Ukraine scrambles to protect artifacts and monuments from Russian attack On top of the humanitarian crisis, Ukrainians worry about Russian destruction of cultural heritage sites. In Lviv, they're wrapping statues in fireproof material to protect them from Russian bombs. Lauren Frayer
For the first time in its history, architecture's top award goes to a Black architect The 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize honors Diébédo Francis Kéré, who comes from a village with no school in Burkina Faso. He has designed primary schools for "many children to be happy and learn." Neda Ulaby
There should be an Oscar for playing a real person Playing someone real is a completely different task than playing a fictional character. Stephen Thompson
Once, cultural ties to Russia were deliberate and hopeful. Now, they're eroding Russia's growing isolation in the cultural world is poignant for those who remember optimistic outreach of the 80s and 90s. Linda Holmes
The "The Arts Hour" from the BBC World Service hits the stage in Seattle Kim Malcolm talks with The Arts Hour host Nikki Bedi about Saturday night's show at the Rainier Arts Center. Kim Malcolm
'The Godfather' bridged old and new Hollywood to save American moviegoing On its 50th Anniversary, The Godfather is one of the most influential and respected films in Hollywood history. But that outcome didn't seem likely at its premiere. Bob Mondello
Casual Friday with Knute Berger and Martin Douglas This week Russell Wilson is out. Gas prices are up.. And we’re getting ready to do that daylight saving thing. We break it down with Crosscut's Knute Berger and KEXP’s Martin Douglas. Patricia Murphy
All three major music labels have now suspended operations in Russia The entertainment exodus from Russia is continuing. Both Sony Music and the Warner Music Group announced Thursday that they would be suspending operations in Russia. Wynne Davis
Postcard: Ducklings and banjo music Suzanne on Capitol Hill found comfort in the ducklings at Volunteer Park. For her, observing the natural world brought a sense of peace during a time that felt, and sometimes still feels, really scary. For Peter in Ballard, it was music. Libby Denkmann
'He always has a home here in Seattle': Reflecting on Russell Wilson's legacy The news landed like a fumbled snap - Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson would be hanging up his blue and green jersey, and heading to Colorado to join the Denver Broncos. Libby Denkmann
