Arts

'Choir Boy' explores life, love, and queer identity for Black teens

Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play “Choir Boy," showing at ACT Theatre, is a coming-of-age story where none of the characters actually come-of-age – and that is the play’s brilliance.

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"Down the Rabbit Hole" and more dazzling arts & culture picks for the weekend

Kim Malcolm gets some weekend arts and culture recommendations from KUOW's Mike Davis.

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New Seattle film commission will help bring Hollywood productions to the city

This week, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to create a long sought-after Seattle film commission to support local film projects. The measure has the potential to make a major impact on filmmaking in Seattle.

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New brick and mortar space showcasing Black art and artists opening in Seattle

Paige Browning talks with Arte Noir founder Vivian Phillips and executive director Jazmyn Scott.

'Creating an environment where black artists can thrive.' Central District gallery looks to reclaim neighborhood

After years of rapid redevelopment and gentrification transforming the central district, Seattle’s historically Black neighborhood, local philanthropist and advocate for Black arts Vivian Phillips has stepped in with a plan to reclaim a piece of the community.

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This Seattle arts space provides sustenance to the Black community

When you think of an arts space, you think of pictures, paintings, or other kinds of visual art; they’re the main course. But also on the menu at Wa Na Wari in Seattle’s Central District is food. Three days a week, this center for Black art gives out free meals to anyone who drops by.

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A tale of two cities: August Wilson was born in Pittsburgh, but loved Seattle

Nationally, August Wilson is known as an award-winning playwright, whose work captivated the nation with authentic storytelling that breathed life into characters portraying African American life and experiences throughout the 20th century.

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With scorching temps ahead, head indoors for these cool arts events in the Puget Sound region

Kim Malcolm talks with Marcie Sillman about her weekend arts and culture recommendations.

Week In Review

Week in Review: Climate change, gun violence, and ticket prices

Guest host Libby Denkmann discusses the week’s news with NPR’s Martin Kaste, KUOW’s Mike Davis, and freelance journalist Joanne Silberner.

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Trapped weasels and middle fingers. Seattle artists react to Roe

People in Seattle are still coming to grips with the Supreme Court’s landmark overturning of Roe V Wade. Artists in our communities are no different.