Samantha Pak
From War Machine to Icon of Peace
Artist Ralph Ziman’s new exhibit at The Museum of Flight turns symbols of violence into a call for change
Ralph Ziman has always been a pacifist — so much so that he became a conscientious objector and left his home country of South Africa to avoid being conscripted into the military. So, the idea of the artist dedicating more than a decade to a project centered around weapons and vehicles associated with violence, might…
Kevin Kwan Isn’t Making This Up
The 'Crazy Rich Asians' author talks about his new novel and how the world of extreme wealth has evolved since his debut
When Kevin Kwan made his literary debut with Crazy Rich Asians in 2013, he introduced readers to the world of — as the title implies — crazy rich Asians. While it may not have been the first book to tell a story about the Asian diaspora that wasn’t rooted in trauma, it was the first…
Bending the Limits
From contortion school in Mongolia to Cirque du Soleil — Ninjin Altankhuyag found family under the Big Top
If you’ve ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show, you’ll know the performances are always filled with death-defying stunts and feats of great strength that will often have audiences gasping in both fear and excitement. There’s usually a contortion act featuring artists bending their bodies in seemingly impossible ways. And if you’re like me, just…
Modern Love with a Jane Austen Twist
Author Christina Hwang Dudley brings a classic tale to modern Asian America
It’s universally known that a good enemies-to-lovers story never gets old. Among the most famous literary pairs in this genre are Lizzy Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice…
Letter To Seattle: Grown-Up for a Day
Junior Achievement taught me responsibility and how to plan for my future
Dear Junior Achievement of Washington, My name is Tigran, and I am a sixth grader. Last year, when I was in fifth grade, I visited BizTown with my class, and I wanted to tell you how that field trip made a difference. To prepare for the visit, my class and I spent time with our…
Seattle’s Ruinous Media Brings City’s Weirdness to its Music Podcasts
Ruinous Media captures the Seattle experience, and then some
Podcasts are full of murder, mystery, mayhem and sports. Seattle’s Ruinous Media is focusing on another genre, music, with a veritable cast of well-known Seattle characters who tell stories in an engaging and compelling way. Along the way, Ruinous has exported Seattle’s unique brand of “weird” to audiences across the United States and around the…
Managing Your Stress in Turbulent Times
How to take care of yourself or reach out to others
Traffic, chaotic calendars and never-ending to-do lists. Life will always have standard stressors, but now we have additional distress from increasing gun violence, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the ongoing pandemic and more. It is crucial to manage your stress during these exceptionally challenging times. The good news is there are…
zoe | juniper to premiere ‘The Other Shore’ at Seattle’s On the Boards
Contemporary dance and art group zoe | juniper returns to Seattle with a show that questions the very nature of performance
At the end of July — when Seattleites were scooping up box fans and crowding lakefront beaches to escape the heat of the city’s record-breaking streak of 90-degree days — I spent an early Saturday morning lying on the living room floor of artist Juniper Shuey’s apartment watching choreographer and performing artist Zoe Scofield dance….
Fave Five
Apparel, Art, Ice Cream, Music
1 SATISFY your fashion appetite with sustainable luxury. Sell Your Sole Consignment features only mint condition women’s designer clothing and accessories. Gucci, Louis Vuitton, The Row, Hermèes, Celine, Chanel and many others wait inside this inconspicuous boutique in Belltown for their second life with you. Feel good knowing you’re reducing your environmental footprint when you…
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