Prolific Purveyors of Steampunk Whimsy: Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter
Through the magic and glory that is Capitol Hill queer life, I happened to meet a wonderfully nerdy fellow named Glenn via a mutual acquaintance. During our chat, I discovered he was half of a performing duo versed in steampunk spaces. Ever the nerd myself involved in a myriad of geeky realms, I was instantly intrigued. How does one perform Steampunk? What’s so special about the genre, and how are they bringing something new to the niche? The answers may surprise and titillate you. I present to you: Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter.
Acuña: A Questioner and A Teacher
We interviewed multidisciplinary artist Heidi Grace Acuña, asking questions exploring their journey teaching across Seattle and the lessons they learned helping them succeed. They have appeared all over Seattle and will be having upcoming showcases at Seattle Center with Artists at the Center: Spin the Look and at AXIS gallery for Still in Our Feels, both this Thursday, March 14.
The Advocate Within: Guzman’s Fight for the Voiceless in SeaTac
If Councilmember Guzmán keeps igniting progress and starts empowering a new generation of civic leaders, what’s next? With her momentum, she could easily take on more challenging roles like mayor or governor. The people benefit from having Councilmember Guzman, a compassionate advocate and social worker, representing them. “My priority is the people, and I aim to give them a voice in every decision-making process.” she says. Often, the outspoken face suppression and silence. Yet, Councilmember Guzmán’s voice resonates even through adversity.
