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Peace General Store is 10! Thank you for your support over the years. We're celebrating a decade of thoughtful design, individuality, and enduring style. From our tiny Ballard storefront in Seattle, Washington to now, we are grateful to have you as a customer! Some photos from the opening week in October 2016 at Peace General Store~

Ever seen thousands of strangers stand up and sing the same song at the exact same time? Welcome to Oktoberfest! Let's dive into the live music, the famous toasting song, and how towns around the world throw their own party.

Northern Stars: A Friendly Guide to the Greatest Canadian Musicians Canada has a population smaller than California, yet it keeps handing the world some of its most loved songs. From smoky jazz clubs and prairie coffee houses to sold-out stadiums and the top of the streaming charts, Canadian artists have shaped folk, rock, pop, country, jazz, and classical music for more than sixty years. This is a warm tour through some of the greatest of them, with a few surprising facts along the way and a ready-made playlist at the end. Songwriting Poets Joni Mitchell was born in Fort Macleod,...

Ringo Starr's Birthday party: Beatles Classics, Molly Tuttle and a Star-Packed Peace and Love Party in Los Angeles On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Ringo Starr soaked up the California sunshine and celebrated turning 86 in Beverly Hills. He flashed his famous peace signs and greeted hundreds of fans with the two words he loves most: peace and love. Every year Ringo gathers friends, family, and fans at Beverly Gardens Park beside his towering polished steel Peace and Love statue. The party carries one beautiful mission, and Ringo keeps it simple: share peace and love with the whole world. The noon...

Phone-Free Concerts Are Taking Over From Jack White, Billy Eilish to Phoebe Bridgers, why these artists request that you put away your phone. Walk into a big show today and you might spot a sea of glowing screens. Thousands of arms in the air, everyone filming the same song for a video most people watch once. A growing group of artists decided to flip that script. They now hand you a little pouch at the door, tuck your phone inside, and let you soak up the whole night with your own two eyes. These are called phone-free concerts, and they...