A conversation with Seattle
Or if you can’t resist your cattle inclinations, walk down towards the stage and then over to the left. Whatever you do, DO NOT suddenly stop walking and hold up the entire line behind you or change seats four times. The selection of seats at Bumbershoot comedy shows is not like being gay–it doesn’t get any better. So just sit down. Continue reading Day 1 Comedy: Bumbershoot 2013
“I find it mentally healthiest to pick 2 to 4 must-see things per day, get there with time to spare, and then just browse around in between. Sprinting through crowds and zombies to stick to a rigorous schedule of seeing absolutely everything gets exhausting too fast and robs the festival of surprise discoveries.” Continue reading Bumbershoot 2013 Pro-Tips
One interesting (and unpredictable) sidebar thrown into the mix is the extensive work that’s been done on Mercer Street. I’m curious as to what kind of impact all of the re-routing will have on Bumber-traffic in general, and Bumbershoot attendance in particular. Whatever the case, leaving even earlier than usual will be a must for anyone who’s driving or busing in from outside of downtown proper. Continue reading Prepare to Festival with Bumbershoot 2012 Pro-Tips
As you may have noticed by now, we’re almost a week into this year’s SIFF. So time to stop acting like a n00b. SIFF like a pro, courtesy of our time- and fest-tested tips: Continue reading SIFF 2012 Pro-Tips