Jason Reitman and a coalition of filmmakers are working with the American Cinematheque on a $25M restoration of Westwood’s Village Theatre, aiming for a 2027 reopening. UCLA students say a campus‑adjacent movie palace could revive Westwood’s social life.

Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera from 1983 to 2014 and built its Wagner reputation, has died at 89. He helped launch major singers and earned national honors for the company.

The Goombay Festival returns to Grand Avenue this weekend, but organizers warn sponsor shortfalls have left the celebration leaning on city funding, vendor fees and volunteers.