This silent auction will fund operating costs for The Echo for the first half of 2026, allowing us to continue our vital coverage of underrepresented arts and culture in the PNW. To help us achieve our goal, we have secured donations from incredible local businesses to pass on to our community!

This is a story of the gods. Silent tears fell in thick drops from the corners of her eyes. A baptism of hallucinogenics. #originalstory #column #echothearts

We are having our Fall 2025 Fundraiser and Celebration: Boos & BINGO Karaoke Bash at Saint John's Capitol Hill. Costumes encouraged, not required. Come celebrate The Echo and Spooky Season with us! theevergreenecho.org...

Just a quick walk from the Westlake Lightrail Station and a few blocks inland from the bustling Pike Place Market, Fossil & Stone Fine Art Gallery stands still and quiet amongst the normal chaos of downtown Seattle. #echothearts #fossils #coolrocks #artgallery

Read more about @/ taviarhodesmusic (Insta) in Maxwell's interview ahead of her first album, HER SAY, happening in October. @/ madame_lous (Insta) theevergreenecho.org...

@echothearts.bsky.social came out to our Seattle show at On the Boards and had some great words to say about what HUMP! is like to experience as an audience and community member. Check it out ❤️‍🔥 theevergreenecho.org/echo/humpred...

Get Film Festival insight from Andre Stackhouse on 4 of the films showing now! 🎥 theevergreenecho.org... Festival from @nwfilmforum Artwork by @levihastingsart.bsky.social

"HUMP! places an emphasis on DIY culture, inclusivity, and resisting commercial porn conventions." - Gray Harrison Learn more about HUMP! Festival in 3 Seattle locations this fall from our website. theevergreenecho.org... #echothearts

We’ve updated our starter packs! A list of elected officials in WA:

Guess who’s coming to GeekGirlCon 2025!?? Hint # 1: There will be dungeons! Hint # 2: There will be drag queens!! 🔗 dndq.live 🔗 www.GeekGirlCon.com/schedule #DungeonsAndDragQueens #dnd #LiveShow #SeattleEvents #GeekGirlCon

GET ALL THE TEA! (w/ screenshots) "The message, signed only as “The New Owners,” announced the immediate closure of the century-old venue and cancellation of all shows on the full calendar of the upcoming busiest performing arts season." - @nicobookwitch.bsky.social 📷 @themorgueanne.bsky.social

"It was a masterpiece with a lot to say—because how can there not be a lot to say. Especially for voices typically silenced." -Raegan Ballard-Gennrich Produced by: @ underground.theater /insta Pictured: @ daniel.d.gage /insta Showings September 13-21

Curious about where to see Burlesque in Seattle and wtf is going in with the Rendezvous? @themorgueanne.bsky.social spills the tea in my latest article @echothearts.bsky.social : theevergreenecho.org/echo/morguea...

📅 Mark your calendar: Join us at Georgetown Liquor Company for our next Public Reading! Have a drink as we present some twisted, strange, unexpected, or unusual creative tales 👻 Free Entry, 21+ theevergreenecho.org...

My write-up on Seattle's surveillance expansion and the council meeting on Tuesday.

Good morning! The only thing worse than losing a chapter is losing multiple chapters So back up your work!!!

Purrlease wait till the end 🐈‍⬛🤍

Thank you to those who have come out in support of our writers at the first 2 Public Readings last month with Distant Worlds Coffeehouse and Elliot Bay Book Co. We will have one more reading at George Town Liquor Co on Sunday, September 21, 4-6pm!

Zach has ya covered in our fall film fest roundup! Happy viewing, movie geeks 📽️ theevergreenecho.org/echo/fallfil...

The largest wildfire burning in the state of Washington is still alive today thanks to brave federal U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents who arrested firefighters caught in the act of attempting to kill it.

Hey Seattle you should read this

Pretty sure our resident birder @parkerdeanwrites.bsky.social would agree this lil round bird is perfect 😍

Our next Public Reading is happening on Friday! Our talented Creatives will be reading some of their original works at Elliott Bay Book Company. Q&A and mingling with the Creatives and Echo crew will be possible after the readers finish.

Our next Public Reading Event will be in the heart of Cap Hill 😍 We hope to see you there!

Mary is the one who uplifts our spirits when we need it the most and grounds us when our heads are a little too far in the clouds. Without her, The Echo as we know it wouldn't be possible. 🌹💚 theevergreenecho.org...

Some powerful art spotted on the streets of Seattle

It's more important now than ever to support local media. Consider donating to The Echo to support the work we are doing and wish to continue creating for all of our readers 💚 givebutter.com/Suppo... #EchoTheArts The Evergreen Echo is Powered by Shunpike

Come join the book club of Parker's Pages! "I find this to be one of the greatest gifts of reading and enjoying art—the ability to see current and past events (political, historical, or otherwise) through a new lens." - Parker Dean

Join us for our first ever Public Reading from our talented writers 📚 #EchoTheArts

We are excited to announce our partnership with Shunpike! #EchoTheArts

Our writing wouldn't be possible without YOU! givebutter.com/Suppo... #EchoTheArts

My op-ed RE: recent federal cuts to public media funding is now up @echothearts.bsky.social and includes quotes from @kuow.org @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social @c895radio.bsky.social and @ksvr.org theevergreenecho.org/echo/publicm... #publicmedia #media #seattle #washingtonstate

What are you already doing? What else can you do? What are you doing together with others?

Raegan's article embraces vulnerability, sexuality, and creativity. Read about how she found ways to find and redefine herself through owning her sensual self. ⚠️ TW: Sexual Abuse, Sexual themes 📷 @ jasper_blue_branding_ theevergreenecho.org...

Saint Rat can be found at the Cal Anderson Gatehouse, nestled into an alcove above the reservoir…or not, if the city has been slinging paint around. Read the Iconic Convo Nicole Bearden has with Saint Rat about all the happenings of this Hot Rat Summer ☀️🐀 #EchoTheArts #SaintRat

Don't miss "Birds of Play," last 2 showings this Saturday, July 19! "The show is a packed variety hour (and a half) featuring all manner of dance, illusion, aerials, and comedy. Oh yeah—and birds." -Andre Stackhouse #SeattlePublicTheater #EchoTheArts #PerformingArts

Did you catch last week's Sound Cinema? 📽️🐭🩵 Read about the community Blue Mouse Theatre is building in Tacoma theevergreenecho.org...

Pride isn't over! "When the glitter and sweat from a month of celebration is still sticky, there is a duty to keep on celebrating—and Three Dollar Bill Cinema has just the event." - Zach Youngs Read about the showings happening this week.

My name is Douglas Fur, or Doug for short. I'm between 6-7 years old. My special powers include leaping off the top steps of my porch and finding the nearest table to lay under! theevergreenecho.org...

I'm delighted to announce the Seattle launch event for my memoir, Atomic Pilgrim. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Phinney Center on Thurs, July 24. My thanks to Phinney Books for hosting and to Shannon Cram for helping with our discussion. #booksky

In light of recent events [biguglyfascistgestapobillahem], we're issuing an OPEN CALL for Op-Eds. If you're knowledgeable in politics, public policy, marginalized POVs, socioeconomics, solidarity, community building/organizing, etc., please pitch us: [email protected].

Did you miss the SAAFF 13th Annual Screening? 🎥 Catch some of the key moments from our creatives' perspectives. From the Vietnam War (aka "The American War" in Vietnam), the effects of ICE detainment and separation of Asian American Families, and much needed comedic moments to share.

The verdict is very much in--the magical Five Words that'd get you to read this story right away would also take away the reveal So just go over & read my new spooky summer yarn at @uncannymagazine.bsky.social, When He Calls Your Name, before you get spoilt! www.uncannymagazine.com/article/when...

Listen to them!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We are proud to be ourselves and we cannot be erased. #Pride #echothearts

oh WAIT there's more! In today's installment of Evergreen Style, JeLisa chats with Maria Brown, a current exhibitor at Tacoma Art Museum. Brown discusses how her upbringing and research into African styles influence her current work. Happy Juneteenth! 🙌🏽 theevergreenecho.org/echo/styleju...

Happy Juneteenth, reminder that Black lives and history is American life and history, to be celebrated every day 👏🏽🥳😎 🎨 by Dionne Bonner of Black pioneer Edward F. Meyer of Bremerton, WA can be seen in the WA State Black Legacy Institute.

Contrast between how cops showed up at two protests today: while Seattle PD endorsed No Kings rally, which was an officially permitted event with mainstream Democratic Party support, Tukwila Police department joined forces with ICE to ensure detained immigrants were taken away.

NEW: Here is a recap of yesterday’s protest against ICE at the Seattle Federal Building gossipguy.net/activists-bl...