This Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, the City's Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery will host an opening reception from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for their new exhibition "Souls of Sweetness". The exhibit will run through April 15th in the 3rd Floor Gallery of Seattle’s Municipal Tower at 700 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
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Seattle Music Coming to Sea-Tac Airport
This Saturday, January 28 Sea-Tac Airport will launch the Sea-Tac Music Initiative, showcasing local music and musicians at Sea-Tac Airport. The kickoff features live music from 3-7 p.m. at the Gina Marie Lindsey Arrival Hall, at the south end of the baggage claim area. This new initiative produced is produced in collaboration with the Seattle [...]
Join your Seattle elected officials at Saturday’s City Hall Open House
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Mayor Mike McGinn, City Attorney Pete Holmes and members of the Seattle City Council invite residents to City Hall this Saturday for a day of Seattle-centric festivities.
Morning and Afternoon Committee Highlights
It’s a full day today starting with my attendance at Councilmember Conlin’s PLUS (Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability) Committee and in the afternoon chairing my HHSHC (Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee) meeting.
Seattle City Council approves marriage equality resolution
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Seattle City Councilmembers today unanimously approved Resolution 31356 declaring full support of state-wide marriage equality, urging the Washington State Legislature to swiftly pass Senate Bill 6239. This bill is explicitly intended to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation, while respecting the religious freedom of religious institutions to determine for whom to perform marriage ceremonies.
Seattle Symphony at City Hall
On Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2012 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, new Seattle Symphony music director Ludovic Morlot will conduct his first free community concert with the Symphony on the main floor at City Hall.
King County, Seattle, Port promote awareness of human trafficking
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In advance of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, recognized nationally on January 11, the King County Council, Port of Seattle Commission, and Seattle City Council passed recent legislation to shine a spotlight on the horrific problem of human trafficking.
Seattle City Council debuts new homepage
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Along with confirming their new 2012-2013 Council President and committee assignments, the Seattle City Council today introduced a new seattle.gov/council/ homepage. The homepage also features the Council's newly-released 2011 annual report.
Seattle City Council to focus on economic recovery in 2012
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Led by newly sworn in president Sally J. Clark, the Seattle City Council reaffirmed their commitment to economic recovery and strengthening regional partnerships at today's swearing in ceremony. Returning Councilmembers Tim Burgess, Jean Godden, Bruce Harrell, and Tom Rasmussen were sworn in today in the traditional Oath of Office ceremony.
Seattle City Council to hold inaugural ceremony
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The Seattle City Council will hold the Oath of Office ceremony and vote on new council committees, established by Resolution 31350 at the Full Council meeting, Monday, January 9, at 2 p.m. The next Council President will also be confirmed at this time. A reception will be held in the Bertha Knight Landes room after Full Council adjourns.