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A Creative Mecca: Terrain 16 Unites Hundreds of Artists In Spokane
Spokane, WA - The Inland Northwest’s largest multimedia art and music festival, Terrain, recently celebrated its “sweet 16” with its annual art festival in the heart of Spokane, Washington. This creative mecca brought together nearly 500 artists from the region showcasing close to 900 pieces, and connected them with an audience of over 10,000 people.
Framing the Vision: Besa Gordon’s Creative Journey with Jordan Somers
You ever meet someone who just gets your vision, like without you even having to say much? That’s exactly what it’s been like working with photographer Jordan Somers over the years. If every photo he’s taken could talk, I swear they’d tell a full story of growth, creativity, and a whole lot of joy.
Honesty and Racial Equity: 4Culture's Commitment to the Future of King County Arts
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Brian J. Carter, the Executive Director of 4Culture, to discuss how the grant-making agency ensures that arts and culture stay thriving in Seattle and King County.
Besa Gordon Celebrates Her Birthday Episode with Sweetpea’s Cakes on Good Day Seattle
This week on Good Day Seattle, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon brought a little sweetness to the set for her birthday episode with custom cupcakes from Sweetpea’s Cakes.
Legendary Vibes: Elisha Michelle Talks Events, Podcasting, and Being Authentically Herself
Creator and influencer Elisha Michelle sat down with host Besa Gordon last week for an episode of Almost the Weekend! to share insights into her multifaceted life and career as an event planner, influencer, student, mom, and creative mastermind behind the event series Legendary AF.
Pour and Explore: WeRise Wine Celebrates A Major Milestone with Private Label Launch
WeRise Wine, a Seattle wine bar dedicated to promoting diversity and representation in the wine industry, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its wine club with a Pour and Explore event last month. The celebration, held at the bar’s Downtown Seattle location, not only commemorated the milestone but also introduced its new private-label wine to its loyal community.
Behind the Glam: LXD Beauty’s Teme Wokoma Brings Heart and Skill to the Back2Besa Birthday Episode
When Besa Gordon filmed her behind-the-scenes for this week’s episode of Back2Besa, celebrating her birthday, one familiar face made the day even more special — makeup artist Teme Wokoma, owner of LXD Beauty. For Besa and Teme, the shoot wasn’t just another day on set; it was a reunion of two friends who’ve shared a journey from their high school dance team, Kutt’N’Up, to working side-by-side in professional media.
Air Travel Under Siege: Unpaid Controllers Force Sweeping Flight Cuts, Delays on the Horizon
The U.S. air travel system is facing unprecedented strain. Due to the widening impact of the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a sweeping 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 of the nation's busiest airports, beginning this Friday. This is a result of an escalating crisis among unpaid air traffic controllers, whose vital work now threatens to ground a significant portion of American air travel.
From Advocacy to Celebration: SAARC Hosts ‘A Party for the People’ This Weekend
It’s going down tomorrow night! This week, Davida Ingram, the director of Seattle King County African-Americans Reparations Committee (SAARC), joined hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, on Almost a Weekend! to discuss the committee's upcoming gala tomorrow and its ongoing work in reparations across the region.
Almost The Weekend: City Beats with Tra’Renee - Wellness, Giving Back & Love in Portland this weekend
This week on City Beats with Tra’Renee, it was all about wellness, community, and love. From getting healthy to giving back, Tra’Renee highlighted a lineup of events that bring people together in the Portland and Vancouver area.
Almost The Weekend Vibes & Real Talk with Michael Ling Jr., and Davida Ingram
This week on Almost The Weekend, Besa and Cuddy are serving up good vibes and powerful conversations! First, they sit down with Michael Ling Jr., one of the stars of Detroit ’67 at ACT Theatre, to talk about his journey into acting and how the play connects the past to today’s struggles and triumphs.
PREVIEW This Week’s Episode of Back2Besa: Birthday Wishes, Black Joy, and A Look Behind The Scenes
Back2Besa is back with a celebratory episode dedicated to Besa’s birthday. This week, we take a look back at some of Besa’s favorite stories from the past year, from Daddy Strollers Social Club to DEFY Wrestling in the Central District. We also take a trip across the bay to Vashon Island, made possible by King County Metro, for some tasty Southern food at Gravy.
Seattle and King County Election Persists, Mayor and County Executive Races Still Up For Grabs
The third round of Seattle and King County 2025 General Election results are in. As of 4 p.m. PST on November 6, many races have been called, while the races for Seattle Mayor and King County Executive remain up in the air.
A Trip To Vashon: Besa Gordon Talks King County Metro on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to showcase her recent trip to Vashon Island, made possible by King County Metro water taxi’s additional schedule running on Saturdays. On the island, Gravy Executive Chef and owner Chef Dre picked her up and gave her a tour of his favorite spots, including Vashon Island Baking Company and his own Southern restaurant, Gravy.
Pioneer Square Art Walk: Where Culture, Creativity, and Community Collide in the Emerald City
Are you looking for something to do tonight in Seattle? Here’s what Erik Kalligraphy captured at the Pioneer Square Art Walk last month. This community event, which occurs every first Thursday of each month, brings together creatives and business owners across the Emerald City, from musicians, painters, and clothing designers, to share their work and shed light on one of Seattle’s most historic neighborhoods.
Dropping Pebbles in Ponds: Shelley Washington Shares the Power of Mentorship and Art
Earlier this week, Trae Holiday sat down with Shelley Washington, a stager for the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), on The Day With Trae to discuss her long-standing career at the acclaimed dance company and commitment to mentoring the next generation of artists.
SpoonFed Training: Celebrating a Decade of Fitness, Family, and Community
SpoonFed Training recently passed a monumental milestone, celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the grand opening of a new gym in Tukwila. This event signified a new chapter for the fitness center after outgrowing its previous location, and brought together SpoonFed’s dedicated community, who shared their love and appreciation for the organization's profound impact on the Black community.
‘Detroit ‘67’: Acts On Stage Captures the Best of Music and the Worst of Times
Acts On Stage is bringing “Detroit ‘67” to Seattle! From her award-winning stage trilogy, Dominique Morisseau delivers “Detroit ‘67” as a two-story dramedy that chronicles a family having a house party while the city is on fire. The metaphor sits on the backbeat of a country dancing to the new sound of Motown as it simultaneously finds itself in the dust of one of the most explosive moments in American history: the 1967 Detroit riots. It’s all coming together while falling apart.
Wa Na Wari Transforms the Central District with Annual Walk The Block Festival
In a rapidly changing Central District, Wa Na Wari strives to bridge the gaps between artistic expression, residential permanence, and physical activity with its annual art festival Walk the Block. Last month, the festival took over Seattle’s Central District with the strength of Black creativity on full display in the historic Seattle neighborhood that has marked the grounds of the city’s Black community for generations.
Communities of Opportunity: Highlights from the All-Partner Convening Media Workshop
Communities of Opportunity's (COO) recent all-partner convening at Highline College featured an exciting community media workshop on Thursday, October 9, that successfully forged connections between community partners and media organizations, including Converge Media.