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☂️ Who’s afraid of the umbrella?

Plus: Another TBT artifact from MOHAI.

Hello, hello, it’s Thursday.

Two things before we dive into the headlines. First, don’t forget that we are going LIVE today over on our Instagram page with Jeremy Buben, the founder of the FoodArt Collection gallery. Housed in a Capitol Hill apartment, the collection of art features food and the culture around it. Tune in at 4 p.m. to find out how Jeremy came up with this idea and how YOU can go visit the gallery.

And second, if you’re on Twitter you may have seen this tweet exclaiming how unbelievable it was that Seattle was thought of as “cool” in the ‘90s. An interesting take to say the least. In our humble opinion “cool” has a lot of different meanings. And the fact that the great outdoors is so accessible, we’ve got a thriving arts and food scene, and you can wear socks and sandals here without being judged, makes it pretty “cool” in our book. 

We’re not perfect, but I think there are a lot of people here that are working constantly to make it better, and that, above all says a lot about this city and those who live here. Hit reply and tell us what makes Seattle “cool” in your own opinion.

Read on for our Throwback Thursday with MOHAI, info on how to pre-register for a vaccine if you’re 16 and older, and for Evergrey Extra members, a guide to local bottle shops. 

What Seattle is talking about

Skies of blue with Mt. Rainier out? Doesn't get much better than that. ✈️ | Tag @the_evergrey or use #theevergrey to be featured in our Instagram of the Day. (📸: @charliehagedorn

For those who are not umbrella averse. Here is a list of some stylish bumbershoots for the inevitable next time it rains. Seattleites love to hate them but you gotta admit umbrellas are pretty effective at what they’re supposed to do — you know, keeping you dry not just above the torso… (Seattle Met)

You can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine at Seattle’s vaccination clinics if you’re 16 and older. Anyone who lives or works in King County can sign up to be vaccinated at one of the four clinics run by the city. In addition to the clinics, there will also be pop-up clinics at El Centro de la Raza, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, and Idris Mosque. Complete this form to be notified of available vaccination appointments. (The Seattle Times)

ICYMI, Seattle’s 72-hour parking ordinance was reinstated. Last year the rule was lifted in part to help residents adhere to stay-at-home restrictions but, it also made it easier for those living in vehicles. Councilmember Kshama Sawant is calling for the ordinance to be suspended once again, citing the fact that the pandemic has only worsened the current housing crisis. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)

  • Related: Crosscut interviewed several people living in RVs and what the ordinance being reinstated means for them. Read the whole article from David Kroman here

TBT: Women's City Club's sound system

(Microphone and sound system from the Women’s City Club, ca. 1939 MOHAI, 1973.5572.5)

It’s Thursday and you know what that means? It’s TBT (Throwback Thursday) where we take a look at one of MOHAI’s many artifacts from their archives. In case you missed it, MOHAI re-opened to the public last Friday. We had a short Q&A with their executive director Leonard Garfield that ran in Friday’s newsletter which you can read here. 

Their current exhibit, “Stand Up Seattle: The Democracy Project” takes a look at the power of self-government. Included in the exhibition as one of the artifacts is the microphone and sound system you see above. 

Used by the Women’s City Club of Seattle, which was founded in 1922, the organization worked to educate women about politics on a local, national, and international level. Its founder was none other than Seattle’s first woman mayor, Bertha Knight Landes. 

Landes’ victory in the 1926 mayoral race also made her the first woman mayor of any major U.S. city. She lost her bid for re-election which she attributed to “sex prejudice.” Landes went on to continue being active in politics and encouraging women to get involved. Read History Link’s full article about her here

A guide to Seattle's best bottle shops (only for Evergrey Extra members)

You're missing out!

Today, Evergrey Extra members are getting a guide on some local bottle shops to grab a pack of beer or cider from. Breweries are fun but sometimes you want to get stuff to go or beer that’s from around the world. We gave members five different places where they can score a variety of local and international beers. 

Want access to these guides and all the other content members get? Become an Evergrey Extra member today and don’t miss out!

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Today

🌭 Join KCTS 9 and take a look at the foods that made Seattle with the people who know them best (Online)

⚰️ Explore the practical aspects of death, from legal human decomposition services to end of life planning (Online)

Tomorrow

🚲 Tune into the 20th Anniversary of the Bicycle Film Festival which is coming to Seattle through April 18 (Online)

Saturday

😲 Learn how to talk to folks on the "other" side of politics by discovering your own biases via the Depolarizing Within workshop, hosted by the Western Washington Braver Angels Alliance and Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Kirkland (Online)

✨ Sparkles Join NARAL WA's Self-Care Saturday to support womxn and BIPOC owned business while investing in reproductive freedom (Online)

Sunday

💻 Watch ALL THOSE SMALL THINGS Live Q&A with Cast & Crew at SIFF (Online)

Monday

📚 Find your poetic voice with Poetry for Ananya (Online)

Tuesday

🥂 Join S2 and DVSA for a live podcast taping on the topic of Houselessness and the Environment. (Online)

🧠 Dr. Nicholas Christakis talks with Crosscut about the mental health and long-term implications of the pandemic (Online)

Wednesday

⛴️ Learn about the complex history of transportation on the Eastside of Lake Washington (Online)

That’s all for today

Don’t forget to tune in to our Instagram Live at 4 p.m. and to check back here tomorrow for a Q&A with Jeremy. If you know someone or an organization/business that you think we should “have a drink with” let us know!

Thanks for reading.

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