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 (April [...]

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 [...]

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 cherry production. In 1988, Chukar [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, and … turning [...]

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 located [...]

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. Enter both a heartwarming and heartwrenching play written by Filipino playwright A. Rey Pamatmat and directed by David Gassner that is currently running at the [...]

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 [...]

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