seattlepi

"If you're taking flying trapeze for the first time, nailing a "catch" really is as awesome as it sounds."

"Did you know? Seattle was the first city to vote in favor of gay rights, voting against employer discrimination in 1973."

"Lady GaGa here on Aug. 21."

"Walk around the the building every year in the Spring to check out the comedy, variete and other athletic sell-out acts at Moisture Festival."

"The Space Needle was originally painted "Galaxy Gold," a rusty orange color. Since it was built in 1962 it's gone through several funky changes."

"Among the cool memorabilia here is Jimi Hendrix's manpurse. You can find a statue of him on Capitol Hill."