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Celebrating Black History Month: Meet 10 incredible women making a mark in Seattle

Portraits by Ulysses Curry; Story by Ulysses Curry & Tyler Sipe We are spotlighting the achievements of 10 trailblazing Black women in Seattle this Black History Month. They are making waves in the city’s educational, business, cultural, food, and arts spaces. Their connections to the city are as diverse as… [ Keep reading ]

Nancy Guppy’s journey to the Silver Circle

BY JENNIFER NERAD / SEATTLE CHANNEL Nancy Guppy, host of Seattle Channel’s award-winning “Art Zone with Nancy Guppy,” has just been inducted into the Silver Circle of the Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The Silver Circle recognizes professionals who have made lasting contributions… [ Keep reading ]

Nancy Pearl, global rockstar of the library world, recognized for lifetime achievements

Host of “Book Lust With Nancy Pearl” receives the 2021 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community We have some fantastic news for book lovers, Seattleites, and connoisseurs of all things heartwarming and happy in this world! Our favorite librarian, author, and host of “Book Lust with… [ Keep reading ]

Be kind & unwind with local gem Scarecrow Video for International Independent Video Store Day

Celebrate International Independent Video Store Day in the spookiest autumn way! Beloved Seattle institution and nonprofit Scarecrow Video is getting into the spirit this Saturday, Oct. 16 with giveaways, sales, and a live stream of festivities. For our part, we thought we’d highlight the essential cultural preservation work Scarecrow does,… [ Keep reading ]

SIFF 2021 takes to the small screen

Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 47 brings you 93 features, 126 short films, and one brand new streaming service to house all of them. After the heartbreak of canceling SIFF 2020 when lockdown hit, festival programmer Beth Barrett says moving films to the small screen was an obvious decision. Less… [ Keep reading ]

Nancy Guppy on the art of the interview

BY ERIN JONES / SEATTLE CHANNEL MULTIMEDIA INTERN She’s an actress, comedian, and a local icon. For more than 30 years, Nancy Guppy has been a mainstay on Seattle televisions. She got her start on “Almost Live!,” a sketch comedy show that aired for 15 years on KING-TV. These days,… [ Keep reading ]

An Art Zone performance a day, will keep the self-isolation blues away

BY ERIN JONES / SEATTLE CHANNEL MULTIMEDIA INTERN Music has a way of lifting our spirits. With all concerts in Seattle being postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, we put together a list of past Art Zone performances for you to get your feet moving and body swaying while… [ Keep reading ]

Take an Art Break while sheltering in place with these funny, joyful features

Quickly running through your favorite movie reruns and online streaming playlists? We’ve got you covered!

Struggling to pass the time while sheltering in place? Turn the page with these Book Lust recommendations

BY ERIN JONES / SEATTLE CHANNEL MULTIMEDIA INTERN There’s no better way to escape reality than picking up a good book. That’s why the Seattle Channel has put together a list of engaging books for you to read while you shelter in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All featured… [ Keep reading ]

Q&A with Nancy Guppy as she celebrates a decade of covering Seattle’s art & music scene

Art Zone with Nancy Guppy kicks off its 10th season, Friday, Sept. 20!