The creative eye behind some of the most iconic album covers

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Rinck talks UW safety concerns, citywide shelter plan & more

Council Edition host Brian Callanan with councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck.

“We have a duty to get people housed and do right by taxpayers.” Should the King County Regional Homelessness Authority dissolve, restructure, or continue as is? Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck breaks down the options and what comes next—plus other items on the council’s summer agenda—on Council Edition.

 

You've likely seen Jeff Kleinsmith’s work even if you don't know his name

Jeff Kleinsmith works at a light table.

“Almost anything is inspiring.” That philosophy helped Jeff Kleinsmith turn found objects, messy collages, and happy accidents into his signature artistic style that is behind iconic album covers and event posters. The longtime Sub Pop creative director now has a career retrospective on display in Ballard.

 

Remembering Dave Baab, an artist whose watercolors reflected his deep compassion

A watercolor of Dave Baab and a child reading a book

Dave Baab, an artist and friend, passed away last month. Baab was a talented watercolorist and his love of nature, of people, and of animals, along with his deep faith, was manifested in his beautifully rendered paintings.

 

KEXP DJ Kevin Cole hits the big screen

KEXP DJ Kevin Cole is framed with twinkling light.

“Radioheart: The Drive & Times of DJ Kevin Cole” is a dynamite new documentary that tells the professional and personal story of this much beloved KEXP DJ.