Culture Mellow summer music, with extra spice from Charles Ives Pianist Jeremy Denk and violinist Scott St. John. by Tom Luce / July 8, 2007
Politics The rhapsodic side of Bach's Preludes and Fugues Pianist Craig Sheppard delivers yet another set of Bach masterpieces. by Tom Luce / May 2, 2007
Culture Paris, the joy of an organist's desire Olivier Latry at the organ of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. by Tom Luce / February 7, 2008
The Met opera, live at a mall movie theater near you The Met's experiment in highly produced telecasts to local film screens proves surprisingly successful, especially at the bargain prices. Our reviewer reports on the first five shows, as seen in... by Tom Luce / April 1, 2007
Opinion I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19. From spreading misinformation to doubting experts, the President's actions put Americans at risk. by Eric Holdeman / March 11, 2020
Opinion Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Politics Trust requires more than government telling the truth Trust is often in short supply at all levels of government: an Occupy protest in New Mexico. by Eric Holdeman / July 31, 2012
A sombre, masterful evening at Meany Fine players from Berlin bring out the sinister unquiet of works by Shostakovich and Beethoven. by Tom Luce / January 20, 2011
Crosscut Tout: A quartet not to be missed at Meany The program is the Seattle debut of a group of players in the Berlin Philharmonic, which promises refinement and depth. by Tom Luce / January 17, 2011