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Democrats try on the idea of Lisa Brown for governor in 2012

Posted Mon, May 21, midnight

She's the Senate majority leader, she's from Spokane, and a serious run might necessitate a run for treasurer, first, to gain statewide name recognition.

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Renee Fleming and the Seattle Symphony: Viva la Diva

Posted Fri, May 18, 10 a.m.

Both fans and detractors found support for their views of soprano Renee Fleming in her curiously programmed star turn.

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A leading architectural critic pans and praises some Seattle landmarks

Posted Thu, May 17, midnight

Witold Rybczynski makes a quick tour (with camera) of the changing Seattle cityscape and discovers a new style for a new kind of city, where a hard-edged, unpretty design sense matches the city's smart, unconventional population.

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Religions of the world

Posted Fri, May 11, 9 a.m.

We dare to review the various faiths as if they were restaurants.

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Brought to life in dance, Jacob Lawrence's vivid paintings

Posted Wed, May 9, midnight

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company brings works by four choreographers to the Meany stage, paying tribute to the great Seattle painter and the African-American experience.

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In Cannon Beach, an artful display of democracy

Posted Tue, May 8, midnight

The people know what they like, so why not hold a vote?

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Outside gay-rights supporters quietly targeted Northwest legislative races in 2006

Posted Mon, May 7, 11 a.m.

A Denver businessman has been coordinating campaign contributions in a number of states, including Washington and Oregon, to affect legislative races.

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Seattle Opera's deft Bohemian rhapsody

Posted Mon, May 7, midnight

Puccini's evergreen masterpiece receives a solid and sincere production, with some moments of sure directorial power and memorable visuals.

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A special Crosscut admission of error and expression of humility

Posted Sun, May 6, 3 p.m.

Remember that news report we ran about the guerilla-art installation at the Sculpture Park? No? Good. Never mind.

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Portland critics find much to praise in the new Seattle Art Museum

Posted Sun, May 6, 2 p.m.

Two Oregonian writers focus on the cunning interplay of narratives and architectural styles at the new SAM.

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Closing the bullpen loophole in our open-meetings law

Posted Sun, May 6, midnight

Seattle's reputation for full citizen participation is besmirched at Safeco Field night after night. We must begin the process of fixing it at once.

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Through a master teacher, students are learning and entertaining

Posted Fri, May 4, midnight

Performing Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Portland State University spotlights a strong and growing School of Fine and Performing Arts, where renowned operatic stage director Tito Capobianco resides.

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They shoot mid-sized theaters around these parts

Posted Thu, May 3, midnight

With the demise of Tacoma Actors Guild, the Seattle area has lost eight small theater companies in the past few years. A veteran of the theater scene explores the causes and cures for this unfortunate local custom.

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The rhapsodic side of Bach's Preludes and Fugues

Posted Wed, May 2, 4 p.m.

Pianist Craig Sheppard delivers yet another set of Bach masterpieces.

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Four critics weigh in on the new Seattle Art Museum

Posted Wed, May 2, 6 a.m.

Update: Two in the Los Angeles Times mention the forbidden topic – the adjoining, earlier SAM building designed by Robert Venturi – and two others, in The Seattle Times, foresee problems with solar screens to diffuse sunlight.

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A one-hour artwork in the new Olympic Sculpture Park

Posted Mon, Apr 30, 4 p.m.

A mysterious installation appears. It's a swing that don't mean a thing.

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In Seattle, music of the Hawaiian Renaissance

Posted Mon, Apr 30, 8 a.m.

Led Ka'apana and Mike Kaawa, two legendary string virtuosos, tap the bottomless well of Hawaiian music at the Triple Door.

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The SAM stampede begins

Posted Mon, Apr 30, midnight

Seattle Art Museum's new downtown expansion opens this weekend, and the media extravaganza is under way.

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The new Seattle Art Museum is crammed with goodies

Posted Thu, Apr 26, 4 p.m.

SAM's expansion is an understated showcase for a vastly improved collection. It opens to the public next weekend.

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Who, What, and I Don't Know

Posted Wed, Apr 25, midnight

Things were pretty confusing during the Senate testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. You need to know the secret code. Here it is.

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