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Jazz on the Mountaintop—Summit in Seattle
On March 2, four jazz powerhouses gather for the Summit in Seattle—a first-ever performance together in this configuration, with no rehearsal or setlist! They come together, warm up, and then dive...
Jonathan Talks to Jonathan
Jonathan Kauffman, a James Beard Award-winning writer, is returning to Seattle. The former restaurant critic at Seattle Weekly, he will be at West Seattle’s Westside School to discuss his new book,...
Crooked Yet Strong
Fun Fact: One of the columns above our portico is misaligned (and has been since the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake). Don’t worry, it’s structurally sound, but this unique view atop the temporary scaffolding gives us a rare glimpse of this little quirk.
Staff Spotlight: Grant P.H. Barber
Name: Grant P.H. Barber Position: Development Manager How long have you worked at Town Hall? I’ve been here just over two years and have held a few different roles. As Development Manager, I steward...
The Renovation Continues
If you’ve passed near our historic First Hill home on 8th Ave and Seneca in the last few weeks, you may have seen the scaffolding that’s gone up around Town Hall’s façade. It’s been thrilling to see...
Moulding Restoration
The historic moulding in the Great Hall is in terrific shape for its age. A few pieces require some restoration, and those that we’re unable to repair will be fully replicated.
Bright, Shiny, and Clean
All four sides of Town Hall feature this unique terra cotta facade, and they’ll each be getting a thorough cleaning and restoration over the course of the renovation.
From Paperwork to Private Events
We’re transforming our former admin offices into a brand new intimate performance and reception space.
View from the Top
The stained glass windows in our Great Hall have been fully removed and taken offsite for restoration, leaving us with an unconventional view of the changing leaves. It’s remarkable how quickly the renovation has changed the look of our familiar building, and there’s still so much more to go.