Sally James: Stories of Year 12

Sally James: Stories of Year 12

Today’s blog post is written by Sally James, Town Hall’s Spring 2023 Scholar-in-Residence. Learn more about Town Hall residencies here. I’m collecting stories. Thank you, Town Hall, for giving me a residency where I can focus on these stories. I’m...
Art as Empowerment: Fresh Family Concerts for 2023

Art as Empowerment: Fresh Family Concerts for 2023

Town Hall Seattle is proud to partner with Northwest Folklife this winter and spring to curate a series of Saturday Family Concert events! Through music, dance, and visual art, the series showcases the diverse cultures here in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and...
A Big Change: Or Is It?

A Big Change: Or Is It?

For as long I’ve been at Town Hall Seattle — almost 17 people years (or 119 dog years, but who’s counting?) — our organization has been defined by 1) a broad and curious program, brimming with ideas collectively-sourced from across our community and beyond; and 2) the...
Are You Free Thursday, and Would You Do Me a Favor?

Are You Free Thursday, and Would You Do Me a Favor?

Part One in an Occasional Series About How You “Do” Town Hall Hi friends, For the last 15 years, I’ve visited Munich annually with Barbara and the girls to see their grandparents. This rhythm means I miss a bunch of stuff at Town Hall every summer — and this time,...
The Road Ahead, The Road Behind

The Road Ahead, The Road Behind

The end of the season is always a time of reflection at Town Hall. It’s unsurprising that the 2021-22 season has had its challenges and uncertainties, but times like these can also feel inspiring — that’s the story of this year, too. We learned firsthand that...