Arts
The Many Lives of Lish McBride
The Seattle author built her career on romance and bookselling—with a little trivia hosting on the side.
It’s Tuesday night, and romance author Lish McBride is gearing up for trivia night. “I host trivia at Hemlock State Brewing Company in Mountlake Terrace,” laughs McBride of her unusual weekly gig. “Being a writer is a weird job. It’s very stressful in many ways. So, I love my trivia on Tuesday nights.” She also…
Art Matters in Seattle. Let’s Keep it Going.
A little reminder that creative expression is the glue holding us together.
Last weekend, my two daughters and I caught the light rail in Shoreline and rode it down into the belly of Seattle. I love taking them through the city. The trains are crowded with every type of person and I always feel both protective and proud. I grew up in a rural part of northern…
Seattle’s WALK DONT RUN Festival is a Major Success for Downtown
Featuring more than 100 local artists, the 2-mile route drew thousands throughout the day.
Last week, Seattle’s streets were abuzz with creativity during the inaugural WALK DON’T RUN art marathon. Inspired by NEPO 5K—an art event organized by local artist Klara Glosova in Chinatown International District and Beacon Hill—WALK, DONT RUN wound through the heart of the city, with dozens of installations, performances, pop-ups, open galleries, and merriment along…
From the Northwest to Nashville
Country singer Max McNown carries the forests, lakes, and rain of his childhood into every song.
Max McNown carries memories of the Pacific Northwest wherever he goes. “Our favorite camping spot was up in Washington at Lake Merwin,” recalls the rising country music star during an interview with Seattle magazine. “We would pack the car to the brim, fill it with all of my siblings and my parents, and we would…
The Kraken Reveal This Season’s Artist-Designed Jerseys
Seven regional creatives turned out unique designs that will debut each month, from October through April.
Last week, the Seattle Kraken released its newest crop of artist-designed jerseys, each one coinciding with special-themed game nights happening all season. Launched during the team’s inaugural season, the partnership with local artists has evolved into the Common Thread Project, which aims to increase diversity in hockey appreciation and get a wider range of fans…
Autumn Arts: Visual Art
This fall, exhibits across the city invite you to look closer.
Sweater weather is fast approaching, and Seattle’s galleries and museums are about to head into the season with exhibitions that tackle politics, identity, and the environment alongside work that simply celebrates beauty. With arts funding under strain, showing up for First Thursdays or a neighborhood opening is one of the most direct ways to support the city’s…
AMPERS&ONE: Rebel Angels of K-Pop
With two members from Seattle, the group’s latest EP marks a turning point fueled by confidence and experimentation.
When it comes to breaking barriers in K-pop, AMPERS&ONE are quickly carving out a lane of their own. The seven-member group—Kamden Na, Kyrell Choi, Brian Ho, Mackiah Mercer, Seungmo Kim, Jiho Choi, and Siun Yoon, have only been on the scene since November 2023 under FNC Entertainment, the same label behind their “older brother” group…
Autumn Arts: Dance
Big ideas and bold movement take center stage this season.
Seattle’s fall dance season kicks off with homegrown talent alongside visiting choreographers bringing new energy to local stages. The lineup ranges from experimental world premieres and site-specific works to a major repertory highlight. At a time when arts funding is under strain, showing up for dance is one of the most vital ways to keep…
Autumn Arts: Theater
Catch the plays that will define Seattle stages this fall.
This fall, Seattle’s stages are packed with productions that reflect the urgency of our moment, as well as the escapism we sometimes crave. Independent theaters continue to tackle political and social issues head-on, while larger companies are bringing ambitious regional debuts and classics reimagined for today. It’s a season that makes clear how central theater…
Inside PAX West
Seattle’s biggest gaming convention brings fans, creators, and community together
Games are big business in the Seattle area. The city is home to many major gaming studios such as Bungie, Nintendo, Valve, and Wizards of the Coast, plus a thriving independent developer scene. Maybe it’s the rainy weather (or all the coffee) that fosters creativity and draws people together to play their favorite games, whether…
SAM Opens Its First Solo Exhibition By a Pakistani-American Artist
With Geometry of Light, Anila Quayyum Agha presents a dazzling Pacific Northwest debut
Anila Quayyum Agha is an artist who invites you to step closer to her work. To lean in, observe patterns, follow a stitch of thread or a beam of light. Her pieces are large—especially the laser-cut steel light sculptures featured in Seattle Asian Art Museum’s new show, Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light—but they hold…
Scenes from the Crossing
Photographer Kristopher Shinn captures fleeting moments aboard Washington’s ferries
The first time Kristopher Shinn brought his camera onto a ferry was in 2020, after his sister moved from South Seattle to Bainbridge Island. He went along to help with the move, snapped a few photos, and soon found himself bringing the camera on every crossing. Over the next two and a half years, those…
Art Among the Vines
Wine and contemporary art come together in Tuscany’s countryside
Some of the world’s most unique site-specific works of art are part of private art collections associated with family vineyards. From the diRosa Center for Contemporary Art and The Donum Estate in Northern California to Estancia Colomé in Argentina, which houses the world’s only museum of artwork by light and space artist James Turrell, the…
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