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GOALLLL! Artist Diem Chau scores at the World Cup

Posted By Brangien Davis June 11, 2010 | 12:56:00 PM


Diem Chau's Crayon sculptures for Nike's World Cup press kit

Amazing news for local artist and Seattle magazine 2008 Spotlight Award winner Diem Chau! National advertising firm Wieden + Kennedy commissioned her to carve 66 of her signature Crayola crayon sculptures with the likenesses of 6 famous players for Nike's prestigious World Cup press kits. Click to see the gorgeous result.read more

SIFF Begins! Checking in with Carl Spence

Posted By Brangien Davis May 21, 2010 | 10:51:00 AM

SIFF kicked off last night with a packed gala and screening of the (very funny!) film "The Extra Man." As the 36th annual festival rolls into high gear, SIFF junkie and guest blogger Jenise Silva speaks with SIFF artistic director Carl Spence.read more

Last Chance to See "An Iliad" at The Rep!

Posted By Brangien Davis May 13, 2010 | 2:09:00 PM

I finally went to see The Seattle Rep's "An Iliad" last weekend, and ever since I've been urging people to go before it disappears. Gripping, relevant and superbly acted, it's an absolute must-see—and it's gone after this weekend!read more

A Chat with Lauren Weedman

Posted By Brangien Davis April 29, 2010 | 5:09:00 PM


Lauren Weedman performing her ablutions

The always hilarious and sometime Seattleite Lauren Weedman is back in town with a new show. I chatted her up, Facebook style, a few hours before the premiere.read more

The SIFF List Is Here!

Posted By Brangien Davis April 29, 2010 | 11:09:00 AM

The Seattle International Film Festival just released the lineup for this year's extravaganza! As usual, there's a ton to look forward to (406 films and 73 premieres in 25 days), including the return of the SIFFter, the awesome app that's crucial to navigating the sprawling fest.read more

SODO Showgirls Invades Seattle Mag's Space

Posted By Brangien Davis April 8, 2010 | 4:01:00 PM

The new Showgirls/Dream Girls is opening right next door to our office tomorrow... which we all found mildly amusing until today, when they turned on the enormous digital signs. Can you say time to work from home?read more

Anna Peters at SoDo Macrina

Posted By Brangien Davis April 7, 2010 | 3:23:00 PM


Work by Anna Peters at Macrina in SoDo (low-res iPhone photo version)

Portland artist Anna Peters has a new show up at Macrina in SoDo. Beautiful, large-scale wood pieces featuring text, photos, graphic design and nods to old-school autos. I want I want I want...read more

On the Boards Launches OTBTV

Posted By Brangien Davis February 4, 2010 | 12:51:00 PM

Seattle's inimitable On the Boards has launched a completely unique (and supercool) new way to watch the avant garde performances that take place on its stage: OTBTV. Learn more after the click.read more

Only four more chances to see Electra!

Posted By Brangien Davis January 29, 2010 | 5:36:00 PM

The Seattle Shakespeare Company's take on the classic Greek play, Electra, is directed by the always awesome Sheila Daniels and stars the phenomenal Marya Sea Kaminsky. Which means you should get thee to one of the final four performances pronto.read more

Seattle's short film animators totally rule

Posted By Brangien Davis January 8, 2010 | 3:49:00 PM

The Northwest Film Forum recently hosted an evening of short animated films, reinforcing what I'd already grown to suspect—our city is awash in super-talented animators. Check out a couple of my faves here and watch for an upcoming feature in the mag.read more