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The Gladiator is here… in Seattle

United Reggae magazine recently published a two-part interview with Seattle reggae master Clinton Fearon. Be sure to mark your calendars for Fearon’s upcoming free concert, 12 to 1:30 p.m., August 26 at Seattle City Hall. Part 1 of the interview recaps Fearon’s work as bassist, singer and songwriter for reggae super group The Gladiators, his move… [ Keep reading ]

How arts organizations are surviving tough times

The past two years have been tough ones for artistic and cultural organizations in Seattle and across the U.S. That’s why Kelly Tweeddale’s new piece on Crosscut, “How Seattle Opera Is Surviving Tough Times,” stands out like a beacon.

Feel the luvin’ at City Hall, Aug. 12

The Seattle Presents summer concerts keep on rockin’ with Handful of Luvin’, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12 at City Hall. The quartet’s fiddle-driven roots music cheers even the hardest of hearts and blends folk-rock, reggae and world rhythms with pop hooks and Celtic swells. In case of rain, the show will… [ Keep reading ]

New signal box artwork installed in the Central District

Seen anything out of the ordinary in the Central District lately? Three eye-catching decals were installed on signal boxes around the neighborhood last week. Designed by Seattle graphic artist Troy R. Miles, the three decal designs– “Straight Out the CD,” “Jackson Street Jazz,” and “Inside” – pay tribute to three different aspects of the Central District’s heritage

Let’s be friends

Hey art friends, let’s stay in touch on Facebook and Youtube. Sure, you’ll get art news on this blog, our eNews or RSS feed. But what if you need a last-minute reminder to come eat a yummy Bumbershoot cupcake? What if you missed the free concert at City Hall where the b-boy did… [ Keep reading ]

Community mourns loss of Seattle composer George Shangrow

The Seattle-area music community mourns the loss of longtime classical- music conductor, teacher and radio host George Shangrow, who was killed Sunday in a car collision while in route to lecture at the Methow Valley Chamber Orchestra Festival.

It’s hip to be square, Aug. 5 at City Hall

Direct from their ongoing “Urban Square Dance,” the Century Ballroom brings The Tallboys to Seattle City Hall, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5.  A dance floor is provided and no dance experience is required to have a rollicking good time. Watch a video of The Tallboys.  The show is part of Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Reminder: Bumbershoot Artist Talk, Aug. 3

Here’s a final reminder to get to Seattle City Hall tomorrow night for a special artist talk with Bumbershoot visual artists and designers. The free artist talk will take place 5:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 3, in the lobby of Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave. (enter through 5th Ave doors… [ Keep reading ]