We here at Glimpses may be partial to library glamour shots, but +Russ’ shot of the Suzzallo Reading Room at the UW has that added bonus of balance-shifting grandeur combined with Gothic elegance. A full size version of this shot is worth viewing, too. Meanwhile, the Reading Room sits empty as sunlight streams in, waiting for spring quarter and students’ return. Continue reading Glimpses: “Reading Room”
We here at Glimpses love a good photo of a library – especially when it involves people using a library! Thanks to new SunBreak Flickr Pool user Lotus21 for her addition. Continue reading Glimpses: “electronics on the left – books on the right…”
We’ve been talking a bit about libraries around here lately, so we’ll continue the theme with zenobia_joy‘s lovely sunset-tinged shot … Continue reading Glimpses: “library”
“As of January 20, 2012, due to the closure of the Classroom Support Services Photography lab,” reads the notice on the University of Washington Special Collections page, “we will temporarily be unable to provide photographic prints or digital scans. We are actively exploring alternative services. Photocopy services are not affected by this change. We apologize for this inconvenience.” Continue reading UW Special Collections: Don’t Panic! We’ll Be Reproducing Digitally
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 Continue reading Classical Music on the Cheap: Opera at the Library
Books, condoms, musicals, and retraining the homeless. There are a lot of ways to explore the psyche of a city, but surely one of the most credible is simply noting where its money goes. There, the Seattle Foundation’s recent GiveBIG campaign offers plenty of insight. 3.6-million-dollars’ worth. Continue reading Seattle Values Start with Books and Condoms
