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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Bring your kids (or inner child) to this free all-ages concert 12 to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 29, at Seattle City Hall plaza, 600 Fourth Ave. The crunchy guitar riffs and smooth four-part harmonies of The Not-Its! meld to create catchy pop goodness for the young and young at heart…. [ Keep reading ]
Get to City Hall plaza, noon, Thursday, July 15, and let the Dusty 45s set yer heart a fire with scorchin’ hot roots and rockabilly. The quartet’s sound is “fast paced and action packed,” writes The Seattle Times. In case of rain the show will move inside the City Hall lobby… [ Keep reading ]
Visit the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery and see the exhibition “Evocative: Artworks that Invite Conversation,” July 8 to Oct. 1.
Come to a free artist reception for the special exhibition Umbrella for the Arts: 40 Years of Bumbershoot Artwork, 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 8 in the City Hall lobby gallery. This fascinating 40-year retrospective of original Bumbershoot artwork and posters is one of 40 ways to celebrate Bumbershoot’s big four-O. Image:… [ Keep reading ]
Summer weather is here in time for Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band to rock City Hall’s outdoor plaza. At noon, Thursday, July 8, soak up the sun and eccentric blend of pop instincts, jitter-jagged guitar chording, crooning vocals, tripping tempo changes and pastoral harmony. This quartet with a quirky name hit the scene… [ Keep reading ]
Bumbershoot®: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival is celebrating its 40th year in 2010. To commemorate this milestone and highlight the city’s role in fostering what has become one of the nation’s largest music and arts festivals, a special exhibition at City Hall will feature posters and original artwork from the… [ Keep reading ]
