Culture Why is jazz essential in Seattle schools? Ask Wynton Marsalis With a nationally acclaimed local jazz program at risk, the trumpet legend joins Washington Middle School graduates in protest. by Alexa Peters / April 14, 2023
Seattle Opera's enjoyable, traditional Flying Dutchman The Flying Dutchman, played by Greer Grimsley, laments his fate by Fred Hauptman / August 7, 2007
Seattle Opera rediscovers the noble simplicity of Gluck From left, William Burden as Pylades and Brett Polegato as Orestes in <i>Iphigenie en Tauride</i>. (Bill Mohn) by Fred Hauptman / October 16, 2007
Inside Crosscut We're closing Crosscut's comment section. Here's why — and what's next With the rise of social platforms and an uptick in threatening comments, the newsroom is taking reader engagement in a different direction. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Anne Christnovich & Mohammed Kloub / December 19, 2019
Culture Mosh pits in the era of social distancing How Seattle musicians are finding ways to make money amid the coronavirus. by Alexa Peters / March 16, 2020
Inside Crosscut Reopening WA: Ask Gov. Inslee about our pandemic response Crosscut is hosting a free Q&A with the governor. We want your questions to guide the conversation. by Anne Christnovich / May 27, 2020
Inside Crosscut Join Soledad O’Brien for a virtual talk on homelessness and COVID-19 Crosscut is collecting questions from readers to help shape a conversation between Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien about homelessness and coronavirus in Seattle. by Anne Christnovich / May 1, 2020
Inside Crosscut What can Congress do for WA in 2020? Ask Sen. Patty Murray The state’s senior senator is sitting down with Crosscut for a free virtual conversation on June 15. by Anne Christnovich / June 10, 2020
Culture New Pike Place Market venue aims to rekindle Seattle’s arts scene With literary talks, live music and dinner theater, The Rabbit Box hopes to get audiences hopping back downtown. by Alexa Peters / November 4, 2022
Culture How Seattle indie bands are benefiting from big brand partnerships ‘No such thing as selling out,’ say young musicians buoyed by corporate support. by Alexa Peters / February 23, 2022