August 2017

Small But Mighty Sound Theatre Company Earns Acclaim With Real Diversity
After a run of plays written by white men, the theater's founder decided it was time for a change.
Teresa Thuman, front, with the creatives of Sound Theatre’s “Amplify” season, clockwise from left: director Malika Oyetimein, writer Keiko Green and director Kaytlin McIntyre.
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The Art of Weathering Winter: What “Self-Care” Really Is (and Isn’t)
How to cultivate more community, according to author Angela Garbes & State Representative Darya Farivar
The term “self-care” has become so overused that its meaning can be bent to almost any purpose. Is it indulging in a cocktail or abstaining from booze? Is it splurging on a skincare product or making peace with fine lines? Some have begun to use the term “community care” to refer to a commitment toward…

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Tom Skerritt remains more committed than ever to the creative economy in the Northwest
Tom Skerritt is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential Fans were understandably disappointed to learn that Tom Skerritt wasn’t asked to reprise his role as Commander Mike “Viper” Metcalf in “Top Gun 2.” “You can’t beat Tom Skerritt with a gun,” wrote one fan on Twitter. Skerritt has said that…