Another week in the Seattle book world. Many things are happening--though they're a bit more spread out than usual. Don't let that dampen your spirits, get our there and embrace the interesting and unique events in our city. Cheers! more ›

On this Tuesday you can learn how to fall down better in public, listen to some young authors' new works, and celebrate winter at the Seattle Center. more ›

It doesn't officially open until January, but if you're a fan of Internet humor, a social activist, a person who enjoys theatre, a person who cares about those living with disease, or just someone who's into the macabre, you should immediately add A Short Term Solution To A Long Term Problem to your 2012 must-see list. more ›

Each year between fall and spring, the Richard Hugo House presents the Literary Series: four events that feature local writers, musicians, cartoonists, and other artists, who are commissioned to create new works of art. Each event features four artists, each asked to create on the same theme. The result is a diverse and fascinating look into various topics, by some of the Seattle area's most talented creators. This week's theme is "While You Were Sleeping", and will be presented on Friday, November 18 at the Hugo House on Capitol Hill, at 7:30 p.m. more ›

Each year between fall and spring, the Richard Hugo House presents the Literary Series: four events that feature local writers, musicians, cartoonists, and other artists, who are commissioned to create new works of art. Each event features four artists, each asked to create on the same theme. The result is a diverse and fascinating look into various topics, by some of the Seattle area's most talented creators. This week's theme is "While You Were Sleeping", and will be presented on Friday, November 18 at the Hugo House on Capitol Hill, at 7:30 p.m. more ›

So many events this week! And all squished towards the end of the week--you'll just have to figure out ways to cram them all in. Cheers! more ›

A busy week in the world of reading--check out some of our events in Seattle this week. more ›

Lots of events this week! Here are just a few... more ›

All week, we've been bringing you interviews with some of the writers and performers that will be on stage, sharing all-new works of fiction, non-fiction, and music at Richard Hugo House, one of Seattle's most valuable non-profits for writers. And if they haven't piqued your interest yet, here's a rundown of what we know is coming: more ›

In the third of our interviews with the artists commissioned to create original works of prose, poetry, and music for Richard Hugo House's Literary Series, Dr. Charles Johnson explains the writing process, and what it's like to create something entirely new. more ›

The second installment of our interviews with the guests of this Friday's Literary Series at Richard Hugo House, today's interview features comic book artist Megan Kelso. more ›

Each year between fall and spring, the Richard Hugo House presents the Literary Series: four events that feature local writers, musicians, cartoonists, and other artists, who are commissioned to create new works of art. Each event features four artists, each asked to create on the same theme. The result is a diverse and fascinating look into various topics, by some of the Seattle area's most talented creators. This year, we'll be interviewing the participants in the week before the show. more ›

SIS Productions takes on the challenge presented by Michael Golamco's Year Zero, an attempt to bring an immigrant culture that's been largely ignored as time goes by, though the play is fraught with obstacles to success, Jose Amador finds that SIS is quite up to the task. more ›

BODY MOVIN: Prepare to say, “I didn’t know people could bend that way.” Also, “Huh?” “What’s going on?” and “Oh. Cool.” Pilobolus dance company is back in town as part of the UW World Series. These cats will literally crawl up the walls and crawl upon each other to turn movement into art. No form is off limits as Pilobolus dancers shift shapes, flex and flow to music, becoming multi-limbed, strange new beings. Imagine the trippiness of a Tool music video - if Tool were more concerned with creating human poetry than creating whatever it was they did. Not that it’s all WTF and no play. Check out this video the group directed with OK Go. more ›

A new month, and a whole slew of new productions. From the only North American showing by an internationally renown performance artist and the premiere production in a new Downtown theater space, to this year's festival of sketch comedy with everything in between; Seattle, once again, has it all. more ›

We've got some good stuff lined up this week--everything from record collecting to poetry. It's not going to be hard to enjoy your week in Seattle lit! more ›

We'll give you three reasons you should buy tickets for this right now: hobnobbing, drinking, and the sense of self-importance you get from attending fundraisers. more ›

We have some events fighting for your attention this week...but don't worry, you can squeeze it all in! Just get creative--and get to these talks! more ›

Writers love words. Quite a few also love the sound of their own voice. What, then, of the communicative possibilities in silence? more ›

Underneath the surface of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, his 2007 semi-autobiographical farce being receiving its Seattle premiere in a co-production by ReAct and the Pork Filled Players at the Richard Hugo House, lies an ingenious truth delivering machine, one that explicates the various dimensions involved in crafting ethnicity specific works of theater in an environment that's heavy on lip-service, yet light in providing concrete examples of that sort of work. It isn't a perfect production, though what it lacks in professional polish and quality, it more than makes up for in ambition and sincerity. more ›

This week’s line up is looking pretty promising—with everything from bloody executioners (which may kill your appetite) to advice on Seattle’s best grub (which will definitely bring it back). Regardless, enjoy your week in Seattle lit. events! more ›

We’ve got a live one this week! So much to cram into so few days—from drinking and dancing to discussing Rad Dads and enjoying some tunes…get ready for your week in Lit! more ›

If you're ready to flex your literary muscles (and your drinking ones), tonight is your chance to shine. more ›

Seattle's douchebaggery levels were at an all-time high today, as a non-profit becomes the victim of senseless vandalism, and a military recruiting station was nearly the target of something that could have been much, much worse. more ›

Looking for some lunchtime reading? Jose has the weeks arts news, including shake-ups and shut-downs within some of the areas most influential art-makers. more ›

It's awful outside. Couldn't you use some beat poetry, read from the boys' room? more ›

Lit events this week are a little heavy on the food focus, but it’s impossible for me to ignore any listing that involves pies, oysters, or food trucks. I’m just saying. The non-edible options are enthralling as well, so enjoy this week’s spread! more ›

Tomorrow is publication day for Mountford’s novel, making it a time to celebrate his accomplishment and our city’s local talent. more ›

There is just too much to choose from this week—and because I don’t want my head to explode, I’m piling on the listings for Seattle’s literary events. You lucky folks get to choose from ex-boyfriends and headless bodies, to Spring reading and boozing, to “homemade” (and pizza-filled) lives. Let the good times, vivacious speakers, and full bars roll. more ›

VINES AND LINES: Richard Hugo House, where the poetry flows like wine and the wine flows also very similarly to wine. “Cheap Wine and Poetry” presents its first reading of 2011 tonight at Seattle's favorite literary home base, featuring poets Rebecca Hoogs, Sierra Nelson and Graham Isaac and poet-turned-comedian Emmett Montgomery. There are also open mic opportunities for anyone who cares to test their chops on an extremely happy audience. Why so happy? Because cups of wine are only one dollar, cheaper than espresso and metro fare. As always, there's no telling where or when the next event will be, so we're happy to demand the supply tonight. more ›