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Seattle Mural Receives a Facelift

Art conservators will work through July 29 to replace missing glass pieces and remove silica deposits from the surface of the Seattle Mural, originally recreated for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair by famed northwest artist Paul Horiuchi.

Seattle Center Movies at the Mural Starts July 30

Seattle Center Movies at the Mural offers an outstanding line-up of family and date-friendly films this summer shown outdoors, July 30 and August 13, 20, 27 and 28, at Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center.

KEXP & Seattle Center Present Concerts at the Mural

The 2011 KEXP & Seattle Center present Concerts at the Mural kicks off August 5 at Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center with a roots, rock and folk show by local favorites The Maldives, Hey Marseilles and Black Whales. The series, now in its fourth year, will present five concerts throughout the month of August, all free to the public.

50th Anniversary Countdown Begins

Today begins the one-year countdown to The Next Fifty, six months of events and activities planned in 2012 at Seattle Center that celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the legacy it left to the region, and the opportunities ahead during the next fifty years.

International Fountain – Water Flows Again

International Fountain resumed operations today, along with all of the other wonderful Seattle Center waterworks. Their operations were all put on hold for the winter months as a cost savings measure. Seattle Center maintains several different water features, including the Fountain of Creation (Dupen Fountain), a large fountain and pool located… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival, April 1-3

Seattle Center Festál: Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival offers exploration and insights into the culture of Japan, April 1 – 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., in Center House, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center Pavilion and Seattle Center Skatepark.

Irish Festival, March 12-13

Seattle Center Festál: Irish Festival offers entertainment, exploration and insights into the culture of Ireland, Saturday, March 12, 12 noon – 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in Center House. Shop for authentic Irish products, create Celtic arts and crafts and enjoy a weekend of… [ Keep reading ]

New Food Court On Its Way

Seattle Center has signed a letter-of-intent with Lancer Hospitality to design and construct improvements to the Seattle Center House food court area; and subsequently, to operate the area under a lease and concession agreement. The food court will close later this year so that rebuild and food service installation can… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Center Festal: Tet Festival, Jan. 29 – 30

Seattle Center Festál: Tết Festival – Vietnamese Lunar New Year offers entertainment, exploration and insights into the culture of Vietnam, January 29 – 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in Center House.

Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Jan. 15

Join us for an inspiring youth violence prevention awards presentation and entertainment this Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration, 1 pm – 3 pm at Seattle Center.