VISUAL ARTS

• Belltown Blooms. Celebrate Seattle’s creative core at the Mural Festival. August 15, 2024.

• Seattle Art Fair Opens With a Strong Showing. With work from around the world — and strengthened ties to the local creative community — the annual event drew big crowds on night one. July 26, 2024.

• An Abundance of Art in Seattle This Week. Highlights from the Seattle Art Fair and other happenings in the creative community. July 24, 2024.

• Dynamic and Engaging: The Call of Calder. As a teenager, former Microsoft executive Jon Shirley fell in love with the works of Alexander Calder. He’s now sharing his passion with the public. July/August 2024.

• Longtime Seattle Artist Mary Ann Peters Opens Show At the Frye. Peters’ first solo museum show is a testament to her decades-long career. July 12, 2024.

• Tacoma Art Museum Reckons With the Roots of One of its Biggest Collections. TAM’s latest show reconsiders the meaning of Western American art. June 4, 2024.

• Finding Place in Pictures. Artist Sky Hopinka’s first solo museum exhibit in the northwest showcases his creative approach to language and identity. March/April 2024.

• Most Influential List 2024 | Arts: Anthony White. January/February 2024.

• Picture Perfect. Robin Layton is nothing short of a Seattle treasure. September/October 2023.

• Datebook: Fall Art Finds. A look at some of the upcoming season’s hottest works. September/October 2023.

• Seattle’s Architect of Light. Italian-born artist Iole Alessandrini explores the beauty and emotional impact of working with light. May/June 2023.

• Most Influential List 2023 | Arts: Tariqa Waters. Fighting the establishment while uplifting other creatives. January/February 2023.

• Most Influential List 2023 | Arts: Stevie Shao. The Seattle muralist and illustrator understands the power of public art. January/February 2023.

• Seattle’s Prince of Plastic. Artist Anthony White’s work offers deep, and sometimes uncomfortable, cultural commentary. December 9, 2022.

THEATRE

• Art’s Story: Forgotten Voices. A world premiere production by a local playwright and actor looks at the history of Black theater in America. January 20, 2023.

DANCE

• Healing in Motion. Dance artist Lavinia Vago explores the power of movement through the art of dance. May/June 2024.

• Dark Emotions, Lighthearted Interactions. Whim W’Him presents two emotion-inducing premieres to close out the season. May 15, 2024.

• When Bad Meat is a Good Thing. Choreographer Alice Gosti’s work dives deep. November/December 2023.

• From Screen to Stage at Pacific Northwest Ballet. As part of its 50th anniversary, Pacific Northwest Ballet presents work from its pandemic choreographers, including two world premieres. March/April 2023.

LITERATURE

• Finding Freedom. Seattle author Stacey Levine’s new book, Mice 1961, follows two sisters during a single day of their fraught relationship. June 12, 2024.

• Jane Wong’s Got the Write Stuff. Poet Jane Wong finds emotional release in her debut memoir, ‘Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City.’ May/June 2023.

• Most Influential List 2023 | Arts: Elsa Sjunneson. The award-winning deafblind author and media critic is fighting ableism with an unapologetic call for representation in the media. January/February 2023.

• Most influential List 2023 | Arts: E.J. Koh. The talented Seattle writer E.J. Koh is carving her own niche in the literary world. January/February 2023.

FOOD & DRINK

• A New Spot to Sip and Shop. Fruitsuper boutique opens a tiny tasting room in Pioneer Square. June 25, 2024.

• A Slice Above the Rest. With grace and grit, Niles Peacock has worked his way to the top of the pizza world. January/February 2024.

• Most Influential List 2023 | Food & Drink: Emily Kim and Heather Hodge. Using their dessert-making skills for the greater social good. January/February 2023.

LIFESTYLE/DESIGN

• The Art in This Leschi Yard is Literally Immersive. One local collector’s transformed front yard features a new swimming pool with a custom installation. July 18, 2024.

• Authentic, Inclusive, Functional. These three Seattle brands are forging unique paths in fashion. March/April 2024.

• Back to the Future. Seattle’s Central District is Reclaiming its Rich History. March/April 2024.

• The Indie Darling. Known for its gritty, industrial past, Georgetown now boasts an eclectic mix of locally-owned cafés, restaurants, and shops. March/April 2024.

• Most Influential List 2024 | Education: Quinton Morris. January/February 2024.

• Turn Up the Music. Totem Star's new home expands its footprint by tenfold. January/February 2024.

• Most Influential List 2024 | Fashion: Dan McLean. January/February 2024.

• The Sights of Sayulita. Where to shop, eat, and drink. November/December 2023.

• The Shores of Sayulita. Using Mexican design sensibilities, Seattle architect Robert Humble built a contemporary home and vacation rental. November/December 2023.

• Designing for Dignity. After witnessing the last few weeks of her grandmother's life, one Seattle woman tackled a redesign of the ubiquitously disliked hospital gown. July/August 2023.

• Blender Bender. Seattle's experience research lab tells stories through artwork, installations, and architecture. July/August 2023.

• Pride in Place: Why Seattle Architecture Shines. Seattle's Past Influences its Modern-Day and Future Architecture. March/April 2023.