Justin Huertas is a talented Seattle-based playwright, composer, lyricist, actor and musician and writer of the new musical, Lydia at the Troll, based on his fictional origin story of the Fremont Troll. Via Seattle Rep’s Plays in Process, a behind-the-scenes showcase of the musical is being presented on June 3 virtually.
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Restaurant of the Week: Eritage Restaurant
In the rolling hills of Walla Walla, located at the beautiful Eritage Resort, is Eritage Restaurant. Bringing fine dining to southeastern Washington, the all-female kitchen staff is led by Executive Chef Sierra Grden.
Lakeside Surf Opens at Lake Chelan
Lakeside Surf, a larger-than-life surf facility, is now open at Lake Chelan. On its heels, Slidewaters Waterpark will open after a year-long hiatus next door to Lakeside Surf on May 29.
Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to kick back, relax and enjoy a long weekend with the people you love. Fortunately, the Pacific Northwest will play host to a number of fun, summer-centric activities this year. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Washington.
Best Seafood in Seattle
Seattle is, unsurprisingly, pretty well-known for its world-class and notably fresh seafood offerings. But what travelers might not know is that there are a number of restaurants beyond Pike Place Market that specialize in one-of-a-kind seafood dishes. Here’s where you can find some of the best seafood in Seattle.
Fabulous People: Matt Willprecht
Matt Willprecht is the assistant property manager of Kirkland Urban, a mixed-use development set on 11 acres in the heart of Downtown Kirkland. The property is home to retailers including QFC Supermarkets, Shake Shack, Mud Bay, Power Hour 360, Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy and more.
Spire in Downtown Seattle
Who wouldn’t want to wake up with a view of the Space Needle and Puget Sound each morning? Spire, a $350 million luxury condominium tower set to open in the heart of Downtown Seattle this summer, has launched limited-time price reductions and incentives for those who are looking for a sleek new abode.
Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival
Featuring four days of breathtaking jazz performances at 10 different wineries and venues, the third-annual Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival is set to celebrate Washington’s good tunes and grapes May 20 to May 23.
Pike Place Market Date Nights
Trying to plan your next date night with a loved one? Check out Pike Place Market after its traditional hours for a romantic evening filled with flowers, mini cheesecakes and much more.
Fabulous People: Dezmon Campos
Dezmon Campos is the executive chef at Tendrils Restaurant at SageCliffe Resort & Spa in Quincy. There, he offers an extravagant fine-dining experience, always sourcing fresh, local ingredients in a beautiful setting.