Culture 16 artists, 1 message: Seattle’s Black Lives Matter mural a year later We check in with the creators of the most visible artistic symbol of last summer’s protests. by Margo Vansynghel / June 2, 2021
Culture MoPOP’s battle of the bands continues — without an audience Like most of Seattle’s live music scene, this year’s 20th edition of ‘Sound Off!’ looks radically different. by Margo Vansynghel / May 14, 2021
Culture Mask up: In-person events are returning to Seattle’s arts scene Here are eight concerts, dance performances and theater shows you can see in person this spring. by Margo Vansynghel / May 13, 2021
Culture Seattle’s Asian Art Museum gets a second chance at opening After a yearslong renovation, the Volunteer Park museum had been open for just 35 days before closing for COVID. Now, it’s back. by Margo Vansynghel / April 28, 2021
Culture Five PNW memoirs to read for Independent Bookstore Day 2021 From Brandi Carlile’s ascent to stardom to an aching memoir of love in times of war, add these books to your spring reading list. by Margo Vansynghel / April 23, 2021
Culture How a Seattle game of ‘telephone’ became a worldwide art event What started early in the pandemic with a secret message grew into a global project with nearly 900 pieces of art — and debuts this Saturday. by Margo Vansynghel / April 9, 2021
Culture Washington state names its first Native American poet laureate A member of the Lummi Nation, Bellingham writer Rena Priest will bring attention to local poetry, climate change and the loss of vital natural resources. by Margo Vansynghel / April 1, 2021
Culture Seattle artists are making a mint with NFTs and crypto art New funding model for the arts or environmental hazard? Local artists, collectors and entrepreneurs are jumping into the fray. by Margo Vansynghel / March 29, 2021
Culture As Seattle restaurants struggle, local pastry shops rise With vegan cinnamon rolls, ube silvanas and doughnuts selling like hotcakes, local pastry shops are flourishing during the pandemic. by Margo Vansynghel / March 19, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Why we asked over 100 Washington arts organizations ‘How are you?’ Our survey included more than a dozen questions, but this one was the most important. by Margo Vansynghel / March 16, 2021