Thursday, February 28, 2008

OUTBOUND: Lufthansa launches $347 Seattle-Frankfurt fare


Think spring travel.
Think Germany.
Think Europe.

Seattle Gay News is excited to announce low introductory airfare on Lufthansa with direct Seattle-Frankfurt service at $347 (one-way). Tickets must be purchased by March 7, and travel dates must be anytime between March 30 through May 15, 2008. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.lufthansa.com/, Lufthansa reservations (800-645-3880), or via preferred travel agent. Quoted fares are for Economy class only.

From Frankfurt, you can connect to 192 alternate destinations in 78 countries via Lufthansa including 22 North American gateways (as of April 2008).

New direct service from Seattle-Frankfurt begins March 30, 2008 with daily non-stop flights departing at 2:30pm with arrival at 9:25am (local Frankfurt time, next day). The return flight departs at 11:15am with arrival at 12:30pm (Seattle time, same day). In-flight service aboard Lufthansa in Economy class will feature new personal entertainment screens.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to visit Germany or Europe this spring. For more information, visit http://www.lufthansa.com/ or consult with a travel agent. Do not contact the Seattle Gay News office, as this is the only information we have at this time.

Have a great trip, and don't forget to grab a copy of Seattle Gay News on March 14 for our special travel edition.


* Photo courtesy of Lufthansa

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Get plugged into Switches


Seattle Gay News is pleased to be the first Northwest publication to interview rising UK act Switches. The punk-pop foursome just began a 26-city tour with The Bravery, which delivers them to Seattle on January 25.

Lead singer Matt Bishop steps inside "The Music Lounge" in this week's issue, out on January 18. Find out what this dishy Brit likes to do before getting on a plane and what's packed in his suitcase for the group's current nationwide tour. Signed to the same record label as Amy Winehouse, U2, Snow Patrol and Beck, the newest band to get plugged into is Switches. Tickets for the January 25 performance are on sale here: http://www.neumos.com/.

Interview with Matt Bishop of Switches on January 18, exclusively in the Seattle Gay News!

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Radiohead coming to Seattle


Seattle Gay News is pleased to announce that critically praised rock group Radiohead has included Seattle on its upcoming North American tour itinerary. Date and venue will soon be announced. Further details on Radiohead's concert are forthcoming. The list of cities on the band's tour, in alphabetical order, is listed below.

Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago
Cleveland
Dallas
Houston
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Miami
Montreal
New York
Philadelphia
San Diego
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Seattle
St Louis
Tampa
Toronto
Vancouver
Washington DC



Friday, December 21, 2007

Seattle Gay News giving away "Sweeney Todd" tickets



In this week's issue of the Seattle Gay News, out today, look for an Arts & Entertainment advertisement revealing the exclusive location where you can register to win free passes for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. These are movie passes that can be redeemed at the box office for actual tickets. The films opens today, December 21.

Three original soundtracks of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be given away as well.

From Seattle Gay News, enjoy the show!



Photo: courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures.



Monday, December 17, 2007

Seattle Gay News announces Best Albums and Singles of 2007


In its December 14 issue, currently at a multitude of distribution points in the metro and suburban areas, Seattle Gay News reveals its picks for the year's best music. Check out all music picks for 2007, including worst choices, in this week's issue. Plus, an exclusive mini-interview with British electronic act Simian Mobile Disco (pictured). Below is a list of the year's top albums and singles.

Best Albums / CDs of 2007
(in order)

1 Neon Bible - Arcade Fire
2 Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga - Spoon
3 Icky Thump - The White Stripes
4 Because of the Times - Kings of Leon
5 100 Days, 100 Nights - Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings
6 Fort Nightly - White Rabbits
7 New Moon - Eliott Smith
8 Myths of the Near Future - Klaxons
9 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Miranda Lambert
10 Couples Therapy - The Glass

Best Singles / Tracks of 2007
(in order)

1 D.A.N.C.E. - Justice
2 Golden Skans - Klaxons
3 Rehab - Amy Winehouse
4 Charmer - Kings of Leon
5 Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
6 Keep the Car Running - Arcade Fire
7 Icky Thump - The White Stripes
8 Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love - Trisha Yearwood
9 No One's Gonna Love You - Band of Horses
10 It's the Beat - Simian Mobile Disco


Photo of Simian Mobile Disco, courtesy of Merge Records

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Best of Music 2007 - in tomorrow's issue

SEATTLE GAY NEWS - BEST OF MUSIC 2007


Seattle Gay News will reveal its choices for the Best of Music 2007 in tomorrow's issue (December 14). Grab a copy at your nearest bar-lounge, coffeehouse, library or a multitude of other distribution points in the metro Seattle area.



Find out what we chose as the year's:



Best Albums /CDs
Best Singles/Tracks
Best Live Performances
Hottest Artists of the Year
Worst of Music 2007

Plus, an exclusive mini-interview with Simian Mobile Disco!




Artist photo: Spoon, courtesy of Merge Records

Thursday, November 1, 2007

OUTBOUND: Seattle Gay News begins exclusive travel coverage of France


Seattle Gay News begins two weeks of exclusive travel coverage of France in tomorrow's issue (November 2).

"OUTBOUND", our in-house written travel column, will feature two informational editorial pieces this week and an additional two next week. In tomorrow's issue, experience Air France's newly launched Seattle-Paris direct flight and find out what you need to know before journeying to France (documentation, currency, tourist attractions, etc.). In next week's issue, we invite you on a five-day trek through the Loire Valley and a weekend in the gorgeous, bustling city of Paris.

Grab a copy of tomorrow's Seattle Gay News and join us in saluting the other red, white and blue - France!