Imagine an outdoor literary salon where the public can bump into random stories that spark the imagination.
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Reflections on and Response to Gun Violence
Town Hall's memorial to Gloria Leonidas is inspired by this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Seattle City Councilmembers join regional partners in launching next phase of Alaskan Way Viaduct tunneling project
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Seattle City Councilmembers today joined Gov. Chris Gregoire, state, port and local officials in breaking ground for the launch pit for the tunnel boring machine for the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) replacement project. ...
Arts Capital Funding Meeting
Tonight, arts organizations have an opportunity to learn about the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs (OACA) new arts and cultural facilities capital funding program at the Seattle Public Library, Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S. from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Council schedule for arena proposal, first meeting
Council schedule for arena proposal, first meeting
Spiral of Hope
Some argue the arts are purely esthetic and should be enjoyed for nothing more than their intrinsic value. Another argument claims the power of art to bring people together should be used intentionally in whatever way it can to further the social good. Artist Bryan Ohno makes a case for the latter.
Liquor Control Board to Decide on Extended Hours Rule
The State Liquor Control Board will make a decision on the Extended Hours Rule on May 30.
Neighbors Successful in Effort to Keep Retail out of Residential and Commercial Business Districts Strong
What garnered the most opposition at today’s meeting was an element that would have allowed small-scale, ground-floor commercial uses in certain multifamily zones that are located in Urban Centers or Station Area Overlay Districts.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass will pay the City $350,000 in rent each year based on 400,000 annual visitors paying between $15 & $19 for entry.
Council receives Mayor’s arena proposal
The Mayor has sent the City Council a proposed agreement for a basketball and hockey arena in SODO.