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.” Jason Burrows
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
"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. Kim Malcolm
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. Mike Davis
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. Paige Browning
