ArtSEA: A new chapter for Seattle’s historic Columbia City Theater by Margo Vansynghel / May 19, 2022
ArtSEA: A new chapter for Seattle’s historic Columbia City Theater Plus, Northwest outdoor music festivals are back in full swing. by Margo Vansynghel / May 19, 2022
Culture Seattle’s iconic grunge venue OK Hotel goes vegan The Pioneer Square music club where Nirvana first performed “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is now home to apartments and a new specialty grocery. by Charles R. Cross / May 19, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle writers take up data mining Plus, new art spaces in Ballard and Beacon Hill. by Margo Vansynghel / May 12, 2022
Culture Seattle was once a hub for contemporary dance. What happened? Choreographers and performers say a lack of studio space, high costs of living and the pandemic have made it hard to kickstart a career in the city. by Marcie Sillman / May 11, 2022
Mossback The Seattle World’s Fair that could have been As the city celebrates the event's 60th anniversary, we look back at plans that never happened — including a floating island, a huge dome and an Atlantic City-style boardwalk. by Knute Berger / May 9, 2022
Culture Seattle Art Museum security guards join the wave of union efforts The push comes amid a growing trend of labor organizing in U.S. museums and a flurry of high-profile union votes locally and nationally. by Margo Vansynghel / May 6, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s Angela Garbes talks motherhood and labor in new book Plus, mythical beasts and where to find them (hint: galleries across the city). by Margo Vansynghel / May 5, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Georgetown Steam Plant reopens, powered by dance Also rebooting in-person programming: the Seattle Black Film Festival. by Brangien Davis / April 28, 2022
Culture City of Olympia votes on a sales tax increase for arts initiatives The tax could raise $2.5 million per year for local arts, culture and science nonprofits and community projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 28 10:31 a.m.
Culture ArtSEA: How a 1962 art critic reviewed the Seattle World’s Fair Plus, a scavenger hunt for Fair art still standing at Seattle Center, and environmental art shows for Earth Day. by Brangien Davis / April 21, 2022
Culture Seattle launches New Deal-inspired income program for artists In an effort to combat the unemployment and underemployment of creative workers, Hope Corps will put artists to work on public projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 21, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: SIFF is back in Seattle movie theaters (and online) Plus, tips for jazz appreciation month, from Count Basie to Kenny G. by Brangien Davis / April 14, 2022
Culture Seattle movie about loss and gentrification debuts at SIFF The first feature film by Seattle talent Zia Mohajerjasbi is a lyrical ode to a side of the city not often shown in movies. by Margo Vansynghel / April 14, 2022
Culture Podcast | What Seattle’s past says about its future In its season debut, Civic Cocktail hosts a discussion with local historians and a futurist on what was and what will be in the Emerald City. by Mónica Guzmán / April 12, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Historic Soul Pole returns to Seattle’s Central District Plus, glitches at the Henry Art Gallery and ghosts at ACT Theatre. by Margo Vansynghel / April 7, 2022
Culture Seattle art show honors Ukrainian symbols of hope After Russia invaded her native Ukraine, Seattle artist Darya Husak created an art show dedicated to ‘home.’ by Margo Vansynghel / April 6, 2022