http://seattle.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-16T22:30:11Z Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:30:11 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/21/seattle-universities-and-community-colleges.htm <p>Seattle colleges include a variety of higher education institutions that serve many needs within the community.</p> <p>For degree-seeking students, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/universitiescolleges/tp/Seattle-Colleges-And-Universities.htm">Seattle universities</a> may be the best places to head to continue your education. Between Everett and Olympia, there are many universities and four-year colleges to pick from. Small, private liberal arts colleges, public universities like University of Washington, and many distance-learning and university systems such as DeVry or City University ensure a range of choices.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/21/seattle-universities-and-community-colleges.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/21/seattle-universities-and-community-colleges.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:23:52 +0000 2012-02-21T14:23:52Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/16/saam.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/seattle/1/9/q/9/-/-/Seattle-Center---Michael-Lehenbauer-via-Flickr.jpg" alt="Seattle Center" />Events in Seattle for the weekend of February 17&#160; are, as usual, quiet varied. "Oklahoma!" is still on at the <a href="http://seattle.about.com/od/concertvenues/a/5th-Avenue-Theatre.htm">5^th Avenue</a>, or get in touch with your artistic side. The last weekend of "Painting Seattle" at the Seattle Asian Art Museum is on, with free admission on February 19--the last day of the exhibit. The exhibit features the works of two Japanese-American artists, Kamekichi Tokita and Kenjiro Nomura, who were both incarcerated in internment camps during WWII.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/16/saam.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/16/saam.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:30:11 +0000 2012-02-16T22:30:11Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/09/whats-on-this-weekend-oklahoma-valentines-day-and-more.htm <p>The weekend of February 10 might just be any normal weekend, but you might also be looking to celebrate Valentine's Day since the holiday falls on a Tuesday this year. There are many <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/events/tp/Seattle-Events-February-2012.htm">events </a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/09/whats-on-this-weekend-oklahoma-valentines-day-and-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/09/whats-on-this-weekend-oklahoma-valentines-day-and-more.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:54:43 +0000 2012-02-09T12:54:43Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/07/seattle-center.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/seattle/1/9/r/9/-/-/Seattle-Center-2---Jenny-Haight-via-flickr.jpg" alt="Seattle Center" />If you're looking for something unique to do for Valentine's Day and the Valentine's Day events for Seattle just don't quite fit the bill, perhaps look into what's going on at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/seattlecenter/a/Seattle-Center.htm ">Seattle Center</a> for the month of February.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/07/seattle-center.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/07/seattle-center.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:52:36 +0000 2012-02-07T13:52:36Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/07/st-patricks-day-seattle.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/holidays/a/St-Patricks-Day-Seattle.htm">St Patrick's Day</a> is on the horizon and Seattle is an awesome place to be on this holiday. The Northwest is about pubs and beer just about all year long, so St Paddy's fits in well with our local culture.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/07/st-patricks-day-seattle.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/07/st-patricks-day-seattle.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:41:34 +0000 2012-02-07T13:41:34Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/02/superbowl-seattl.htm <p>The Superbowl will be taking over sports bars, pubs, and some restaurants this Sunday. If you don't intend to hang out at your house (or someone else's), be prepared and pick your football destination.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/02/superbowl-seattl.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/02/02/superbowl-seattl.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 2012-02-02T17:12:00Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/30/seattle-theatres-continued.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/seattle/1/9/H/9/-/-/Neptune-Theatre---Seattle-Municipal-Archives-via-Flickr.jpg" alt="Neptune Theatre Seattle" />If you live near UW-Seattle or attend school there, make sure to check out the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/concertvenues/a/Neptune-Theatre-Seattle.htm">Neptune Theatre</a> for events to attend. There are a lot of affordable and even free shows at this silent-film-era movie house that was just converted into a multi-use venue last year. While the Neptune gets its fair share of touring shows, there are also many community and local acts on here.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/30/seattle-theatres-continued.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/30/seattle-theatres-continued.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:47:34 +0000 2012-01-30T15:47:34Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/26/stg-promotions.htm <p>Seattle Theatre Group (STG) heads up three excellent event venues: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/concertvenues/a/Paramount-Seattle.htm">Paramount Seattle</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/concertvenues/a/Moore-Theatre-Seattle.htm">Moore Theatre</a>, and the Neptune. Together, these three put on some of the best shows in the Puget Sound, drawing top musicals, concerts, and performers. Every week, there is a performance going on at one or more of these venues worth checking out.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/26/stg-promotions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/26/stg-promotions.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:45:01 +0000 2012-01-26T13:45:01Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/24/march-events.htm <p>If you're looking ahead for things to do, check out these <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/od/events/tp/Seattle-Events-March-2012.htm">events in March</a> in Seattle and Tacoma.</p> <p>Or if you want ideas of what to do this weekend, look into these ideas!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/24/march-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/24/march-events.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:16:54 +0000 2012-01-24T16:16:54Z http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/23/sea-tac-airport-parking-galore.htm <p>If you've ever had to park near Sea-Tac airport, you know that there are tons of options. But which one is the cheapest? Or which one offers the most convenience regardless of cost? Or even which one will offer you a full car detailing while you're out of town?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/23/sea-tac-airport-parking-galore.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seattle.about.com/b/2012/01/23/sea-tac-airport-parking-galore.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:58 +0000 2012-01-23T15:50:58Z