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Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Suicide Squad
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Classical Music Venues With Non-Classical Histories: Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theater
Theaters of the 1920’s were nothing short of magical. Elaborate architecture and stunning decor housed vaudevillian acts and traveling shows for an evening or two, while making way for a rapidly growing hunger in America – a desire for movies. The Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon was born during this enchanting time of art and growth and today serves as a home to performances and culture in Skagit county. Continue Reading Classical Music Venues With Non-Classical Histories: Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theater

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Sir Gawain And The Green Knight
If you’re prepared to immerse yourself in a story rich with character, emotion, symbolism and poetry (both verbal and visual), then you’ll savor this journey. This is a story well worth telling, and watching.
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Reeder’s Movie Review: Jungle Cruise
NWPB’s Steve Reeder review’s Disney’s latest, long awaited movie, Jungle Cruise. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Review: Jungle Cruise

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 20: Josh Gortler And Gigi Yellen On The Concept Of Tikkun Olam
A photo of Josh Gortler from the cover of his book “Among The Remnants.” In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, retired social… Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 20: Josh Gortler And Gigi Yellen On The Concept Of Tikkun Olam

Classical Music Venues With Non-Classical Histories: Trillium Woods Farm
Who needs a concert hall when there’s a barn nearby? Or a brewery? Or an old electric power plant? The Northwest is home to some classical music venues with decidedly non-classical histories. This is the story of Trillium Woods Farm, home of Concerts in the Barn. Continue Reading Classical Music Venues With Non-Classical Histories: Trillium Woods Farm

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 19: Harold Scott On Changing The Culture Of Policing
Nez Perce Tribal Police Chief Harold Scott on April 21, 2021 in the Northwest Public Broadcasting studios. In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann… Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 19: Harold Scott On Changing The Culture Of Policing

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 18: Sandra Williams On The Black Experience In The Inland Northwest
In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, founder of a local newspaper, The Black Lens, in Spokane, Washington. Sandra Williams shares her life story growing up in the predominantly white Inland Northwest as a Black woman, her work ethic and what she is doing to insure future generations have a place that feels like community in Spokane. Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 18: Sandra Williams On The Black Experience In The Inland Northwest

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 17: Esmy Jimenez On Life As A Journalist And DACA Recipient
In this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella,” KUOW reporter Esmy Jimenez talks about her life growing up in a rural part of central Washington as an undocumented immigrant, being the first in her family to attend college, and the fun and hardship of reporting on the never-ending news cycle. Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 17: Esmy Jimenez On Life As A Journalist And DACA Recipient

TV REVIEW: An Old Murder Is ‘Unforgotten’ In This Masterpiece Crime Drama’s 4th And Finest Season
If you regularly watch police shows, you know that very few of them make you feel anything. For every Mare of Easttown, there are 20 fast-paced crime dramas — from CSI to Line of Duty — that pass off sensation as emotion. Continue Reading TV REVIEW: An Old Murder Is ‘Unforgotten’ In This Masterpiece Crime Drama’s 4th And Finest Season

Cannes Rolls Out The Red Carpet For An Expanded, More Inclusive Film Festival
There will be 24 films in the official competition this year, a few more than usual over the festival’s almost two-week duration. There are dozens of additional films from around the world being screened out of competition. A new section called Cannes Premieres has also been organized to show selections from a year’s worth of cinema that were missed because of the pandemic. Continue Reading Cannes Rolls Out The Red Carpet For An Expanded, More Inclusive Film Festival

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 16: Artist Jesse Clyde On The Art Of Being Present
In this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella,” cartoonist Jesse Clyde is radiating good vibes and positive energy. He shares how he tries to be present in the moment and explains how money and other societal distractions can take away from his artwork. Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 16: Artist Jesse Clyde On The Art Of Being Present