D I S C O V E R:
Doug Baldwin on Crosscut Live
On May 27 Crosscut Live, a virtual event series hosted by the local news publication, will bring in Doug Baldwin to discuss the American reckoning over race one year after the murder of George Floyd. After mass protests with calls to defund the police and examine our rampant systemic inequality, brands and organizations (like the NFL) jumped on the bandwagon to denounce racism, but what changes really came about?
Local reporter Monica Guzman will discuss this year in review with Baldwin, one of the most eloquent and forthright athletes from our region.
Baldwin, a Super Bowl Champion and 2-time Pro Bowler, is also known for establishing the Players Coalition, an NFL player-led organization that advocates for criminal justice and education reform. It’s worth noting that the coalition has been successful in helping pass all of the ballot initiatives it has supported into law. Tickets for what will surely be an impactful conversation are available here.
T R Y:
Smoked brisket enchiladas at Jackalope
After 17 years of ownership, the beloved proprietors of El Sombrero on Rainier Avenue in Columbia City have retired and a new tex-mex restaurant will soon be opening up in the location. In keeping with tradition, the newly-minted Jackalope will serve up a medley of down-home barbecue-inspired eats with a Mexican spin. Jackalope came about after the Columbia City resident Graham Ayers, general manager of Jack’s BBQ, decided he wanted to run a restaurant in the neighborhood.This Jack’s BBQ sibling restaurant is sure to have equally crave-worthy food. The previous El Sombrero space is currently undergoing a gut-renovation, and should be ready to open for business on Labor Day weekend. While the menu is still in progress, you can expect to revel in towering dishes of nachos, rich smoked brisket enchiladas, and perhaps a smoky Mezcal margarita or two. Stay tuned for more info here.
V I E W:
Some in-person art at SAM
It’s true; the lack of in-person arts and culture events during the pandemic hit us hard. But while films and virtual events managed to ease the lock-down doldrums, nothing could truly replace the feeling of visiting a museum in flesh and bone, and witnessing works of art up close. That’s why we are so relieved that the Seattle Art Museum has officially reopened to the public. With good measures in place, guests can reserve tickets for upcoming shows online and delight in art in person again. We highly encourage checking out the latest Jacob Lawrence show that is on display through May 23rd. If you aren’t quite ready to come out of confinement, make a note to visit the upcoming Monet show in June. That exhibition will feature dozens of the artist’s paintings of rocky cliffs and coastline in the seaside village of Etretat. Tickets are available here.