Arts & Culture
‘Strong Like Her’ Presents Stories of Female Athleticism
Haley Shapley's new book focuses on powerful women throughout history
This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. From Atalanta of Greek myth to Pudgy Stockton of Muscle Beach, Seattle author Haley Shapley’s new book, Strong Like Her (Gallery Books, April 7, $29.99), features women known for celebrating their bodies for what they could do, rather than how they…
An Avenue of Stars Near Alki Beach
Find a guide to the night sky under your feet in West Seattle
This article appears in print in the March 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Walking down Beach Drive SW just south of Alki Point in West Seattle, you’ll likely keep your eyes fixed on the unobstructed panorama of Puget Sound before you. But look around and you’ll see the many artistic features of Constellation Park and Marine…
This Week in Shows: What to Watch When You Can’t Leave the House
As we pivot to digital arts consumption, the ingenuity displayed by our local and national arts communities is staggering, but not surprising.
Music Director Thomas Dausgaard leading the Seattle Symphony in a performance of Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 1 on January 30, 2020 at Benaroya Hall.
Small Human Festival Aims to Delight Young Audience Members
“If you start to integrate [theater] into their lives, you’ll be surprised at how early they pick up on things."
This article appears in print in the March 2020 issue as part of the Spring Arts Preview feature. Click here to subscribe. Due to evolving public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, be sure to check with event hosts and venues for updates on event schedules and cancellations. Parenting hadn’t been on the agenda for local visual artist…
Ahamefule J. Oluo Brings his Melancholic Jazz-Comedy Memoir ‘Susan’ Back to Seattle
"When people are operating out of nothing but mutual respect, it creates a euphoric environment.”
This article appears in print in the March 2020 issue as part of the Spring Arts Preview feature. Click here to subscribe. Squinting into the stage lights at On the Boards last August, Ahamefule J. Oluo glanced quickly into the audience, then dropped his chin to his chest, hard, and laughed. “Mom, did you have to sit right…
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