Mar 23, 2020 | Feature, Interview/Conversation, Town Crier
At a time when quarantines are keeping us isolated from our neighbors, it’s more important than ever to help us maintain connections with our community and stay engaged as citizens. Eric Liu, co-founder of Citizen University, hosts regular Civic Saturday gatherings in...
Mar 23, 2020 | Feature, Featured, Interview/Conversation, Town Crier
A pancake smackdown, gravy bats, a little yellow man from the sun who loves to go on adventures—Morgan Taylor’s creations have been delighting kids and parents alike since 2005. With colorful animations and lively music that The New York Times has called “A cross...
Mar 18, 2020 | Feature, Town Crier
Every year, millions of birds migrate along the Pacific Flyway—the migratory path that stretches over 4,000 miles from the coast of Mexico to the Arctic Circle. And each year, light pollution from populated areas can disorient and disrupt the rhythms of these birds....
Mar 17, 2020 | Feature, Town Crier
On this day, in 1999, we opened to the public. It was 21 years ago today that we started a community here. It’s something we continue to do: building our community with wide open doors (though the pandemic has stymied us of late) and radically affordable tickets...
Mar 17, 2020 | Feature, Featured, Town Crier
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” – Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake “Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” – Anna Quindlen, How Reading Changed My Life...
Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
SUMMARY Stipend: $3,000 + up to $1,000 in production supplies. Additional benefits: access to Town Hall’s facilities, events, and speakers. Apply here. Town Hall is seeking an Artist in Residence to create a two dimensional piece of art that will serve as a visual...
Mar 12, 2020 | Listening Guide, Town Crier
In this week’s interview, former WA Governor Gary Locke spoke with correspondent Rick Smith about the history and importance of the US Census. He traces the origins of the Census back to 1790, to the Constitution itself, and identifies ways the Census affects...
Mar 11, 2020 | Feature, Interview/Conversation, Town Crier
The days when tattoos were most associated with sailors and ex-cons are long gone. Seattle has a diverse and thriving tattoo scene. Gage Academy of Art Artistic Director Gary Faigin moderates a panel of three tattoo artists on March 24 at Town Hall. Tickets are only...
Mar 6, 2020 | Feature, Town Crier, What Are People Doing
Every week the Town Crier blog will look back at Seattle’s near-forgotten Town Crier magazine to see what was happening then and talk about what’s happening now. One of the largest sections of the original Town Crier was “What People Are Doing,” highlighting things...
Mar 5, 2020 | Correspondent, Feature, Town Crier
Emily Slider, a local world music aficionado, was in attendance at our most recent Haram Global Rhythms Concert. She was kind enough to send along this review. She’s reviewed Town Hall concerts in the past on the Town Crier and for KEXP. On Sunday, March 1, The...
