Arts
Henry Art Gallery’s New Senior Curator on the Role of Art in Challenging Times
Her first installation, Edgar Arceneaux’s "Library of Black Lies," explores "how history is constructed—for and by whom—and the multiplicity of 'truth'”
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Shamim Momin arrives at a time when many artists, arts administrators and museums are feeling a new sense of urgency in the face of the country’s political and cultural divide. Now more than ever, she says, an arts organization’s role is to directly ask…
Must List: Northwest Chocolate Festival, Seattle International Comedy Festival, Seattle Winter Ciderfest
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MUST INDULGE The Northwest Chocolate Festival(11/10–11/11) This delicious festival bills itself as “the best show in the world for artisan chocolate,” which, to us, sounds pretty sweet. Learn about the chocolate industry, meet cacao farmers, watch demos by world-famous chefs and, of course, taste chocolate to your heart’s content. Times and prices vary. Smith Cove…
Seattle Cartoonist Puts Sidekicks in Spotlight
Cartoonist Jon Morris’ new book assembles a motley crew of unfortunately named hero helpers
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Batman’s Robin, The Green Hornet’s Kato—eventually, all sidekicks have their day. And whether they want it or not, their day has arrived with Seattle cartoonist Jon Morris’ recently released The League of Regrettable Sidekicks (Quirk Books, $24.95). This is the third installment of his…
The New Online Washington Jewish Museum Makes Room for Jewish History and Culture in an Increasingly Intolerant World
And it offers a purpose and mission that calls to us from history
Rebecca “Becky” Benaroya, pictured here as a child with her family (first row, middle), is one of 20 honorees included in the virtual museum
Must List: ‘The Vikings Begin’ Exhibit, ‘A People’s History,’ Election Night Viewing Party
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MUST PLUNDER The Vikings Begin (Through 4/14/19) Want to learn more about the Nordic region’s most famous seafarers? See how they got their start at the Nordic Museum’s newest exhibition, which includes original artifacts and archaeological discoveries from early Viking Age society. Times and prices vary. Nordic Museum, Ballard, 2655 Market St.; 206.789.5707; nordicmuseum.org MUST…
Jill Soloway Explains It all for You
On Tuesday, the ‘Transparent’ creator and friends invited 900 people over to chat about smashing the patriarchy
“Ladies and gentlemen…is an outdated phrase we don’t need to use anymore!” was the gleeful introduction to Tuesday night’s event at Temple de Hirsch Sinai, as Town Hall gathered five feminist/queer-positive artists for an entertainingly scattershot evening of comedy and talk. Out first was Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby, whose recent Netflix special Nanette shattered everyone who saw…
Must List: GeekGirlCon, Loud Mouth Lit, Seattle Weavers’ Guild Show
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MUST GEEK GeekGirlCon (10/27-10/28) Celebrate the X chromosome in science and technology, comics, arts, literature, game play and more at this annual two-day convention. Female scholars and experts gather for panels, workshops, lectures, gaming, a DIY science zone, cosplay and networking. Times and prices vary. Washington Convention Center, downtown, 705 Pike St.; 206.694.5000; geekgirlcon.com MUST MOUTH OFF Loud…
Check out Amplifier’s Powerful ‘Power to the Polls’ Poster Campaign
The nonprofit arts organization commissioned more than 50 artworks from gender-nonconforming and female-identifying artists
POLITICAL PARTY: Along with a self-portrait (second), Duazo’s subjects are real Washingtonians involved in political causes, such as Kim Wyman (third), Washington Secretary of State.
4 November Benefits You Should Not Miss
This month's upcoming events put the "fun" in fundraising
Breath of Life Gala November 3Put on your best for this Black Tie event at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, fine dining and a silent and live auction. seattlebreathoflifegala.eventscff.org Wine, Women and Shoes November 9Preserving the family, treating and educating at-risk children and preventing child abuse…
Must List: ‘Peacock in the Desert’ Opening, Seattle Queer Film Festival, 16th Annual Mushroom Festival
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MUST GET REGAL Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India(10/18) Join the Seattle Art Museum and community art lovers at this free opening celebration for the museum’s newest exhibition, Peacock in the Desert. The exhibition celebrates the vibrant paintings, lavish furnishings and rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Indian kingdom of Marwar-Jodhpur….
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