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Author of the 3rd edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle,’ Maria is a freelance writer, accountant, single mother to two teens and turtle owner. Born as a 3rd generation Seattleite and raised on Vashon Island, she tried living in other cities but found Seattle owns her heart. Also, the turtle is unwilling to move again. She can be reached by email at m.a.c.author@gmail.com.

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Matinees That Matter this weekend: FLOW - How did a handful of corporations steal our water?

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Here in the perpetually wet Pacific Northwest it can be incredibly difficult to envision clearly just how scarce and vital clean drinking water can be...
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More really cheap things to do in Seattle

Because I semi-sorta keep track of these things, I know you really liked my article "Really cheap things to do in Seattle." And I know that...
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Things to do for free in Seattle

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Seattle has events and entertainment priced to fit every budget, from high-end to free. In a recession, the free end of the spectrum is especially...
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What to do on Saturday

Wednesdays are hard. Middle of the week, nothing much going on, likely it's raining outside... why not spend the rest of it daydreaming about...
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The SIFF 24 Hour Movie Marathon

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There aren't many marathon events that appeal to me as a participant. Running? Dancing? Way too much work. But 24 hours of sitting in a theater...
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There's nothing typical about seeing movies in these Seattle theaters

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On a cold, wet, windy, gray weekend in Seattle, sometimes the best thing to do is take refuge in a windowless room and give the finger to SAD. I do...
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West Side Story and a Broadway Festival in Seattle

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I always wanted to be named after Maria in West Side Story. I'm not. I'm actually named after Maria in The Sound of Music, which is fine, but not...
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See FUEL with Matinees that Matter and talk to US Rep. Jay Inslee

When the weather is decent do you need a better reason for riding the ferry to Bainbridge Island? If you do, Matinees that Matter at the Lynwood...
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Help pick the Movies at the Mural

'Jaws' on a big screen. That's what I voted for. I'm sentimental like that.Every year the Seattle Center hosts free outdoor movies at the Mural...
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Free screening of documentary TULIA, TEXAS

In July of 1999, 46 people were arrested in the small town of Tulia, Texas on drug charges based on the undercover work of "gypsy cop" Tom...
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