Soundside has your February film festival picks With chilly winter weather in full effect, there’s nothing better than a cozy trip to the movies. Soundside host Libby Denkmann caught up with a few people working across our region to bring movie magic to audiences of all ages this month. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 14 mins
Mike's adventures in art: A trip down the rabbit hole If you are looking for some tips on how to experience art in the Seattle area, you are in the right place. In this weekly post, KUOW Arts Reporter Mike Davis gives you tips on what to do around Seattle over the weekend so you can have your own adventures in arts and culture. Mike Davis
Mike's adventures in art: Seattle comedy laughs on Cap Hill If you are looking for some tips on how to experience art this weekend, you are in the right place. In this weekly post, I’ll give you tips on what to do in Seattle over the weekend to have adventures in arts and culture. Mike Davis
Dungeons & Dragons fans clash with publisher over creative control D&D fans and publisher Wizards of the Coast are in the middle of a massive row, after a draft of the company's new license for the game was leaked. The leaked proposal would limit the degree to which third-party publishers could contribute to and profit from the game. Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 9 mins
Lawsuit challenges Seattle's graffiti ordinance Four people have filed a complaint against the city of Seattle after being arrested and jailed in 2021 for writing easy-to-clean political messages on temporary barricades outside of the Seattle Police East Precinct. They allege the city's anti-graffiti ordinance is an unconstitutional violation of free speech. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 2 mins
Fatlesque Fest: Celebrating a community of curves Burlesque has been captivating and tantalizing audiences for centuries. A new festival this weekend — Fatlesque Fest Northwest — is on a mission to disrupt the perceptions that surround burlesque and rethink the medium through a fat liberation and body positive lens. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 22 mins
Reporter's notebook: how to safely attend performances this virus season There is still legitimate fear of Covid that is now combined with worry about influenza and RSV. With all of this in mind, many people are asking, "Is it safe to enjoy the arts at this time?" Mike Davis
These Seattle queens are home for the holidays They're probably two of the most famous members of Seattle drag royalty after being catapulted to stardom by the wildly popular franchise "RuPaul's Drag Race." And they're back for another installation of The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show. Angela King Play AudioListen 16 mins
Arts organizations object to proposed Seattle Center light rail location A concerned coalition of artists and arts organizations recently presented an open letter to the Sound Transit Board, requesting that the upcoming Seattle Center light rail station be located on Mercer Street. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 2 mins
Reporter's Notebook: Teatro Zinzanni — a theatrical experience that feels truly post-pandemic As an arts and culture reporter, I spend a lot of time going to galleries, theaters, concerts, events. And in these past few months, I’ve heard over and over again that the arts are “back.” But something still felt off. On Tuesday night, at Teatro Zinzanni, everything clicked back into place. And I had my first revelation that the arts are truly back. Mike Davis
