - or with the world at large. And cars are much larger than dishes, so hopefully the sense of accomplishment that comes with cleansing them of dirt is also larger. Who knows.

Artist of the Week: Hollie Zepeda

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to see featured, let us know at hello@seattlerefined. com. And if you're wondering just what constitutes art, that's the beauty of it; it's up to you! Seattle Refined: How long have you been creating?

Make working from home, work for you

Introverts and homebodies are two population demographics most likely to welcome the country’s roll out of remote working mandates. Companies and organizations of all sizes are requiring workers to stay home in an attempt to promote social distancing and slow the spread of COVID-19. For employees unfamiliar with working remotely, this significant change in their daily routine may require some tips and encouragement for staying productive during these challenging times.

A Realistic Mom's Guide to Homeschooling

I barely felt equipped to handle schoolwork as a child and now, we parents find ourselves thrust into a position beyond any of our wildest imaginations: homeschool.

Let's hear it, Seattle! Citywide sing-along set for Saturday at 7 p.m.

Concerts are absolutely out of the question right now, but that's not going to stop the Seattle Men Chorus and Women's Chorus from putting on an epic singalong they're hoping everyone in Seattle will "attend. "At 7 p. m. on Saturday, March 28 - they're encouraging everyone to sing along to Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" from your rooftops, in your houses, your kitchens, or wherever you are!

Scenes of Seattle: A City Staying At Home

We're attempting to get out (safely, of course) once a week to document an ever-changing city.

Local 'Mystery' app just switched it up to provide new 'Date Night In' service

In the understatement of the decade, times are weird. It's hard not to look at friends and strangers alike with the nagging suspicion that they're carrying a bomb in their pockets. In some ways, they could be. A germy, biological bomb invisible to the eye, like the scarlet letter of viruses. As such, bars and restaurants are closed except for take-out and delivery. Malls are shuttered. Basically anything nonessential (and everything fun) is off limits.

7 items in the grocery store that will help you cut calories with a purpose

There are so many diets out there, some gimmicky and some legitimate. Most diets focus on foods you should and shouldn't eat, but intermittent fasting is designed around when you eat instead. Some may struggle with this diet because it does involve skipping traditional mealtimes. However, some foods can give you the nourishment you need while keeping you full longer. So if you decide to give intermittent fasting a try, add these items to your cart the next time you're at the grocery store.

RUFFined Spotlight: Zoey the Chonk

Nurses Speak Out: Pet peeves during the coronavirus pandemic

Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Stay six feet away from others. Yeah, we get it. Or do we? Despite the information we are bombarded with on a daily basis about the coronavirus, some of us are still doing it all wrong - according to a few local nurses that we chatted with recently.

WA distilleries convert operations, begin producing hand sanitizer

We interrupt your daily deluge of coronavirus information for a dose of silver lining. As the need for key items like ventilators, gloves, and hand sanitizer increase - state and local agencies, as well as healthcare facilities are reaching out for help. One of the places they're looking? Distilleries.

Survival Tips For Extroverts Committed Social Distancing

At first I was hunkering down for two weeks. Then with schools shutting down it looked like it would be about six. And now, I hear rumors of summertime. That’s months away. I haven’t done an official calendar count. I’m not trying to give myself a heart attack. But what I do know is that I’m an extrovert committed to social distancing. And it is hard. Very very hard. Worth it to protect the vulnerable and flatten the curve. But oh so hard. I crave human interaction. I can’t be home nonstop.

Kits & Classes: Local Creativity To-Go and Online

Due to to the COVID-19 Virus, the situation in our area is rapidly changing. Please checkdirectly with the businesses listed below for latest information. Sure, we're all spending more time at home these days. But there are still plenty of ways to get creative. Many local companies making it easy to "Keep Calm and Create On! " through kits you can order or classes you can watch online (free or pay what you can). 1.

0 to Homeschool, Real Quick

In an unprecedented announcement last week, all Washington schools have closed for the time being. That means waves of parents and kids have gone from zero to homeschool, real quick. With barely any notice, homeschooling became a new reality. It’s a new, somewhat frightening, somewhat exciting world. And, since it wasn’t planned, it can be quite overwhelming for parents and kids alike. No one had time to think it through or prepare. It was just, boom, “hello homeschool!

Wiped Clean: Why the Run on Toilet Paper? An Anthropological Perspective

Common sense dictates if someone needs 200 rolls of toilet paper for a 14-day quarantine, they probably should have made a doctor's appointment way before the COVID-19 outbreak. Best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon, said that life before toilet paper was not worth living. Clearly, she is not alone in her belief as Seattleites scramble to empty store aisles of bath tissue in the midst of the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

Salsa Con Todo helps folks bust a move and create community

The fancy footwork at Salsa Con Todo in Wallingford is pure fun. But it's the expressions on the student's faces that really seem to light up the space. "I had someone comment to me the other day - you just seem to smile throughout the whole class," said dancer Erin Staadacker. "I walk out and I have to massage my face because I find myself smiling for two and a half hours straight! " Student like Erin come here to learn the how-to's of social dancing.

Review: The acting in 'Blow the Man Down' is top notch

In simple terms, "Blow the Man Down" is like if"Fargo"took place in Maine instead of rural North Dakota. If the frigid, snowy landscape of the latter was replaced with the quiet, but teeming undercurrent of the former's northeastern coastline. If the soft, rounded Midwestern accent were swapped with the long, angular drawl of the Yankee dialect. But that's too easy of a summation.

Kiwi Co to the Rescue for Cooped Up Kids

Feeling cooped up? Kiwi Co, formerly Kiwi Crate, is the STEAM-infused fun kids of all ages will go bonkers for. Even pre-quarantine, who doesn’t enjoy receiving a surprise in the mail? Even better, a surprise that launches hours of building, creating, problem-solving, and imagination? (Photo Credit: Kiwi Co) Kiwi Co’s boxes - called crates - are available for all age, literally infants to adults. The Panda Crate is for little ones up to age 2,

30 Things To Do When You're Stuck Inside

Being cooped up in the house all day makes me feel LIKE I AM GOING INSANE. I worked from home even before coronavirus, and these are the things that have really helped me from losing my mind. Happy to share the wealth now that we're ALL stuck inside! READ. I’m a minimalist, so I prefer to buy my books on Kindle. I go through about a book a week, so buying a physical copy just isn’t in the cards for me.

My husband's grandma had coronavirus, and now she's recovered

SEATTLE (KOMO) - To say that we are in the midst of a truly surreal time in history is an understatement. As the death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise and more people become ill from a disease that is spreading terror and uncertainty along with it, my family - who have been directly impacted - felt it was important to share our story. It's about my husband's grandmother, who tested positive for the virus on March 6. You may be surprised to learn it's not a "doom and gloom" story.

'Share a Need, Cover a Need' financial help spreadsheet goes viral

Author, speaker and podcast personalityJefferson Bethke, is using his social media presence to fill needs created by the coronavirus. In less than 24 hours the needs spreadsheet he created and linked to through his Instagram account @jeffersonbethke has more than doubled. And the stories are heartbreaking; hundreds and hundreds of vulnerable testimonies. Our neighbors, our friends, in need. Screenshot of one of Jefferson's first messages, which he paid and then created the spreadsheet.

Scenes from Seattle: A Ghost Town

'Together At Home': John Legend, top artists live streaming free concerts from homes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) - Ohio's-own John Legend shared Monday that we will stream a free concert from his home amid the coronavirus outbreak. "My friend Chris Martin did a lovely little concert from home today. I'll be doing one (Tuesday) at (4 p. m. EST). See you soon. We'll try to get through this together! #TogetherAtHome," shared Legend on Twitter. Legend said he was inspired by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin after he went live on Instagram on Monday.

Just Announced: Anime convention Sakura-Con 2020 is cancelled

In light of the current coronavirus epidemic, it was announced today (March 16, 2020) that Sakura-Con 2020 will be cancelled. Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. An email was sent out to attendees and posted on their website.

Photos: U.W. cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, draw no crowds at all

Photos: You can rent an all-electric vintage Volkswagen Bus for a hipster Seattle day trip

'Frozen 2' released 3 months early on Disney+ to give 'joy during challenging period'

The Walt Disney Company released its animated hit "Frozen 2" on Disney+ three months ahead of schedule. The film debuted on the streaming service Sunday, March 15. Disney says the release is to surprise "families with some fun and joy during this challenging period. " Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company says:

Artist of the Week: Susan Zoccola

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to see featured, let us know at hello@seattlerefined. com. And if you're wondering just what constitutes art, that's the beauty of it; it's up to you! Seattle Refined:How long have you been creating?

Review: 'The Hunt' is repugnant, diminutive, probably shouldn't have been made

To address the elephant on the internet, there are few films (that don't star Adam Sandler) that just shouldn't have been made, and "The Hunt" is one of them. Its plot can be boiled down to simply: "Democrats go hunting Republicans. " Half of the country, if not all of America, won't find it funny. And rightly so. It is repugnant and diminutive. Hollywood, long considered to be a puppet of the "liberal elite", crosses a line...

Emerald City Comic Con officially rescheduled for August 2020

Cue the cheers! After last week's postponement, Emerald City Comic Con just announced they have secured a new date, and will be holding their annual convention August 21-23, 2020 at the Washington State Convention Center. ECCC is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest, and brought upwards of 98,000 into the city last year, according toSeattlePI. com.

Emerald City Comic Con: The Costumes That Could Have Been

Documenting Love: Tori and Kyle'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. KyleTori and I met at work. She was filling in two days at my store from another district in the company.

Kids at home? 21 activities to keep them busy, you sane

Clickity-Clack: Bremerton has TWO typewriter shops

If you are a typewriter fan or know someone who is, Bremerton is the place to get your fix. Literally. This small city is home to TWO typewriter shops, which is a lot! One specializes in repairs and the other "sales only" with a stock of hard-to-find models. 1) Bremerton Office Machine Co. This place has been in business since 1947 and offers a wide range of typing machine repair services along with a small selection of typewriters for sale.

Win a car by helping Bloodworks Northwest fight blood shortages

Are you ready for the ultimate blood-driving experience? Bloodworks Northwest and the Haselwood Auto Group in Bremerton are offering blood donors a chance to win a new car if they visit a Bloodworks Northwest donor center or blood drive by March 17. And this isn't just any car. The winner will get to choose from nine preselected new vehicles in the Haselwood Auto Group inventory. In red, of course!

This company will pay you to $1,000 to watch 15 hours of 'The Office'

And some say dream jobs don't exist... USDish. com, an authorized reseller of DISH, wants to pay someone to watch 15 hours of "The Office" in time for the iconic show's 15th anniversary this month. We're looking forsomeone who isn’t superstitious just a little stitious. If you can commit to binging the show for 15 hours, USDish. com will pay you $1,000 cash, a Netflix gift card, and a dream job kit with "The Office" swag. Rumor has it it may or may not include Jell-O and a stapler.

Bachelor Breakdown: Happily Ever...After? Not if Barb can help it

Pearl Jam postpones new album 'Gigaton' tour amid COVID-19 fears

SEATTLE -- Iconic Seattle band Pearl Jam has postponed its upcoming North America tour for the release of their new album "Gigaton" due to the COVID-19 outbreak, band members announced Monday. "As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate," a note signed by lead singer Eddie Vedder and the band reads on their social media channels. "Our kids’ schools have closed along with universities and businesses.

WA boasts only program in U.S. where you can host mason bees

Animal lovers can now foster more than just puppies and kittens. How about providing a temporary home for some of earth’s most important tiny creatures – bees! Albert Einstein once professed that if bees disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.

Moviegoers: Did you know Seattle is one of select markets with ScreenX *and* 4DX theaters?

I hadn’t heard of ScreenX before the end of last year when an email came through my inbox. It was my editor asking if I’d ever been to the aforementioned screening room, and if I wanted to write about it. Fingers blushing as I typed my response, I hated to admit that despite the fact that I spend upwards of three nights a week at a movie theater, I had never heard of - let alone been in - any such screening.

Artist of the Week: Rell Be Free

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to see featured, let us know at hello@seattlerefined. com. And if you're wondering just what constitutes art, that's the beauty of it; it's up to you!

Review: Hold onto your seats, 'Onward' is a charming, funny, but very emotional ride

If there is one certainty in life, it is that a Pixar film will make you cry. Guaranteed waterworks is as iconic as their bouncing desk lamp mascot, and it's an aspect of their films that is ingrained into the company's DNA. To enter a theater screening a Pixar film requires you to bring the tissues and then brace for impact. Their newest film"Onward", is an example of - not an exception - to this precedent.

Seattle's iconic Comic Con postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak

SEATTLE -- The popular Comic Con event in Seattle is being postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, organizers have announced. "After many hours of conversation internally & consultation with local government officials and the tourism bureau, we have decided to move next week’s Emerald City Comic Con to Summer 2020 with date & detail announcement forthcoming," Emerald City Comic Con Tweeted.

Review: 'The Way Back' is like watching Ben Affleck star as himself - at his worst

It's been hard to miss the painful press tour Ben Affleck has been suffering through the past few weeks. He's hit stop after stop, and at each one, the topic is - unsurprisingly - his previous struggles with addiction. His new film "The Way Back" centers around Affleck's character Jack, a blue collar worker who has a beer with every meal and many more in between. He belongs to the church of liquor and is brought to his knees nearly every night. (Image: Warner Bros. Pictures)

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, March 6Fistful of Bourbon Launch.

RUFFined Spotlight: Ernie the Bernie

Rose Recap: The 'Women Tell All' episode was, not surprisingly, a complete mess

Bachelor Breakdown: We're a [Bachelor] Nation divided on Fantasy Suite Protocol

Every week before the next episode, we hold a Bachelor Round Table with our staff to recap the last episode and guess as to what's coming. If you want more #BachelorRoundtable, join our Facebook group - where we post rankings, discussions, and general Bachelor Nation gossip all week long. Brandon: Tonight on "The Bachelor" it’s what’s sure to be a dramatic Rose Ceremony, and the Women Tell All episode , always spicy.

Artist of the Week: Nick Drummond Band

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to see featured, let us know at hello@seattlerefined. com. And if you're wondering just what constitutes art, that's the beauty of it; it's up to you!

Photos: Celeb dancers, journalists, magicians & chefs bring star power to the Women's Show

Photos: Scorching hot Tacoma firefighters burn it up at the So NW Women's Show

Photos: Dancing firefighters, chefs & celebs heat up the So Northwest Women's Show

Review: 'Emma.' sets a spritely pace that doesn't lose its luster along the way

It's rare to experience as much joy from a period piece as I did in "Emma. ", the latest Jane Austen adaptation. Unlike the drab and dreary, by-the-books, costume-ridden womp womps that take themselves far too seriously, "Emma. " sets a spritely pace that doesn't lose its luster along the way, while still highlighting the social commentary Austen sprinkled in all of her work with her witty words and outrageous characters.

Photos: The Girl Scouts just threw an epic parade for their newest cookie

Review: 'The Invisible Man' is anxiety-inducing, and doesn't go for the easy scare

In many ways, Cecelia Kass (played by the ever likable Elisabeth Moss) is a highly unlikeable character. Her sallow face and sunken eyes match her quivering voice, and she spends most of "The Invisible Man" sporting a college sweatshirt and cowering in her bed or on the floor, sputtering at an antagonist that doesn't seem to exist. She isn't articulate. She's weak. She can't protect herself, let alone anyone she loves.

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, February 28Star Brews Beer Festival. CALLING ALL STAR WARS FANS. Yes, it is happening.

RUFFined Spotlight: Maynard the 'Shorthaired Something'

Bachelor Breakdown: Let's get physical! Or, maybe not

Every week before the next episode, we hold a Bachelor Round Table with our staff to recap the last episode and guess as to what's coming. If you want more #BachelorRoundtable, join our Facebook group - where we post rankings, discussions, and general Bachelor Nation gossip all week long. Whhhhooooooa daddy. This one was a doozy. Last night's episode of 'The Bachelor' picked up with Madison taking Peter aside to talk to him about something.

7 of the Best Places in Edmonds You've Never Heard Of

Edmonds is one of the cities that you think you know pretty well. Yes, you’ve driven down to the ferry docks noticing different businesses along the way. You might have dined at Arnies or Anthony’s Homeport and you are even aware that there is a Top Pot Doughnuts nearby. But did you know that Edmonds is home to one of best (and unique) parks in the state? Or that the town houses a theatre dedicated only to comedy? Read on to find out more of what you’ve been missing right in your own backyard.

Rose Recap: What in the actual heck just happened

Every week before the next episode, we hold a Bachelor Round Table with our staff to recap the last episode and guess as to what's coming. If you want more #BachelorRoundtable, join our Facebook group - where we post rankings, discussions, and general Bachelor Nation gossip all week long. Brandon: Tonight on 'The Bachelor,' it is time for the Fantasy Suites - and it should be a dramatic evening.

Inside the Pacific Northwest's only Native Botanical Garden

There is no doubt in my mind that Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens is a hidden gem of the Pacific Northwest. Just minutes off I-5 at exit 215 - north of Everett, but not quite to Mount Vernon’s beautiful tulips - you’ll find the beautiful gardens boasting a plethora of native trees, shrubs, flowers, and more. And perhaps best of all, visiting the Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens is completely FREE! Such a rare treat these days.

Lynnwood's American Girl Store features new doll who advocates for those with hearing loss

If you’re a girl of the 90’s, you most likely waited with bated breath for the American Girl catalog to arrive in your mailbox. It was an exciting day to flip through each page, and, if you were like me, you circled every wish list item with a bold Sharpie so your mom would never have to guess what you truly wanted. I have such fond memories of reading the catalog, the American Girl books, and playing with my treasured dolls. American Girl has had a good thing going on for quite some time.

Artist of the Week: Black Stax

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to see featured, let us know at hello@seattlerefined. com. And if you're wondering just what constitutes art, that's the beauty of it; it's up to you!

Meet Jeff Hassler, the 11th Hottest Rugby Player in the World

Hey guys, it's Gena. Do you feel like you're being visited by a ghost? Well HERE I AM, chatting to you from the future AND the past - mostly because I am literally physically in Australia (in the future) and partially because I'm writing this on my last day (in the past). As some of you know (or maybe NONE of you know), I left my position as Assistant Editor at Seattle Refined to do some traveling and some freelancing.

Reader Photos: Happy National Love Your Pet Day!

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, February 21. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

11 things to know before you head to the So NW Women's Show

The So Northwest Women’s Show at the Tacoma Dome is just around the corner, February 29th through March 1st! You could totally just grab a ticket and walk right on in, but we'd highly suggest doing a little prep work... Here's what you need to know: Special guest appearances including celebrity guest – "Dancing With the Stars" champion Alan Bersten! In addition to seeing Alan on the Main Stage, stop by the Arthur Murray Studios booth for special tickets to a backstage meet and greet with Alan.

RUFFined Spotlight: Kimber the American Bully

Bellevue Art Museum's newest exhibit showcases Burning Man Jewelry

Burning Man is an event like no other. It's an art show, party and spiritual experience for many - and right now, you can get an up-close look at some notable Burning Man artifacts at the Bellevue Arts Museum. “BAM has had a long history of jewelry shows," said Benedict Heywood, the Executive Director and Chief Curator at Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM). (Image - Seattle Refined)

'Altered States': A Surreal Neon Dreamworld [in Bellevue]

Bellevue Arts Museum's latest exhibition of works by Chicago artist Nicole Gordon presents vivid mindscapes inhabited by jarring juxtapositions. Fire and ice, whimsy and angst, beauty and blight all co-exist within her works. “You can’t have light without darkness and you can’t have evil without good," she said. "It's finding balance. " Art - Nicole Gordon (Image: Seattle Refined)

Rose Recap: Things are about to go DOWN on Hometown Dates

Every week before the next episode, we hold a Bachelor Round Table with our staff to recap the last episode and guess as to what's coming. If you want more #BachelorRoundtable, join our Facebook group - where we post rankings, discussions, and general Bachelor Nation gossip all week long. Brandon: Tonight on 'The Bachelor' it's finally time for hometown dates. But first, we’ve got to talk about last week’s episode.

Artist of the Week: Spence Hood

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to see featured, let us know at hello@seattlerefined. com. And if you're wondering just what constitutes art, that's the beauty of it; it's up to you!

Review: 'The Assistant' is a very quiet film, both literally and figuratively

For an industry built on underpaid punching bags that go by the title of assistant, Hollywood rarely gives a true depiction of this dirty, beleaguered underbelly of a society. They answer phones, set schedules, take the blame for things typically out of their control - all with an apology in their back pocket and a poker face rivaling those found in Vegas.

Review: 'Downhill' is a scarily accurate depiction of a union at its lowest point

If forced to compliment the fan fiction turned pornofeature film franchise, then I would have to say that"Fifty Shades of Grey"and its two sequels had a very smart marketing team. Released on Valentine's Day weekends in 2015, 2017 and 2018, the films attracted a significant demographic, that of single women and their "Galentines" who, serious about the film or not, found a way to spend the Hallmark holiday without feeling like Bridget Jones: in a permanent state of spinsterhood. It worked.

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, February 14RadCon.

Bachelor Breakdown: Too many red flags to count

Every week before the next episode, we hold a Bachelor Round Table with our staff to recap the last episode and guess as to what's coming. If you want more #BachelorRoundtable, join our Facebook group - where we post rankings, discussions, and general Bachelor Nation gossip all week long. If you were watching last night's episode of "The Bachelor" and found yourself screaming at your TV by the end of it, you weren't alone.

Murano Senior Living offers individualized memory care on Seattle's First Hill

More than 15 million Americans are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. If you're one of those caregivers, you know how stressful it can be. You should also know that you're not alone. Murano Senior Living in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood offers a unique approach to memory care for both caregivers and for those living with dementia. Their secure and safe community provides a warm and fun environment for residents and their families.

One Man's Attempt a Romantic Date Night Using (Mostly) Items Found at a Dollar Store

Who decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day so close to Christmas? I mean, who has any money left to spend on one’s sweetheart? Being romantic is expensive, unless you are rich, but if you were you probably wouldn’t be reading this. Anyway, this got me thinking. Is it possible to create a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner including a gift and card for $25 and using only items found at a dollar store? As is turns out, you can mostly.

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The keto diet: What it is and how it can change your life

We're only one month into 2020, so there's still plenty of time to get on the diet train and commit to lasting change. One option that's grown increasingly popular recently is the low-carb regimen known as the ketogenic diet. Those "keto-friendly" labels at the store and the chatter from your friends about being in ketosis are all related to this diet that has been around since the 1920s. So what does it mean to achieve ketosis, and how do you get started on the keto diet?

Local dog competing in 2020 American Rescue Dog Show

Sometimes around the office we joke that we don't have a ton of "celebrities" here in the PNW, so we are hyper aware of when Russell Wilson, Ciara or Macklemore make ANY moves... Well, time to add Otis to the list of personalities we stalk online for life updates! Otis is a pug/chihuahua mix from Seattle making his national television debut this Sunday, Feb. 16 & Monday, Feb. 17 during the 2020 American Rescue Dog Show on the Hallmark Channel.

Can you guess Washington's favorite Valentine's Day Candy?

If you are eating anything other than candy hearts on Valentine's Day then you are... dead to me, honestly. It's that time of year again where we are looking to see what is every state's favorite candy and Washington's is... upsetting, for me (see reasoning above). Washington's favorite Valentine's Day candy is a chocolate heart-shaped box. Turns out I need to move to Montana or Minnesota or California or something if I want those Sweethearts! According to CandyStore.

'Mystery' app plans date night for you, but keeps it a secret

The number one thing my husband and I fight over is, hands down, where we're eating out (or Postmating in, let's be real). "I plan dinner every night," I will argue. "I don't want to choose the restaurant too! " "You're the picky one," is his comeback - which, fair. "I'll eat anything! " It's an endless loop we find ourselves in. And it's exhausting, deterring both of us from even suggesting a date night when the rare opportunity presents itself.

Ballard paper cutting artist Margret Darrah is a real 'cut up'

Her Ballard studio looks like it's straight out of Scandinavia. Snowshoes decorate the walls, dala horses line shelves, and charming artwork creates a feeling of cheer. "I love the meditation of it and I find it magic," said artistMargret Darrah. These intricate designs begin in her imagination. There is a German word for this centuries old art form. "Schrenschnitte," Darrah spelled out. And what does it mean? "Scissor cut! " she laughed.

Kiss & Tell: The Bachelor talks oral hygiene & keeping up with the Seahawks during filming

Every week before the next episode, we hold a Bachelor Round Table with our staff to recap the last episode and guess as to what's coming. If you want more #BachelorRoundtable, join our Facebook group - where we post rankings, discussions, and general Bachelor Nation gossip all week long. Seattle Refined: We are getting down to the nitty gritty on your season, and we take "The Bachelor" very seriously.

OMG! Seattle's Selfie Museum is an influencer's dream come true

Hey Gum Wall, we hate to burst your bubble... but Seattle has a brand new go-to spot for snapping that picture perfect selfie. The Seattle Selfie Museum is literally dedicated to making your photo op - POP. "We have two floors, so around ten installations on the first floor and about fifteen upstairs," explained managerVasyl Kucherenko. "Plus, our staircase is also part of our artwork and what is a surprise for us - a lot of people taking pictures there as well. "