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The Must List: Seattle Mini Maker Faire, 'Hamilton' Star Comes to Town and More

The Must List: Seattle Mini Maker Faire, ‘Hamilton’ Star Comes to Town and More

Your guide to Seattle's hottest events.

MUST SEE CAESARJulius Caesar(9/13–10/1) Seattle Shakespeare Theatre’s production of the Bard’s political tragedy follows Julius Caesar’s rise to power, and how his conspirators—Brutus, Cassius and many others—divvy up power in the aftermath of his murder. With its themes of betrayal and corruption, this play has laid the groundwork for many political novels, movies and television…

What We Learned From Seattle's Colossal Video Game Convention

What We Learned From Seattle’s Colossal Video Game Convention

PAX West brought thousands of gamers to the Washington State Convention Center.

The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) was held Sept. 1-4 at the Washington State Convention Center. The convention, now in its 14th year, is an opportunity for the video game industry to show off its most exciting new games and most advanced technology. For the outside observer, it provides a glimpse of nascent trends and ideas…

Seattle's Fall Film Festivals Are a Kaleidoscopic Delight

Seattle’s Fall Film Festivals Are a Kaleidoscopic Delight

A look at the city’s many film festivals celebrating everything from regional to foreign film

As summer’s sunny days fade, it’s a good time for movie buffs.

Pioneer Square Festival Hopes to Inspire New Designers

Pioneer Square Festival Hopes to Inspire New Designers

Experience the hands-on, seventh annual Seattle Design Festival this month.

A young festival goer takes in YenFisherSmith’s “REVELution” erected in Occidental Park during the 2016 Seattle Design Festival’s opening block party.

New Vinyl-Only Poetry Press Transports Listeners to a Live Reading

New Vinyl-Only Poetry Press Transports Listeners to a Live Reading

Portland's Fonograf Editions releases "Alice Notley: Live in Seattle."

Alice Notley reads from Certain Magical Acts at McCaw Hall.

A Public Theater Project at the Rep Presents Homer's Epic Poem

A Public Theater Project at the Rep Presents Homer’s Epic Poem

More than 100 members of diverse communities were invited to collaborate on the new project.

A public theater project at the Rep presents Homer’s epic poem seattle repertory theatre has produced collaborations with everyone from Lily Tomlin to David Byrne. This month, the theater moves into the public domain, partnering with community-based organizations for a project called Public Works Seattle. Their venture? A musical adaptation of the Greek epic The Odyssey….

Risk-Taking Theater Director Isn't Afraid to Make Us Uncomfortable

Risk-Taking Theater Director Isn’t Afraid to Make Us Uncomfortable

ArtsWest’s artistic director Mathew Wright takes on tough topics.

Both sides now: ArtsWest artistic director Mathew Wright seeks productions with an alternate viewpoint

Seattle Designers Find 'Power' in Different Ways

Seattle Designers Find ‘Power’ in Different Ways

The Seattle Design Festival explores "power" through fashion, architecture and more.

Luly Yang rocks the runway.

This Fall's Most Buzzworthy Arts and Culture Events

This Fall’s Most Buzzworthy Arts and Culture Events

All the events in art, music and more you need to know about.

“Whale Bay, Antarctica no.4,” one of Zaria Forman’s intricate pastel on paper works from the Antarctica series, opening September 7 at Winston Wächter Fine Art

The Sights and Scenes From Bumbershoot

The Sights and Scenes From Bumbershoot

A look at the confetti-blasting music festival that took over Seattle Center during Labor Weekend weekend.

Bumbershoot 2017 is in the books.

Bumbershoot Takeaways: Why Does Weezer Still Exist?

Bumbershoot Takeaways: Why Does Weezer Still Exist?

The alt-rock titans of the '90s and '00s fell flat compared to Seattle upstarts.

During its lifeless Bumbershoot set on Saturday, Weezer even made an OutKast cover feel drab.

Only in Seattle: Beloved Ice Cream Shop Launches Employee-Only Record Label

Only in Seattle: Beloved Ice Cream Shop Launches Employee-Only Record Label

The many perks of working at Molly Moon’s.

Mooncrew Records promotes musicians working at Molly Moon’s.

Seattle's Most Famous Librarian Tries Her Hand at Fiction Writing

Seattle’s Most Famous Librarian Tries Her Hand at Fiction Writing

Author and lit critic Nancy Pearl says her first novel was "a surprise in many ways."

Librarian and new novelist Nancy Pearl in her natural environment. The author will hold a handful of readings this fall.

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