arts

The unique approach of introducing each ballet number with a snippet from the old movie classic works well in the current performance of the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “Broadway Festival”. More »

It’s that time of the year again. Thousands of bands, filmmakers, and media leaders will congregate in Austin, Texas this weekend, for South by Southwest, the annual music, film, and technology conference, showcasing the latest media industry trends and acts. More »

The 5th Avenue presents the classic American Musical "Hello Dolly!, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart, from the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder.

I came into KCTS 9 this past Friday, unaware that I would be receiving mind blowing news. Quincy Jones would be coming in for an interview on our program, Conversations at KCTS 9.

I don’t pretend to be a connoisseur or even an educated classical music critic. I do, however, humbly offer you reflections on an impressive evening at the Benaroya Hall.

To further our coverage of the arts, KCTS 9 will begin highlighting exciting events happening around town in this space.

A noteworthy event happening this week takes place Wednesday night (2/25) at Benaroya Hall.

Television commercials and catchy music have gone hand in hand since TV ads made their debut in the 1940s. Since the 1980s, the use of popular music in advertisements has become a prevalent method to influence the buying habits of viewers.

In times of political transition and economic crisis, every old story — even the Disney ones populated by jovial, anthropomorphized animals and catchy sing-along tunes—transforms into a political allegory. More »

The Crocodile Cafe, the iconic Seattle rock venue that abruptly closed down in 2007 to a chorus of disappointed and shocked music fans and artists, is coming back.