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Free concert to conjure Seattle 100 years ago

Step back in time with the Greg Williamson Large Ensemble as it re-imagines music of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific (A-Y-P) Exhibition – Seattle’s first world’s fair.

Restored totem stands tall at new home

For more than three decades, weather and insects took their toll on a waterfront totem pole. So when the Port of Seattle called, we were happy to lend a hand to return the totem to its original glory and install it at its new home in Elliott Bay Park.

Seattle Sketcher draws on the arts

We think it’s cool that Gabi Campanario, who has a sketching gig with the Seattle Times, draws on arts and cultural events to tell the city’s story.

Meet SAM’s new leader

Seattle Art Museum has a new director, Derrick Cartwright. You can meet him at a CityClub event, Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Washington Athletic Club.

Contemporary Brazilian music at City Hall this Thursday

Master pianist, flutist and composer Jovino Santos Neto performs contemporary Brazilian music with his trio Thursday, Oct. 15, noon to 1 p.m. Jovino is beloved for his musical playfulness and stunning dexterity. The free concert is part of the Seattle Presents lunchtime concert series at City Hall. Check out the… [ Keep reading ]

Emergency planning seminar set for arts orgs.

The fall arts season is in full swing. So is flu season. And the winter storm season isn’t far behind.  When disaster strikes, many arts and cultural organizations have no plan to help them prepare for, respond to and recover from an emergency. Being prepared means having a plan BEFORE… [ Keep reading ]

Meet emerging artists, see their work

We bought some art from emerging Northwest artists to add to the city’s Portable Works Collection. Come check out the artworks, meet the artists and enjoy some free eats. We’re hosting an artist reception, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery. On display are… [ Keep reading ]

Fremont Bridge to ‘talk back,’ hear it on KPLU

Seattle artist Kristen Ramirez will wrap up her summer artist residency at the Fremont Bridge with a temporary audio installation, Bridge Talks Back. A short version will be broadcast from the bridge’s speakers during daytime bridge openings through April. To hear the full sound composition, including clips of people’s bridge… [ Keep reading ]

Meet the Central District signal box decal artist, Sept. 23

Artist Troy R. Miles will create designs for reflective decals the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will place on traffic signal control boxes in the neighborhood. Come meet Troy and share with him your ideas of the kinds of images you’d like to represent the Central District.

Final outdoor summer concert at City Hall tomorrow

Seattle guitar bluesman Michael Powers returns to City Hall with his sizzling synth-guitar melodies.