Arts
‘Who Am I’ Raises Support for Black-led Grassroots Organizations
The short film is an 'unapologetic ode' to the relationship between Black life and art
“Who Am I,” a short film created to raise awareness and support for Black-led grassroots organizations throughout the Seattle area, has raised more than $3,500 for its GoFundMe campaign since its release on Wednesday. Directed by Abdi Ibrahim and Jonathan Salmon, “Who Am I,” is an “unapologetic ode” to the relationship between Black life and…
PNW Glass Artists Come Together to Showcase Works
'Refract' programming includes online events by Pilchuck Glass School and Pike Place Market
Pacific Northwest artists and art organizations are coming together to showcase their work through a four-day glass arts festival. More than 25 glass artists, studios and organizations have joined forces to host “Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience,” featuring both in-person and virtual events from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18. “Refract” programming includes online events by…
In Molly Wizenberg’s Intimate New Memoir, Nothing is Off-Limits
Long a trusted voice on matters of the kitchen, Wizenberg's 'The Fixed Stars' deals with matters of the heart
Author Molly Wizenberg (shown here with pup, Alice) says she may not be updating her blog, but she’s still very much cooking and baking every day
What to Watch Online: BenDeLaCreme, 12 Seconds Max, and More
As artists find new ways to connect, things are getting weird and wonderful
4/17 and 4/15BenDeLaCreme: Terminally DetainedThis hometown drag hero may have recently relocated, but no matter, I’m a forever fan of her perpetually perky persona, and the seriously clever writing chops she brings to all her shows. Terminally Detained, a new quarantine-centric show (part of Digital Drag Fest 2020), includes both original music, parodies and stories,…
All Signs Point to #WeGotThisSeattle
From Belltown to Ballard and beyond, these murals by local artists are bringing beauty to businesses' boarded-up windows
Leave it to a bunch of artists to turn tragedy into joy. Due to the Stay Home, Stay Healthy ordinance, restaurants and small businesses have shuttered all over town, many boarding up the windows until they’re able to get back to serving customers. But those pieces of plywood are the perfect canvases for some inspirational…
Scott Shoemaker’s 8-Bit Diva Returns in ‘Ms. Pak-Man: Breakout!’
This new comedy-cabaret zooms through the arcade icon's checkered past with the penal system
This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Unfortunately, due to evolving public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Ms. Pak-Man: Breakout! has been cancelled. Through 4/11. $25–$35. 7 p.m. Re-bar, downtown; rebarseattle.com In terms of pop culture notoriety, Ms. Pak-Man is just as famous as any icon of stage…
Fifty Years of John Fluevog
The iconic shoe designer’s new book steps into his world of singularly stylish footwear
This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. John Fluevog Shoes is known for alternative designs worn by the likes of Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. This year, the brand’s namesake founder is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the shoe business with a coffee table book titled Fluevog: 50…
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