Visual Art

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: October 2015

Travel across the cosmos with Rik Allen's sculptures, trace the origins of Mexican skull art, and more during fall's first art walk.

09/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: September 2015

Don't miss an Italian glass master's return, twisted wood, dark birds, and more.

09/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Finding Truth Behind the Masks of SAM's 'Disguise'

There's a lot hiding in this arresting exploration of global African art.

08/11/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: August 2015

Take a road trip at Linda Hodges Gallery, explore interconnectivity through fiber sculpture at Glass Box Gallery, and more artistic picks.

08/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Interview

How Jason Segel Identifying with David Foster Wallace Led to 'The End of the Tour'

The actor discusses being drawn to Wallace's expression of depression, and finding himself in a similar place post–'How I Met Your Mother.'

08/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Quote Unquote

Jamie King Isn’t Above Tattooing Tech Bros

“Probably a third of the guys I tattoo work for Amazon.”

08/03/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Visual Art

10 Things to Know About Seattle Art Fair

The first edition of the Paul Allen–backed visual art showcase takes over CenturyLink Event Center this weekend. Here's the vital info.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: July 2015

Don't miss Gregory Blackstock's meticulously detailed drawings and Davidson Galleries' group show on cryptozoology.

07/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2015

Plan out a summer of open-air cinema.

06/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: The Final Weekend (June 4–7)

A strong slate of documentaries and comedies— featuring Adam Scott, Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, and Tig Notaro—closes out this year's Seattle International Film Festival.

06/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Movie Review

Dream a Little Dream, QB

Or how Russell Wilson is the soul of 'Entourage'

06/03/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: June 2015

From surreal collage photography to muted Chinese reduction woodcut works, there are many gallery options worth checking out this month.

06/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Leo Saul Berk

The local artist draws inspiration from his unique childhood home for Structure and Ornament at Frye Art Museum.

06/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: Week 2 (May 28–31)

Ian McKellen plays an elderly Sherlock Holmes, Evel Knievel rides again, Jason Segel becomes acclaimed author David Foster Wallace, and more must-see films.

05/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: Week 1 (May 20–25)

Check out a French take on the superhero genre, Jemaine Clement's latest comedy, and uplifting African documentaries.

05/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

Yesler Terrace Comes to the Big Screen in SIFF's 'Hagereseb'

Zia Mohajerjasbi's short film explores memories of friendship in late-'90s Yesler.

05/20/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: Opening Weekend (May 14–17)

This year's festival kicks off with Sundance winners, Afghan photographers, France's response to The French Connection, and Melissa McCarthy.

05/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2015

African religiousness, flowery skulls, and tricky photography highlight this month's offerings.

05/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film

Descending to Heck with Brett Morgen

The director discusses the creation of the documentary Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.

05/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with STIFF's Will Chase

We talk with STIFF's programming director as the event reinvents itself as the Seattle Transmedia and Independent Film Festival.

04/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld