Marcie Sillman
Stories
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Seattle's Waxie Moon: Burlesque Performer For A New Century
When you hear the word burlesque, what comes to mind? Some of us envision down and dirty night clubs populated by weary strippers clad in not much more
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New Life For Restored Memories From Seattle’s Female Rockers
You probably know the bands that put Seattle on the international music map in the early 1990s. Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam have become legends, but
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The Art Of Preserving Balanchine Ballets
If you ask American ballet dancers to name the person with the biggest impact on their artform, chances are they'll answer: George Balanchine. "George
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Northwest Artist Alden Mason Dies
Alden Mason was a Pacific Northwest native and a lifelong resident, but his artistic influence reaches far beyond this corner of the country. Mason was
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Your Take On The News
It’s Friday — time to talk over the week’s news with Joni Balter, Eli Sanders and Knute Berger. The state legislature doesn't convene until next month, but Olympia was the center of attention this week as a two Democrats joined with minority Republicans to take power in the senate. What stories caught your attention this week? Call us at 206.543.5869 or write to weekday@kuow.org.
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Science Finds Evidence Of "Zombifying" Parasites
A parasite worms its way into a host, hijacks its nervous system and begins to control their behavior. Sounds like T.V. or the movies, but scientists have long known that parasites can take over and manipulate invertebrate and some vertebrate hosts. We talk with Dr. Shelley Adamo of Dalhousie University about how parasites may be turning hosts into zombies.
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Coal Port Hearings In Seattle
Officials from the US Army Corps of Engineers and state Department of Ecology hear public comment in Seattle this afternoon about a plan to build the largest coal export terminal on the West Coast near Bellingham. KUOW's Ashley Ahearn joins us with details. Then, we look at Michigan's new "right to work" legislation and the possible ripple effects in Washington state with University of Washington Professor Jim Gregory.
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Douglas Smith On The Final Days Of The Russian Aristocracy
In 1917, the glittering elite of Tzarist Russia were crushed, practically overnight, by the Communist revolution. What happened to the nearly two million people who lived at the top of Russian society? Douglas Smith, awarding-winning historian and author, joins us to talk about "Former People: The Final Days of the Russian Aristocracy."
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Canada, Culture And Commerce: "The Hobbit" And NW Business News
Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton previews "The Hobbit." Then, we look at Northwest companies in the news with Michael Parks.
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Nearby Winter Getaways In Western Washington
Are you staying home for the holidays? You can still enjoy a winter excursion in Western Washington. Travel writer Crai Bower joins us with ideas for getting away while staying close to home. What are your favorite nearby getaways? Call us at 206.543.5869 or write to weekday@kuow.org.