Friday, February 24, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Great Hall; enter on 8th Avenue. $5.
From his bestselling books (Physics of the Impossible; Hyperspace; and Physics of the Future, now in paperback) to his frequent morning-show appearances and his own series on the Science Channel, Kaku analyzes the revolutionary developments in medicine, computers, and quantum physics that will change our way of life, our view of “impossible”— and civilization itself.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.
As Seattle’s waterfront transforms into a dynamic civic heart for the city, this series of forums invites community members to participate and share their ideas about its future through interactive, themed discussions and hands-on activities.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.
New York Times editorialist David C. Unger says our obsessive pursuit of absolute security has not just damaged our democracy and undermined our economic strength—it also has failed to make us safer …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.
Sociologist Eric Klinenberg, author of Going Solo, examines the seismic impact this trend is having on our culture, business, and politics, and upends conventional wisdom with a startling and/or reassuring conclusion: In a world of ubiquitous media and hyperconnectivity, this solitary way of life helps us discover ourselves and appreciate the pleasure of good company.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. Free, RSVP required
Psychiatrist E.K. Rynearson’s strategy for “restorative retelling” provides hope for family members after the violent death of a loved one. While “retelling” the events of the death can be therapeutic for family members, Rynearson says, it also can entrench them in grief.
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.
UW environmental economist Yoram Bauman, “the world’s first and only stand-up economist,” humorously explained microeconomics in his first book. Now the follow-up, The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Vol. 2: Macroeconomics, illuminates the factors that affect the economy of an entire country: unemployment, inflation, debt, how economies grow and why they collapse, the labor market, and the GDP—all those terms you’ve heard in the news and wished you’d understood. In keeping with the theme, Seattle comedian Peter Greyy opens by roasting both the author and the idea of a cartoon book about economics.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.
Tonight’s topic: creating vibrant spaces for arts, culture, and entertainment.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Great Hall; enter on 8th Avenue. $20-$25.
Anthony Wolf is the author of five books on parenting, including Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?
Friday, March 9, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.
A distinguished panel discusses the ideas—and legacy—of celebrated urban critic Jane Jacobs, an advocate of vibrant city neighborhoods. Stephen A. Goldsmith, Director of the Center for the Living City, leads the discussion, joined by local leaders including former Seattle City Councilmember and architect Peter Steinbrueck, on how Jacobs’ theories continue to influence the creation of livable, human-scale communities.
National Parks Conservation Association: An Evening with William Dietrich: Exploring the Opportunities for a New Manhattan Project National Park
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5 suggested donation.
Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist William Dietrich discusses the history and importance of the Manhattan Project, as well as his 1995 book Northwest Passage, an environmental and cultural history of the Columbia River inspired by its imperiled salmon runs and epic pioneer past.