Culture Three writers on the hard lessons of 2020 The pandemic revealed difficult truths about ourselves and our society. Let’s make 2021 better. by Crosscut contributors / December 22, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Seattle artists make plywood their canvas Mural artists reflect on the role public art plays during pandemic isolation and protests. by Aileen Imperial / July 9, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Finding joy in the everyday Before the stay-at-home order, Seattle and Burien residents reflected on ways to create happiness. by Aileen Imperial & Shaminder Dulai & Matt M. McKnight / March 27, 2020
Culture Notes from the pandemic: Washington writers respond to coronavirus Anastacia-Reneé, Claudia Castro Luna, Kristen Millares Young and others on life at the national forefront of a global health crisis. by Crosscut contributors / March 20, 2020
Culture Art Seen: The language behind the baton How conductors convey musical ideas through movement. by Aileen Imperial & Stephen Hegg & Matt M. McKnight / March 13, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Mastering the humble hom bow at Pike Place Market This traditional Chinese stuffed pastry takes hours to make and years to perfect. by Aileen Imperial / February 28, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Behind the masks of Seattle's Lucha Libre wrestlers Athleticism and theatrical storytelling combine as the wrestlers of Lucha Libre Volcánica embody mythical personas to inspire audiences. by Aileen Imperial & Matt M. McKnight & Lindsay McLean / February 21, 2020
Culture Art Seen: The choreography of climbing The route setters from the climbing gym Seattle Bouldering Project reflect on their inspiration for creating challenging climbing movements indoors. by Aileen Imperial & Matt M. McKnight & Lindsay McLean / February 7, 2020
Culture Ano ba yan? Two plays in Tagalog arrive on one Seattle stage Performing in their native tongue, Filipino actors connect a Seattle audience with their roots. by Aileen Imperial / October 2, 2019
Culture 20 years after Columbine, Ballard High theater students address school shootings Two different plays depicting the all too common reality challenge cast and crew. by Aileen Imperial / June 14, 2019