Culture Updating La Boheme into Le Bourgeois The very popular opera needs more contemporary relevance. Fortunately, Seattle Opera is on the case and has commissioned a new sequel, set in high-rent Seattle and featuring the heartbreak of... by Steve Clifford / May 21, 2007
Culture Why stop with a state frog? We need many more Official Objects The Pacific chorus frog, Washington's official amphibian. (State of Washington) by Steve Clifford / May 18, 2007
Culture Religions of the world We dare to review the various faiths as if they were restaurants. by Steve Clifford / May 11, 2007
Culture Closing the bullpen loophole in our open-meetings law So long, "Safeco Field"? by Steve Clifford / May 5, 2007
Culture Who, What, and I Don't Know Confused (left) and U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. by Steve Clifford / April 24, 2007
Culture Seattle singers survive ‘Sweeney Todd’ through razor-sharp vocals Sondheim is known for packing lyrics into tricky tempos. Local leads at The 5th Avenue Theatre say the key is finding a moment to breathe. by Misha Berson / April 19, 2023
Culture Six spring theater shows in Seattle, from Hairspray to Wolf Play Adoption, integration and turmoil among a Shaker sect are some of the complicated topics taking center stage this season. by Misha Berson / March 23, 2023
Culture At Seattle Opera, ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ burns brightly Directed by Roya Sadat, the world premiere tells a story of women’s resilience, love and friendship amid dire social circumstances in Afghanistan. by Misha Berson / March 1, 2023
News The Washington mental health lifeline made for and by Native people The Native and Strong Lifeline provides connection and culturally specific care to callers in crisis. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Indian Country Today and Underscore News / June 19, 2023
Culture 7 theater events to ensure a play-full Seattle summer From a Vietnamese American teenager to Henry VIII’s ex-wives, local stages are presenting an array of voices this season. by Misha Berson / June 7, 2023