Subject: Notice of Application, Issuance of Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Seattle Center Arena Renovation September 8, 2017 Dear Interested Stakeholder: The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (Seattle DCI) has received a Land Use Application to allow the renovation of… [ Keep reading ]
People who struggle to access and/or afford dental, medical and eye care services may receive them free of charge at the largest free health clinic ever organized in the State of Washington, Seattle/King County Clinic, Oct. 26 – 29, in KeyArena at Seattle Center. Organizers of this extraordinary undertaking expect… [ Keep reading ]
MICHAEL CARTER is the executive chef for Skillet:Counter in Seattle Center Armory. Here, he talks about his culinary roots, as well as Skillet’s special brand of cuisine. “So my mom had a very eclectic sense of taste. She was born and raised in Israel, and her mother, my grandmother, was… [ Keep reading ]
JULIO MORAN, Plumber. Originally from Cuba, Julio has worked for Seattle Center’s Technical Facility Maintenance crew for 25 years. “When I left Cuba I left first [in my family]. I landed in Miami where one of my uncles lived. He took me in for a couple of weeks, but I… [ Keep reading ]
BARBARA BRYANT is in charge of the Customer Service unit at Seattle Center and markets our Festál series. After 30++ years, Barbara is retiring this month, and shares below how her time here has inspired her and changed her, for the better. We wish BB the best in her next… [ Keep reading ]
A truly festive festival, Seattle Center Festál: Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, 11am-7pm, Sunday, Sept. 10, at Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre and Fisher Roof, attracts enthusiastic crowds with Hawaiian music, food, hula and hands-on learning that provide a glimpse into the rich Hawaiian history and a sense of belonging… [ Keep reading ]
SHARLESE METCALF is a DJ and event producer at KEXP, where she hosts the weekly radio show Audioasis. For nearly a decade, Sharlese has also booked bands for Concerts at the Mural, presented by Seattle Center and KEXP. “I knew I wanted to work in music, I just really liked… [ Keep reading ]
Explore the distinct religious and cultural heritage of the Tibetan people at Seattle Center Festál: Tibet Fest, 11am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26 and 27, in Seattle Center Armory and on Fisher Rooftop. Festival organizers share their history and arts-along with messages of love, compassion and kindness-to entertain, engage and… [ Keep reading ]
Follow the drumbeats to Seattle Center Festál: BrasilFest, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20 in Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre and Fisher Roof. The festival celebrates Brazil’s African, Portuguese and indigenous roots with classical guitar, samba rhythms and the percussive beats of traditional folk music. Brazilian immigrants brought… [ Keep reading ]
ANAPOLA and EDUARDO MENDONҪA started BrasilFest in 1999 and have been its producers ever since. They have a company called Show Brazil, which also brings Brazilian music and performances of all types to the greater Seattle area. Eduardo: “I found Seattle to be a place that embraces cultural diversity. I’ve… [ Keep reading ]
