Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story by Clyde W. Ford / April 19, 2021
Opinion How we should deal with Dr. Seuss books and cancel culture The fight to ban, topple and rename racist artifacts of our past has been an issue in Washington state, too. by Clyde W. Ford / March 11, 2021 / Updated at 10:07 am on March 15, 2021
Culture Shuttered and stressed, WA arts organizations are running out of cash After months of struggling under pandemic restrictions, they say going back to ‘normal’ is not an option. by Margo Vansynghel / March 10, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: A visit to Seattle’s buzziest, busiest art gallery The Free Little Art Gallery on Queen Anne applies the “take a book, leave a book” approach to handcrafted miniature art. (Daniel Spils) by Brangien Davis / March 4, 2021
Culture Two Northwest explorers helped us understand the Earth's poles A pair of recent books shed light on the lives of James Cook and Charles Wilkes. Both helped unlock secrets of the world and its climate. by Knute Berger / March 4, 2021
Opinion How parks can better serve Puget Sound during times of crisis Japan’s ‘disaster parks,’ which double as sites of recreation and disaster preparedness, offer a model for our own region. by Rubén Casas / March 2, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: Saving the historic Weyerhaeuser campus from development Plus, a lush show of paintings inspired by the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island. by Brangien Davis / February 25, 2021
Opinion Help save Seattle restaurants: Delete your delivery app Uber Eats, DoorDash and similar apps eat into restaurants’ already-thin profits. Eating local should be worth a few extra steps. by Samantha Allen / February 19, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: How an NYC story resonates with Seattle artists Plus, Black History Month continues at Northwest Film Forum, National Nordic Museum and Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. by Brangien Davis / February 18, 2021
Culture Seattle playwrights are already writing for the post-pandemic future Local writers like Cheryl L. West are penning dramas and musicals for the inevitable return of in-person theater. by Misha Berson / February 18, 2021
Crosscut Now Feb. 17, 2021 - Flowers grow from towers in Seattle art show At MadArt gallery, artist Casey Curran is building a new world after a destructive year. It’s literally and figuratively moving. February 17, 2021
Culture Five art shows to see as Seattle-area museums reopen Phase 2 brings cautious optimism and tons of great stuff to experience at Puget Sound cultural venues. by Margo Vansynghel / February 17, 2021
Inside Crosscut Covering Seattle’s art and culture during ‘unprecedented’ times As the pandemic presses pause on the Pacific Northwest art scene, some reflections on creativity during difficult moments of history. by Brangien Davis / February 16, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: An otherworldly woman is enthroned at the University of Washington Plus: Romeo and Juliet go virtual for Valentine’s Day. by Brangien Davis / February 11, 2021
Opinion The extraordinary Seattle legacy of the Cayton-Revels family The cultural and political success of Horace Cayton Sr. and Susie Revels was eclipsed by bigotry and racism. They deserve recognition. by Knute Berger / February 11, 2021
Culture New Sub Pop store adds another note to Seattle’s record shop legacy It smells fresh and looks glossy, but I miss the musky scent and scrappy feel of indie stores like Cellophane Square. by Charles R. Cross / February 11, 2021