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Rough Guide's 'Nirvana'

Gaar’s book gives the unaffiliated a glimpse into Seattle’s music scene

The chronological ascension of Nirvana into the pantheon of rock and roll is without question on par with the likes of The Beatles though its lifespan was even shorter.

Diversions 7/22

The sound of Sondheim…talking

It's hard to believe that in 79 years, and countless hours tinkering on this nation's greatest stages, Stephen Sondheim has never worked in Seattle.

Picture Perfect

Magnolia photographer wins Summerfest poster contest

Running a small, fine restaurant is where you'll find Laurie O'Donnell, this year's winner of the Magnolia Summerfest poster contest.

The zest of Summerfest 2009

Fewer sponsors but twice as many vendors

Despite a bit of difficulty maintaining fiscal sponsorship, this year's Magnolia Summerfest will still bring a diverse array of events and entertainment to the community with slight cutbacks.

Welcome to pie town

From the original woodwork, whimsical décor and colorful pies, newly opened Seattle Pie Co. has added a unique and simplicity to Magnolia.

Marjory Munn: Pilot, mom

Obituaries

Marjory Munn lost her hard fought three-year battle with cancer in Seattle on July 25. She was 88.

Coe parent works to give Afghani kids an educational edge

After being banned from school and work, during the reign of the Taliban, young girls in Afghanistan are steadily reclaiming their education.

Streep talk

‘Julie & Julia’s lackluster back story is worth enduring just to see Oscar-winner strut her stuff

Nora Ephron's ability to conjure conversation on the page is alive and well with "Julie & Julia," the story of how Julia Child inspired the world with her culinary accessibility, and how her tomb of a cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," became the compass by which some 40 years later, a modern New York woman found herself.

Henry Kassel, a passion for family, friends and flight

Henry Warren Kassel passed away peacefully on July 23. He was 87. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Wilson (Carl) of Spokane, his brother, Raymond Kassel of Nevada and Iowa, nephew, Kevin Kassel, and nieces Roslyn Dunblazier and Stephanie Kassel, each from Iowa.

Joe Mallahan: Helping the 'little guy' WyKing Garrett: Fix youth issues

Race for Mayor

Joe Mallahan has little to no experience on the political game board, yet he has years of experience and success in the corporate world.

An Austen-tatious presentation

Diversions 8/12

An Austen-tatious presentationSeattle Parks and Recreation will offer free outdoor movies at Hing Hay and Occidental parks through the end of summer. All outdoor movies begin at sunset, and are canceled if it rains. Saturday, Aug. 15 -- Pride and Prejudice - Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S (English with Spanish Subtitles); Saturday, Aug. 22 -- Enter the Dragon - Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S.(English with Spanish Subtitles); Thursday, Sept. 3 -- Shall We Dance - Occidental Square, Occidental Avenue S. and S. Main Street (Come early for Dancing 'til Dusk, which begins at 6 p.m.). For more information, please visit www.seattle.gov/parks/centercity or contact Adrienne Caver-Hall at (206) 684-7710 or adrienne.caver-hall@seattle.gov.

Does love exist?

Diversions 8/5

Charlyne Yi does not believe in love. Or so she says. Well, at the very least, she doesn't believe in fairy-tale love or the Hollywood mythology of love, and her own experiences have turned her into another modern-day skeptic. Paper Heart follows Charlyne as she embarks on a quest across America to make a documentary about the one subject she doesn't fully understand. As she and her good friend (and director) Nick search for answers and advice about love, Charlyne talks with friends and strangers, scientists, bikers, romance novelists, and children. They each offer diverse views on modern romance, as well as various answers to the age-old question: does true love really exist? Opens this weekend at most theatres.

'Catch Me' shines with future stars

Locally produced musical a likely candidate for Broadway

Despite having many members from the same production team that steered "Hairspray" to Tony Triumph, the musical adaptation of the popular film, "Catch Me If You Can," hasn't achieved the "sure-fire hit" status "Hairspray" enjoyed during its 2002 Seattle tryout. Not yet, at least.

The light of summer

Ang Lee’s lovely ‘Taking Woodstock’ is an unmitigated joy

I found Ang Lee's new movie, "Taking Woodstock," an unmitigated joy. Some of the reasons why are subjective, so let's get to the full disclosure.

Golf tourney to help SPU basketball Sept. 11

The Enviromech and Mortenson Construction Falcon Golf Classic to support Seattle Pacific University men's basketball preps for tee-off Sept. 11, with an anticipated $30,000 drive for its 30th year.