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For all Seattle accomplishes on the indie, folk, electro, and hip-hop circuits,
Published 4:21am Sunday, August 3, 2014For all Seattle accomplishes on the indie, folk, electro, and hip-hop circuits, its one Achilles heel is the largely lukewarm club scene. That’s why when ... Read more
Tendai “Baba” Maraire’s father Dumi single-handedly brought the beautiful sounds of the
Published 4:20am Sunday, August 3, 2014Tendai “Baba” Maraire’s father Dumi single-handedly brought the beautiful sounds of the mbira to U.S. shores in the ’70s during his time as an ethnomusicologist ... Read more
As Hobosexual, Ben Harwood and Jeff Silva aren’t the only guitar/drums duo
Published 4:19am Sunday, August 3, 2014As Hobosexual, Ben Harwood and Jeff Silva aren’t the only guitar/drums duo in town, but they’re the most badass. With detuned fuzzy guitars and hard-grooving ... Read more
First published in 1956, John Okada’s debut novel was essentially forgotten twice.
Published 4:18am Sunday, August 3, 2014First published in 1956, John Okada’s debut novel was essentially forgotten twice. No-No Boy was hardly read in the ’50s, then rediscovered in the ’70s ... Read more
If Seattle Opera’s founder, Glynn Ross, made a name for the company
Published 4:17am Sunday, August 3, 2014If Seattle Opera’s founder, Glynn Ross, made a name for the company as improbably ambitious—presenting Wagner’s Ring, the genre’s vastest challenge, in what was in ... Read more
Before there was a socialist in City Hall, there was Nick Licata.
Published 4:00am Sunday, August 3, 2014Before there was a socialist in City Hall, there was Nick Licata. After 16 years on the City Council, this gentle, graceful man is the ... Read more
The University of Washington has once again been named one of the
Published 9:15pm Thursday, July 31, 2014The University of Washington has once again been named one of the top colleges in the nation, and it’s not just for its looks this ... Read more
Most artists don’t have careers. They have careens: Momentum drives them forward
Published 7:38pm Thursday, July 31, 2014Most artists don’t have careers. They have careens: Momentum drives them forward until they encounter an obstacle that sends them flying in another direction—or an ... Read more
Opening ThisWeek About Alex Runs Fri., Aug. 8–Thurs., Aug. 14
Published 7:37pm Thursday, July 31, 2014Opening ThisWeek About Alex Runs Fri., Aug. 8–Thurs., Aug. 14 at Sundance CInemas. Rated R. 96 minutes. Suicide attempt. Six college friends, not yet 30, converge ... Read more
While the news emerged in a slightly awkward fashion, yesterday afternoon new
Published 5:54pm Thursday, July 31, 2014While the news emerged in a slightly awkward fashion, yesterday afternoon new Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole revealed that one cop – and only one ... Read more
Stage Openings & Events The Angels Project SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE
Published 5:43pm Thursday, July 31, 2014Stage Openings & Events The Angels Project SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 77. Caught One-Handed Noah Duffy’s solo comedy about growing up gay, fundamentalist, and ... Read more
Wednesday, August 6 Irish singer/songwriter Imelda May has been a fan
Published 5:39pm Thursday, July 31, 2014Wednesday, August 6 Irish singer/songwriter Imelda May has been a fan of rockabilly and blues since she found an Elvis Presley cassette in her brother’s ... Read more
Photo by Knipsermann via WikipediaAs we welcome the dog days of summer,
Published 5:39pm Thursday, July 31, 2014Photo by Knipsermann via Wikipedia As we welcome the dog days of summer, plant your butt on a stoop, have a popsicle, and check out ... Read more
Canadian trio A Tribe Called Red brings a unique perspective to dance
Published 3:59pm Thursday, July 31, 2014Canadian trio A Tribe Called Red brings a unique perspective to dance music, combining hip-hop and electronic music with elements of aboriginal music like chanting ... Read more
The relaxation of a ban on foreign-made gaming consoles in China could
Published 6:22pm Wednesday, July 30, 2014The relaxation of a ban on foreign-made gaming consoles in China could mean big bucks for Microsoft. Today the Redmond-based company announced that, as of ... Read more
Local & Repertory • Event Yadda. (NR) Details Event Yadda. (NR)
Published 10:02pm Tuesday, July 29, 2014Local & Repertory • Event Yadda. (NR) Details Event Yadda. (NR) Details Event Yadda. (NR) Details Event Yadda. (NR) Details Event Yadda. (NR) Details • ... Read more
Local & Repertory Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Master of the
Published 9:11pm Tuesday, July 29, 2014Local & Repertory Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Master of the jazz flute and of his ’70s TV news domain, anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will ... Read more
Music • Goo Goo Dolls Whether you’re longing for the hits of
Published 2:35am Tuesday, July 29, 2014Music • Goo Goo Dolls Whether you’re longing for the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, there’s something nostalgic for just about every ... Read more
Stage Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute Teen Summer Musical and Academy TEEN
Published 2:35am Tuesday, July 29, 2014Stage Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute Teen Summer Musical and Academy TEEN SUMMER MUSICAL AND ACADEMY: 13-18 YEARS (19 IF STILL ENROLLED IN HS) Youth ... Read more
Openings & Events Exterminator City Looking to brush up on who’s who
Published 11:53pm Monday, July 28, 2014Openings & Events Exterminator City Looking to brush up on who’s who in Seattle’s booming underground comix scene? Its best and brightest are selling their ... Read more