Arts and Entertainment

  • A Light Touch at the Henry

    A new Skyspace created by artist James Turrell explores the effect of light on space and perception. Located in the Henry Art Gallery's sculpture court, it is one of only four public Skyspaces in the United States. 

    July 2003 Perspectives
  • Reaching Out with Residencies

    When internationally acclaimed artists perform through the UW World Series, many also visit local schools or University classes through residencies. 

    March 2003 Perspectives
  • The liberal art of (not) selling out

    Alexa Meyer, an English Literature and Journalism & Public Interest Communication student, discusses the value of a liberal arts education.

    The Daily
  • Video Live Sessions: UW Wind Ensemble | Zhou Tian: Sinfonia: I. Noir & II. Transit"

    On Classical King’s “Northwest Focus Live” with host Sean MacLean, the UW Wind Ensemble led by Timothy Salzman performs the first two movements of Zhou Tian's Sinfonia.

    NPR Music
  • Video Live Sessions: Michael Partington

    Guitar Studies Chair Michael Partington performs music from Baroque composer Jakob Johann Froberger for KING FM's Northwest Focus Live in this video broadcast recently on NPR Music's Live Sessions.

    NPR Music
  • A ‘T. rex rotisserie’ and other favorites from a Burke Museum staffer

    Connie Eggers loves seeing families come through the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Eggers is a visitor services specialist at the Burke, part of a rotating team that works at the museum’s front desk.

    The Seattle Times