KEXP up against Chihuly, 6 others for Seattle Center space

KEXP now hopes to raise its profile and connect more people to the local music scene with a new $15 million studio at Seattle Center, at the base of the Space Needle.

See You There!

Artvoice's weekly round-up of events to watch out for the week, including our editor's pick: Fang Island, playing at Soundlab on Friday the 27th.

President Obama's visit to Seattle invites criticism

President Obama, with money out, prepares to pay for his lunch at Grand Central Bakery in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, Tuesday, Aug. 17, where Obama met with local business owners.

GDC Europe: Red Steel 2's VandenBerghe Talks Challenges For Motion Control

The new promise of motion control, while very exciting, makes designers' lives a "living hell," says Jason VandenBerghe, creative director at Ubisoft and director of Red Steel 2. "It's profoundly different! It messed up the whole industry!" he said, adding, "Damn you Nintendo and your innovations!" he declared -- joking that after such an outburst his life was likely forfeit. Still, developers ...

Hot picks: Marbles tournament, Jamie Kennedy , PinballBurgh

Other best bets in the region include three giants of the World War II air war at Allegheny County Airport on Monday through Wednesday for tours and flights that include a little time piloting a P-51 fighter.