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The Photos Denny Blaine Donor Stuart Sloan Sent to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell

26-07-2024 23:21 via thestranger.com

“Thoroughly unscandalizing.”by Vivian McCallThe City has released the “disgusting” photos of Denny Blaine Park that millionaire philanthropist Stuart Sloan sent to Mayor Bruce Harrell in March 2023 ahead of pledging $1 million to construct a children’s playground on the nude beach frequented by Seattle’s gay and trans residents.
While both the City and the neighbors group, Denny Blaine Park for All, have told The Stranger that they were concerned with trash, i

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10 Years of Wax Thématique Records

26-07-2024 20:33 via thestranger.com

Wax Thématique 10th Anniversary show is July 27 at Tractor Tavern.by Dave SegalWax Thématique has been surreptitiously heating up the musical underground for a decade. Led by Seattle- and Kunming, China-based DJ/musician Nathan Womack, the record label's made a gradual, irrepressible ascent by championing both local and international talent. The former includes Afrocop, Gel-Sol, and Joel Ricci; the latter Israel's VuVuVu, England's Grandbaby, and Germany's Feed LA. These artists ar

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 26–28, 2024

26-07-2024 19:00 via everout.com

Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade, Urban Craft Uprising, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut StaffTGIF! It's time to switch on weekend mode and get psyched for events from the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade to Pista sa Nayon and from SWEAT: A Charli XCX Inspired Dance Party to Urban Craft Uprising. For more ideas, check out our guide to this week's top events.
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JamFest
If you haven't stopped by the Wing Luke Museum lately, here's a (free) opportunity. The muse

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Slog AM: Arson Attack on Paris Transit, Monsanto Pays Up, Olympics Start Today

26-07-2024 17:23 via thestranger.com

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Nathalie GrahamArson in Paris: Ahead of the Olympics' opening ceremony in Paris on Friday, coordinated arson attacks on three different high-speed rail lines disrupted transit service into the city for 800,000 passengers. The disruptions will likely continue through the weekend, too. What were the attacks? Authorities say "fires were set in pipes carrying cables used for signaling." They were detected around 4 am.
Speaking of blazing up in Paris: Snoo

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Ticket Alert: Kehlani, keshi, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

26-07-2024 00:01 via everout.com

Plus, Wicked and More Event Updates for July 25by EverOut StaffR&B songstress Kehlani will come crashing through Seattle on her upcoming world tour. Keshi, the Houston nurse-turned-hitmaker, also plans to kick off an arena world tour with North American dates this fall. Plus, tickets for the witchy musical Wicked go on sale this coming Monday. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news you can use.
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The Allman Betts Family Reviv

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