Culture

Speakers Forum

Civil political discourse is alive and well at 'Civic Saturday'

Social Distancing may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean folks are eager to come together just yet. The potential unity among Americans, involving civil civic discourse, continues to prove a bumpy road, to say the least. But according to the speakers in this talk, it’s a journey still worth committing to, having ‘faith’ in, and suffering through, together.

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'The resilience of native women': These Navajo matriarchs heal and educate through dance

Thousands of American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls are missing - many presumed murdered, their families denied the dignity of laying their bodies to rest. "Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project" honors these women and their land, and educating non-native people along the way.

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'This came from a dream.' How this Navajo family is healing with dance

Eugene Tapahe never dreamt the coronavirus pandemic would bring the world to a stop. Nor could he have known when the virus struck that another pandemic a century earlier - and a tradition that grew out of it - would send his family on a 30,000-mile journey to heal.

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Weekend arts & culture picks: Folklife, Nordic sights, and live music in-person

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Uncertain future for Puget Sound's hard-hit arts and culture organizations

‘The question is still: If we open up will people show up?’

Seattle Now

A hectic 2020 for the city's restaurant scene

The pandemic has upended our lives in so many ways, especially when it comes to food. But even as we head in the direction of ‘new normal’ thanks to a vaccine, Seattle’s restaurants are still struggling.

KUOW Newsroom

Seattle's indie movie theater scene hangs on by a reel

“We were just flat out closed. Nobody. Nothing” said Jeff Brien, managing partner at Faraway Entertainment.

Hidden Brain

Creativity And Diversity: How Exposure To Different People Affects Our Thinking

There is great comfort in the familiar. It's one reason humans often flock to other people who share the same interests, laugh at the same jokes, hold the same political views. But familiar ground may not be the best place to cultivate creativity. Researchers have found that people with deep connections to those from other countries and cultures often see benefits in terms of their creative output. This week, we revisit a favorite 2018 episode about the powerful connection between the ideas we dream up and the people who surround us, and what it really takes to think outside the box.

Coronavirus In Seattle

Seattle performers find a new stage online

Seattle’s night life is slowly reopening with food delivery and to-go cocktails. But music venues and night clubs remain closed – and they're unlikely to see crowds any time soon. Amid the pandemic, performing artists are taking their stage shows to live streaming.