Arts & Culture

Seattle Repertory Theatre’s “Disgraced” — Beyond the Theatre

January 8, 2016

In Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Disgraced (previews tonight, January 8, and continuing through January 31), a New York lawyer named Amir struggles with identity issues after his Muslim heritage is questioned. Amir and his wife, Emily, an artist, host a small dinner party where conversational sparring on politics and culture seem to be the center… Continue reading
Star Trek Geek Out: A Weekend of Star Trek Revelry

January 4, 2016

While the pop culture world is all aflutter about the new Star Wars, 2016 is sure to be the year of Star Trek. With a new Star Trek film forthcoming and in a year that marks the 50th anniversary of the original series, in 2016 it’s time to give Star Trek its… Continue reading
Top 10 Fight Scenes in Film

December 31, 2015

~posted by Di Z. Martial arts have been in film for almost as long as major motion pictures have existed. First appearing in Shanghai in the 1920s, martial arts flicks have become a major genre in film with worldwide stars such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Jean Claude Van Damm, Jet Li, and… Continue reading
Top 10 DVD releases of 2015

December 28, 2015

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Looking for events in Seattle?

December 22, 2015

~posted by Anne C. Seattle is a dynamic city, with enough going on throughout the year to pique anyone’s interest—but when you’re new in town, or have been here a while and want to break out of your routine, it can be a challenge to find just the right show, reading, club gathering, or event to… Continue reading
Movie Mondays: The #1 Most Underrated Movie of 2015

December 21, 2015

-posted by Kate S. Jupiter Ascending is the best movie you didn’t see this year, and I’m here to tell you why. Critics widely panned this scifi opera by the Wachowskis–Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 26% rating, and it had a similarly dim review at RogerEbert.com. Even the people who thought it was enjoyable said… Continue reading
Star Wars Countdown Day Three: Afterwards

December 18, 2015

-posted by Jason Lee B. Don’t forget to read Star Wars Countdown Day One and Day Two! Did the Force Awaken inside you? Did you see the new episode in the theater? Do you need more Star Wars? The Library has plenty of resources available to continue the adventure. From technical blueprints to cartoons and… Continue reading
Star Wars Countdown Day Two: The Original Trilogy

December 17, 2015

-posted by Jason Lee B. Don’t forget to read Star Wars Countdown Day One, too! Are you excited for Episode VII? My stomach is all aflutter. Maybe some blue milk will calm it down. Today let’s look at the different versions of the Original Trilogy. Of course the Library has a bit of a wait… Continue reading
Star Wars Countdown Day One: The Prequels

December 16, 2015

-posted by Jason Lee B. In just a few more days, Star Wars Episode VII will be available to watch in theaters. I am watching the marathon of previous Star Wars movies down at the Cinerama in downtown Seattle, and I will probably watch Episode VII at the Pacific Science Center on the big IMAX screen.… Continue reading
Top 10 Books that began on the Internet

December 11, 2015

~posted by Shannon W. Skip the memes and viral videos – Shannon from Douglass-Truth Library has rounded up 10 standout web phenomena now in print at your library. Black Lives Matter by Sue Bradford Edwards The social media hashtag that became a rallying cry for protesters seeking social justice and an end to police brutality. … Continue reading
Top 10 TV Series to Binge Watch While Home With The Flu

December 9, 2015

~posted by Carrie F. Being stuck at home with the flu is the best excuse to spend some quality time vegging out. Here are a few TV series that I’d binge watch right now if I were under the weather: X-Files With all the buzz about the new series, bone up on The Smoking Man… Continue reading
Ten Foreign Series To Binge Watch Instead of the Usual Holiday Schmaltz

December 3, 2015

~posted by Grace V. Bletchley Circle: Did you know there were secret female code breakers during WWII? Well, there were! This is a fascinating period drama featuring feisty British women in nontraditional roles. The Hour: Another engrossing piece of historical fiction set in London. This time it’s the BBC during the Cold War. Reportage is… Continue reading
Do not miss in 2016! Upcoming temporary and traveling exhibits in Seattle

December 2, 2015

-Posted by Shannon W. 2016 promises an eclectic mix of temporary and traveling exhibits at Seattle’s cultural institutions. Here’s a Top 10 Do Not Miss list from Shannon at the Douglass-Truth Library. 1. October 3, 2015 – September 4, 2016. Do You Know Bruce? Breaking Barriers. On exhibit @ Wing Luke Museum of the Asian… Continue reading
Movie Mondays: Thanksgiving Films

November 23, 2015

~posted by Frank When you hear about holiday films, most people wax nostalgic for heartwarming Christmas films. But what about Thanksgiving? While four of the most popular Thanksgiving flicks may tug at the heartstrings, eventually, it’s usually dysfunction and family drama that’s front and center. Continue reading
Freegal Five for Free: Movin’ n’ Shakin’ Edition

November 12, 2015

-posted by Cameron M. Did you know that each and every week, each and every Seattle Public Library cardholder has the option to download five free songs? It’s true! DRM-free and yours to keep forever and ever, at least until your hard drive crashes (but seriously though, back up your files). Here are five suggested… Continue reading
Movie Mondays: Sci-Fi for Short Attention Spans

November 9, 2015

~posted by Frank I’m about to make a heretical statement, but I find many sci-fi films to be….boring. There’s never a lack of grand ideas to explore, but often I find them to be less than compelling on the screen. And then there are great sci-fi films like Interstellar – but at nearly three hours, it felt… Continue reading
Thomas Teller: A Swedish Musician Who Loves Libraries

November 6, 2015

~Posted by library staff. Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Teller Jönsson loves libraries. His song “Library” is set in his hometown library in Malmö, Sweden, and this August he composed the song “Tomorrow” in the Central Library music room here at The Seattle Public Library. He later performed this song and others at the Swedish Cultural Center… Continue reading
Seattle Repertory Theatre’s “Buyer & Cellar”: Beyond the Theatre

November 4, 2015

– posted by David W. The Seattle Repertory Theater’s current production of Jonathan Tolins’ hilarious one-man show Buyer & Cellar has been getting great reviews. The show, which envisions the curious professional and personal life of a man hired to staff a quaint shopping mall that actually exists in the basement of Barbra Streisand’s palatial Malibu… Continue reading