 Benicio "Beni" Bryant, at the tender age of 14, wowed America's Got Talent judges and audiences worldwide with a spectacular rendition of Brandi Carlile's 2017 hit song "The Joke." This debut performance led Beni to the finals and snagged him a deal with AGT judge Simon Cowell's record label. The local stopped by Art Zone to chat with Nancy and also performed "Who I Am" and "Because of You."
 They serve the country with distinction and honor. But once they step out of the uniform, civilian life can be a challenge to some military veterans. The program "Seattle Stand Down" helps them get on their feet - not by giving them a handout, but by offering them a hand up! To date, the organization has assisted nearly 4,500 veterans who are either at-risk or experiencing homelessness.
 Is the Seattle City Council ready to reconsider an employee head tax for homelessness funding? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold, Alex Pedersen, and Dan Strauss answer that question and more on the latest City Inside/Out Council Edition with Brian Callanan.
 Organizers of the Seattle/King County Health Clinic know the benefits the free clinic has provided to thousands of people in need. But the true scope of the clinic was revealed in the eye-opening documentary "Stronger than Medicine." Like its title, "Stronger than Medicine" documentary showed the incredible power of community when people come together for the common good. Plus, CityStream went behind the scenes to learn how the film was made.
 Do you support the new Regional Homelessness Authority? Brian Callanan takes a look at the multimillion dollar effort that is underway to streamline a complex system of housing and social services for the homeless.
 🔥This guy's art is on fire! Founder of the industrial arts studio Hazard Factory, Rusty Oliver is an industrial artist, entrepreneur, and self-described pyromaniac who is committed to producing work in which risk and the artistic re-direction of technology are key components.
 Having the rainy day blues ☔? This week's Art Zone calendar 📅 is chocked full of must see events to entice you out of the house! From literature rockstars to groundbreaking blues, there's something for everyone.
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