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City of Seattle Makes 100 Rooms at Executive Pacific Hotel Available to Health Care Workers on Frontlines of COVID-19 Pandemic

Seattle (April 16, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the City of Seattle is making up to 100 rooms at the Executive Pacific Hotel available for health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rooms are available for quarantine for health care workers to prevent… [ Keep reading ]

ArtsFund Appoints Michael Greer as New President and CEO

SEATTLE, WA—ArtsFund announced today that Michael Greer has been selected as ArtsFund’s new President and CEO following an extensive national search. Mr. Greer has been Executive Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre since 2017. As a former professional dancer and experienced executive, Greer’s leadership experience spans both the for-profit and nonprofit… [ Keep reading ]

Following $1 Million Donation from Oak View Group and NHL Seattle, Mayor Durkan Launches Expanded Grocery Voucher Program to Provide $800 Vouchers to Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Expanded Grocery Voucher Program Will Support Workers Who Have Recently Lost Their Jobs or Experienced a Significant Reduction in Hours Due to COVID-19 NHL Seattle Donation Also Provides Grants to 21 Seattle Center Arts and Nonprofit Tenants Seattle (April 14, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today launched the City of… [ Keep reading ]

Initial 250 Grantees of the Business Stabilization Fund Announced on April 13, 2020

Mayor Jenny Durkan & Seattle Economy announced the first 250 grants of the City’s Small Business Stabilization Fund. As of April 13, 250 of Seattle’s small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis have received a $10,000 grant to help with day-to-day expenses like payroll and rent. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3b6PJeH

Fun and Inspiring Virtual Experiences Fill April at Seattle Center

Seattle Center continues to offer fun, creative ways to interact virtually with campus organizations and programs. The Seattle Center website captures these experiences in a new landing page, Seattle Center Arts at Home. Here are some of the ways it lists to connect with the Center this month online and… [ Keep reading ]

Virtual Experiences at Seattle Center Entertain and Enlighten

As our community takes the necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, organizations that reside on the Seattle Center grounds offer creative ways to interact with them online and over the airwaves. Some have even developed online information and other helpful resources related to COVID-19. Seattle Center Festál has… [ Keep reading ]

Irish Festival Offers Music, Creation, Culture and Hands-on Fun

Seattle Center Festál: Irish Festival Seattle, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, March 14-15, at Seattle Center Armory, brings together performers and artists to present Irish culture in our region. The two-day festival is filled with traditional jigs, Irish exhibits, drumming and genealogy. Irish Festival Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]

Explore Black Hockey History for One Day at Seattle Center

The National Hockey League (NHL) Black Hockey History Tour presented by American Legacy makes a stop at Seattle Center, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at the South Lawn of International Fountain. The tour celebrates Black History Month as part of Hockey Is For Everyone, a joint NHL and National… [ Keep reading ]

February 13-16: Free Dental, Vision and Medical Services Offered for People in Need

Seattle/King County Clinic to occur at new time of year and facilities during Seattle Center Arena construction. Seattle/King County Clinic returns for a sixth year to Seattle Center, Feb. 13-16, with free dental, medical and eye care services for those who struggle to access or afford healthcare. With one month… [ Keep reading ]

Tết In Seattle Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Offers Music, Creation, Culture and Hands-on Fun Seattle Center Festál: Tết In Seattle-Vietnamese Lunar New Year, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18–19, at Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion, celebrates the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The festival includes traditional Vietnamese food, a cultural village, firecrackers, martial arts, games… [ Keep reading ]