Arts & Life

MOHAI exhibit celebrates the rebellious history of Seattle's motorcycle culture

Western Washington is home to sweeping, scenic drives and twisting mountain roads. It’s a motorcyclist's wonderland. A new exhibit at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood explores the rich history of freedom, rebellion, and risk from the saddle of a moto.

What's the KUOW Book Club reading in December?

The KUOW Book Club is reading "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month.

How to talk sports in Seattle, and beyond, when you don't know ball

Ever been stuck in a conversation that takes a turn in to the world of sports, yet you have no interest? We have a guide for you.

With 'No Time to Spare,' Ursula K. Le Guin strikes at the heart of a changing world

The KUOW Book Club has been reading "No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters" by Ursula K. Le Guin this month. We conclude this month's reading with Le Guin's blog posts "About Anger" and "Without Egg."

Could reading more help men feel less alone? 'The Boys in the Boat' author Daniel James Brown thinks so

Men are, apparently, reading less, at least according to a plethora of headlines over the past few months and years. Despite the questionable nature of this literary crisis, it's enough of a thing to have writers, publishers, and various pontificators wringing their hands over how to get men reading again.

Why you shouldn't scroll through 'Train Dreams'

Susan Orlean shares all in her new memoir. Turns out her 'Joyride' revved up in Portland

When Susan Orlean started her now storied writing career in Portland, she had to clarify: Portland, Oregon, not Maine.

Ursula K. Le Guin inspires moody musings with pieces from the late author's blog

The KUOW Book Club is reading "No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters" by Ursula K. Le Guin this month. Here, we get into a couple of items from the first half of the book.

What's the KUOW Book Club reading in November?

The KUOW Book Club is reading "No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters" by Ursula K. Le Guin this month.

Seattle Art Museum exhibit explores France's food identity

France is known for its fine cuisine. A new exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum explores how that came to be.