News For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city. by Charles R. Cross / February 26, 2024
Culture Bumbershoot is back — and returning to its weird roots After a three-year hiatus, Seattle’s music and arts festival is reborn with extreme pogo sticking, performance rituals, a cat circus and an emphasis on local bands. by Charles R. Cross / August 31, 2023
Culture After raising $1.75M for Austin musicians, Black Fret hopes to keep the music playing in Seattle The nonprofit operates on the radical notion that musicians should be paid to make music. by Charles R. Cross / January 22, 2020
Culture Will the last person to leave Northgate Mall turn out the lights? Over piroshky and pink socks, a Seattle writer ponders the death of America's first mall. by Charles R. Cross / November 27, 2019
Opinion Why Seattle needs more history in its politics, and more politics in its art Chicago, a city deeply attuned to its cultural and political history, offers lessons for our arts institutions and our politicians. by Dujie Tahat / November 22, 2019
Culture Bumbershoot could be smaller, cheaper and more local in 2020 Event producer One Reel is looking to the long-running Seattle festival’s past to help ensure its future. by Charles R. Cross / February 21, 2020
Opinion The problem with Seattle's progressive chattering class Political advocacy organizations could learn from our city’s long tradition of organizing and occupation. by Dujie Tahat / December 30, 2020
Culture The Crocodile was always more than a Seattle music venue A new location four blocks north won’t change the club’s iconic place in a legendary scene. by Charles R. Cross / November 20, 2020
Culture Why the West Seattle Bridge should be named for Jimi Hendrix On the 50th anniversary of the rock legend’s death, a plea for a new way to honor his legacy. by Charles R. Cross / September 18, 2020
Culture Live music is back on in Seattle, but masks? Not always At Nancy Wilson’s comeback show, a Northwest music writer re-discovers the joy of in-person concerts but questions unmasked audience members. by Charles R. Cross / November 10, 2021