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Tracking Liquor Prices in Liquor Stores Large and Small

Sophie Pattison — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:59:48 +0000

Do certain stores, large or small, chain or independent, sell liquor at better prices than others? To find out, we compared the cheapest fifth of vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey at grocery and big box stores (for simplicity’s sake, we did not distinguish between Scotch, bourbon, etc., and instead just included the cheapest whiskey we could find—usually Canadian) at various outlets.

Classical Music on the Cheap: Lunchtime Concerts

Dana Wen — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:49:37 +0000

In this episode of "Classical Music on the Cheap", we explore concerts that fit right into your weekday lunch hour. For those who work in downtown Seattle, there's a wealth of midday events happening just steps away from your office. The best part? All of these performances are completely free.

Opera on Tap at the Blue Moon: Bringing Arias to the U-District’s Oldest Dive Bar

Dana Wen — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:39:37 +0000

Opera on Tap is a group of professional opera singers bringing classical music to unlikely venues around Seattle. On Monday night, the group teamed up with chamber music collective the Parnassus Project for a performance at historic U-District dive bar the Blue Moon.

Classical Music on the Cheap: Free Opera!

Dana Wen — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:41:25 +0000

Curious about opera but hesitant about the price tag? Seattle's bursting with free and fabulously cheap operatic events in the coming month. Here are three ways to get your feet wet without making a dent in your wallet.

Classical Music on the Cheap: Opera at the Library

Dana Wen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:30:15 +0000

In this new monthly series, "Classical Music on the Cheap", I'll explore different ways of enjoying classical music in Seattle without breaking the bank. So whether you've resolved to spend less, get out more, or expand your musical horizons, be sure to check out Seattle's vibrant classical music scene this year. This month, I head to your local branch of the Seattle Public Library for a free preview of Seattle Opera's production of Attila, the 1846 opera by Giuseppe Verdi. attila