Podcasts about 4culture

"Just talk about it, normally. Having more open conversations about mental health, bringing it up more, allows people to be more comfortable and open to talking about that topic. Since it can be really hard, the more regular that it is, the easier that it is to talk about." Teens have a lot to teach us, when we're ready to listen.  Every year, Forefront in the Schools welcomes nearly 150 students and staff from schools across the Puget Sound region for the Day of Hope summit at University of Washington. Hailing from Kennedy Catholic High School, Muckleshoot Tribal School, Shorecrest, South Whidbey High School, Mt. Si, Roosevelt High School, The Bush School, Evergreen Public Schools, Lakewood School District, Ballard High School and Eastside Catholic and more, student advocates gather to share their work on comprehensive suicide prevention in their communities, including stories of belonging, care, and resilience. In this special episode of Coping 101, we asked these student leaders to share their WHY's for joining in this life-saving work, what they're doing to help themselves and their peers, and what adults can do to maintain effective mental health conversations with young people.  Coping 101 is an award-winning student-led podcast from c89.5, presented in partnership with Seattle Children's, Forefront Suicide Prevention, 4Culture and other community-minded partners, where Seattle area high school students get real about mental health. Through honest conversations with peers, Artists and behavioral health professionals, they break down stigma and share tools for coping with life's challenges — because no matter your age or background, we all struggle sometimes, and there are healthy ways to cope.  Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 Forefront Suicide Prevention: https://intheforefront.org/ Forefront in the Schools: https://intheforefront.org/programs/forefront-in-the-schools/ Forefront on social: https://www.instagram.com/intheforefrontwa/

Teen Dating Violence isn't talked about enough, and yet it's all too common. Toxic relationships can happen to any of us at any age, and some cross the line into abuse, manipulation, and violence.  Dylan and Estelle, students at The Bush School in Seattle, sat with Audrey Comber to dismantle stigmas around violence in teen relationships, and discuss ways to recognize warning signs before problems take hold. Audrey is a licensed social worker and Trauma Therapist at LightHeart Associates with a background in interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and as a survivor she shares her own journey from recovery to resiliency.  LightHeart Associates is committed to providing tailored mental health treatment including therapy and psychiatric medication management to individuals of all ages and walks of life—from children and teenagers to adults, couples, and families. LightHeart offers telehealth and in-person care at their locations in Redmond, Edmonds, Federal Way and Northgate along with two new clinics opening in Fremont and Bothell later this year. With immediate availability for new clients, their intake team is committed to supporting you in navigating your personal mental health journey, with more at lightheartassociates.com/ Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. The project aims to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, and is made possible with local support from LightHeart Associates, Hansmire Builders, and 4Culture. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101

Before there were influencers, Donald Byrd was busy influencing art and culture through his countless contributions in Dance. As an established force on both coasts with Seattle now his home, the iconic choreographer shares stories, insights and deep feelings that are the culmination of an artist's life well lived.    In this honest conversation with high school senior Gavin M., the legend articulates the significance of an Artist in 2025. He also debunks Drug use and addiction from a years-long struggle that he successfully overcame. He discusses Blackness in America, and how Black people are alchemists that turn pain and oppression into gold. And together they explore the ways that we can achieve more balance, growth and compassion through work on Self.    Donald Byrd has been the Artistic Director of Spectrum Dance Theater since December 2002. Formerly, he was Artistic Director of Donald Byrd/The Group, a critically acclaimed contemporary dance company, founded in Los Angeles and later based in New York, that toured both nationally and internationally. His career has been long and complex, and his choreographic and theatrical interests are broad. The New York Times describes him as “a choreographer with multiple personalities ... an unabashed eclectic.” He received a Tony-nomination for his choreography for The Color Purple and a Bessie Award for The Minstrel Show.   Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Donald Byrd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Byrd_(choreographer) more about Spectrum Dance Theater 4Culture - 4culture.org

After a “voice of God” moment in 2012, Vee Hua set about making their first film—a process that has taken years.  Vee Hua 華婷婷 (they/them) is a writer, filmmaker, and organizer. They're currently the Editor-in-Chief of REDEFINE, a Co-Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission, and until recently, the Interim Managing Editor of the South Seattle Emerald. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director of the interdisciplinary community hub, Northwest Film Forum, where they played a role in making the space more welcoming and accessible for diverse audiences.  Their latest short film, Reckless Spirits (2022), is a metaphysical, multi-lingual POC buddy comedy; the feature film version is slated for production in 2025. Vee is also in post-production on a short documentary film about Hunt's Trading Post in Southern Utah, just outside of the Navajo and Ute Nations. c89.5's Podcast Club Advisor Gavin Reub joined Vee to explore the experience of filmmaking in a town like Seattle, the connection between cultural spaces and community mental health, and how their status as a second generation American has impacted their approach to art making, politics, and expression.  Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Reckless Spirits more about Vee: https://vivianhua.com/about-vee/ 4Culture - 4culture.org

Loving kindness can be one of the most transformational practices for individuals, and for societies at large. As a practice, it sounds like this: May I be loved. May I be cared for. May I be healthy. May my heart know peace. And then for someone you love: May they be loved. May they be cared for.  May they be healthy. May their heart know peace. Damithia Nieves lives a life informed by intentional practices. As Co-Director of Space Between, she helps facilitate human and school transformation through mindfulness practice. She is also a teacher, a mother of 4, and the founder of Thrive Centered, whose mission is to continue the work of decolonizing wellness and improving access to healing practices for BIPOC communities and youth. High school senior Gavin M. sat with Damithia to discuss Damithia's journey, creating space for mindfulness practice in students, and how we can foster wellness and inclusion in communities. Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. The project aims to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, and is made possible with local support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Hansmire Builders, Compass Health, and 4Culture. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101 Space Between: www.spacebetween.community/our-story More about Damithia, and Thrive Centered: thrivecentered.com/ This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/

What does a crisis look like? It's up to youth and their families to define that answer. One thing, however, is for sure: Crisis is never convenient. Crises don't pick the most opportune time and place to strike, and so for any help to be effective, it needs to be flexible - and in many cases, mobile. When your brain goes off the tracks, getting help is much more feasible if someone can come to you... someone like Compass Health Program Manager Rick Deluga. Rick Deluga manages the new Child, Youth, and Family Crisis Team in Snohomish County for Compass Health. He holds a Masters in Social Work, and previously worked with the Downtown Emergency Service Center - which led to the innovative Crisis prevention work he does today - including mobile crisis response for youth across the county. Students in Nathan Hale High's Podcast Club sat with Rick to discuss how he got into this unique line of work, explore what crisis can look like, and identify actionable ways to get help when and where it's most urgently needed.  Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 more about Compass Health's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT): https://www.compasshealth.org/services/mcot/ 988 Crisis Line, a resource for anyone in WA experiencing emotional crisis: wa988.org Compass Health's Mental Health Toolkit: https://www.compasshealth.org/mental-health-toolkit/

Plant Medicine ceremonies... Vision Quests... sensory deprivation float tanks... sound pretty far out?? For Andrew Ginn - Freelance Producer, Author and co-owner of Float Seattle - these are very real practices that inform a holistic lifestyle centered in healing.    The life of a Freelance concert and events Producer is a physically rigorous one. The life of a business owner can be mentally stressful in many various ways. Andrew has developed a holistic approach to living that not only helps him deal with and recover from these challenges, but also empowers him as a guide for countless others on their own pathways to healing.    In this episode of Artist Mental Health Stories, Andrew shares how working with plant medicines can help us go internal and heal trauma, daily life practices that introduce more balance, and how Floating can help with things like stress and anxiety, physical recovery, sleep, body perception, and mental acuity. His practice of free-journaling daily without ever reading a word has been a source of self discovery, leading him to author his first book, Solution Seekers - sort of a how-to for building a skill set by leaning into your curiosities.    Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 Solution Seekers book: https://www.solutionseekersbook.com/opt-in Andrew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/helloandrewlane/ Float Seattle: https://www.floatseattle.com/  4Culture - 4culture.org

The term Hardcore means different things to different people. For Jimni Cricket, Hardcore means obnoxiously happy. For over a decade, Jimni Cricket has been an EDM DJ with a focus on the Happy Hardcore genre, releasing content online, streaming elaborate fan-fueled sets on Twitch, spinning at raves, and is more recently a weekly Radio host on c89.5 fm in Seattle.    Recent High School grad J Cool joined Jimni to discuss how she represents  herSELF with intention particularly in an industry dominated by men, the state of mental health in alternative or underground communities, how her eye-popping fashion choices can impact and enhance daily life, destigmatizes specific subcultures of the Rave scene, and shares advice for people who have a hard time being themselves.    Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 DJ Jimni Cricket: https://linktr.ee/jimnicricket Push The Tempo on c89.5: https://www.c895.org/show/push-the-tempo/ 4Culture - 4culture.org

Dustin Curtis talks with socks on his hands for a living. He's at once an artist, administrator, performer and Puppeteer. As Executive Director of Socks On My Hands Productions, Dustin leads the nonprofit Puppet Arts organization which focuses on Creative Skill Fluency. He's studied the artform internationally, been President of the Puppeteers of America and founded Trivia Puppet Company out of Seattle. As Dustin puts it, "Puppetry is a universal language, one that teaches relation and empathy - a pathway to relate, connect, and encourage people" - of all ages. Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club Advisor and fellow Theater professional, Gavin Reub, sat with Dustin to discuss the ages-old art of Puppetry, the unique ways it can foster identity and expression, and the importance of creative communities that live outside the mainstream.   Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101   Trivia Puppet Company – https://www.triviapuppet.com/ Dustin on social – https://www.instagram.com/triviapuppet/ 4Culture - 4culture.org

"Very often our youth have experienced some sort of very large schism, either in the family or in the family's stability. There are often expectations that kids cannot meet, or kids who are basically left behind by their families. The best thing a therapist can do is provide validation, and delight in a human's presence. Find something that they just love about that person. Being able to find that and really mirror that to somebody can be super-duper healing. I think we've been able to accomplish that." Tanya Keenan is a clinician and Behavioral Healthcare Specialist at Compass Health, working with teens that are experiencing housing instability across Snohomish County. Her work takes place at Cocoon House, one of Compass Health's partners, working with young people, families, and their communities, to break the cycle of homelessness. Led by 18-yr-old host Gavin M., we explore the link between behavioral and housing stability in teens, and how communities can work together to address the crisis where it first begins to emerge.  Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 Cocoon House: https://www.cocoonhouse.org/ Compass Health's Mental Health Toolkit: https://www.compasshealth.org/mental-health-toolkit/

On this summertime edition of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present a 2003 panel discussion with a quartet of Pacific Northwest sports broadcasters who have all since passed away: Rod Belcher, Bob Blackburn, Lee Desilet and Ron Forsell. The panel was part of a series called "Talk of the Town" curated and moderated by Cascade of History producer/host Feliks Banel when he was deputy director of Seattle's Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). Support for the original program came from what's now Humanities Washington and 4Culture. This episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally broadcast at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, July 21, 2024 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

"If we don't talk about it, and the systems stay in place, we won't get too many changes. We have to change not just the mind of the folx, but we have to change their hearts and their vision. What do you see? How do you feel about what you see? Mental Health is not one thing, it's connected to all of those. Your mental, your spiritual, your physical, your emotional... when those are all in line then you feel stronger for whatever scenario comes up." - Jace ECAj  Jace recently sat down with Gavin, advisor of the Podcast Club at Nathan Hale High School, to discuss stories from a life of music and activism, the role of hip hop in Community, and the work being done to raise the next wave of Seattle artists. Jace is the Director of Community and Artist Development and a teaching artist for hip hop community and artist workshop, The Residency. Jace is a veteran Seattle MC, and one half of the internationally touring duo Black Stax. He is a creative writing teacher who has led panels focusing on the accountability and responsibility of artists, and a leading voice in the Seattle hip-hop scene.  Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Black Stax More about The Residency more about 4Culture: www.4culture.org

Taanvi Arekapudi wants you to know that you're not alone, and there is hope and help out there. At only 15 years of age, Taanvi Arekapudi is an accomlished Teen Mental Health Advocate, Speaker & Bestselling Author. At age 13 she wrote the international best-seller, "Uplift Teens Today: Coping Strategies for Mental Health;" and a year later created the “Emotion Cards: Unveiling the Power of Emotions, One Card at a Time,” Card Deck.  She's already been seen on CBS, ABC, Fox, and KING5, and was the recipient of the C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award - and much more.  Taanvi joined Gavin from Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club to discuss the origin story behind her tireless advocacy work, how a person of any age can not only deal with life's challenges but help others, and the various benefits of the practice of mindfulness. She even takes a moment to guide Gavin, and you the listener, through a basic breathing exercise.  c89.5 produces Coping 101 in partnership with Seattle Children's, The Washington State Department of Health, Compass Health and 4Culture with additional support from Hansmire Builders and others. The series is led by students in c89.5's high school Radio program with a mission to spotlight vital resources and shatter stigma from diverse teen perspectives. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 more about Taanvi: https://www.taanvi.us/about-me-v2 Taanvi's book Uplift Teens Today + Emotion Cards and more: https://www.taanvi.us/shop resources, podcasts and more: c895.org/coping101

"Everyone is our neighbor. Even if they are someone who we may not align ourselves with, who we may not agree with, they are still our neighbors. And we still believe that housing is a human right." Miriam Clithero is a former journalist with a background in psychology and trauma informed care, who currently serves as the Director of Prevention and Stability at Mary's Place. She sat down with a member of Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club to explore the impact that stable housing can have on one's mental health, and the health of communities at large. c89.5 produces Coping 101 in partnership with Seattle Children's, The WA State Department of Health, Compass Health, 4Culture, Hansmire Builders and others. The series is led by students in c89.5's high school Radio program with a mission to spotlight vital resources and shatter stigmas from diverse teen perspectives. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 more about Mary's Place: marysplaceseattle.org

"Music helped me overcome my mental hurdles by teaching me to be a problem solver... and solve problems. Solve equations. Think of things in layers, instead of all at once." Brittany Davis drops the gems as effortlessly as they drop the jams. Originally from Kansas City, Brittany is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, rapper, and sound engineer - now calling Seattle home. Or from their own perspective, Brittany is a "translator of sonic divinity... here to bring souls to life".  As a Blind, Black, Non-Binary Female, Brittany Davis practically embodies Intersectionality. Bullied from the beginning for all the things Brittany was or wasn't, they grew up with an incarcerated parent, lost their father to gun violence at age 12, overcame homelessness, and only recently for the first time feels able to get out and express how they truly feel about things... as 'an overcomer'. Student host and fellow musician Gavin sat down with Brittany to explore themes of Joy, Independence, Isolation, Divinity, Image, and new ways to see life itself.  Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Brittany Davis  My Why ft. Brittany Davis - a Defcon Original Film [audio description version] My Why ft. Brittany Davis - a Defcon Original Film more about 4Culture: www.4culture.org

If you're a part of the Seattle arts scene, chances are you've come across Tessa Hulls. She has a hand in many local creative communities, including Seattle Arts & Lectures (where you might have spotted her illustrations on the 2021 Summer Book Bingo Card!), the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, and the Henry Art Museum. She's also the lead artist in the Wing Luke Museum exhibit “Nobody Lives Here,” which explores the impacts of how the I-5 construction ran right through the Chinatown International District in the 1960s. It's no surprise then that Hulls is passionate about mixing art and historical research, looking at how past events echo throughout daily relationships today. She explores these themes in her debut book, Feeding Ghosts, a graphic novel memoir that tells the story of three generations of women in her family: her Chinese grandmother Sun Yi; her mother, Rose; and herself. Sun Yi, who fled Communist China for Hong Kong, published a celebrated memoir about her persecution and survival, but then later succumbed to mental illness. Determined to face the history that shaped her family, Tessa exposes the wounds that haunt generations and the love that holds them together. Hulls is a self-proclaimed “compulsive genre-hopper,” mixing personal and political histories with travel writing and visual art. This might explain why she's so well-intertwined in Seattle's art scene, using her creativity to build community and create conversations about the impacts of our shared history. Tessa Hulls is an artist, a writer, and an adventurer. Her essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Atlas Obscura, and Adventure Journal, and her comics have been published in The Rumpus, City Arts, and SPARK. She has received grants from the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and 4Culture, and she is a fellowship recipient from the Washington Artist Trust. Feeding Ghosts is her first book. Putsata Reang is a Cambodian-born author and a journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Politico, The Guardian, Ms., The San Jose Mercury News, and The Seattle Times, among other publications. She is an alumna of residencies at Hedgebrook, the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, and Mineral School, and she has received fellowships from the Alicia Patterson Foundation and Jack Straw Cultural Center.   Buy the Companion Book Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir Third Place Books

"We want to be driven, but it's about recognizing when you've hit harmonious passion versus obsessive passion. And when it's harmonious, you're still doing things that make you feel joyful. You're still spending time with friends. You're still eating healthy, hanging out with your family. You're balanced. When it's obsessive, you stop doing all of those extra things... you've lost sight of what really matters." Burnout is something that can happen to anyone, of any age from any background. To help us understand this recently-acknowledged and increasingly widespread issue, we reached out to journalist, syndicated radio columnist, and award-winning author of The Burnout Epidemic, Jennifer Moss. Jennifer has dedicated a large part of her career to researching, writing about and educating people on Burnout and here we break down what it looks like, who's most at risk, and most importantly how to avoid its potentially devastating effects.  Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. We're on a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with additional support from 4Culture, The Washington State Department of Health, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 more about Jennifer Moss: www.jennifer-moss.com more about Burnout:   http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation-hub/2021/7/23/how-beat-burnout/ https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks-why-burnout-is-an-epidemic-and-what-to-do-about-it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbD4IqKt7gc https://front.com/blog/video/episode-6-jennifer-moss https://www.forbes.com/sites/annesugar/2022/12/15/what-to-do-about-burnout-jennifer-moss-shares-insights-from-her-book-the-burnout-epidemic/?sh=1f60348d1020

"Every one of us has a story about a number of things. And our grief is a huge story, because it's our story of love. We grieve because we love."   Charlene Ray is a Grief Guide, Therapist, Writer and Educator who regularly consults with Forefront Suicide Prevention as a trainer and speaker. She runs her own practice on Whidbey Island, WA focusing on a variety of techniques and therapies around grief, loss, life transitions, and related areas. While it looks different for every one of us, the journey of grief is all of ours to eventually navigate and here we explore ways to prepare for the difficult traversal, tools that can help us have a healthy relationship with those we've lost and with grief itself, and how the natural world can be a healing companion. Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. We're on a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with additional support from 4Culture, The Washington State Department of Health, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 more about Charlene: https://www.charleneray.com/ Forefront Suicide prevention: https://intheforefront.org/

"I feel like this kind of work makes me a lot more passionate about health overall. And it helps me be an advocate for things that I care about... STAND gave me those skills to be an advocate." As a first generation American from a family of Zanzibar immigrants, Aidah Hawkins knows a lot about Community. Currently in college pursuing a degree in nursing, she's already quite accomplished at a young age. Aidah helped start the need-based collective Sister Circles, which brings together Zanzibar Youth to help one another navigate life's challenges through a shared experience. She's also a graduate of STAND, where she led advocacy efforts in prevention work around marijuana and tobacco use. In this peer-to-peer conversation we explore ways to create healthier communities, practical coping strategies to improve youth mental health, and the impact of marijuana and tobacco on communities of color.  Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's with support from the Washington State Department of Health's You Can campaign, Coping 101 is led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club with a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. The series is made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101 STAND is an award winning peer education program that serves African and African American communities across WA state. Learn more: https://www.standwa.org/ The You Can campaign is brought to you by the Marijuana Prevention and Education Program within the Division of Prevention and Community Health at the Washington State Department of Health. Learn more: https://www.youcanwa.org/

"Everything that I've been affected by, I adamantly take a 100% role in changing it and making it better." Impact-based artist Myron Curry is many things, but above all he's a community activist. His murals decorate walls and spaces across Seattle and beyond, and his work in curation, art management and installations comes to life through the gallery he owns in downtown Seattle. As a community counselor, Myron's actively engaged in a range of organizations working with at-risk youth, guiding re-entry for those previously incarcerated, assisting veterans or seniors, addressing housing... and the list goes on. High School senior Luz, a talented artist in her own right, hosts this episode where we explore Myron's inspiring story, covering the process of becoming an artist and entrepreneur, the impact of his prison experience, and how his family and elders have empowered him in his journey of rebuilding self and community all at once.  Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Myron Curry: mcurrydesigns.com Myron's portfolio more about 4Culture: www.4culture.org

"Many of the beliefs we form as children [about the world and ourSELVEs] we carry on into our adulthood, and they manifest in different ways, and they can really influence where we're gonna end up... The earlier we can help our kids gain an emotional IQ, the better off we will ALL be." In this episode we're joined by Sondra Vasquez, the Program Manager for Compass Health's Child and Family Clinic in Smokey Point, Washington. With over more than a decade as a therapist and clinical social worker, Sondra's on a mission to deliver better behavioral healthcare services to youth and their families, fostering better mental health in our communities.  Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 Kids' Mental Health Resources in WA State: https://kidsmentalhealthwa.org/youth-mental-health-resources/ Deconstructing the Mental Health System: https://dmhsus.org/   NAMI: https://www.nami.org/Home SAHMSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help Child and Family Outpatient Services: what to expect, locations where this is offered, etc. Building Communities of Hope Gala for those who want to support services to children, youth, and family services in Western Washington including therapy, camps, and more intensive care.

Have you ever stopped to consider all the ways you're connected with your neighbors and your community? Many of us are affected in ways we aren't even aware of because of the dynamic and complex nature of how our lives are interconnected with one another. Whether we realize it or not, when our neighbors receive care, when a family member starts therapy, when someone living on our streets has a safe place to go – our lives are improved, even if we aren't a direct recipient of care. In this episode we're joined by Tom Kozaczynski, Chief Advancement Officer for Compass Health to focus on what it looks like to develop and literally build behavioral health care structures in communities of need. From treating behavioral health issues, to addressing homelessness, chronic mental illness and substance use disorders, we discuss the ripples that happen in communities when health needs are met in accessible ways - and what we can do to continue to build a healthier future.    Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 Compass Health's locations and resources: www.compasshealth.org/ Compass Health's Broadway Campus Redevelopment Project

Jane Wong joins Let's Talk memoir for a conversation about the challenge of reflection in memoir, writing that teems with the specific and particular, capturing the experience of being a chinese american woman on the page, writing about exes and domestic violence, keeping ourselves safe while creating, constellations in our lives, avoiding sentimentality, and her new memoir which she calls a love song to her mother, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City. Also in this episode: -how she's never funny in poems -the super secret Jane Wong's been keeping -finding your people   Books mentioned in this episode: Seeing Ghosts by Kat Chow Tastes like War by Grace M. Cho Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Dictee by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha The Grave on the Wall by Brandon Shimoda  Jane Wong is the author of the debut memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, out now from Tin House (2023). She is also the author of two books of poetry: How to Not Be Afraid of Everything from Alice James (2021) and Overpour from Action Books (2016).    She holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Western Washington University. Her poems can be found in places such as Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019, Best American Poetry 2015, The New York Times, American Poetry Review, POETRY, The Kenyon Review, New England Review, and others. Her essays have appeared in places such as McSweeney's, Black Warrior Review, Ecotone, The Common, The Georgia Review, Shenandoah, and Want: Women Writing About Desire (Catapult).   A Kundiman fellow, she is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships and residencies from the U.S. Fulbright Program, Artist Trust, Harvard's Woodberry Poetry Room, 4Culture, the Fine Arts Work Center, Bread Loaf, Hedgebrook, Willapa Bay, the Jentel Foundation, UCross, Mineral School, the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Loghaven, and others. She grew up in a Chinese American restaurant on the Jersey shore and lives in Seattle.   Connect with Jane: Website: https://janewongwriter.com/ Get Jane's Book: https://tinhouse.com/book/meet-me-tonight-in-atlantic-city/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradeofcats   — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Join us for a conversation between former Town Hall Seattle Writer-in-Residence Sarah Salcedo and Washington State Poet Laureate Arianne True. Together, they will discuss how they negotiate the intersections of neurodivergence, art, and artistic careers. After a discussion, there will be a reading of Arianne's poems and a section from the in-progress novel that Sarah began during her Town Hall residency in 2022, which has also been funded by 4Culture. Arianne True (Choctaw, Chickasaw) is a queer poet and teaching artist from Seattle, and has spent most of her work time working with youth. She's received fellowships and residencies from Jack Straw, the Hugo House, Artist Trust, and the Seattle Repertory Theater, and is a proud alum of Hedgebrook and of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. She lives near the Salish Sea with her cat. Arianne is the 2023-2025 Washington State Poet Laureate. Sarah Salcedo is an award-winning filmmaker, illustrator, and author. She was the Spring 2022 Writer-in-Residence for Town Hall Seattle and attended both the 2022 Tin House Winter and Summer Workshop for fiction. Her first film, Promised Land, debuted in festivals in 2016. She is currently at work on her next two documentaries with her partner and collaborator, Vasant Salcedo. She has received multiple grants from 4Culture and Artist Trust for her fiction and film work. To learn more about our speakers, or read their work prior to the event, please visit their websites and social media below: Arianne True: Website | Instagram Sarah Salcedo: Website | Instagram

“As artist Yasiin Bey said, ‘the arts are something we forget we need, until we need them.' In this episode of Artist Mental Health Stories we're joined by one of Seattle's cultural thought leaders James Miles, fondly known as the Fresh Professor. Miles is an Assistant Professor at Seattle University and former Executive Director of Third Stone, the nonprofit known for reviving the Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival in 2023 to widespread acclaim. James has worked internationally as an artist and educator, and was inspired to foment change after seeing so many children who looked like him being disregarded and treated like criminals by our educational systems. James sits with Nathan Hale High School Junior Gavin M. to discuss his evolution from accountant, to actor, to professor and cultural activist using “arts as a tool to navigate the systems of educational inequity.”   In New York City, he was the Director of Education at Urban Arts Partnership, where he created the Fresh Education program that used original hip-hop music and theater to boost academic success in middle school ELA and social studies classrooms. The arts-infused and standards-aligned curriculum guide he designed has been used around the world and has inspired many educators and adults to shift how they teach, work with, and speak to students of all ages. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James has provided professional development to teachers across the world, and has presented at SXSW EDU, NYU's IMPACT Festival, New York Creative Tech Week, Ted Talks, EdTechXEurope, Google Educator Bootcamp, and more. He's on the Board of the Frye Art Museum, MoPOP, on the Advisory Board for SXSW EDU, and was recently appointed as the City of Seattle's Creative Economy Manager. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about James Miles: https://freshprofessor.com/ James Miles' Seattle University profile: https://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/about/directory/profile/james-miles.html Leaders Don't Lead: https://www.leadersdontlead.com/

Loss comes in many forms, and no two people will process grief in the same way. Inevitably we will all face loss, including the death of a friend or loved one, and while healing may not be entirely possible for everyone we can learn to live differently and adapt. In this episode, Nathan Hale High School sophomore Emanuel sits down with Amy Pereira Clevenger, Compass Health's Director of Crisis Response and Stabilization. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy has dealt with all kinds of crisis and loss - including her own - and here she shares actionable steps we can all take on the path toward healing.  Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, Audian, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 Compass Health's Crisis Triage & Stabilization resources: www.compasshealth.org/services/crisis-triage-stabilization/ compasshealth.org to learn more about services available and additional details on mental health

"We try to minimize and overlook grief in our culture. Yet most if not all of us will have an experience of grief - or many - in our life." Celebrated Seattle Actor Amy Thone joins Artist Mental Health Stories to discuss life lessons she's learned throughout her career in the theater, the recent loss of her teenage daughter Stella to cancer, and how she lives through her grief. Stella may have 'transformed', but she lives on in many ways, including through Amy's work in support of the Stella Blue High School in rural Kenya - named in her daughter's memory.  Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Amy Thone: acttheatre.org/ Amy's current play, The Lower Depths: https://www.intiman.org/depths/  Amy's 5 Pieces of Acting Advice: backstage.com/ more about 4Culture: https://www.4culture.org/

"Once you get there, don't forget to grab someone's hand and bring them with you." In this episode we're joined by two guests who focus our lens on the healing power of authentic mentorship, where you learn as much as you impart.   The mentor: Megan Garbayo-López is a Queer Latina filmmaker, film educator, and film programmer with SIFF. She works with Seattle-area schools to mentor youth and introduce the art of filmmaking, while fostering pathways to self expression and careers in the film industry. Growing up neurodivergent in a mixed-race family 'in between spaces', Megan experienced food scarcity and childhood sexual abuse, where she 'lost her body' and eventually struggled with eating disorders, anxiety and depression. After a journey of healing through inpatient treatment, EMDR therapy and trauma work, she's now a mentor on a mission to be the adult that she needed as a kid.   The mentee: Kelbi Maldonado is a super-senior at Scriber Lake High School, who was mentored by Megan and recently interned with the Seattle International Film Festival. As a young Queer person struggling with intense isolation during the pandemic, they experienced anxiety and suicidal ideation without the language to explain what was going on inside of them. Co-dependency with marijuana became a coping mechanism which temporarily saved them but also negatively impacted their mental health by suppressing emotions to the point they were no longer feeling anything. After quitting smoking, they began somatic work, therapy and inpatient treatment on a path of self care, recovery, and personal empowerment.  Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Megan Garbayo-López: https://letterboxd.com/siff/story/meet-the-programmer-megan-garbayo-lopez/ More about SIFF's youth education programming: https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/youth more about 4Culture: https://www.4culture.org/  

"I hear people say 'Well, it's natural.' or 'It's just weed.'... It stopped being 'just weed' a long time ago." Dr. Jason Kilmer joins High School junior Gavin to discuss marijuana prevention among young people, healthy coping tips to deal with stress, and the real science behind marijuana use. An Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, who consults with the Washington State Department of Health on youth-centered programs like their YOU CAN campaign, Dr. Kilmer is a nationally recognized expert in the field of drug prevention research and education.  Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's with support from the Washington State Department of Health, Coping 101 is led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club with a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. The series is made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, Audian, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101 more about Dr. Kilmer: UW Faculty bio The WA State Department of Health's YOU CAN campaign: youcanwa.org more Coping 101 episodes + resources for substance use prevention

The first artist to emerge from her family, Esmeralda Vasquez discovered the power of art to dive deeper into her culture, and highlight the colors and the beauty that come from it. Esmeralda is a Latina from the Yakima Valley, currently working in Seattle as a multi-disciplinary artist, muralist, painter, and teacher. She recently sat down with high school senior Luz to share the inspiring story of finding her voice and empowered identity through activism, public art, and teaching in the community. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 Follow Esmeralda: instagram.com/esoveresmeralda/ More about The Feels Foundation: thefeelsfoundation.org/ More about Urban Artworks: urbanartworks.org/

“There's no one right way to be Asian American you know? The diasporic experiences trying to grapple with culture, what to keep and carry, what to relate to - so very human and universal.”  Shin Yu is many things - poet and writer, but also podcast host and producer of Ten Thousand Things – a show for Seattle's NPR affiliate KUOW Public Radio. Shin Yu's also currently the Civic Poet of Seattle (2023-2024) and author of 11 books, including most recently Virga. She is the recipient of awards from the City of Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture, 4Culture, and The Awesome Foundation, as well as a 2022 Artist Trust Fellow and she was shortlisted in 2014 for a Stranger Genius Award in Literature. Shin Yu served as Poet Laureate for The City of Redmond from 2015-2017. Shin Yu's work has appeared in publications throughout the U.S., Japan, China, Taiwan, the UK, and Canada - in publications like Atlas Obscura, Tricycle Magazine, YES! Magazine, NYTimes, Zocalo Public Square, Seattle Met, ParentMap, Seattle's Child, International Examiner, and South Seattle Emerald, and many more. Sharon and Shin Yu related to each other in a ranging conversation about Chinese childhood and raising bi-racial children - both of which have formed her ideas about art, literature and storytelling. You'll appreciate her deep passion for connecting communities, connecting cultures, and drawing out beauty in the most unique ways  LEARN ABOUT SHIN YU shinyupai.com instagram.com/shinyupai PODCAST: kuow.org/podcasts/bluesuit BOOKS: goodreads.com/author/show/308679.Shin_Yu_Pai WORDS: joysauce.com/contributor/shin-yu-pai/ SUPPORT UPCOMING WORKS: “No Neutral” (poetry collection) -spdbooks.org/Products/9798988370109/no-neutral.aspx “Less Desolate” (haiku comics collection) - kickstarter.com/projects/1701310602/less-desolate “Small Doses of Awareness” (Microdosing Guide) - amazon.com/-/he/Shin-Yu-Pai/dp/1797227823 MENTIONS BOOK: Letters to a Young Poet (Rainer Maria Rilke): goodreads.com/work/quotes/1208289-briefe-an-einen-jungen-dichter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do after faceplanting in front of Ann Reinking? "Dust yourself off, pick yourself up, and start all over again" (Jazz Hands!) I chatted with the award-winning and well-traveled Lou Henry Hoover about his First Lady origins, fangirling over Fred Astaire, "serious" modern dance, bringing Femmes to the front of burlesque, stripping on Bourbon Street, why New York City tastes like pistachio lemon cream, lesbian tipping etiquette in 2023, and why you should never apologize for falling (or failing) onstage.  Shout outs to Kitten LaRue, the Atomic Bombshells, Cherdonna Shinatra, Waxie Moon, Jett Adore, and the late Donald McKayle and Ann Reinking.  Follow Lou Henry Hoover: @LouHenryHoover and Kitten_and_Lou on Instagram Follow Chris Harder: @TheChrisHarder on Instagam, Twitter, TikTok, and www.HarderChris.com Follow Show Boys: @ShowBoysPod on Instagram Questions for Chris? Email him at ShowBoysPod@gmail.com or HarderBurlesque@gmail.com More about Lou Henry Hoover: Lou Henry Hoover is a drag/dance/boylesque artist that makes his living hoofing, choreographing, and teaching dance. He has been described as a purveyor of “hilarious dance magic,” and “a treasure beyond measure, a genius, a jewel, a muse” (The Seattle Stranger).  Lou collaborates extensively with his wife Kitten LaRue. Kitten N' Lou have been named the #1 Burlesque Performers in the world AND among the top 10 most influential burlesque performers of the decade (Burlesque Top 50), awarded Most Comedic and Best Duo by The Burlesque Hall of Fame. Together they have performed at such esteemed entities such as Joe's Pub NYC and have toured from FringeWorld Perth around the globe as eminent headlining performers on the international burlesque and cabaret circuit. Lou's work has been supported by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, 4Culture, and Artist Trust, among others. He is also the first drag king to compete for the title "Best in Boylesque" at BHOF and ultimately be crowned the first AFAB Mr. Exotic World, King of Boylesque (2017).

In this episode, Chieko Phillips talks about her career path and current role. She got her bachelor's degree from Davidson College in History and her master's in museum studies from the University of Washington. Her previous work experience includes working as a curatorial assistant at the Northwest African American Museum, a development consultant at UNCF, and an exhibitions manager at the Northwest African American Museum. She is currently the heritage program director at 4Culture. We discuss: 0:55: What her original career interests were 3:06: The similarities and differences between her previous roles  4:05: What she discovered over the course of her career she did and didn't want in a job 5:53: What type of qualities she wanted in a job 8:57: How she got her current role 10:41: An overview of her current role 17:44: Her roles and responsibilities  20:48: Examples of projects she manages 26:22: An example of a grant program she runs 27:25: Advice 

"Embracing your own beauty is an act of resistance..." Whether he's producing over-the-top nightlife events as Co-Founder and Executive Director of BeautyBoiz, or confronting inequity and building collective joy as the Managing Director of Intiman Theatre, Wesley Fruge is a space-maker, community-blender and paradigm-shifter. Through his many roles as a director, producer, marketer, fundraiser, event planner, community organizer, and administrative professional, Wesley is committed to advocacy for the queer community and changing traditional narratives around gender and beauty. His lifelong mental health journey has led him to a place of self-love and empowerment, which he extends to every project, production and community he touches. As Wesley will remind you in this episode: "WHO YOU ARE IS BEAUTIFUL!" Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 Follow BeautyBoiz: www.beautyboiz.com More about Intiman Theater: www.intiman.org

Feliks Banel's guests on this episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY are Richard Heisler of Civil War Seattle on his free upcoming Memorial Day Weekend tours at the GAR Cemetery in Seattle; Linda Van Nest of the Neely Mansion in Auburn on upcoming archaeology workshops offered jointly with 4Culture; meteorologist Ted Buehner on the history of extreme heat in the Pacific Northwest; and Huy Pham of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation on their upcoming VintageWA event next weekend in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, May 14, 2023 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

Today, Jane Wong reads from her new memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, and discusses transforming her collection of essays into a non-linear memoir, “Wongmom.com,” working in poetry and prose, “writing up to the present,” writing the hard stuff, tonal shifts, and more!  Jane Wong is the author of How to Not Be Afraid of Everything from Alice James Books (2021) and Overpour from Action Books (2016). Her debut memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, is forthcoming from Tin House in May, 2023. She holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Western Washington University. Her poems can be found in places such as Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019, Best American Poetry 2015, The New York Times, American Poetry Review, POETRY, The Kenyon Review, New England Review, and others. Her essays have appeared in places such as McSweeney's, Black Warrior Review, Ecotone, The Common, The Georgia Review, Shenandoah, and This is the Place: Women Writing About Home. A Kundiman fellow, she is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships and residencies from the U.S. Fulbright Program, Artist Trust, Harvard's Woodberry Poetry Room, 4Culture, the Fine Arts Work Center, Bread Loaf, Hedgebrook, Willapa Bay, the Jentel Foundation, SAFTA, Mineral School, the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Loghaven, and others. The recipient of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award for Washington artists, her first solo art show “After Preparing the Altar, the Ghosts Feast Feverishly” was exhibited at the Frye Art Museum in 2019. Her artwork will also be a part of “Nourish,” an exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery in 2022. A scholar of Asian American poetry and poetics as well, you can explore "The Poetics of Haunting" project here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Personal Paths - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen as arts advocates Crystal Lee Dandrige and Leigh Legler share their experience of overcoming trauma and learning to cope with mental health diagnoses through their participation in Path With Art. Since 2008, Seattle-based Path with Art has been at the forefront of a growing international movement that utilizes the power of art as a means to bring dignity, awareness, and healing to the complexities of the issues surrounding homelessness, addiction, and recovery from trauma.     Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Path With Art: pathwithart.org Interested in volunteering or being a Creative Mentor?: pathwithart.org/join-us more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

"Therapy is the best thing in the world that you can do for yourself. In my dream world, everyone would have a check-in with a therapist once a week. It doesn't just have to be in the moments when things are out of control. Therapy helps you build your toolbox, like an outside contractor working with you, giving you objective tools that other people have used before, helping you observe your life in a different way from an outside perspective and reframe things."   In this episode, musician and mental health advocate Alex Wagner shares countless insights and mindfulness practices that have steered his path of recovery from bipolar disorder to leading Grooving for Good, a nonprofit organization that fosters community mental wellness and resilience through art and music. Grooving for Good hosts monthly events that not only feature emotional intelligence workshops, restorative practices, and bonding activities, but also platform a diverse range of artists, DJs, musicians, and thought leaders in an inclusive nightclub setting. In addition to running Grooving for Good, Wagner authors "BLOOM", a mental health column for SPIN IMPACT, works as crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line and produces music under the name ASW (A Single Wave).   Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Alex Wagner: linktr.ee/asinglewave More about Grooving for Good: groovingforgood.com more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

Susan Dory is a Seattle-based artist whose geometric abstractions explore systems of interconnectedness, patterning and her trust of the process. Susan has exhibited widely with exhibitions at Winston Wachter Fine Art in New York and Seattle; Margaret Thatcher, New York; Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco; Tew Gallery, Atlanta; Boecker Contemporary, Heidelberg; The Tacoma Art Museum; The Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington; Kittredge Art Gallery, University of Puget Sound, The Western Gallery, Western Washington University; Mills College Art Museum, Oakland; The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center and The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC, Canada. She received her BA from Iowa State University and studied painting in Vienna, Austria. Susan is a recipient of the Neddy Award, The Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant, GAP grant, the Artist Trust Fellowship Grant, and was a finalist for the Betty Bowen Award. Some public collections include, The Tacoma Art Museum, Ballinglen Museum of Contemporary Art, Ireland; The U.S. Embassy, Vientiane, Laos, Seattle Arts Commission Collection, King County Arts Commission, 4Culture, The Microsoft Collection, Vulcan Enterprises, Swedish Hospital, Hewlett Packard, W. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Dallas, TX, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Spontaneous Sights, through March 11th at Winston Wachter Fine Art. Pole Star 1, 2022, acrylic on canvas over panel, 52 x 58" Arena, 2022, acrylic on canvas over panel, 52 x 60" Secret Cave of the Heart 1, 2022, acrylic on canvas over panel, 58 x 52"

On this week's edition of CASCADE OF HISTORY – heard LIVE Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time – Feliks is joined once again by interesting people doing interesting things around the Pacific Northwest for live conversation about regional history. Guests include Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on the ongoing efforts to keep the Seattle branch of the National Archives at Sand Point; Stephanie Johnson-Toliver of the Black Heritage Society on architect Benjamin McAdoo and a new exhibit at MOHAI; and Megumi Nagata of 4Culture on the upcoming Heritage Projects grant opportunity for King County. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, February 26, 2023 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Moving Intentionally w/ ARC Dance - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. ARC Dance founder Marie Chong brings along a couple of her students to discuss the ways that dance can unite people together in community while offering a safe space to foster individual wellness and balance. Longtime ARC pupils Siena Cawrse and Amira Levine share how devotion to ballet has developed an intentionality in movement, benefitting all aspects of their life experience.    Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with dance there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about ARC Dance: https://arcdance.org/ more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Choral Community w/ Paul Caldwell - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Caldwell is in his seventh season as the Artistic Director for both the Seattle Men's and Seattle Women's Choruses, whose mission is to transform society through innovative programs that build inclusive community, inspire justice and illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ people and their allies. He actively mentors young queer folx with choral performance as a pathway to self expression and empowering identity.   Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art & music there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus: seattlechoruses.org Paul's December 2022 interview with Drew Bailey on C89.5 Mornings: www.c895.org/2022/12/paul-cardwell-interview-artistic-director-of-the-seattles-mens-chorus/ more about 4Culture: 4culture.org  

Japanese American, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma is an author, translator, teacher, and performer. His translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural, was recently published by Beacon Press. Other books include The Safety of Edges (poems), Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar (translated from the Tamil) and Body and Earth (with the artist C.F. John). He speaks and performs widely, teaches for the Cozy Grammar series of online video courses, and has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, Artist Trust, and the U. S. Fulbright Program. - ஜப்பானிய அமெரிக்கரான தாமஸ் ஹிட்டோஷி ப்ரூக்ஸ்மா (Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma) ஒரு எழுத்தாளர், மொழிபெயர்ப்பாளர், ஆசிரியர் மற்றும் கலைஞர் ஆவார். நெறிமுறைகள், அதிகாரம் மற்றும் காதல் பற்றிய தலைசிறந்த தமிழ் படைப்பான திருவள்ளுவரின் திருக்குறளை அவர் அண்மையில் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு செய்துள்ளார். அது தவிர ஔவையாரின் கவிதைகள் உட்பட வேறு தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களையும் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு செய்துள்ளார்.

Japanese American, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma is an author, translator, teacher, and performer. His translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural, was recently published by Beacon Press. Other books include The Safety of Edges (poems), Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar (translated from the Tamil) and Body and Earth (with the artist C.F. John). He speaks and performs widely, teaches for the Cozy Grammar series of online video courses, and has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, Artist Trust, and the U. S. Fulbright Program. - ஜப்பானிய அமெரிக்கரான தாமஸ் ஹிட்டோஷி ப்ரூக்ஸ்மா (Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma) ஒரு எழுத்தாளர், மொழிபெயர்ப்பாளர், ஆசிரியர் மற்றும் கலைஞர் ஆவார். நெறிமுறைகள், அதிகாரம் மற்றும் காதல் பற்றிய தலைசிறந்த தமிழ் படைப்பான திருவள்ளுவரின் திருக்குறளை அவர் அண்மையில் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு செய்துள்ளார். அது தவிர ஔவையாரின் கவிதைகள் உட்பட வேறு தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களையும் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு செய்துள்ளார்.

C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Exploring the Divine w/ A.O. Hamer - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Transitioning in recent years from working as a full-time Nurse to a full-time Artist, Aramis Hamer's work is centered around spirituality and the divine feminine. She joins our students to discuss the empowering and therapeutic benefits of journaling, self-care insights on affirmations and exercise, why rejection can be a good thing, and how individual vulnerability leads to deep healing across communities.   With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Aramis Hamer: https://www.aohamer.com/ More about 4Culture: 4culture.org

C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Blooming through Art w/ Cristina Martinez - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. The Tacoma-born, Seattle-based artist - and soon-to-be mother of three - uses her work to amplify voices of women and celebrate the often untold stories of black and brown people. In this episode Cristina discusses parenting, the power of art and therapy in handling emotions like loneliness or grief, and digs into her recurring theme of blooming to express the journey we all take toward our most authentic selves.   With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Cristina Martinez: www.juneandmars.com More about 4Culture: 4culture.org

Can the choices you make on a daily basis transform society? Sociologist and Princeton professor Dr. Ruha Benjamin thinks so, and has the research to support the idea. Dr. Benjamin's groundbreaking research on race, technology, and justice spanned years and focused primarily on larger, structural changes. But the scourges of COVID-19 and anti-Black police violence inspired Dr. Benjamin to rethink the importance of small, individual actions. Her new book Viral Justice offers a sweeping, deeply personal exploration of how we can shape our world through the choices we make on a daily basis. Part memoir, part manifesto, Dr. Benjamin vividly recounts her personal experiences and those of her family, showing how decisions that might otherwise go unnoticed can have great impact — even on an exponential scale. Through stories about her father's premature death, her brother's experience with the criminal justice system, and her own challenges as a young mother navigating an inequitable healthcare system, Dr. Benjamin shines a light on both the devastating impacts of chronic racism and the passions and strengths of communities driven to demand justice. Born of a stubborn hopefulness, Viral Justice offers a powerful and practical vision of how small changes can add up to large ones, transforming people's relationships and communities while inspiring them to build a more just and joyful world. Ruha Benjamin is an internationally recognized writer, speaker, and professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, where she is the founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab. She is the award-winning author of Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code and editor of Captivating Technology, among many other publications. Her work has been featured widely in the media, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, The Root, and The Guardian. Vivian Phillips, Founder and President of the non-profit organization ARTE NOIR, is a communications professional and arts leader. Vivian's professional history includes service as the Director of Communications for a Seattle Mayor, Director of Marketing and Communications for Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle University Adjunct Professor (MFA Arts Leadership), television, radio, and live performance producing, public speaking, and numerous arts and strategic communications projects. She served as the Chair for both the Seattle Arts Commission and 4Culture, and co-founded The Hansberry Project and the Historic Central Area Arts and Cultural District. Jazmyn Scott, ARTE NOIR Executive Director, comes to Arte Noir as a long-time advisor and community organizer. For the past six years, she led programming and community partnerships for LANGSTON Seattle, where she was the organization's first employee. Her leadership at LANGSTON catalyzed the development of new programs that engaged a wide range of local and national performing artists. Jazmyn is also the co-curator of 50 NEXT: Seattle Hip-Hop Worldwide interactive experience, which includes music from Seattle and Northwest Hip-Hop artists displayed at the Museum of History and Industry. Jazmyn's community connections are extensive, and she currently serves as board vice president for Earshot Jazz and The Residency and sits on several community arts advisory boards. Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want (Hardcover) Third Place Books

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Balance in the Hustle w/ DJ Blast - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Based in Seattle, the Nigeria-born, Texas-raised creative known as DJ Blast is a full-time Program Manager with Microsoft and accomplished DJ having shared stages with major acts like Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Nas and Pitbull. Here he shares hard-earned insights on mental wellness like tips for managing performance anxiety, why everyone should at least try therapy, and how to deal with passion-driven burnout.    Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about DJ Blast: www.ogblast.com More about 4Culture: 4culture.org

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Honoring Ancestry w/ Monyee Chau - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Through intersectional lenses of being Queer and Taiwanese/Chinese, the prolific Seattle artist and maker discusses honoring ancestry and identity through their work, the vital benefits of therapy, and how they're helping to grow a thriving community in Seattle's CID neighborhood.    Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with Art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Monyee Chau and their work: www.chinesebornamerican.com More about Flower Flower (not a flower shop): www.instagram.com/flowerflower_CID More about 4Culture: 4culture.org

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Art as Recovery w/ Shända De Anda  - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. In this episode, we're joined by Air Force Veteran, Artist and devoted Mother, Shända de Anda. She openly discusses her diagnosis with PTSD after a 24-year career in the military and how therapy reintroduced her to a long-lost art practice - including writing, drawing and singing - which has illuminated her path to recovery, healthier relationships and mental wellness.     Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with therapy and the practice of art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Path With Art: www.pathwithart.org more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: FOLK MUSIC w/ Ben Hunter - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based roots musician & community organizer Ben Hunter discusses how Folk Arts bring all peoples together, why travel is vital in forming one's identity and how communities can take better care of the artists and musicians who sustain their culture.     Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with the art of Writing there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 Including his work as an accomplished fiddler & multi-instrumentalist, City of Seattle Music Commissioner and co-founder of Black & Tan Hall - find more about Ben Hunter's various projects here: www.benjaminhuntermusic.com more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: WRITING w/ Ezra Conklin - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based writer and poet Ezra Conklin discusses writing as a Self Care practice, and how it can foster expression, affirm identity and galvanize community.   With experience as a member of Youth Speaks and coordinating Youth Arts programs for Gay City, Ezra shares insights on slam poetry, the healing power of journaling, herbalism, and using writing to build community health and wellness.    Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with the art of Writing there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 Ezra's "In This Vessel" self care zine: https://inthisvesselzine.tumblr.com/ more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

Jordan talks with Elissa Washuta (White Magic) about the transformative nature of narrative, avoiding vs. thinking about painful things, why she takes more notes, and the power of a good video game. MENTIONED: Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: The Return Dorrie the Little Witch by Patricia Coombs The Craft Red Dead Redemption 2 Elissa Washuta is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and a nonfiction writer. She is the author of White Magic, My Body Is a Book of Rules, and Starvation Mode. With Theresa Warburton, she is co-editor of the anthology Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Capital, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and Potlatch Fund. Elissa is an assistant professor of creative writing at the Ohio State University. be sure to rate/review/subscribe! for more Thresholds, visit us at www.thisisthresholds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloë Goodchild in conversation with author, poet, translator & teacher, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma, discussing compassion, poetry, the Tirukkural, leadership, voice, silence, and much more. The VOCE Dialogues offer a simple, accessible in-depth ground for poets, authors, musicians, visual artists, and visionary teachers to share and disseminate their insights about the transformative practice of contemplative, creative and compassionate communication.Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma is an author, poet, translator, teacher, magician, musician, and lover of life. Since 2001 he has devoted his life to the highest possibilities of words and their power to join our hearts across time and place.He was born in Seattle, Washington, and has lived and worked in Tamil Nadu, India, and Oaxaca, Mexico. His new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural, appeared in January 2022 from Beacon Press. Other books include The Safety of Edges (poems), Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar (translated from the Tamil) and Body and Earth: Notes from a Conversation (with the artist C. F. John). He is currently at work on a translation of and a book about Juan Rulfo's masterpiece, Pedro Páramo.He also delights in speaking, teaching, and performing internationally, combining poetry, story, magic, and song in talks and presentations for the young and old alike. His solo shows include A Thousand Thanks: The Gift of Sadako and Her Cranes, and By Heart: A Celebration of Words, Magic, and Memory. He serves as Language Consultant for the Cozy Grammar series of online video courses and has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, Artist Trust, the Community of Writers, the U.S. Fulbright Program, the American Literary Translators Association, Ohio State University, Oberlin Shansi, and Oberlin College.Thomas makes his home on Vashon Island, Washington, with his husband, David Mielke. Together they're developing an original show, The Driftwood Bridge: An Offering of Story and Song.https://thomaspruiksma.com/https://thomaspruiksma.com/category/kural/conversations/https://thomaspruiksma.com/books/tiruvalluvars-tirukkural/Chloë Goodchild is an international singer, innovatory educator, author and founder of The Naked Voice (1990) and its UK Charitable Foundation (2004), dedicated to the realization of compassionate communication in all realms of human life. Deafness in childhood catalysed Chloë's deep encounter with her inner self, and began a lifetime's experiential research into the voice as a catalyst for personal evolution and global transformation.https://www.chloegoodchild.com/

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: FILMMAKING w/ Raven Two Feathers  - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based filmmaker Raven Two Feathers discusses the power of Film and its impact on mental wellness, identity and community. The Two Spirit, Trans, Indigenous, Emmy Award-winning creator shares their experience including finding film in high school, gender-affirming transition and various creative projects that shine critical light on issues facing today's Native communities.   Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with the art of Filmmaking there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101   more about Raven Two Feathers: ravenandrelatives.com   more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

The Tirukkuṟaḷ, or Kural, for short, is considered a masterpiece of universal philosophy, ethics, and morality. Traditionally attributed to Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, the original text has been dated from 300 BCE to 5th century CE. The classic Tamil work is one of the most cited and translated ancient texts in existence; it has been translated into over 40 Indian and non-Indian languages and has never been out of print since its first publication in 1812. In a new translation of the Kural, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma brings English readers closer than ever to the brilliant inner and outer music of Tiruvalluvar's work and ideas. The work consists of 1,330 short philosophical verses, or kurals, that together cover a wide range of personal and cosmic experiences, such as — Politics: Harsh rule that brings idiots together—nothing Burdens the earth more Friendship: Friendship is not a face smiling—friendship Is a heart that smiles Greed: Those who won't give and enjoy—even with billions They have nothing Drawing on the poetic tradition of W. S. Merwin, Wendell Berry, and William Carlos Williams, and nurtured by two decades of study under Tamil scholar Dr. K. V. Ramakoti, Pruiksma's translation transforms the barrier of language into a bridge, bringing the fullness of Tiruvalluvar's poetic intensity to a new generation. In the 134th episode of Town Hall's In the Moment podcast, Pruiksma discusses his translation of the Kural with poet, editor, and translator, Dr. Ruben Quesada. Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma is an author, poet, performer, and teacher. His books include The Safety of Edges and Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar. Pruiksma teaches writing for Cozy Grammar and has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, Artist Trust, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, the US Fulbright Program, the American Literary Translators Association, and Oberlin Shansi. Ruben Quesada, Ph.D. is editor of Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry (University of New Mexico Press, 2022) and author of Revelations (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2018), Next Extinct Mammal (Greenhouse Review Press, 2011), and translator of Selected Translations of Luis Cernuda (Aureole Press, 2008). Dr. Quesada has served as an editor for AGNI, Pleiades, and The Kenyon Review. His writing appears in Best American Poetry, Ploughshares, and Harvard Review. He is an Associate Teaching Fellow at The Attic Institute and teaches for the UCLA Writers' Program. He lives in Chicago. Buy the Book: The Kural—Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural: A New Translation of the Classical Tamil Masterpiece on Ethics, Power and Love Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

The Tirukkuṟaḷ, or Kural, for short, is considered a masterpiece of universal philosophy, ethics, and morality. Traditionally attributed to Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, the original text has been dated from 300 BCE to 5th century CE. The classic Tamil work is one of the most cited and translated ancient texts in existence; it has been translated into over 40 Indian and non-Indian languages and has never been out of print since its first publication in 1812. In a new translation of the Kural, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma brings English readers closer than ever to the brilliant inner and outer music of Tiruvalluvar's work and ideas. The work consists of 1,330 short philosophical verses, or kurals, that together cover a wide range of personal and cosmic experiences, such as — Politics: Harsh rule that brings idiots together—nothing Burdens the earth more Friendship: Friendship is not a face smiling—friendship Is a heart that smiles Greed: Those who won't give and enjoy—even with billions They have nothing Drawing on the poetic tradition of W. S. Merwin, Wendell Berry, and William Carlos Williams, and nurtured by two decades of study under Tamil scholar Dr. K. V. Ramakoti, Pruiksma's translation transforms the barrier of language into a bridge, bringing the fullness of Tiruvalluvar's poetic intensity to a new generation. In the 134th episode of Town Hall's In the Moment podcast, Pruiksma discusses his translation of the Kural with poet, editor, and translator, Dr. Ruben Quesada. Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma is an author, poet, performer, and teacher. His books include The Safety of Edges and Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar. Pruiksma teaches writing for Cozy Grammar and has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, Artist Trust, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, the US Fulbright Program, the American Literary Translators Association, and Oberlin Shansi. Ruben Quesada, Ph.D. is editor of Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry (University of New Mexico Press, 2022) and author of Revelations (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2018), Next Extinct Mammal (Greenhouse Review Press, 2011), and translator of Selected Translations of Luis Cernuda (Aureole Press, 2008). Dr. Quesada has served as an editor for AGNI, Pleiades, and The Kenyon Review. His writing appears in Best American Poetry, Ploughshares, and Harvard Review. He is an Associate Teaching Fellow at The Attic Institute and teaches for the UCLA Writers' Program. He lives in Chicago. Buy the Book: The Kural—Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural: A New Translation of the Classical Tamil Masterpiece on Ethics, Power and Love Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: DANCE w/ David Rue - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based dance artist David Rue discusses Dance and its relationship with mental wellness, and the skillset it's helped him develop outside of the studio. The Liberia-born arts advocate shares how his background and gender identity authentically inform his creative work centered around equity, excellence and joy.  Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with Dance there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101   more about David Rue: davidrue212.com   more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

Mary and Wyatt are pleased as punch to welcome Hollis Wong-Wear to the pod. Hollis is a songwriter, musician, speaker, creative generator and community advocate who lives between Los Angeles and Seattle, WA. She is the lead vocalist of the electronic R&B trio The Flavr Blue, and was GRAMMY nominated in 2014 for her work with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.With her roots in spoken word and slam poetry through the nationally recognized Youth Speaks program, Hollis is passionate about how creativity and the arts fuel and shape civic discourse, and is dedicated to lending her voice and capacities towards vibrant social equity.Hollis has been a featured speaker at conferences, conventions and speaker series, sharing her spoken word poetry and her candid insights on her experience as an independent artist and engaged activist. She has performed and spoken for an array of organizations and schools, including KEXP, WrapWomen, Planned Parenthood, University of Washington, YWCA and the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute, has been featured by TedX University of Washington, and has presented alongside such luminaries as Gloria Steinem, Kimberle Crenshaw and Eve Ensler. A native of the Bay Area, Hollis graduated from Seattle University with a major in History and a minor in Global African Studies, and was recently named the recipient of Seattle University's 2016 Outstanding Recent Alumna Award.  She is a Google Next Gen Policy Leader, an alumna of the Hedgebrook Residency, and is a Humanity in Action Senior Fellow. Hollis has been appointed to several boards and commissions, including the Board of Directors for 4Culture and the Seattle Center Advisory Commission, and is currently an ad-hoc commissioner on the Seattle Music Commission.Hollis, Mary, and Wyatt talk about friendship, community, and solidarity in a brief but lovely chat. They discuss the perils of social media, especially for artists in the early stages of their careers, and how Hollis and Mary inspired each other when they first met. Also on the agenda: Mary's stinky ballet flats, furniture made of silly putty, and poems by Jon Pineda and Aya Alzubaidy. 

Join us for a conversation with Tom Heuser, President of the Capitol Hill Historic Society and visual artist, Lana Blinderman in an exploration of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood through it's easily overlooked architecture, apartment buildings from the 1950's-1970's. For decades, these apartments and condominiums had provided architectural ambience, offered relatively affordable housing, and become places where residents gathered to develop and shape the city's culture and community. At the start of the pandemic, Tom & Lana surveyed their neighborhood's mid-century multifamily buildings, thanks to a grant from King County's arts and heritage organization 4Culture. Today we will hear what they discovered.

Salami lovers, soup slurpers, and salad spinners—this week Jane Wong served up the one and only Gwendolyn Brooks. In this episode, you'll hear us eat up Brooks' "when you have forgotten sunday: the love story" JANE WONG is the author of How to Not Be Afraid of Everything from Alice James Books and Overpour from Action Books. A Kunidman fellow, she is the recipient of a Pushcart prize and fellowships and residencies from the US Fulbright program, Artist Trust, 4Culture, The Fine Arts Work Center, Bread Loaf, Hedgebrook, and more. GWENDOLYN BROOKS is one of the most highly regarded, influential, and widely read poets of 20th-century American poetry. She was a much-honored poet, even in her lifetime, with the distinction of being the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize. She also was poetry consultant to the Library of Congress—the first Black woman to hold that position—and poet laureate of the State of Illinois. Many of Brooks's works display a political consciousness, especially those from the 1960s and later, with several of her poems reflecting the civil rights activism of that period. Her body of work gave her, according to critic George E. Kent, “a unique position in American letters. Not only has she combined a strong commitment to racial identity and equality with a mastery of poetic techniques, but she has also managed to bridge the gap between the academic poets of her generation in the 1940s and the young Black militant writers of the 1960s.” (read the rest here)  

Dear lovers and frenemies—we're marching along through the end of this season. Our latest offering is a lovely conversation with Jane Wong with whom we discuss food, framings and frontiers. Phew. JANE WONG is the author of How to Not Be Afraid of Everything from Alice James Books and Overpour from Action Books. A Kunidman fellow, she is the recipient of a Pushcart prize and fellowships and residencies from the US Fulbright program, Artist Trust, 4Culture, The Fine Arts Work Center, Bread Loaf, Hedgebrook, and more. WILD FIRE SEASON: An old fashioned with palo santo bitters and a singed orange rind.

Morning Headlines | September 30, 2021 NEW STREAM | Mayor Jenny Durkan speaks on #CDPanthers and investment in community / Homeless sweep at Thomas Street Mini Park / Councilmember Sawant recall will be on ballot / Harrell & Gonzalez are raising money but who is donating is very different / 4Culture announces COVID relief for Cultural Organizations / #SupportBlackBusiness New Wave Clothing.

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The Covid pandemic has hit hard everywhere and in every economic sector. But arts and cultural institutions, and the people who work within them, have been especially hard hit. This year Congress approved ARPA, the American Rescue Plan Act. Co-host Vivian Phillips talks to Brian Carter, Executive Director of 4Culture in King County, Washington, to explain what ARPA is and how it could help the embattled cultural community.

In Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories, author Donna Miscolta traced the social education that a Mexican American girl receives as she experiences and responds to microaggressions and systemic racism in and out of school. Unfortunately, though Living Color is fiction, many of the incidents depicted in Angie Rubio's life are inspired or derived from Miscolta's own girlhood. To further explore the topics of racism, family, and identity, Miscolta participated in a class with Anne Liu Kellor called “Shapeshifting: Reading and Writing the Mixed-Race Experience.” They joined us, along with two other writers from the class, Rebecca Delacruz-Gunderson and Sarah McQuate, to discuss the course and the importance of writing to see ourselves. The panel of four—all of whom identify as mixed-race—shared why they took the class, and what resonated most for them in terms of the readings, prompts, and discussions. What themes occupy mixed-race writers and what does writing about them resolve? What awareness of themselves as mixed-race writers did they bring to the class, and what did they take away? What do they think is their biggest obstacle as a mixed-race writer? Who are they writing for? They examined all of these questions and more. Join them for readings from their work, and an essential conversation about identity and the significance of art that provides mirrors, windows, and doors. Donna Miscolta's third book of fiction Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories was published in September 2020. Her story collection Hola and Goodbye was published in 2016. She's also the author of the novel When the de la Cruz Family Danced. She has work forthcoming in Indomitable/Indomables: A multigenre Chicanx/Latinx Women's Anthology. Find her at donnamiscolta.com Sarah E. McQuate is a half-Black, half-white scientist turned science writer. McQuate has science stories published in a variety of outlets, including Nature and Science. McQuate lives in Seattle and writes about research news from the University of Washington's College of Engineering and Information School. She is also working on telling her own story. You can learn more about Sarah at sarahmcquate.com. Anne Liu Kellor is a mixed-race Chinese American writer, editor, coach, and teacher based in Seattle. She is the recipient of fellowships from Hedgebrook, Seventh Wave, Jack Straw Writers Program, 4Culture, and Hypatia-in-the-Woods. Her essays have appeared in publications such as Longreads, Fourth Genre, Witness, New England Review, and more. Kellor's memoir, Heart Radical: A Search for Language, Love, and Belonging, traces her migrations between China, Tibet, and America, and is forthcoming in September 2021. You can pre-order or learn more at www.anneliukellor.com Rebecca Delacruz-Gunderson is a half Filipina, half White Washingtonian who loves reading, running, writing, and hiking. She has worked in college counseling at The Bush School, served as Field Director for State Senator T'wina Nobles' campaign, lived in Singapore for five months as the employee of a startup, tutored local students, and taught essay writing classes. She aspires to be a high school English teacher and is very excited to begin her Masters in English at the University of British Columbia this fall. This project was supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture. Presented by Town Hall Seattle.

Photo by Luiza Grob dos Santos GoSamba.net Brazilian drums and gear. Shop Now Support Ritmo Solidário Help feed and support Samba School bateria players during the pandemic.PayPal WebsiteUse address: chiinabadalo@gmail.comBio:Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal's group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. Jovino's personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted in centuries-old musical tradition while pointing to new and adventurous harmonic languages.Currently, Jovino leads his Seattle-based Quinteto after teaching piano and composition at Cornish College of the Arts for 26 years. He can also be heard around the world as a piano soloist, working with symphony orchestras, jazz big bands, chamber music groups, and in collaboration with musicians such as his mentor Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito d'Rivera, Airto Moreira, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Joe Locke, Marco Granados and many more.Since moving to the US from his native Rio de Janeiro in 1993, Jovino Santos Neto has continued to tour the world and to record prolifically. He has recorded multiple CDs with his Seattle-based Quinteto, including Canto do Rio, nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2004. In 2006 Adventure Music released Roda Carioca with an all-Brazilian lineup including Joyce, Hermeto Pascoal and several other notable musicians and long time colleagues, earning him a second Latin Grammy nomination. In 2007, after receiving a special commission from Brazil's Petrobras, Jovino composed and recorded Alma do Nordeste, a musical journey translating the essence of Northeastern Brazil into melodies, rhythms and improvisations – connecting regional, universal, imaginary and real stories. In 2008 he released a piano duo with Weber Iago, Live at Caramoor, also nominated for a Latin Grammy award in 2009. In 2010 Veja o Som (See the Sound) was released, a double disc collection of duos with musicians such as Bill Frisell, Joe Locke, Paquito d'Rivera, Anat Cohen, João Donato, Airto Moreira, Joyce, Paula Morelenbaum and Monica Salmaso, among others. In 2011 Adventure Music released Corrente (Current) featuring his Quinteto performing all new original music. Jovino's newest recording is Guris, tribute to Hermeto Pascoal done as a piano duo with the brilliant Brazilian pianist André Mehmari, scheduled to be released in June 2017 on Adventure Music.Jovino's compositions have been performed by the Seattle Symphony, NDR Big Band in Hamburg and by numerous jazz and chamber music groups. Jovino gives lectures, clinics and master classes worldwide on a variety of musical topics.Jovino has received commissions by the Cheswatyr Foundation, IAJE, ASCAP, CMA/Doris Duke Foundation, Jack Straw Foundation, the City of Seattle, 4Culture, Artist Trust and Meet the Composer. He has been artist in residence at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world. In 2012 he was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame and in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2018 the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto won as Best Northwest Acoustic Group in the Golden Ear Awards by Earshot Jazz. He also was awarded an Artist Trust Fellowship in Music in 2012.He is currently working on writing his musical memoirs, to be published in the near future.Links:https://www.jovisan.net/https://www.facebook.com/jovino.neto.3https://www.instagram.com/jovinosantosneto/https://www.youtube.com/user/JovinoSantosNetohttps://www.jovisan.net/brazilian-rhythms.html

In the season finale of the Bainbridge Pod Accomplice, we'll hear from Sara Brickman, Artist in Residence at The Bloedel Reserve, in conversation with Holly Hughes. They'll perform a reading of poems from their manuscript Little Houdini, and share poems from Field Guide – a series of poems that look at the body as a landscape, and discuss Sara's relationship with The Bloedel Reserve. ABOUT SARA Sara Brickman is a writer, performer, and community organizer from Ann Arbor, MI. The winner of the 2015 Split This Rock Poetry Prize, and a five-time member of Seattle slam teams, Sara has received grants and scholarships from the Lambda Literary Foundation, the Yiddish Book Center, 4Culture, and more. A BOAAT Writers Fellow and a Ken Warfel Fellow for Poetry in Community, Sara's poems and prose appear in Narrative, Adriot, BOAAT, The Indiana Review, Muzzle, and the anthologies Ghosts of Seattle Past, The Dead Animal Handbook and Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls. Sara holds an MFA from the University of Virginia and lives in Seattle, where she teaches writing to youth and adults, and parents a cat named Latke. “My first collection, Little Houdini, catalogs my own experiences of abuse to turn a lens on gendered violence and the lasting impacts of trauma. These poems use the archetype of escape artists to challenge the victim narrative I was expected to claim as a survivor of sexual violence, and explore escape and the body: whether that be a rebellion against binary gender or the numbness and self-distancing that PTSD forges. We often speak of nature as a form of escape: we talk of “unplugging,” “leaving the world behind” or conversely, of the natural world being the “real” world. But who and what gets to be “real,” and who is able to escape to another world, has deep political implications for those already othered by society. Even access to the outdoors is a fraught question if you do not fall cleanly on one side of the gender-binary: for us, entering nature carries as many fears for our own safety as life in the city. The plants and animals may be the only ones who do not question our validity as ourselves, yet even alone with them, we carry that weight. ABOUT HOLLY HUGHES Holly J. Hughes is the author of Hold Fast, Sailing by Ravens, coauthor of The Pen and The Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World, and editor of the award-winning anthology, Beyond Forgetting: Poetry and Prose about Alzheimer's Disease. Her fine art chapbook Passings received an American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation in 2017. She's a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University's low-residency MFA program, where she served on the staff for 13 years, in addition to teaching writing at community colleges for several decades. She currently leads writing and mindfulness workshops in Alaska and the northwest and consults as a writing coach. 

In publishing today, some of the most expressive, form-breaking, innovative writing seems to come from Native authors. While the written tradition often overlooks Indigenous authors, in recent years we have seen a small increase in Native people telling their own stories in their own ways. In a conversation facilitated by author Kristen Millares Young, authors Elissa Washuta and Theresa Warburton joined us to discuss other worlds present in Native women's literatures. Following their co-editing of the an anthology collecting essays by contemporary Native writers, they discussed their individual books, White Magic: Essays and Other Worlds Here: Honoring Native Women's Writing in Contemporary Anarchist Movements, respectively. Together, they shared thoughts on the unique and essential voices that Native women can contribute to the overall storytelling landscape. Don't miss this fundamental exploration of inheritance, land, heartbreak–and hope for the future. Elissa Washuta is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and a nonfiction writer. She is the author of My Body Is a Book of Rules and Starvation Mode. With Theresa Warburton, she is co-editor of the anthology Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Capital, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and Potlatch Fund. Washuta is an assistant professor of creative writing at The Ohio State University. Theresa Warburton lives in Lummi, Nooksack, and Coast Salish Territories in Bellingham, WA. She is an Associate Professor of English at Western Washington University where she is also affiliate faculty in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Canadian-American Studies. Along with Elissa Washuta, she is the co-editor of Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers. She is also the author of Other Worlds Here: Honoring Native Women's Literatures in Contemporary Anarchist Movements. Kristen Millares Young is the author of the novel Subduction. The editor of Seismic – Seattle, City of Literature, Millares Young served as the 2018-2020 Prose Writer-in-Residence at Hugo House. Anthologized in Alone Together, Latina Outsiders and Advanced Creative Nonfiction, her essays appear in the Washington Post, Literary Hub, and the Guardian. Millares Young was the researcher for the New York Times team that produced “Snow Fall,” which won a Pulitzer. From 2016 to 2019, Kristen was board chair of InvestigateWest, a nonprofit newsroom that she co-founded to protect vulnerable peoples and places of the Pacific Northwest. Buy the Books White Magic By Elissa Washuta Other Worlds Here: Honoring Native Women's Writing in Contemporary Anarchist Movements By Theresa Warburton Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

Elissa Washuta is the author of the essay collection White Magic, now available from Tin House. Washuta is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and a nonfiction writer. Her other books are My Body Is a Book of Rules and Starvation Mode, and with Theresa Warburton, she is co-editor of the anthology Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Capital, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and Potlatch Fund. She is an assistant professor of creative writing at the Ohio State University. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Life. Death. Etc. Support the show on Patreon Merch www.otherppl.com @otherppl Instagram  YouTube Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Butheads talk to Elissa Washuta, member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and a nonfiction writer. She is the author of My Body Is a Book of Rules and Starvation Mode, and her book White Magic is forthcoming from Tin House Books. With Theresa Warburton, she is co-editor of the anthology Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Capital, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and Potlatch Fund. Elissa is an assistant professor of creative writing at the Ohio State University.

In Episode #34 I was actually interviewed by Vivian Philips who is a Seattle-based communications, arts consultant and arts advocate. Vivian's career transitioned from broadcasting to public relations work and she began supporting local arts in the 1980's working with the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center. She then joined the team that would restore the Paramount Theatre, and in 1998 she was recruited to serve as Mayor Paul Schell's Director of Communication. In that capacity, she was also a member of the Emergency Operations Team managing communications for WTO. In 2011, Vivian rejoined the Seattle Theatre Group team as Director of Marketing and Communications, managing these functions for all activities at the Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theatres. Vivian has produced theater and television, curated African performing arts programs, and served as an adjunct professor in Seattle University’s MFA Arts Leadership program. She is co-founder of the Hansberry Project, and the Historic Central Area Arts and Cultural District, and a founding advisor to the Arts Ecosystem Research Project. Vivian served 6 years on the Seattle Arts Commission, 3 years as Chair and she has served in leadership board positions in a number of organizations including ArtsCorps, CD Forum, Langston, Seattle Theatre Group, and the Africa Contemporary Arts Consortium. She currently serves on the boards of 4Culture, KUOW and the University of Washington Foundation. As a consultant, Vivian co-authored A Community Centered Roadmap Towards an Equitable and Inclusive Creative Economy in Seattle, for the City of Seattle, and Expanding Arts, Cultures and Heritage Profile in Olympia (2018). She is author of the Midtown Arts Plan and is a consultant to the Oregon Community Foundation/Creative Heights grantees. Vivian is a native of Seattle and resides in the Central Area.

Vania C. Bynum is a former Computer Engineer and graduate of Cornish College of the Arts. She has taught and choreographed throughout the Greater Seattle area for almost 20 years. Vania performed in the Paramount & Moore Theaters, Intiman Theatre, Benaroya Hall, the Meydenbauer, and the intimate space of local churches. Utilizing dance as her form of worship, Vania directed the Adult Liturgical Dance Ministry at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship for 11 years. Vania's works have been sponsored by the city of Seattle, 4Culture, Central District Forum, Bossak Heilbron, Microsoft, and Allied Arts Foundation. Artist Trust and Jack Straw are additional sponsors of her new work. Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on May 30, 2020. Watch Dani and Vania's conversation on CD Forum's Instagram. About CD Forum: The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

Hi loves, we're back with part deux of our conversation with the vibrant Michelle Peñaloza. Coming off of last week's lovely conversation about her own work, for this episode, she brought in Douglas Kerney's "Tallahatchie Lullabye, Baby". We excited to share the poem and this chat with you. Hope you're staying safe! MICHELLE PEÑALOZA is the author of Former Possessions of the Spanish Empire, winner of the 2018 Hillary Gravendyk National Poetry Prize (Inlandia Books, 2019). She is also the author of two chapbooks, landscape/heartbreak (Two Sylvias, 2015), and Last Night I Dreamt of Volcanoes (Organic Weapon Arts, 2015). The recipient of fellowships and awards from the University of Oregon, Kundiman, Hugo House and The Key West Literary Seminar, Michelle has also received support from Lemon Tree House, Caldera, 4Culture, Literary Arts, VONA/Voices, and the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, among others. The proud daughter of Filipino immigrants, Michelle was born in the suburbs of Detroit, MI and raised in Nashville, TN. She now lives in rural Northern California. DOUGLAS KERNEY has published six books, most recently, Buck Studies (Fence Books, 2016), winner of the Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Award, the CLMP Firecracker Award for Poetry and silver medalist for the California Book Award (Poetry). BOMB says: “[Buck Studies] remaps the 20th century in a project that is both lyrical and epic, personal and historical.” M. NourbeSe Philip calls Kearney's collection of libretti, Someone Took They Tongues. (Subito, 2016), “a seismic, polyphonic mash-up that disturbs the tongue.” Kearney's collection of writing on poetics and performativity, Mess and Mess and (Noemi Press, 2015), was a Small Press Distribution Handpicked Selection that Publisher's Weekly called “an extraordinary book.” His work is widely anthologized, including Best American Poetry (2014, 2015), Best American Experimental Writing (2014), The Creative Critic: Writing As/About Practice, What I Say: Innovative Poetry by Black Writers in America, and The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop. He is also widely published in magazines and journals, including Poetry, Callaloo, Boston Review, Hyperallergic, Jacket2, and Lana Turner. His work has been exhibited at the American Jazz Museum, Temple Contemporary, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, and The Visitor's Welcome Center (Los Angeles). A librettist, Kearney has had four operas staged, most recently Sweet Land, which received rave reviews fro The LA Times, The NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The LA Weekly. He has received a Whiting Writer's Award, a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Cy Twombly Award for Poetry, residencies/fellowships from Cave Canem, The Rauschenberg Foundation, and others. A Howard University and CalArts alum, Kearney teaches Creative Writing at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Altadena, CA, he lives with his family in St. Paul. 

This week, friends, we're sitting with the question "So what do you write about?" ahead of a lovely conversation with Michelle Peñaloza. We chop it up about confession, contrast, and kasamas while sipping on Fire and Chrysanthemums. Enjoy! MICHELLE PEÑALOZA is the author of Former Possessions of the Spanish Empire, winner of the 2018 Hillary Gravendyk National Poetry Prize (Inlandia Books, 2019). She is also the author of two chapbooks, landscape/heartbreak (Two Sylvias, 2015), and Last Night I Dreamt of Volcanoes (Organic Weapon Arts, 2015). The recipient of fellowships and awards from the University of Oregon, Kundiman, Hugo House and The Key West Literary Seminar, Michelle has also received support from Lemon Tree House, Caldera, 4Culture, Literary Arts, VONA/Voices, and the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, among others. The proud daughter of Filipino immigrants, Michelle was born in the suburbs of Detroit, MI and raised in Nashville, TN. She now lives in rural Northern California. FIRE AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Chrysanthemum tea, Scotch and lemon juice, garnished with burnt lemon.    

Watch the YouTube episode here: (https://youtu.be/FsRWdc1b_z0) On this episode of The Poetry Vlog, poet and educator Jane Wong reads her original work and discusses how poetry can relate to our experiences of class, labor and community. -- About Jane: Jane Wong's poems can be found in places such as Best American Poetry 2015, American Poetry Review, POETRY, AGNI, Third Coast, New England Review, and others. Her essays have appeared in McSweeney's, Black Warrior Review, Ecotone, The Georgia Review, Shenandoah, and This is the Place: Women Writing About Home. A Kundiman fellow, she is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships and residencies from the U.S. Fulbright Program, Artist Trust, 4Culture, the Fine Arts Work Center, Bread Loaf, Willapa Bay AiR, Hedgebrook, the Jentel Foundation, SAFTA, and Mineral School. This July, she will be Sarabande's Writer-in-Residence at Blackacre. She is the author of Overpour from Action Books, and How to Not Be Afraid of Everything, which is forthcoming from Alice James Books. She is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Western Washington University. In 2017, she received the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist award for Washington artists. Website: (janewongwriter.com) // Instagram: (@paradeofcats) // ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com). Sign up for our newsletter on (thepoetryvlog.com) and get a free snail-mail welcome kit! ● The Spring 2020 Student Team: Gene Wang - Video Editor // Emily Oomen - Video Editor // Mimi Hoang - Illustrator // Cheryl Wu - Content Writer & Designer // Kristin Ruopp - Digital Marketing Coordinator // Season 3 of The Poetry Vlog is supported by The Simpson Center for the Humanities, with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Jack Straw Cultural Center. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us today for our interview with this remarkable artist! Thank you, Salty Candace, for this great interview Adrienne La Faye is a Painter, an Author, and filmmaker, and a Community Social Justice Art Educator focused on chronicling the African American diaspora. Seattle born and raised, a narrator compelled artistic-historian, a woman, an activist, same-gender married, and an African American. She's a defender of the disenfranchised, the marginalized from systemic racist judicial systems. Her exceptional skills as a COLORIST are second to none. Author middle-grade & illustrated by her book titled: “Dream Jumpers the Inheritance.” Residency recipient of the national 2019 Civil Rights Pilgrimage project. A full-time painter/illustrator, in 2019 she received the City/Artist grant from 4Culture for PORTRAITS OF FORGOTTEN WOMEN project. 2017 honored with the prestigious 4Culture Community Fellowship award. She established the “Renton Outside Art Gallery in 2017.” An award for exceptional contribution to Renton's Galvanizing Public Art from Governor Jay Inslee. Also, a recipient of the 2016-17 Solo Art show of Seattle’s Mayor, Ed. Murray’s Art gallery, where she exhibited four different painting series' consisting of twenty-one original paintings. Adrienne designed La Faye Artist Workshops,” teaching children and adults in her how to paint classes for three organizations. In 2016 awarded the Chapala Artist residency in Jalisco, MX. She won the highly competitive 2018 4Culture Community fellowship, numerous grants and awards for painting excellence. KING5 TV EVENING MAGAZINE since to current, has regularly featured Adrienne’s art, social justice, filmmaker and a community teaching artist on their TV station, since 2017 to current. www.king5.com/entertainment/tele…-artwork/411420890 She’s volunteered for several non-profits such as, Renton Municipal Arts Commission, five years, Onyx Arts Collective five years, a teaching artist for youth and adults ten years, Tukwila Arts Commission one year. She has served on several panels, public committees, private boards throughout her artist career. “I believe in giving back to my community, says Adrienne, whether it be, at large or individually. I'm civically inspired to make the world around me a better place, by rolling up my sleeves and work to make a difference. My work encompasses teaching art to children K-12, volunteer for many causes, especially with social injustices, LGBTQ, and black women rights.” Remember to visit us at www.lifeofalifer.com

Join us today for our interview with this remarkable artist! Thank you, Salty Candace, for this great interview Adrienne La Faye is a Painter, an Author, and filmmaker, and a Community Social Justice Art Educator focused on chronicling the African American diaspora. Seattle born and raised, a narrator compelled artistic-historian, a woman, an activist, same-gender married, and an African American. She's a defender of the disenfranchised, the marginalized from systemic racist judicial systems. Her exceptional skills as a COLORIST are second to none. Author middle-grade & illustrated by her book titled: “Dream Jumpers the Inheritance.” Residency recipient of the national 2019 Civil Rights Pilgrimage project. A full-time painter/illustrator, in 2019 she received the City/Artist grant from 4Culture for PORTRAITS OF FORGOTTEN WOMEN project. 2017 honored with the prestigious 4Culture Community Fellowship award. She established the “Renton Outside Art Gallery in 2017.” An award for exceptional contribution to Renton's Galvanizing Public Art from Governor Jay Inslee. Also, a recipient of the 2016-17 Solo Art show of Seattle’s Mayor, Ed. Murray’s Art gallery, where she exhibited four different painting series' consisting of twenty-one original paintings. Adrienne designed La Faye Artist Workshops,” teaching children and adults in her how to paint classes for three organizations. In 2016 awarded the Chapala Artist residency in Jalisco, MX. She won the highly competitive 2018 4Culture Community fellowship, numerous grants and awards for painting excellence. KING5 TV EVENING MAGAZINE since to current, has regularly featured Adrienne’s art, social justice, filmmaker and a community teaching artist on their TV station, since 2017 to current. http://www.king5.com/entertainment/television/programs/evening/activist-inspires-others-through-colorful-artwork/411420890 She’s volunteered for several non-profits such as, Renton Municipal Arts Commission, five years, Onyx Arts Collective five years, a teaching artist for youth and adults ten years, Tukwila Arts Commission one year. Has served on several panels, public committees, private boards throughout her artist career. “I believe in giving back to my community, says Adrienne, whether it be, at large or individually. I'm civically inspired to make the world around me a better place, by rolling up my sleeves and work to make a difference. My work encompasses teaching art to children K-12, volunteer for many causes, especially with social injustices, LGBTQ, and black women rights.” Remember to visit us at www.lifeofalifer.com

Photo credit: Megumi Shauna Arai Emily Zimmerman is a curator and writer based in Seattle, WA. Zimmerman is the Director of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery and a lecturer at the University of Washington’s School of Art + Art History + Design. She edits the art journal MONDAY. Previously, Zimmerman was the Associate Curator of Programs at the Henry Art Gallery and the Associate Curator at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) where she commissioned new work from artists such as Melvin Moti, Ryan & Trevor Oakes, and Gordon Hall. She received the 2011-2012 Loris Ledis Curatorial Fellowship at BRIC Contemporary Art, served as a 2013 curator-in-residence at Residency Unlimited, and was awarded funding by the New Foundation Seattle in 2016. Her writings have appeared in BOMB, Big, Red & Shiny and Contemporary Performance. She has served on a number of review panels including the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and the Herb Alpert Awards. Emily received her MA from the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College and her BA from New York University. Also discussed in the interview was MONDAY journal. Installation view of Untold Passage (2017) showing two works by Mary Ann Peters: impossible monument (telltale), 2017, commissioned for the exhibition, and this trembling turf, 2016. Photograph: Jueqian Fang. Gordon Hall,  Read me that part a-gain, where I disin-herit everybody (2014), commissioned by the Experimental Media and Performing Art Center (EMPAC). Photo: EMPAC/Rensselaer. MONDAY, Vol. 3 “Études” with contributions by Sonny Assu, Katherine Dunn-Marcuse, Claire Cowie, Stuart Dempster, Ellen Garvens, David Golightly, Clotilde Jiménez, Leah St. Lawrence, Sean Lockwood, György Ligeti, Emma McIntosh, Fred Moten, Nina Power, SassyBlack, and Charles Stobbs.

In Episode 3, we talk with Elissa Washuta. "It's only been in the last of couple of years that I've learned to accept that I have feelings and that people have feelings and it's natural and it's normal. Which, when I was first diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, I didn't believe that. I thought: okay, I'm upset. This is an episode. I'm angry, am I going into hypomania. Everything was a potential symptom. There was no room in my life for sadness, for grief, for excitement, because anything scared me as a potential symptom." Elissa Washuta is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and a writer of personal essays and memoir. She is the author of Starvation Mode and My Body Is A Book Of Rules named a finalist for the Washington State Book Award. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Artist Trust, 4Culture, Potlatch Fund, and Hugo House. Elissa is an assistant professor of English at the Ohio State University. BITCHCONOCLAST is a mother-daughter podcast about sex, feminism, & power. In season one, we interview Pacific-Northwest authors Nicole Hardy, Claire Dederer, Elissa Washuta, Vanessa Veselka, Karen Karbo, and Suzanne Morrison about their work and the state of the patriarchy. Producers: Sonya Lea & Dylan Bandy Content editor: Dylan Bandy Sound editor: Nora Knight Illustration & Logo: Amy Mizrahi Graphics: Nicole Geslani & Bex Karnofski Music: Dylan Bandy, Adam Cohen-Leadholm, & Frankie Mars Gunner

Recorded at ACT Theatre, Seattle on Dec 30, 2018. 0:00 Intro; 2:50 "Macho Genetics" by Elizabeth Heffron; 17:32 "The Unicorn In The Garden" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; 22:15 "Give Me A Kiss To Build A Dream On" by Kalmarr/Ruby/Hammerstien, feat: Dave Marriott on trombone, Roberston Witmer on clarinet; 23:20 "Tumbling Down" by Scot Augustson; 44:23 "PSA - ACLU" by Peggy Platt; 48:17 "If I Could Tell You" by W.H. Auden feat. Richard Ziman; 50:16 Puget Soundworks - "O Holy Night, for choir and no soloist, by Scott Warrender, and "Little Tree" by e.e. cummings, set to music by Eric Lane Barnes; 1:00:13 "King John's Christmas" by A. A. Milne adapted by Law/Ziman; 1:09:03 "Der Liebesmarkt Tannenbaum" by Angie Louise, performed by Angie Louise and The Love Markets [Angie Louise/vocals, Troy Lund/drums, Dave Marriott/trombone, Dave Pascal/bass, Robertson Witmer/accordion; 1:14:45 Sandbox Radio Jingle featuring Karen Skrinde; 1:15:34 "Vermin Notes: Moths" by Scot Augustson; 1:19:07 "The Rabbits Who Caused All The Trouble" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; 1:25:00 Lisa Koch; 1:37:12 "Controlling Interest" by Wayne Rawley; 1:52:24 Finale | Credits. Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of artists and credits for this and prior episodes. The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Angie Louise (piano), Mike Catts (bass), Troy Lund (drums), Dave Marriott (trombone), Robertson Witmer (accordion/clarinet). Music Direction by Angie Louise; Original music by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered by Max Langley, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susy Butler and Shigeko Calos-Nakano; Production Assistant: Ana Rusness-Peterson. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; The 2018 Season of Sandbox Radio is supported in part by 4Culture

Recorded at The Bathhouse Theater, Seattle on Oct 29, 2018. 0:00 Intro; 3:00 "Aisle 13" by Lisa Halpern; 16:28 "PSA featuring Nancy Pearl" by Scot Augustson; 21:00 "I'm A Little Dinosaur" by Johnathan Richman feat. Richard Ziman; 24:00 "The Monster's Job" by Scot Augustson; 38:02 "Vermin Notes: The Crow" by Scot Augustson; 42:41 "Homecoming" written and performed by Daemond Arrindell; 49:20 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, feat. Jose "Juicy" Gonzales and the SRO; 54:56 "Swing Tag" and "PSA - Hanford Challenge" by Elizabeth Heffron; 1:00:22 "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll; 1:05:42 "Going To Greenland" by Rachel Atkins; 1:19:02 "Minor Swing" by Django Reinhardt, feat. Joshua Carter on guitar and Dave Marriott on trombone; 1:22:46 "Doc & Mercer's Mostly True History Of Seattle: A City Sensible" by Elizabeth Heffron, feat. Nancy Pearl; 1:38:32 Finale | Credits. Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of artists and credits for this and prior episodes. The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Jose "Juicy" Gonzales (piano), Dave Pascal (bass), Chris Monroe (drums), Dave Marriott (trombone), Joshua Carter (guitar), Charles Leggett (harmonica). Music Direction and original music by Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susy Butler and Shigeko Calos-Nakano. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; The 2018 Season of Sandbox Radio is supported in part by 4Culture

Recorded at The Bathhouse Theater, Seattle on Aug 27, 2018. @0:00 Intro; @2:51 "Shakespearean Baseball Game" by Johnny Wayne and Frnk Shuster; @15:26 "Trump Tweets #1" by Robert McPherson; @19:55 "PSA - Treehouse" by Elizabeth Heffron; @23:10 "The Real Housewives of Puget Sound" by Scot Augustson; @37:36 "Dream Within A Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe; @40:08 Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor; @45:04 "Trump Tweets #2" by Robert McPherson; @48:09 "City People's Garden Store Spot" by Lisa Halpern; @53:10 "Dream A Little Dream" written by by Kahn/Schwandt/Andree, featuring Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; @57:07 "West of Lenin Spot" and "Vermin Notes - Seagulls" by Scot Augustson; @1:02:12 "Can You Hear The Mermaids Singing" by Rachel Atkins; @1:09:57 "Trump Tweets #3" by Robert McPherson; @1:13:25 "Anarchy For Sale" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:24:10 "Finale | Credits". Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of artists and credits for this and prior episodes. The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Jose "Juicy" Gonzales (piano), Dave Pascal (bass), Dan Tierney (drums), Robertson Witmer (accordion/clarinet). Music Direction and original music by Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Manager: Susy Butler. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Recorded at The Bathhouse Theater, Seattle on Jul 18, 2018: dedicated to the memory of Peggy Platt. @0:00 Intro; @2:34 "The 35th Interplanetary Probe Hurling Competition" by Bret Fetzer and Juliet Waller Pruzan; @15:57 "The Elephant That Challenged The World" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; @22:23 "Take A Picture, It'll Last Longer" by Scot Augustson; @31:00 "An Brief Hiftory Of Ftheatre" by Phil Shallat; @42:28 "The Courtship Of Arthur And Al" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; @46:20 "Roll On" written and performed by Angie Louise with the SRO - Olivia Hamilton/bass, Dave Marriott/trombone. Chris Monroe/drums; @52:49 "To The Moon And Back" by Lisa Halpern; @1:01:22 "The Moth And The Star" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; @1:05:36 "PSA: The Center For Wooden Boats" written by Peggy Platt; @1:09:17 "Plattitudes: Spinster" written by and featuring Peggy, recorded at ACT Theatre June 6 2016; @1:13:56 "Vermin Notes - Racoons" by Scot Augustson; @1:16:47 "A Dog And His Destiny" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:27:50 "Finale | Credits". Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of artists and credits for this and prior episodes. The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Angie Louise (piano), Olivia Hamilton (bass), Chris Monroe (drums), Dave Marriott (trombone). Music Direction by Angie Louise, original music by Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Jessilee Marander, Teresa Micheletti, Elisabeth Burton. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Recorded at ACT Theatre Seattle on Dec 29, 2017: guests Sarah Rudinoff and Brandon O'Neill. Featuring writing by Scot Augustson, Robert Frost, Keiko Green, Elizabeth Heffron, O Henry, Peggy Platt and Wayne Rawley; @0:00 Intro; @1:48 "Snowflakes" by Wayne Rawley; @12:10 "PSA: Association of Women in Science" by Peggy Platt; @15:14 "Plattitudes - Snowflakes" written and performed by Peggy Platt; @21:36 "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost and Anonymous, feat. Richard Ziman; @25:17 "Daddy Still Calls Her Baby" by Scot Augustson; @36:01 Angie Louise; @41:43 Sponsor - West of Lenin; @42:33 "The Gift Of The Magi" by O Henry, adapt. by Law/Ziman; @55:50 "Tryin' Times" feat. guest Sarah Rudinoff with the SRO; @1:01:19 "Vermin Note - Pigeons" by Scot Augustson; @1:04:43 "Foxman vs. Brenda" by Keiko Green; @1:12:27 "The Slam Poet" written and performed by Peggy Platt; @1:19:07 "PSA - Emerald City Kitty Harbor" by Peggy Platt; @1:22:54 "Bitter Lake Ballet" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:32:41 "Big Bulbs" by Sharon Jones and the Dap Tones, feat. Leslie Law, Angie Louise and Sarah Rudinoff on vocals with the SRO. Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of performers and credits for this and prior episodes. The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Angie Louise (piano), Dave Pascal (bass), Troy Lund (drums), Dave Marriott (trombone), Robertson Witmer (Accordion/Clarinet). Music Direction by Angie Louise, original music by Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered by Max Langley, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Manager: Jessilee Marander; Production Assistant: Teresa Micheletti. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Tatiana “Pluta” Spektor was a mostly happy, if awkward, young girl–until her sociologist father was disappeared during Argentina’s Dirty War. Sent a world away by her grieving mother to attend boarding school outside New York City, Pluta wrestles alone with the unresolved tragedy and at last runs away: to the streets of Brooklyn in 1980, where she figuratively–and literally–spreads her wings. Told with haunting fabulist imagery by debut novelist Anca L. Szilagyi, this searing tale of love, loss, estrangement, and coming of age is an unflinching exploration of the personal devastation wrought by political repression. Anca L. Szilágyi grew up in Brooklyn. Her debut novel, Daughters of the Air, releases December 2017. Her essays and short stories appear in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Electric Literature, Gastronomica, and Fairy Tale Review, among other publications. She is the recipient of the inaugural Artist Trust / Gar LaSalle Storyteller Award, a Made at Hugo House fellowship, and awards from the Vermont Studio Center, 4Culture, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and the Jack Straw Cultural Center. The Stranger hailed Anca as one of the “fresh new faces in Seattle fiction.” She lives in Seattle with her husband. Learn more about her at ancawrites.com. Anca’s social media: Twitter Instagram Goodreads The post Daughters of the Air – Ep 28 with Anca Szilágyi appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

Recorded at The Bathhouse Theater Seattle on Oct 30, 2017: guests Theresa Homes and Edd Key, Classical King FM's Marta Zekan. Featuring writing by Scot Augustson, Kelleen Conway Blanchard, Edward Gorey, Lisa Halpern, Peggy Platt, Edgar Allan Poe and Wayne Rawley; 0:40 Intro; 2:49 "Grandfather Clock" by Lisa Halpern; 13:87 "Daddy" by Kelleen Conway Blanchard; 25:00 Sponsor Break - 14/48; 25:45 "Vermin Note - Rats" by Scot Augustson; 28:19 "Sandbox Radio: Interlude" by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; 29:42 "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by Law/Ziman, with "Bad Moon Rising" by John Fogerty arr. by Edd Key, featuring Theresa Holmes, Edd Key and the Sandbox Radio Orchestra; 49:54 "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" by Edward Gorey, adapted by Law/Ziman; 55:26 "Mythical Kingdoms and Long Lost Dogs" by Scot Augustson; 1:09:59 PSA - Zombie Elections by Peggy Platt; 1:13:16 "If I Had You" by Campbell/Connelly/Shapiro, featuring Jose "Juicy" Gonzales (vocals/piano), Dave Marriott (trombone), Dave Pascal (bass), Dan Tierney (drums); 1:19:45 "Camp Lake Sunnylake" by Wayne Rawley. Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of performers and credits for this and prior episodes. Music Direction and original music by Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susy Butler, Shigeko Calos-Nakano; Production Assistants: Lizzy Burton, Shelby Lautzenheizer. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Jade Solomon Curtis,  born in Texas, is a choreographer, dance artist and founder of Solo Magic, a non-profit arts initiative collaborating with innovative artists to create socially relevant multi-disciplined performances highlighting dance; “Activism is the Muse". A celebrated soloist of Donald Byrd's Spectrum Dance Theater for four seasons, Curtis is also the subject of an Emmy Award winning short film, Jade Solomon Curtis directed by, Ralph Bevins. 2017 began with Curtis being awarded SeattleDance's first “Dance Crush Award” for Performance/Choreography in the riveting workshop of “Black Like Me”.   Curtis received her BFA in Dance Performance from Southern Methodist University and is the recipient of fellowships and grants from the University of South Carolina, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Artist Trust and 4Culture. Curtis is currently the Director of the Arts Program for the Pan African Center for Empowerment (PACE) and is an artist-in-residence at Velocity Dance Center.  

Recorded at ACT Theatre Seattle on Aug 28, 2017: guests Pratidhwani, 'The Drunken Tenor' Rob McPherson, poet Daemond Arrindell. Featuring original material by Scot Augustson, Lisa Halpern, Elizabeth Heffron and Brandon J. Simmons; 0:34 Intro; 2:26 "Wealth Management" by Scot Augustson; 16:31 "Sonnet - To Science" by Edgar Allan Poe; 17:57 "Misfit Moon" by Lisa Halpern; 32:00 "Costume" written and performed by Daemond Arrindell; 35:09 "The Owl Who Was God" by James Thurber, adapted by Leslie Law; 41:11 Pratidhwani; 45:57 "The Real Bird Of The City Theater" by Brandon J. Simmons; 1:00:12 "On The Subject Of Transformation" written and performed by Daemond Arrindell; 1:02:53 "Come Together" by Lennon/McCartnery, featuring Jose "Juicy" Gonzales (piano and vocals), Dave Marriott (trombone), Chris Monroe (drums), Dave Pascal (Bass); 1:07:30 "The Little Girl And The Wolf" by James Thurber adapted by Leslie Law; Robert McPherson "The "The Drunken Tenor" with Jeff Caldwell, piano; 1:17:13 "Doc and Mercer's Mostly True History Of Seattle: Mooching Totality" by Elizabeth Heffron; Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of performers and credits for this and prior episodes. Music Direction and original music by Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales; Engineered by Max Langley, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Elisabeth Burton, Susy Butler, Teresa Micheletti; become a sustaining donor by making a small monthly donation and get cool perks through Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Recorded at Town Hall Seattle on June 19th, 2017: Lisa Koch, Sandbox Radio Chorale. Featuring original material by Scot Augustson, Andrew Lee Creech, Lisa Halpern and Elizabeth Heffron; The Lorax by Dr. Seuss was adapted for this episode by Leslie Law; Make Our Garden Grow featured Soprano Megan Chenovick, Tenor Aaron Shanks, and The Sandbox Radio Chorale with Beth Kirchhoff on piano and Bruce Monroe conducting; Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of performers and credits for this and prior episodes. Music Direction and original music by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Katie Pennella, Teresa Micheletti, Susy Butler and Elisabeth Burton; become a sustaining donor by making a small monthly donation and get cool perks through Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Tickets on sale now for our next live show ECLIPSED at ACT Theatre in Seattle on 8/28 at www.acttheatre.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Recorded at Town Hall Seattle on May 1st, 2017: Nancy Pearl, Sara Porkalob, Scott Warrender. @:34 Intro; @1:30 "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Benjamin Franklin, adapt. by Law/Ziman; @12:37 "Plattitudes - Bring May Flowers" written and performed by Peggy Platt; @17:39 "Second Sunday In May" by Scot Augustson; @29:27 "PSA - ALA" by SCot Augustson feat. Nancy Pearl; @35:14 "The Sandwich Doctor" written and performed by Angie Louise; @42:35 "The Lists" by Emily Conbere; @57:46 "Dragon Lady Excerpt" written and performed by Sara Porkalob, find more at saraporkalob.com; @1:09:52 "PSA - Center For Wooden Boats" by Peggy Platt; @1:13:38 "The Arrowhead Story" by Scott Warrender, find more at scottwarrender.com; @1:22:45 "Beyond The Box: Druid Wood Lane" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:37:33 "History Repeating" by Alex Gifford, performed by Leslie Law with the SRO | Finale | Credits. Music Direction by Angie Louise, find more at www.angielouise.com; Original music composed by Jose J. Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Katie Pennella, Teresa Micheletti, Susy Butler and Elisabeth Burton; become a sustaining donor through Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Recorded at Town Hall Seattle on March 6th, 2017: special guests Jerry Dixon, Opera On Tap. @:43 Intro; @2:40 "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus; @4:40 "March Madness" by Lisa Halpern; @18:05 "City People's Garden Store" by Lisa Halpern; @20:22 "The Rabbits Who Caused All The Trouble" by James Thurber, adapt. by Law/Ziman; @25:40 "PSA: Cedar River Clinics" by Peggy Platt; @28:08 "Plattitudes: In Like A Lion" written and performed by Peggy Platt; @33:13 "Time and Timing" written and performed by Charles Leggett; @36:56 "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen, adapt. by Law/Ziman; @51:13 "I'm The Revolution" written and performed by Angie Louise with the SRO; @55:10 Jerry Dixon; @58:23 "The Lion Who Wanted To Zoom" by James Thurber, adapt. by Law/Ziman; @1:02:48 "'Round The Campfire With The Waldorf Family" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:13:14 "Hammond Song" by Maggie Roche, vocals - Megan Chenovick, Angie Louise, Leslie Law, ukelele - Eric Ray Andersen, guitar - Liam Lawe, bass - Dave Pascal, accordion - Robertson Witmer; @1:19:30 "The Sheep In Wolf's Clothing" by James Thurber, adapt. by Law/Ziman; @1:23:09 "PSA: Real Change" by Peggy Platt; @1:42:03 "Finale from The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, feat. Opera on Tap - find more at www.operaontap.org/seattle; @1:48:21 Finale | Credits. Music Direction by Angie Louise, find more at www.angielouise.com; Original music composed by Jose J. Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Christopher Stewart, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susy Butler and Elisabeth Burton; become a sustaining donor through Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture