Linda Lowry
Sir Mix-a-Lot at 60: What’s Next?
Seattle artist looks for opportunities to spread his love of music
Seattle’s iconic MoPOP recently honored Sir Mix-a-Lot with its Hometown Hero award for his efforts to sustain the music industry during the pandemic through the initiative “Keep Music Live,” a Seattle-based music education nonprofit that encourages youth and adults to learn to play an instrument.
The Cinerama is Back
Now known as SIFF Cinema Downtown, the venue reopens to the public Dec. 14
The Seattle International Film Festival purchased the iconic theatre earlier this year from the estate of the late Paul Allen. Now known as SIFF Cinema Downtown, it becomes the nonprofit’s fourth venue in Seattle, along with SIFF Cinema Egyptian, SIFF Cinema Uptown and SIFF Film Center.
Most Influential, Business: Maritza Lopez
Entrepreneur uses her experience to aid others
Maritza Lopez is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential What began as a kind gesture to share her knowledge of cosmetology has blossomed into a flourishing business for Maritza Lopez. Along the way, Lopez has mentored dozens of young women in need of guidance and career opportunities in the midst…
‘Black Folks Do Camp’
Sonia Wooten-Gill launched a Facebook site to help dispel an enduring myth
Sonia Wooten-Gill was surprised when she learned that Oprah Winfrey had said that Black people dislike camping and don’t enjoy outdoor activities. So, she created a Facebook page to set the record straight. Wooten-Gill, a Seattle resident and former Boeing employee, launched “Black Folks Do Camp” to invite other Black RV’ers to share their camping…
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