Opera is changing in China and the Seattle Opera is helping contribute to its future …
Yesler Terrace redevelopment worries some in Little Saigon
The Seattle City Council will soon vote on one of the largest redevelopment projects the city has faced in recent years: the replacement of historic Yesler Terrace with a new public housing community …
Seattle Chinese Chorus wins silver at World Choir Games
Known as the Olympics of choral music, the World Choir Games hosts participants from many countries who gather for the largest international choral competition in the world. The Seattle Chinese […]
Biking for Tohoku Relief cyclist arrives in Seattle
On July 31, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center welcomed Tetsuo Matsushita to Seattle. Matsushita, a 21-year-old student from the International Christian University, made the journey from Los Angeles, Calif., […]
Wayne’s Worlds: Top 10 ways to get someone’s attention
By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly And there you have it, I’ve got your attention. It’s as simple as that. If you want attention, just jot down a top five […]
Noted musician and composer Eyvind Kang joins Cornish Music Department
Musician and composer Eyvind Kang will join the Cornish College of the Arts’ music department as an adjunct professor. Kang, a Cornish alumnus, has released many albums of his compositions […]
Seattle Japanese Garden Advisory Council hosts third annual garden party
On July 20, Washington Park Arboretum’s Japanese Garden was converted to include a ramen cart, sushi bar, and dinner buffet for its third annual garden party, which raised about $45,000. […]
NPR receives $1.5 million for race, ethnicity coverage
By Suzanne Gamboa The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — National Public Radio, criticized in recent years for their lack of diversity of its staff and coverage, is using a […]
Sikh temple shooter’s motives might never be known
By Todd Richmond and Dinesh Ramde The Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — There’s no trial to prepare, no jury to persuade, no judge to hand down a sentence.
Filipino Community Center hosts “An Evening with Arnaldo! and Friends”
The Filipino Community of Seattle presents a dinner and cabaret show featuring cabaret artist Arnaldo! on Sept. 7 titled, “An Evening with Arnaldo! and Friends.” Arnaldo! is based in the […]