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Scarecrow Video: Cinema’s Library of Alexandria
Scarecrow Video provides a unique service. While the media landscape has transformed into a virtual domain, Scarecrow remains firmly planted in the physical world. And because of the vastness of their collection, along with their commitment to preserving cinema history, your selection won’t be limited to popular titles. Why is that important? For the same reason representation is important: we need to see ourselves reflected in our art. Otherwise, we become monstrous to ourselves.
Wildrose Celebrates 40 Years of Lesbian and GBTQ+ Love, Pride, and Herstory
And Seattle happens to be home to one of the most coveted LGBTQ+ places: the city’s first, and only, lesbian bar—The Wildrose. Located in Capitol Hill, Wildrose opened on New Year’s Eve in 1984 and still remains open today. I had the pleasure of speaking with one of the owners, Martha Manning. We delved into topics ranging from troubles staying open during COVID to what the Wildrose means to lesbians today.
Timothy White Eagle’s Radical Rituals Connect Art, History, and Culture
In early November, On the Boards unveiled a briefly-run but awe-inspiring performance: Indian School by ritualist Timothy White Eagle (he/him) and co-created with Hatlo (they/them) White Eagle. White Eagle is quick to confirm that Indian School is a collaborative effort, and not a solo show.
SAM VSO Union Strikes on Black Friday After Years of Corporate Misdeeds
The SAM VSO Union consists of a group of 54 Visitor Service Officers, or VSOs. On Black Friday, they started their strike. Strikes are typically one of the last options a union will exercise to make clear to their employer and the general public that their working conditions are unacceptable and their concerns up until this point have been largely ignored. Before the formation of the SAM VSO Union, there were a series of escalations in organized action against Seattle Art Museum (SAM) leadership and policies.
STANCE Cultivates Community for Trans Day of Remembrance
Seattle’s Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble (STANCE) was back again for Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20, 2024), offering a touching choir experience and space to remember those in the trans and nonbinary community who have been lost. In “The Power of Me,” STANCE honored the trans community with gorgeous choral arrangements, touching stories, and powerful words of resistance, healing, and power.
Frameworks for Progressive Living: Envisioning New Architecture in Seattle
I was at the Center to attend the opening reception for the exhibition of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab. As I entered the space carrying the aforementioned mental baggage, I found myself surrounded by action words that were at odds with how I was feeling—words like develop, transform, promote, support, and build. I then found myself embraced by concepts that were contrary to how I felt about our nation’s current political situation—words like diversity, multi-generational, non-profit, mixed housing, social life, synergy, and interaction. I actually relaxed…took a breath…shook off the cold…and immersed myself in the warm world of Scandinavian design.
Local Filipino Filmmaker Shea Formanes Chats New Movie, Seattle Scene
I Watched Her Grow was filmed entirely in Seattle with a homegrown crew. Filmmaker Shea Formanes was kind enough to chat with me about the film and her process.
The story is about Ada (Michelle Colman Padron), a botanist struggling with grief over her mother Mirren's (Eloisa Cardona) death. Ada takes in the mysterious teenager Wren (Taylor Freeman), who seems to be struggling from the same affliction as Mirren did.
HeadSpin’s Dance Battles Foster Community and Talent in Wallingford
Co-hosted by the dancers Auto and Orb, these monthly battles are created by HeadSpin Productions and DJ’d by DJ Fever One. The battles are open to all styles, meaning contestants might be paired up against someone who does a totally different street style than them, though they will have the same song. The contestants compete 1v1 for a cash prize. Whoever wins in each battle progresses until there are two contestants left.
Deep Cuts Podcast: Ghoulies II Night at The Rendezvous
Hosts Morgue Anne and Evan J. Peterson discuss that night’s feature presentation, providing insights from behind the scenes as well as more nuanced critiques of the subject matter. If you’re active in Seattle’s horror scene, those names may seem familiar to you. Morgue Anne is literal goth royalty, elected Ms./Mx. Gothic Seattle 2020 and dubbed “The Plague Queen.” She is a burlesque performer, DJ, panelist, and more. Evan J. Peterson is a horror/game writer whose work has appeared in Weird Tales, Nightmare Magazine, and PseudoPod, to name a few.
Worldwide Badass Brings Intersectional Tattoo Community to Capitol Hill
After the tattoo expo at the Seattle Center, tattooers across Seattle received a notable amount of appointments to fulfill new client requests. Having entered the Seattle market recently, Worldwide Badass (WWBA), a tattoo company, has found their space in the Seattle market on the famous Pike Street in Capitol Hill. Calel Metcalf and Dario Rodgriguez, best friends and owners of WWBA, make statements on the state of the market and share some advice for new and upcoming tattooists, companies, and how they may see themselves moving into the Seattle community.
Dacha Theatre Breaks Fourth Wall with Immersive Narratives
In the last century, theater has met its greatest adversary yet: film. Much can be accomplished through the eye of a camera which cannot be easily done in a live space, like forced viewpoints, CGI, and extravagant settings to name just a few. But there is one limitation to film which it may never truly conquer: It exists predominantly behind the fourth wall.
Post-Election, Find Light in the Dark: Climate Action
This November, many of us watched in despair as Donald Trump was re-elected to become our next President. The outcome leaves us with a profound sense of grief for our nation and our planet. For those who have spent years fighting for climate justice, the result feels like a gut punch, threatening to erase gains made in recent years and compounding the urgent need for action.
Why is 2024’s Presidential Election a Nailbiter? Ask Gen Z.
On October 23, 2024, Kamala Harris said at a Town Hall that "we have to get past the era of partisan politics." I understand her strategy. The idea that these times are bigger than partisan politics is easy for disaffected liberals to accept and cast a begrudging vote for Harris at the end of the day. The argument is as simple as it is stark: Trump is far worse. With the intent of overturning Roe v. Wade, Trump appointed justices to the Supreme Court who eventually did just that, removing Americans' constitutional right to get an abortion.
Pole Prowess: Empowerment Through Sensual Movement
“Tell me your name, pronouns, and anything that’s going on with your body today.” The instructor begins, tacking on a question of the day. This practice and sameness at the start of each class grounds me, bringing me into my body and preparing my mind to solely focus on sweat, bruises, and cheering on the successes of me and my classmates as we learn together.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Serve Queer Euphoria at Tour’s End
Singer-songwriters Charli XCX and Troye Sivan played their final show right here in Seattle, WA. On October 23rd, 2024, the duo performed at the Climate Pledge Arena. The tour kicked off September 14, 2024, in Detroit, MI, making its way through the country with two stops in Canada. As a fan of both musical artists and their latest albums Brat and Something to Give Each Other, I got the fortunate opportunity to attend.
Northwest Sewn Leads Seattle in Textile Circularity Movement
Seattle is not often the first place that enters one’s mind in thinking about the fashion industry. When it comes to getting dressed, a casual style is widely accepted. The city has contributed greatly, however, to the business side of things. It is the headquarters of several world-renowned retailers with a legacy in local manufacturing, like Filson (est. 1897), Nordstrom (est. 1901), Eddie Bauer (est. 1920), and REI (est. 1937). Despite not being a fashion capital, even with so many “heritage brands,” Seattle is recognized as a creative city.
STANCE Levels Up Choir with Community, Talent, and Vibrance
Music is one of the ways in which we can bridge gaps between different communities, cultures, and peoples. Choir especially is a building block to creating wonderful community. Singing can be a vulnerable but rewarding experience, and sharing it with others is a great way to build confidence and bond with the people around you. Singing in an ensemble is the coming together of individual voices to create something whole, to bring a solo piece into a harmonic movement.
Literary Romance Opens Minds and Doors, Off- and Online
Despite being self-described as chronically online, I also spend a lot of time reading. I’ve been a big reader ever since I was a child. I loved it so much I read my way into an English Degree (just dropping my credentials). I love the romance genre, and thanks to social media, it’s a bit of a hot-button issue. Booktok, Bookstagram, Bookbook? Whichever platform you’re on, there's a community of readers discussing all kinds of genres; but it’s hard to get away from the conversation of romance if you love it or if you hate it, because that makes you engage.
Defining “Progressive” in Politics: P3 PAC Enters the Chat
When asked if wealthy people can truly call themselves “progressive,” former City Council candidate Alex Hudson stated her support by saying, “I would say that solidarity is not about what’s in your bank account, it’s about what’s in your heart. …We need to level up, we need to match our opponents and I think we have better ideas! I think we have more sound policies and…there’s more of us. And so we need the tools and resources to be able to build our movement, to sustain our movement beyond campaigns, and to communicate with voters. And that takes money. I think there’s a lot of people in Seattle who care about those things and share those values.”
