Life is … fleeting. So much to do, so little time to do it all in. Thus, we prioritize. Hedonism first! There are soooo many fabulous theatre and performance venues in Seattle and its surrounds; recently, there was Book-It‘s Adventures of Huckleberrry Finn Uncensored (April 16th-May 12th, 2013); ACT‘s world premiere of Assisted Living... [Read more of this review]

See Desperate Women in Desperate Times Until May 11th, May 15th, & May 18th Respectively

Desperation – a state of feeling or being (or both) without help, without hope. Sometimes this feeling is self-inflicted, and sometimes it is inflicted by another, possibly in a brutally violent way. There is a film, two operas and one monologue currently up for viewing (and reviewing, which your Hedonista is doing based on her media invitations... [Read more of this review]

Fruits + Nuts + Chocolate = Chukar Cherries

What do people think of when they think of the words “Washington State” … what words do they associate with this place? Forests? Mountains? The Pacific Ocean? How about wine? Beer? Spirits? Seafood? Apples? How about … cherries, dear hedonists? Apparently Washington State produces approximately 40% of the nation’s sweet... [Read more of this review]

Last Days to Feast the Eyes on These

All good things come to an end, dear hedonists. And this week marks the end of a few shows – both stage and screen – that some of you out there might want to catch before they’re gone. (Your Hedonista viewed them all as media.) First, there’s 5th Avenue Theatre‘s Jersey Boys. This musical tale of Rock and Roll Hall of... [Read more of this review]

Frolick at Frolik

Last Friday, a new eatery opened up in downtown Seattle. An eatery with a modern vibe, a killer outdoor patio, and more space devoted to “adult arcade” activities than I’ve ever seen before (and there’s no pool table in sight). The place? Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails (they have a Frolik Seattle Facebook page; their Twitter handle... [Read more of this review]

Slavery, Oppression, Kafka and Turning 40

I tell you, dear hedonists – this Spring has been filled with – for the most part – intense, “downer” theatrical runs. Not that they aren’t good productions, mind you … most of them are just lacking in joy, warm, fuzzy feelings, and lighthearted comedy. Severely lacking. Just like slavery, oppression, Kafka,... [Read more of this review]

Recent Taste of the Tri-Cities

Hedonism is everywhere, dear hedonists. Absolutely everywhere. Take the Tri-Cities here in Washington State: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland/West Richland, for example. What makes this southeastern part of the state so hedonistic? Well, they boast an average of some 300 days of sunshine a year. And arguably the red-wine sweet spot for wine grapes is... [Read more of this review]

Growing Pains: Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them

Growing up can be hard. Very, very hard. But, as Kahil Gibran once said, “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. Sara L. Porkalob as Edith, complete with her froggie, a gift to her from her mother. Photo by Paul Bestock, provided by SPT, and used with permission. Enter both a heartwarming... [Read more of this review]

Il Fornaio’s “Festa Regionale 2013″ in Full Swing

It’s always a good time to visit Italy – the pasta, the wine, the olive oil. And if hopping on a plane just isn’t an option, then taking your taste buds on an around-the-regions-tour of Italy just might be an option. Take your Hedonista, for example. Almost three years ago, in August of 2010, I first wrote about my first introduction... [Read more of this review]

Trails: A New Musical Speaks to PNWers

Life is not typically a walk in the park. In fact, it’s often more like six long, hard months on the Appalachian Trail (AT). But the trip is worth it in the end. And those challenges – tragedies, even – are what make us all the more unique, the wiser, the more interesting. So said Robert Frost in his timeless poem, The Road Not Taken: Two... [Read more of this review]

Fling Away at Gig’s Harbor’s The Maritime Inn

Now that Spring is officially in the air, perhaps it’s time to think about a fling. A fling at an inn, for example. Complete with Champagne and chocolates. Wining and dining, even. A spring fling just isn’t a spring fling without Champagne and chocolates (the gift card to the Tides Tavern is in the tiny manila envelope). Enter The Maritime... [Read more of this review]

Last Weekend for Luxurious Love’s Labour’s Lost

It’s hard to beat an old chestnut like one of Billy Shakespeare’s plays. Be it comedy or tragedy, The Bard just knew how to tap into those timeless, ever-relevant themes of love, loss, jealousy, ambition, and lust. Running March 13th until April 7th, 2013 – with just four performances remaining – is Love’s Labour’s... [Read more of this review]