Daniel Anderson

Seattle’s Pride calendar is getting a glamorous new addition this year. On June 13, Lifelong will debut the Pride Gala: An Evening for Equality, a new black-tie fundraising event blending entertainment, art, and advocacy at The Sanctuary at the Lotte Hotel in downtown Seattle. Billed as Seattle’s only formal Pride dinner, the inaugural gala aims to celebrate the region’s LGBTQ+ community while raising funds for Lifelong’s health and human services programs and Seattle Pride initiatives.

As Xian Zhang prepares to lead the Seattle Symphony into its 2026/2027 season, the acclaimed conductor returns to one of the city’s most storied cultural institutions. A Grammy and Emmy-winning maestro with an international résumé spanning the New Jersey Symphony, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and major opera houses across Europe, Zhang’s relationship with Seattle has been years in the making.

On running point in her career, finding her voice, and honoring her heritage - Talent: Brenda Song @brendasong Photos: Michael Spencer @mikeyzpencer Fashion: SK Tang @sktang__ Makeup: Jenna Nicole @jennanicoleofficial Hair: Cherilyn Ferris @cherilynrachelle Photo Assist: Mazhar Badani @mazharbadani Fashion Assist: Juliana Nava Prado @navaguava Video: Yong Kim @yongwkim Location: DFLA @dfla_studio Evan Duning @evanduning There’s a trend circulating online asking people to name their Disney...