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
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 ]
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.
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 ]
In this issue: Message from the Director: “Will the last person leaving Seattle turn out the lights?” We’re seeking: …an artist to develop a site-specific art project for Fire Station 30 in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood. …an artist to develop and fabricate a single artwork design to inlay at 10… [ 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 ]
The office puts Seattle music on city phones and share each local tune in a free podcast. Subscribe and get a new song every seven to 11 days. The latest mix plays a hip hop ode to the 206 by Canary Sing, Latin rhythms from Miho & Diego, ethereal guitar improv from Bill… [ Keep reading ]
Don’t miss a rare chance to hear Bumbershoot visual artists and designers dish about their work and the wild muse that is Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival. A free artist talk will take place 5:30 to 7 p.m., August 3, in the lobby of Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave.
Community members got a chance to meet artist Dan Webb at the Beacon Hill Piñata Party, July 17. Webb was selected to create a three-dimensional, permanent artwork for the Chief Sealth Trail where it crosses Beacon Avenue South on Beacon Hill. The artwork will mark the location of the trail… [ Keep reading ]
