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New Seattle Center Monorail Report Finds Potential for Significant Capacity and Accessibility Improvements to Better Serve Large Seattle Center Events

June 6, 2018

Seattle Center released a new report on how to maximize the operating potential of Seattle Center Monorail. The report, which reflects significant public engagement and stakeholder outreach, analysis of current conditions and modeling for future outcomes, found significant capacity improvements with modest station changes. It shows potential benefits that include… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Center Spotlight, News Release

Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, June 2-3

May 31, 2018

Explore a variety of activities and demonstrations rooted in the theme of “Salinlahi,” also known as “generation,” at Seattle Center Festál: Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3 at Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre and Center grounds. Pagdiriwang, commemorating the anniversary of Philippine independence, has grown into the largest… [ Keep reading ]

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Festál: API Heritage Month Celebration, May 6

April 24, 2018

Visit Seattle Center Festál: Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month Celebration, 11:45 am to 5 pm, Sunday, May 6, in Seattle Center Armory to experience the heritage and diversity of the region’s rich API presence at a youthful and lively festival. API Heritage Month Celebration highlights the rich cultural diversity… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Center Arena DEIS Now Available

April 23, 2018

Seattle Center Arena Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available April 23, 2018 by SDCI Community Engagement -City seeking public comment Notice has been posted regarding the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the renovation of KeyArena and the comment period.  This includes the required 30-day comment period… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Cherry Blossom Festival, April 20-22

April 9, 2018

Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22 in Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Pavilion and Fisher Pavilion. You’ll discover and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japan through live performances, visual arts, artisan demonstrations, hands-on… [ Keep reading ]

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Festál: Seattle’s French Fest, March 25

March 20, 2018

Transform your cultural awareness at Seattle Center Festál: Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, 11 am-6 pm, Sunday, March 25, at Seattle Center Armory. Seattle’s French Fest highlights the world’s French speaking cultures, their influences and arts with live music, dance, visual exploration, authentic foods, ethnic items for… [ Keep reading ]

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Festál: Irish Festival, March 17-18

March 14, 2018

Put on your Irish at Seattle Center Festál: Irish Festival, Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18, at Seattle Center Armory. The centerpiece of week long festivities in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Festival honors the region’s Irish heritage with jigs, live music and discovery. Festival goers will also find history… [ Keep reading ]

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Final Happy Hour is March 15

March 6, 2018

After a successful five-year series of third Thursday happy hours in Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Productions will produce its final Seattle’s Best Damn Happy Hour, 5 pm-8 pm, Thursday, March 15. Seattle Center created the monthly happy hours as fun, easy entertainment outlets for Seattle and regional residents. The events… [ Keep reading ]

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We Met at the Center – Kath Nyborg’s Story

February 14, 2018

Katherine Nyborg, known as Kath to her friends and colleagues, met her future husband for a dance at Seattle Center when they were in college at Seattle Pacific University. On-campus dances were forbidden, and so the college students organized so-called “functions” at the Center instead. They met in the Snoqualmie… [ Keep reading ]

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Tết in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar NY, Feb. 10-11

January 31, 2018

Seattle Center Festál: Tết in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar New Year, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Feb 10-11, in Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion, welcomes the return of spring and chases out evil spirits with lion dances and firecrackers. It also ushers in the Year of the Dog… [ Keep reading ]

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