Culture Why the West Seattle Bridge should be named for Jimi Hendrix On the 50th anniversary of the rock legend’s death, a plea for a new way to honor his legacy. by Charles R. Cross / September 18, 2020
Culture Bumbershoot could be smaller, cheaper and more local in 2020 Event producer One Reel is looking to the long-running Seattle festival’s past to help ensure its future. by Charles R. Cross / February 21, 2020
Culture After raising $1.75M for Austin musicians, Black Fret hopes to keep the music playing in Seattle The nonprofit operates on the radical notion that musicians should be paid to make music. by Charles R. Cross / January 22, 2020
Culture Will the last person to leave Northgate Mall turn out the lights? Over piroshky and pink socks, a Seattle writer ponders the death of America's first mall. by Charles R. Cross / November 27, 2019
Culture Bumbershoot’s producer declines to renew contract, putting the festival’s future in doubt With the iconic summer music event in flux, the city of Seattle and One Reel seek a viable new model. by Charles R. Cross / November 1, 2019 / Updated Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.
Culture Sasquatch is dead. On to the next big Thing Thing founder Adam Zacks says his new boutique music festival is for the underdogs. by Charles R. Cross / August 15, 2019
Culture 11 things to do in Seattle SIFF screenings, a capella concerts, a room full of mammals and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel & Misha Berson / May 16, 2019
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle A poeting pairing at Hugo House, Octavia Butler-inspired music, Boylesque Fest and other cultural activities. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / April 18, 2019
Culture 9 things to do in Seattle Writer Valeria Luiselli, a trip to the moon, a ballet rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream and other cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / April 11, 2019
Culture Kurt Cobain still belongs to Seattle — 25 years later How the city is forever connected to Nirvana's frontman's legacy. by Charles R. Cross / April 5, 2019