Crosscut Tout: A different kind of holiday show Dina Martina, aka Grady West, joins a long tradition of drag queens, transvestites and female impersonators who entertain fans of all persuasions. by Ronald Holden / December 28, 2010
Milan's La Scala opera house, newly redone Two years of technical work and interior refurbishing have returned the performance hall to its place as one of the world's greatest. And this visitor even discovered a (tiny) Seattle connection. by Ronald Holden / December 25, 2010
Culture Flying and snow, with a long way to go At Milan's airport on the start of what proved to be a long journey home to Seattle by Ronald Holden / December 22, 2010
Culture Downturn in the restaurant business hits Bellevue, too Dan Thiessen by Ronald Holden / March 17, 2010
Culture One Dish: Sustainable sushi and its irreverent chef Mashiko's salmon roll by Ronald Holden / March 15, 2010
Touting Crosscut: A haven of sanity A new Crosscut writer has some kind words for the Crosscut community, and a reminder of the current membership drive. by Ronald Holden / March 15, 2010
Crosscut Tout: A show of Skagit Valley landscapes by Paul Havas Landscape painter Paul Havas by Ronald Holden / March 5, 2010
Tales of Hoffman: Speight Jenkins' final Seattle Opera Kate Lindsey steals the show in the romantic episodic. by Ronald Holden / May 5, 2014