Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 2020
Opinion More than books: The case for passing Seattle's library levy The Seattle Public Library does far more than contribute to the intellectual life of our city. by Paul Constant / July 16, 2019
Culture The Fabulous Downey Brothers on aliens, band rules and those crazy costumes (From left) Alex Link, Liam Downey, Chandra Farnsworth, Sean Downey, Frederick Dobler and Louis Messina in full Downey Bros. regalia. by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / June 28, 2015
Culture The singular Maiah Manser on the viola, Kurt Cobain and staying true to her art "Maybe I write some weird, different songs," says Maiah Manser, "but they’ll still go together because they’re all me." by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / May 18, 2015
Culture Rapper Gifted Gab on music, the Central District and that elusive work-life balance "I’m very observant. I watch other people, and I go to a lot of shows. When I go out it looks like I’m kickin’ it, but I’m really studying." by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / April 26, 2015
Culture Panic attacks, day jobs & other aspects of recording an album in your apartment Peter and Jordan of Murder Vibes. by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / March 29, 2015
The Weekend List: Artist Rodrigo Valenzuela's picks for your weekend A Scott Lawrimore-curated multimedia look at race, a Tom Skerritt- Carla Korbes ballet collaboration and a trio of local writers on laughing in tragedy's face. Plus, poetic Cambodian rock at the... by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / February 5, 2015
