This 'My Fair Lady' star knows the stigma of language firsthand Arab-American actor Shereen Ahmed brings her own story to My Fair Lady's Eliza Doolittle. Bill Radke
2021: Looking back on the year, in pictures The story of 2021 began on a hopeful note in the greater Seattle area with the promise of vaccines after a devastating year. A light at the end of the tunnel - or so we thought. Genna Martin
On growing up Filipino in Seattle: a battle of love and war in white spaces A new musical has monsters threatening Seattle. But can our protecting warriors battle the invaders without losing themselves? KUOW's Bill Radke profiles the show "We've Battled Monsters Before" Bill Radke
A Nutcracker performance that will be less overwhelming, for people with sensory issues Snowflakes and sugar-plum ferries will dance across the stage as usual, but the show will be altered to have less crash, bang and strobe elements. Paige Browning
Keep on rocking in the Covid world: Live music returns to Seattle "People’s joy and energy is infectious and it’s hard to create that on your own," said Jessica Dobson of the band Deep Sea Diver. Megan Farmer
Weekend arts & culture picks: an immersive exhibition, and a gallery show with an amazing backstory Paige Browning talks with Seattle Times features reporter Brendan Kiley about some of his favorite arts and culture events happening this weekend and beyond. Paige Browning
PHOTOS: 'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' opens in Seattle Seattle's immersive Van Gogh exhibit has opened in SODO. Megan Farmer
Vienna museums' social media posts got rejected for nudity, so they're on OnlyFans The Vienna Tourist Board is taking posts of nude and partially nude artwork found in the city's museums to a subscription service after content was removed from other social media sites. Joe Hernandez
Seattle's murals by henry bring joy, but it took decades to get there Ryan Henry Ward passed through multiple episodes of psychosis, homelessness, drug addiction, and relapse on his way to become the highly sought-after muralist he is now. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Modern art, the return of live dance, and other arts & culture picks to kick off Fall Kim Malcolm talks with Crosscut arts & culture editor Brangien Davis about her weekend recommendations. Kim Malcolm
