Culture Black Arts Legacies: Julian Priester hears music everywhere The legendary jazz trombonist played with everyone from Sun Ra to Quincy Jones, and has shaped generations of local musicians. by Jas Keimig / June 20, 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 Black Arts Legacies: Reginald André Jackson stages Black stories With gravitas and grace, the celebrated Seattle actor/playwright is paying tribute to Black theater-makers of the past. by Jas Keimig / June 16, 2023
Black Arts Legacies Reginald André Jackson The Seattle playwright says theater is the perfect vessel for the complexities of race. June 16, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: For Northwest art, more is merrier at local group shows Plus, the Seattle artist whose legacy has been lost and found. by Brangien Davis / June 15, 2023
Culture Behind the scenes of ‘Les Mis’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre Pull back the curtains of the ‘world’s most popular’ musical to see how it transports audiences to 19th-century France. by Nimra Ahmad / June 15, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Takiyah Ward’s art is aimed at social change The public artist, footwear designer, television host, entrepreneur, curator and connector believes you can “speak truth to power through art.” by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 13, 2023
Culture A “Venn diagram” of genres keeps this Seattle dance fest afloat With an emphasis on local contemporary dance, organizers hope to attract new audiences amid a challenging arts climate. by Marcie Sillman / June 12, 2023
Black Arts Legacies Tiffany Wilson The popular Seattle singer/songwriter mentors young artists to amplify their voices. June 9, 2023
Equity Cashmere senior challenges WA schools to speak out against racism Even as educators grapple with starting the discussion, students throughout the state say that racist bullying remains a problem. by Dominick Bonny / June 9, 2023