Seattle Opera presents a poignant, timely ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’
Many years in the making, the opera, which opened Saturday, doesn't offer us the luxury of telling ourselves it was a sad story that "happened...
Christy Karras
How world-premiere opera 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' came together in Seattle
The people crafting Seattle Opera’s world premiere always knew this would be a special endeavor. But they had no way of knowing how timely it...
Heron Habitat Helpers keep watch and spread the word on Seattle’s official bird
The group does cleanup and planting projects in heron territory, and also branched into tracking the numbers of herons and how well the birds were...
Determined teen Seattle Derby Brats skate, together, over any obstacle
The derby world is indeed a world; it spans the globe. And anyone involved in derby is an immediate friend. They’re also used to making...
In virtual reality of Second Life, users find a world of opportunities VIEW
Second Life is a web platform that somewhat replicates the physical world. Users have avatars and interact with others in spaces designed for many activities.
Seattle-area volunteers teach bridge, and it’s suiting all generations brilliantly
An older generation of bridge players is teaching kids how to play the card game that requires theory, strategy and probability, plus teamwork and communication....
‘Blue,’ an opera on police violence named best new opera, opens in Seattle soon WATCH
On Feb. 26, Seattle Opera opens the critically acclaimed "Blue," about a Black family that draws strength from the community after their son is killed...
Volunteers at public gardens find satisfaction in hard work and gratification in growth VIEW
As any home gardener knows, keeping a garden healthy and beautiful is a lot of work. Every public garden relies on volunteers; the easiest way...
The endearing (and enduring) ‘nook notes’ at Miro Tea radiate positivity, encouragement and a need to connect VIEW
Digging into the notes at Miro Tea feels almost like looking at forbidden treasure — a dive into the intimate thoughts of others even as...
The volunteers at Save A Forgotten Equine help rehabilitate rescued horses — and tack on friendships among themselves VIEW
The SAFE horse operation wouldn’t run without the many hours of help from volunteers. Most sign up for one shift a week, though some do...