Join W Hotels Global Music Director Michaelangelo L’Aqua in welcoming Warner Bros. recording artist LP to the newly remodeled Living Room at W Seattle on May 10, 2012 at 8 p.m. for Symmetry Live, an exclusive concert series featuring emerging artists at W Hotels worldwide. This event is complimentary and so are the delicious cocktails courtesy of the TRACE Restaurant and Bar!

Legendary rock photographer Mick Rock will be on hand photographing LP during her set – come see a music icon in the making.

This is going to be one hot night – and space is limited – so reserve your spot today by emailing wseattle.rsvpevents@whotels.com.

Great mention for Kenwood Inn and Spa on cntraveler.com’s list of “sophisticated lodges, world-class restaurants, glorious scenery, and spot-on weather” in Sonoma and Napa for a luxury destination wedding that “can host the entire shebang, welcome cocktails to day-after brunch.”

“Mimicking an Italian estate, the property boasts ivy-covered walls, shady patios, flagstone pathways, manicured hedges, and Old World fountains that guarantee plenty of photo ops.”

“Plus, you’ll be offered glasses of wine at every turn (at check-in, in the spa, at turn-down…).” You can’t go wrong there!

Puget Sound Business Journal’s Glenn Drosendahl reported on the now-open, newly-remodeled first floor and restaurant of the W Seattle today calling it, “one of the city’s most eye-catching and architecturally interesting projects.”

BUSINESS JOURNAL PHOTO | Anthony Bolante

He goes on to describe some of the most striking, and hip, designs aspects of the space:

“At the center, where a grand staircase used to be, sits a big semicircular fireplace, part of a gleaming three-story tower covered with 1,000 stainless steel shingles that includes a DJ station.

Covering the wall at the end opposite the restaurant is the floor-to-ceiling image of a giant vinyl-record library with pop album sleeves six feet high.

Running the length of the space are 31 massive columns, irregularly shaped stacks of polished walnut and maple.

The overall affect is stunning.”

Read on for more highlights and check out the great slideshow.

In March 2012, W Seattle will reveal their newly REWONDERED first floor, including TRACE Restaurant and Bar. New Chef de Cuisine Steven Ariel is joining the team, bringing a rich collection of culinary experiences to the kitchen.

Chef Ariel’s extensive knowledge along with a passion for food and wine pairings comes courtesy of intensive study at the University of Hawaii, the Thai Cooking School in Bangkok, Thailand and completion of the introductory course from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

This innovative culinarian has worked within a broad array of cuisines, from Asian and Pacific Rim fusion, to Northern Italian and Pacific Northwestern in the kitchens of many esteemed local kitchens including Canlis, Cafe Juanita and Luc.