Mar 1, 2019 | 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...
Feb 28, 2019 | Feature, Town Crier
There was a lengthy article in March 10, 1923 edition of the Town Crier about Spring Poets, and who they are, and how all Spring poems need to include doves. “The merry, merry season is almost at hand,” it begins. “That is to say, if another snow storm doesn’t hit us....
Feb 25, 2019 | Audio, Listening Guide, Town Crier
In this bonus episode of In The Moment host Jini Palmer talks with Wier Harman while touring the Town Hall construction site. On an exclusive tour of the building with Town Hall’s executive director, Wier Harman, they discuss the construction delays. Town Hall...
Feb 22, 2019 | 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...
Feb 21, 2019 | Feature, If These Halls Could Talk, Town Crier
Our renovation has touched every corner of Town Hall. When the cranes clear out and the plaster is all swept up, some of our performance spaces will feel revitalized yet familiar—while others will get to introduce themselves all over again. The Great Hall will retain...
Feb 20, 2019 | Feature, Town Crier, Uncategorized
Thaddeus Turner, also known as Thaddilac, is ready to rock for Town Hall and is inviting your kids to get funky. As part of Town Hall’s Saturday Family Concert series, Turner will combine the beauty of traditional soul with the power of rock on March 9 at the...
Feb 19, 2019 | 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...
Feb 13, 2019 | Feature, Town Crier
The February 17, 1923 edition of the Town Crier had this to say about Valentine’s Day: Ash Wednesday, St. Valentine’s day and the worst snow storm of the year form a rather unusual combination for this section. Over the phone comes the information that the storm was...
Feb 12, 2019 | Feature, Town Crier, Uncategorized
It’s like Town Hall, but over at the Seattle Center. “Through intergenerational, multicultural exchange, we aim to promote greater social understanding,” reads Northwest Folklife’s mission statement. It’s quite similar to Town Hall’s mission statement. “A...
Feb 8, 2019 | 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...