The philosophy of French cuisine leans heavily into the art of reduction. In Canadian director Matt Johnson’s new film, Tony, he applies that approach with considerable success to his subject, the late Anthony Bourdain.
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Let’s face it. Rom-coms are notoriously difficult to calibrate. One Night Only tries hard, and it has one exceptional performance, but its potential largely goes untapped.
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The Odyssey takes an iconic work of literature, dissects and rearranges it, and packages it as a distinctive, thrilling entertainment for modern audiences. It finds its own poetry in love, bravery, deceit, violence, horror and (occasional) humor. In Tiresias’ words: “It is the journey itself that makes up your life.” The Odyssey is a journey well worth nearly three hours of yours.
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A pair of Pacific Northwest Roots bands wowed the crowd with an outdoor show on a perfect Cascadian summer night.
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While Seattle hosts six matches for the World Cup, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is playing a big role, as an official host city supporter for the games. This is the first time an Indigenous nation in the U.S. has had these responsibilities.
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For years, the Tri-Cities hasn’t had a dedicated outdoor women’s soccer league. But now, one woman is changing that — and others are flocking to the soccer fields in Pasco.
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As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NWPB presents a variety of special radio programs that invite listeners to explore the nation’s story from multiple perspectives.
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For people around the world, soccer is its own language. That’s true for some refugees in the Tri-Cities. Players from Nicaragua to Nigeria competed this past weekend in the first World Relief Cup tournament.
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It may well become the most discussed line of dialogue in any movie released this year. A line we don’t actually hear, by design. A line delivered by a rather unlikely “character.” A climactic moment in Steven Spielberg’s latest speculative drama–a picture unrelated to Dan Farah’s unconvincing 2025 documentary The Age of Disclosure.
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A one-night-only art exhibit in Spokane on June 5th blends queerness, spirituality and folk art.
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When six World Cup games come to Seattle this summer, there’s another game fans can join in on in Pierce County. Around the county, 1,000 glass medallions are being hidden in a scavenger hunt meant to celebrate the World Cup.
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There are now two books at the Richland Public Library that definitely don’t have that new book smell. They were last checked out in the 1960s.
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NWPB's classical service host Jedd Greenhalgh interviews the creator, composer and pianist behind The Hip Hop Orchestra Experience.
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Quinceañeras are a traditional Latin American celebration of a girl's 15th birthday that marks her coming of age into becoming a young woman. In March the Wenatchee Convention Center filled with colorful ball gowns, families dancing and dozens of businesses ready to showcase services for this milestone celebration.