Rachel Gallaher

Most Influential, Arts: E.J. Koh

Most Influential, Arts: E.J. Koh

The talented Seattle writer E.J. Koh is carving her own niche in the literary world

E.J. Koh is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential   If the writing profession were anything like a game of bingo, Seattleite E.J. Koh would be nearing a fully stamped row, if not an all-board blackout. At 34, she’s already racked up several impressive literary accolades, published a book of poetry…

Most Influential, Food & Drink: Emily Kim and Heather Hodge

Most Influential, Food & Drink: Emily Kim and Heather Hodge

Using their dessert-making skills for the greater social good

Emily Kim and Heather Hodge are among Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential   When Emily Kim and Heather Hodge, founders of the Pastry Project, went out for drinks one evening in 2019, starting a business together was the last thing on their minds. The two women, who both worked for Molly Moon’s…

Most Influential, Arts: Stevie Shao

Most Influential, Arts: Stevie Shao

The Seattle muralist and illustrator understands the power of public art

Stevie Shao is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential   When the Covid-19 pandemic started, Stevie Shao had never painted a mural. By the time Washington state lifted its lockdown order 15 months later, Shao had become one of the most in-demand public artists and illustrators in Seattle.  What started as…

Arts Story: Forgotten Voices

Arts Story: Forgotten Voices

A world premiere production by a local playwright and actor looks at the history of Black theater in America

Breakout: “History of Theatre: About, By, For and Near” runs from Jan. 28 through Feb. 12 at Kreielsheimer Place, 700 Union St. in Seattle. When actor-playwright Reginald André Jackson started doing workshops for his upcoming play, “History of Theatre: About, By, For and Near,” which looks at the untold stories of African American thespianism, he…

Seattle's Prince of Plastic

Seattle’s Prince of Plastic

Artist Anthony White’s work offers deep, and sometimes uncomfortable, cultural commentary

Overheard conversation at artist Anthony White’s current exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum plays out like a zeitgeisty spoken-word soundtrack that weaves between the past and present, hitting various cultural milestones along the way. “Is that Lindsay Lohan?” “Look, Nintendo!” “Do you notice the Greek columns?” “Ah, Lisa Frank!” The joyful cacophony is a reaction…

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