Prior to coming to Seattle Center 17 years ago, we were in the age of what I’ll call diversity, when you talk about race and culture and ethnicity. This idea was what really launched Seattle Center Festál, to help people understand the diversity of the city. Most places are not… [ Keep reading ]
Between 30,000 and 50,000 participants are expected for the Seattle Womxn’s March on Saturday, Jan. 21. The 3.5-mile route will leave its starting point at Judkins Park in Seattle’s Central District around 11am, proceed through downtown along 4th Ave. and arrive at Seattle Center through our entry at 2nd Ave…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Tết Festival – Vietnamese Lunar New Year, 11 am – 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 21-22, in Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion, launches the annual Festál series each year. Fiery dragons preserve ancient rituals, while martial arts, dance and visual arts unite the Vietnamese community… [ Keep reading ]
FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Contact: Joe Mirabella, Office of Economic Development, joe.mirabella@seattle.gov 206-733-9810 SEATTLE (January 11, 2017) – Mayor Ed Murray and the City of Seattle released a Request for Proposal (RFP) today for the redevelopment of KeyArena. “We have a unique opportunity to reimagine KeyArena and continue the growth… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál kicks off its 20th anniversary year with a festive and culture-filled evening, Festál Turns 20 FÊTE, 6pm – 9pm, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. The event is designed to present a taste of Festál in one evening. Attendees can experience the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Winterfest offers festive and engaging activities aplenty for young and old over the traditional holiday break. The sparkling lights, child-sized diversions and live entertainment of this annual holiday celebration continue, and visitors will find a special offering this Sunday at Winterfest Ice Rink, a free skate day. Following… [ Keep reading ]
The spirit of the season abounds this weekend at Seattle Center. The sparkling lights, child-sized diversions and live entertainment of Seattle Center Winterfest continue, and activities presented by campus residents provide additional delight and inspiration. Pacific Northwest Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker continues through Dec. 28. Seattle Children’s Theatre,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Winterfest opens on Friday, Nov. 25 with a long weekend of live entertainment featuring time honored traditions, high energy performances and hilarious antics sure to lift the spirit and ease one and all into the festive holiday season. The five-week festival, running through Dec. 31, welcomes the return… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Diwali: Lights of India, 12 pm-6 pm, Sunday, Nov. 6, in Seattle Center Armory. The final Festál event of 2016 is also the newest – in its first official year at Seattle Center – sharing the story of Diwali as it presents Indian music… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Hmong New Year Celebration, 11 am-6 pm, Saturday, Nov. 5, in Seattle Center Armory. This family festivity preserves the ancient highland cultures of China, Laos and Thailand as it brings together Hmong people from across the region. The festival celebrates 19 years at Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
