Seattle Artist League a student-driven experience

Photo by Ryan Murray The studio of Seattle artist and Creative Director of the Seattle Artist League Ruthie V. is a light, airy space which she uses for more intimate classes when the course calls for it. The League opened last year and has already seen more than 800 students.

Friday, February 16, 2018 11:16 AM

Along a busy stretch of Aurora Avenue, the Seattle Artist League is allowing students to direct their own artistic focus.

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Seattle Artist League a student-driven experience

Along a busy stretch of Aurora Avenue, the Seattle Artist League is allowing students to direct their own artistic focus.
Noir City film festival heads to SIFF

Cold streets, colder hearts, murder announced with gunshots and screeching tires: These are some of the tenets are of the genre known as film noir.

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Mean Sandwich a nice stop in Ballard

Despite the name, Ballard’s Mean Sandwich is oh so nice.
Susan Ringstad-Emery celebrates heritage at Nordic Museum
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International Car Show a Seattle tradition

Seattle and car shows seem to go hand in hand, especially during the summer and fall months each year.
Bongos Café strikes a beat in Green Lake

There’s an oasis in North Seattle, and it used to be a gas station.
Brew Review: Lucky Envelope debuts second PicoBrew beer

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Editor's Library: Conservatism and Jayhawks, a love story

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New Burke still awaiting state funding, gets loan of $14M

After Washington lawmakers closed the Legislative session last month without passing the $4 billion capital budget, many state-funded projects now hang in the balance.
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In honor of its 11th year, North City Jazz Walk has added an 11th venue for the event on Aug. 15. The Jazz Walk, which in past years featured 10 venues for jazz musicians from throughout the Seattle area, added another venue for a group of young musicians at the suggestion of returning Jazz Walk performer Greta Matassa.
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A team of doctors performed life-saving surgery on one of Woodland Park Zoo’s longest-tenured residents.
National Night Out brings neighborhoods together

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Food Matters: Ba Bar U Village opens, Teavana closes and Junebaby gets local and national love

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We’re going to have to wait a few more weeks for the new Ba Bar at University Village, but here’s a thought in the meantime: why not hit up Ballard’s de facto Thai enclave?
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Food Matters: Michael McGloin of Judkins Street Cafe takes over St. Clouds

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