Author Profile Gavin BorchertCopy Chief Gavin Borchert is the copy chief at Crosscut, where he also writes about the arts. His arts writing has also appeared in Seattle Weekly, Seattle magazine and in Seattle International Film Festival publications.
Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Asahel Curtis’ photography gets a new life The Washington State Historical Society is digitizing 55,000 previously unseen images by the legendary Northwest photographer. by Knute Berger / November 17, 2023
News Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism. by Gavin Borchert / May 12, 2023
Culture Crosscut Ideas Festival: Deepak Chopra talks holistic health at 76 The alternative-medicine advocate spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz about stress, politics and aging. by Gavin Borchert / May 11, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS Ken Jennings shares ‘Jeopardy!’ secrets at the Crosscut Ideas Fest The record-breaking, Edmonds-born winner and current host muses on the game’s transformation — and Crosscut's resident champ weighs in too. by Gavin Borchert / May 10, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 22 - 28 Screen the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, swim with salmon at Climate Pledge and Sound Off! at MoPOP. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 22, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 15-22 A music-filled week includes Yo La Tengo at The Neptune, Black Belt Eagle Scout at Neumos and The Roots with Questlove. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 15, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 8-14 Film noir at SIFF, an Afghan arts festival, a Brazilian carnival and a pop-up Black history museum. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 8, 2023
Culture Why the Sounders’ Club World Cup appearance is such a big deal The club’s win in May set them on the road to Morocco as the first MLS team ever to compete in the prestigious event. by Gavin Borchert / February 2, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2023