Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
News Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism. by Gavin Borchert / May 12, 2023
Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Culture For ‘Tristan and Isolde,’ Seattle Opera brings back a star soprano Longtime local favorite Mary Elizabeth Williams sheds light on why ‘unhinged’ characters are so compelling. by Gavin Borchert / October 21, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this October Four film festivals (queer, Latino, doc, and horror), plus romantic opera, Sorkin’s take on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ a Chihuly tour, and much more. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert / September 30, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 22 - 28 Screen the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, swim with salmon at Climate Pledge and Sound Off! at MoPOP. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 22, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 15-22 A music-filled week includes Yo La Tengo at The Neptune, Black Belt Eagle Scout at Neumos and The Roots with Questlove. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 15, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 8-14 Film noir at SIFF, an Afghan arts festival, a Brazilian carnival and a pop-up Black history museum. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 8, 2023
Culture Why the Sounders’ Club World Cup appearance is such a big deal The club’s win in May set them on the road to Morocco as the first MLS team ever to compete in the prestigious event. by Gavin Borchert / February 2, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2023