Seattle's year in art After years of pandemic troubles, Seattle’s art scene made a comeback in 2022. KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis is here to reflect on the highlights from our arts community and share what you should check out before the end of the year. Vaughan Jones
Reporter's Notebook: Teatro Zinzanni — a theatrical experience that feels truly post-pandemic As an arts and culture reporter, I spend a lot of time going to galleries, theaters, concerts, events. And in these past few months, I’ve heard over and over again that the arts are “back.” But something still felt off. On Tuesday night, at Teatro Zinzanni, everything clicked back into place. And I had my first revelation that the arts are truly back. Mike Davis
Reporters Notebook: Kevin Hart still makes me laugh, but does he make me think? Kevin Hart performed a sold-out show at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday. He is set to return Dec. 10 for a follow-up performance. Mike Davis
2 shows in Seattle that should not be missed this holiday season If you are a fan of live shows, we have entered the best part of the year. The holiday season is when venues around the city put on their best shows aimed at getting as many seats filled as possible. Mike Davis
ArtsFund announces $10M in unrestricted grants for Washington arts organizations Seattle-based nonprofit ArtsFund recently announced a major new funding program. The Community Accelerator Grant will distribute $10M to arts organizations statewide, with the hope of providing essential resources in a time of great need. Mike Davis
'The Wiz' brings Black joy to the 5th Avenue Theatre KUOW arts & culture reporter Mike Davis takes us backstage at the 5th Ave Theatre and inside their production of “The Wiz.” Mike Davis
Pacific Northwest Ballet's first Black principal dancer will not be its last Dancer Jonathan Batista made history this fall as the first Black principal dancer in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s fifty-year history. Diana Opong
Bellevue Casket company has cameo in new Taylor Swift video Last Friday, Taylor Swift debuted a music video to her new song, “Anti-Hero,” and a local company had an unexpected cameo. Mike Davis
Hear it again: Anastacia-Reneé reflects on her time in Seattle After more than a decade in Seattle, the former Seattle Civic Poet has left for New York. Hans Anderson
'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. Mike Davis
