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With significant percentages of both Democratic candidates' supporters considering a shift to John McCain if their choice doesn't make it, the Pennsylvania contest's import couldn't be clearer. Whether or not McCain can overcome his obstacles, however, remains to be seen.
READ MORE | 2 COMMENTSI caught The Rep's production of The Cure at Troy, an adaptation of Sophocles' Philoctetes by the Irish poet Seamus Heaney. The production directed by Tina Landau features a stunning set and lighting design, but I just couldn't connect with the show — and I love Heaney's work.
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While the African American Film Festival, now in its fifth year, is marked by steady success, it's not yet a player in the cinema circuit. But that's okay. The intent seems to be sparking local dialogue, and at this, the Festival excels.
READ MORE | 1 COMMENTSNo, wait, I was looking at the wrong day on the calendar. Let's see — oh, today is the annual shareholders meeting for Washington Mutual. And at $10 per share, everyone can afford to attend! If you can't be there in person to weigh in, you can listen in at 1 p.m. Or express yourself in this poll. The question is: Which company is worse: Washington Mutual or US Airways?
READ MORE | COMMENT NOWAfter 31 years as classical music critic at The Seattle Times, Melinda Bargreen has decided to take a buyout offer. She may return, after some months, as a freelance music critic, and says she'll continue to write book reviews at the paper. Bargreen has been a reliably enthusiastic critic, particularly of the Symphony, Opera, and Seattle Chamber Music Society performances. A pianist, she also provided extensive and informed coverage of concert pianists. She has many close friends in music, extending back to her days at the University of Washington School of Music. Here's the letter she sent around to friends and colleagues:
READ MORE | COMMENT NOWBaseball schadenfreude, the best thing since Monday-morning quarterbacking, is sort of an anti-national pastime. It means perusing the box scores and reveling in the otherwise lamentable performances of former members of the Seattle Mariners organization.
READ MORE | COMMENT NOWDespite gloomy forecasts, the superrich continue to spend. Earlier this month I wrote about the change in Seattle's culture of consumption--but conspicuous spending is nothing new in New York. However, the New York Times apparently feels that the fact luxury consumption it is continuing unabated despite the nation's economic woes is worth noting: $3,000 cognac, a Rolls-Royce shortage, and heavy demand for private chefs and butlers.
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