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Quoted: In the spirit of summer (and saluting Seattle), here are four upcoming food festivals you might want to check out...

Checking out this SIFF film tonight ... really looking forward to it!

Quoted: Who is Arlen Faber? Despite selling millions of books, it’s been years since anyone except for his one-time editor has seen the reclusive, cantankerous author. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers.

My review of the "Garden and Cosmos" Indian art exhibit at SAAM.

Quoted: Gardens have captured the human imagination across centuries, cultures, and religions. In art, they often symbolize an earthly paradise – a space for contemplation that brings us closer to the heavens.

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Quoted: Every holiday season, "Scared of Santa" photos circulate the Internet virally and find their way into my inbox. Apparently, there's nothing funnier than small children scared witless by a portly old man ho-ho-ho-ing at them.

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Quoted: See a performance of "Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker," and you'll have visions of sugar plums dancing in your head for days to come.

Man, I really want to see this....

Quoted: Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker, opens its third season adding last-minute extra shows to meet the ecstatic demands of Seattle audiences. This season features our much anticipated premiere performances in Chicago with special guest stars joining the original cast of this smash hit.

Might be checking out this show at the Triple Door on Wednesday. Love her music, and I really love the Triple Door...

Quoted: My Brightest Diamond is the project of singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist Shara Worden. The band has released two studio albums, 2006's Bring Me the Workhorse and 2008's A Thousand Shark's Teeth, along with a remix album Tear It Down and a download-only release through iTunes. Worden has also performed with Sufjan Stevens as a member of the Illinoismakers.

Some more election night parties around town... I want to go to the Washington State Democrats Election Night Party at the Westin - here's hoping for victory!

Quoted: Come Election Night, you'll either be drowning your sorrows or whooping it up with like-minded celebrants, but choosing your venue won't be as cut and dried as the big race. Here are some tips for finding your political party.