I have always been fascinated by the birthplaces of those who have inspired the world with their talents. To see where they ...

Rainier Beer will host its iconic R-Day block party in Georgetown on Sept. 12, featuring free live music, beer gardens and a ...

When Ethan Anderson played Bite of Seattle in the 1990s, the food festival’s live music setup looked different: Artists volunteered their time and performed for free, and much of the lineup included ...

Stepping into a new year means embracing its promises but also facing its challenges. Fortunately, the performing arts offer a reliably inspiring source of motivation. Following are some ...

Musical instruments were banned in her home country. Her dad made her a piano. But with small hands, six hours a day of ...

Seattle’s fall classical season brings fresh leadership, anniversaries and premieres. Xian Zhang embarks on her tenure as Seattle Symphony’s new music director, the Balourdet Quartet launches a ...

When Seattle musician Jeseul Oh was searching for a name for his band, he kept returning to one song: “Plash,” by Japanese ...

Brian Fennell, who performs under the name SYML, has a clear sense of gratitude when he recalls growing up in Seattle with access to the nature, culture, and music that helped shape him as an artist.

Before a little online bookstore became a retail giant, when a local company later known as RealNetworks was pioneering something called “streaming” and 97.3 FM was still playing the oldies, Seattle’s ...

Remembering Speight Jenkins, former Seattle Opera General Director, whose legacy transformed the opera community.