Meet Seattle’s stealthiest residents

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"Side by Side: Nihonmachi Scenes" showcases Japanese American painters

Artistic rendering of downtown Seattle

Kenjiro Nomura, Takuichi Fujii, and Kamekichi Tokita were renowned Seattle artists in the early part of the 20th century whose lives and careers were deeply impacted by the mass incarceration of Japanese American citizens during World War II. Find an exhibit of their work now through May 11, 2025 at the Wing Luke Museum.

 

Drummer Ehssan Karimi's journey of will & rhythm

Ehssan Karimi smiles from behind drum kit

"I was held back in the physical world, but I was developing up here, in my mind." He said he got to some things later in life than many of his peers due to a physical disability at birth, but his passion, support network, and positive attitude helped him become the accomplished musician he is today.

 

Artist Joe Nix's Work is a Tribute to Blue-Collar Seattle

Joe Nix wears headphones, sprays paint on mural on brick wall outdoors

“I'm a painter and an artist that plays pinball and likes to ride mopeds to where the pinball is after I've been painting all day.” 🛵 What more is there to say? You'll likely find Joe Nix in Belltown, making art inspired by Seattle’s blue-collar history, tinkering with motors, or at his establishment, Jupiter Bar.

 

Cooper's hawks: our clandestine neighbors

Hawk sits in tree, looks at camera

One word for Cooper's hawks? Stealthy. These raptors have made quite the home for themselves in the Seattle area, but urban living doesn't come without its challenges. Tag along with CityStream to meet a few birds and the folks tracking them.

 

Seattle's disability activists share firsthand accounts

Presentation slide with photo of disability activists holding signs, slide title reads "Seattle Disability Activism History"

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation program is creating a first-of-its-kind historic context study about disability activism. Community members joined to reflect on their experience in the continued fight for disability rights at this Museum of History and Industry event.