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Dozens Of Artists Displaced After Sale of Troy Laundry BuildingFor nearly 40 years, dozens of artists have worked out of the historic Troy Laundry Building. It's the oldest cooperative art studio in the city, but now the building has a new owner, and most of the artists who had studios there are searching for new homes. We bring you the latest in the story after talking with artists, real estate developers, and government and city officials.Writer Sherman Alexie On His First Children's Book- 13:10National Book Award-winning writer and Pacific NW icon Sherman Alexie is coming to town on July 9 to read from his first children’s book, “Thunder Boy Junior,” at Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing. Alexie recently talked with NPR’s David Greene about the book, which explores his nuanced relationship with his father and his quest for defining his own identity.Piano-Playing Neuroscientist Explores The Science Of Music - 21:28What happens in your brain when you play your favorite instrument, and how does music affect cog