Arts & Culture

Philanthropy

GiveBIG Delivers $11.1 Million to Local Nonprofits

But does the end justify the means?

05/16/2013 By Laura Dannen

FIlm Fest

A Dose of Hollywood at SIFF

Find out who's in town for the film festival.

05/15/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Review

John Grade’s Wood Sculptures Restore Life to Ghosts of Ships

See his latest work, After the Wawona, at Davidson Galleries.

05/15/2013 By Sheila Farr

TV Timeout

Before 'The Office' Ends, One Last Dwight Schrute Montage

In honor of our native son Rainn Wilson.

05/14/2013 By Laura Dannen

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Cuong Vu

The influential trumpeter and UW professor breaks down the Seattle jazz scene.

05/14/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Classical News

Seattle Symphony and Opera Musicians Approve New Contracts

The orchestra will do more with less in the short term.

05/14/2013 By Laura Dannen

Concerts

'Bring Our Sonics Back' Rally at Neumos

Join Shawn Kemp and some of Seattle's best MCs for a night dedicated to bringing the NBA back to town.

05/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Be Bold

Chaos in Bloom: Saint Genet's New Performance Art

Warning: It's not for the faint of heart.

05/13/2013 By Laura Dannen

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 9–12

Seattle's secrets are revealed during Seattle Confidential; the cast of Bob's Burgers invades the Neptune.

05/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Vampires Are Out, Werewolves Are In

In his gripping new novel Red Moon, Benjamin Percy crafts an Orwellian thriller with terrorist werewolves.

05/09/2013 By Laura Dannen

Film Fest

SIFF 2013 Trailer: A Short Film Unto Itself

See decades of festival films recreated in 3D miniature.

05/09/2013 By Laura Dannen

TV Timeout

Watch the Trailer for the New Season of 'The Killing'

Peter. F'n. Sarsgaaaaard.

05/08/2013 By Laura Dannen

Local Talent

What's Next for Seattle's Jinkx Monsoon, America's Next Drag Superstar?

Jinkx on winning season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race: "It's Monsoon Season. Officially."

05/07/2013 By Laura Dannen

Philanthropy

Don't Forget to GiveBig on May 15

Take part in a massive day of charitable giving across King County.

05/07/2013 By Laura Dannen

Mother's Day

5 Ways to Surprise Mom This Weekend

Show her some love with a Beatles tribute concert or a chocolate tasting.

05/07/2013 By Alex Domine

Art Review

Of Trucks and Tranquility: The Paintings of Paul Havas

Woodside/Braseth Gallery honors the late Northwest landscape artist with a show of recent work.

05/07/2013 By Sheila Farr

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ezra Dickinson

The Seattle dancer hits the streets to perform a tribute to his mother.

05/06/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

In Training

Meshell Ndegeocello Mentors Seattle Youth Musicians

We asked one of the students to interview her coach before Friday's performance at the Moore.

05/06/2013 Edited by Laura Dannen With Samantha Braman

Ticket Alert

Justin Timberlake to Play KeyArena

You don't already have plans for January 17, 2014, right?

05/06/2013 By Laura Dannen

Slideshow

EMP's Fantasy Exhibit Fit for Tolkien and Dragon Fans Alike

Unleash your inner nerd at this family-friendly display of fantasy literature and film props.

05/03/2013 Edited by Laura Dannen With Angela Cabotaje