Talk of the Town is BACK!
Join us for a night of conversation and dining at Talk of the Town on October 10 at 6:30PM.
We’re thrilled to relaunch Talk of the Town — now in its 15th iteration — a dynamic, one-of-a-kind event. Join us for truly delightful dining experiences in stunning locations throughout the region.
We’ve curated unique dinners and parties in signature locations across our region with our city’s foremost chefs, thought and cultural leaders — all we need is YOU! Gather with fellow Town Hall enthusiasts and luminaries for an unforgettable night in support of our vibrant future!
Talk of the Town is SOLD OUT!
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket for the return of this beloved event. Tickets are officially sold out. If you are still interested in attending Talk of the Town, please use the button below to email our team. We’ll add you to our waitlist and you’ll be the first to receive first notice of next year’s date.
Thank you for your support!
Ticketing (Sold Out! Join the Waitlist Above)
$250 Celebration Ticket
Multi-course Dinner
The classic Talk of the Town dinner you know and love! Enjoy an intimate soiree with your host as you discuss the “Talk of the Town” — a single, timely question discussed at each party — with local luminaries and fellow guests. Then continue the conversation over a meal prepared by one of our city’s best chefs.
$500 Luminary Ticket
Multi-course Dinner and a private Town Hall event reception
Enjoy an intimate soiree with your host as you discuss the “Talk of the Town” — a single, timely question discussed at each party — with local luminaries and fellow guests. Continue the conversation over a meal prepared by one of our city’s best chefs.
You’ll support the attendance of our luminaries with this elevated ticket. Plus, we’ll invite you to a private reception at one of our Town Hall-Produced events this Fall.
Where will Talk of the Town take YOU?
Party 1 – To a waterfront estate in West Seattle with Luminaries Mari Horita, John Roderick, and Chef Rachel Yang.
A newly constructed urban oasis featuring beautiful Pacific Northwest coastal gardens; stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympics beyond; and breathtaking modern architecture. Enjoy your dinner from Chef Rachel Yang (Joule and Revel) with fresh sea air and a lively atmosphere. Mari Horita, Senior Vice President Social Impact & Civic Affairs at Seattle Kraken and John Roderick, Musician and Co-host of Omnibus Podcast will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 2 – To an architectural treasure in Queen Anne with Luminaries Dr. Quinton Morris, Emily Kang Cantrell, and Chef Ethan Stowell.
Designed and built by its current occupant, this home is as much a work of art as the wonderfully curated pieces that adorn the walls. Enjoy an intimate dinner by Chef Ethan Stowell (How to Cook a Wolf) in a truly one-of-a-kind location that was made for entertaining. Dr. Quinton Morris, Executive Director & Founder at Key to Change, and Emily Kang Cantrell, President & CEO at Seafair Charitable Foundation, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 3 – To an art lover’s condo in Capitol Hill with Luminaries Amber Flame, Tom Nissley, and Chef Zac Reynolds.
Nestled in a quiet spot of Capitol Hill, this top floor condo boasts remarkable views of the Space Needle, the Seattle Skyline, and Puget Sound. While you converse over dinner prepared by Chef Zac Reynolds (Cook Weaver), enjoy the owner’s superb art collection that has something for everyone’s taste. Amber Flame, Writer, Artist and Co-Publisher of Generous Press, and Tom Nissley, Writer, Jeopardy Winner and Owner of Phinney Books, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 4 – To a modern Madrona overlook with Luminaries Roger Nyhus, Jon Scholes, and Chef John Sundstrom.
This chic home is filled with one-of-a-kind pieces that highlight our region and cultures around the world. Set on a hillside, you’ll partake in fascinating conversations and delicious bites from Chef John Sundstrom (Lark and Cora) with Lake Washington and the Bellevue Skyline in the background. Roger Nyhus, Former US Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and Jon Scholes, President & CEO at Downtown Seattle Association, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 5 – To a high-rise in the heart of Downtown with Luminaries Marcus Harrison Green, Angela Poe Russell, and the Chef team of Marjorie.
Dine in the sky with spectacular views of our beloved city that overlook Capitol Hill, Pike Place Market, the Waterfront, West Seattle, and beyond. This luxury condo will have you talking about the dinner from Chef Aislinn McManigal-Quintana and Chef Manda Mangrai (Marjorie), the conversation, and fantastic surroundings. Marcus Harrison Green, Columnist for The Stranger, Publisher of South Seattle Emerald, and Angela Poe Russell, TV Journalist and Storyteller, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 6 – To a hilltop home on Queen Anne with Luminaries Beth Knox, Dr. Elizabeth Wako, Cate Goethals, Tammy Canavan, and Chef José Garzón.
Situated at the top of Queen Anne Hill with a breathtaking view of the city and the Sound, this home will have your heart from the moment you step through the doors. Beautifully designed art and furnishings that feature touches from the owner’s travels will welcome you to an evening of inspiring conversation and delightful food from Chef José Garzón (Bad Chancla and Latinx Street Food).
Beth Knox, President & CEO at Seattle Sports Commission, Dr. Elizabeth Wako, President & CEO of Swedish Health Services, Cate Goethals, Founder of Women on Boards, and Tammy Canavan, President & CEO at Visit Seattle, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 7 – To an architecture studio and gallery in Georgetown with Luminaries Ijeoma Oluo, Rachel Ligtenberg, and Chef Taylor Thornhill.
Join us at Mutuus Studio, a Seattle based Architecture Practice that also houses Mutuus Made, an in house fabrication department. The Georgetown studio located in a former automobile repair shop houses the design studio and the fabrication studio with a central gallery that they use for creative community engagements. You’ll dine in the gallery on food prepared by Chef Taylor Thornhill (Ciudad). Ijeoma Oluo, Writer, Speaker, and Internet Yeller, and Rachel Ligtenberg, Executive Director at Pike Place Market, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
Party 8 – To an art filled, glam Madrona home with Luminaries Tammy Canavan, Putsata Reang, and Chef JJ Proville.
Nestled amongst trees and gardens in the heart of Madrona, step into this vibrant home overlooking Lake Washington and the Bellevue Skyline. With an art collection ranging from pop art to impressionism to modern sculpture, you’ll be dining in style with a dinner prepared by Chef JJ Proville of L’Oursin and Bar Bayonne, Tammy Canavan, resident & CEO at Visit Seattle, and Putsata Reang, Author and Journalist, will be your conversation Luminaries for the evening.
This year's chefs include:
...and more!
Meet this year's luminaries
Tammy Canavan, President and CEO at Visit Seattle
Amber Flame, Writer, Artist, and Co-Publisher of Generous Press
Cate Goethals, Founder of Women on Boards
Dr. Vin Gupta, Affiliate Assistant Professor at UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Marcus Harrison Green, Columnist for The Stranger and Publisher of South Seattle Emerald
Mari Horita, Senior Vice President of Social Impact & Civic Affairs at Seattle Kraken
Emily Kang Cantrell, President and CEO at Seafair Charitable Foundation
Beth Knox, President and CEO at Seattle Sports Commission
Jennifer LeMaster, President and CEO at Seattle Convention Center
Rachel Ligtenberg, Executive Director at Pike Place Market
Dr. Quinton Morris, Executive Director and Founder at The Key to Change
Tom Nissley, Writer, Jeopardy Winner, and Owner of Phinney Books
Roger Nyhus, Former U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Ijeoma Oluo, Writer, Speaker, and Internet Yeller
Angela Poe Russell, TV Journalist and Storyteller
John Roderick, Musician and Co-host of Omnibus Podcast
Rachel Smith, President at Washington Round Table
Dr. Elizabeth Wako, President and CEO of Swedish Health Services
Brady Walkinshaw, Publisher and Founder of Noisy Creek
Putsata Reang, Author and Journalist
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