If traditional hip-hop lyrics are to be taken at their word, a rapper’s true nature is embodied in his car. … More
Category: Seattle Magazine
2009 Spotlight Award: Bao Tran
“I’m an old person in a young person’s body,” asserts local filmmaker Bao Tran. It’s a little hard to believe … More
2009 Spotlight Award: Ellie Sandstrom
Watching Ellie Sandstrom dance is like watching a spider wrap a fresh kill in its web—it’s fascinating and a little … More
2009 Spotlight Award: Karen Finneyfrock
Anyone still unsure of exactly what spoken word poetry is should ask Karen Finneyfrock, the Seattle poet who, in 2006, … More
2009 Spotlight Award: Ray Tagavilla
Anyone who saw Washington Ensemble Theatre’s exquisite production of The Mistakes Madeline Made last February knows Ray Tagavilla—even if they don’t … More
2008 Spotlight Award: Diem Chau
When Diem Chau wanders through thrift stores, she hears a cacophony of voices: A ceramic rice bowl whispers of family … More
2008 Spotlight Award: Lynn Shelton
“Do you consider yourself mumblecore?” The question was lobbed from the back of the Egyptian Theatre, over the heads of … More
2008 Spotlight Award: Zoe Scofield
In the beginning, she was just in it for the tutu. As a young girl, choreographer Zoe Scofield coveted the … More