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Human Right`s Day Celebration with Van Jones 12/13/2012
Environmental advocate and civil rights activist Van Jones keynotes the city of Seattle`s annual celebration of the signing of the U.N.`s Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, 1948. |
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8th Annual Latino Heritage Awards Celebration 10/6/2012
The theme for the 8th annual Latino Heritage Awards this year is “Education”, aligning with the primary focus of the Race and Social Justice (RSJ) Community Roundtable. |
Jefferson Park Jubilee 7/14/2012
Mayor Mike McGinn attends a dedication of Jefferson Park, celebrating the extensive improvements completed over the past three years. |
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John T. Williams Memorial Totem Pole Raising 2/26/2012
In honor of the native slain carver, the John T. Williams Memorial Totem Pole is raised into place at Seattle Center. |
A Farewell to Councilmembers Drago and McIver 12/15/2009
A farewell celebration for Councilmembers Jan Drago and Richard McIver. |
Garfield High 40th Anniversary 7/15/2009
A look at some of the great graduates of Garfield High School on it's 40th Anniversary. |
Neighborhood Matching Fund 20th Anniversary 10/24/2008
Seattle`s Neighborhood Matching Funds program celebrates 20 years of enriching lives and neighborhoods. Learn how residents make a difference in their community by applying for several different city grants, then pushing up their sleeves for a little hard, but fun, work. Plus, learn how you can help make a difference in your community. |
Neighborhood's Matching Funds 20th Anniversary Celebration 10/11/2008
Join community members from across the city as the City of Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods celebrates twenty years of community building projects with the Neighborhood Matching Fund. |
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Seeds of Compassion Children's Day with The Dalai Lama 4/14/2008
A special SEATTLE CHANNEL broadcast from Key Arena of the Seeds of Compassion Children's Day. More than 16,000 children and youth and their teachers and chaperones spend the day sharing expressions of the What Does Compassion Looks Like campaign, attending youth performances and programs, visiting booths created by children and youth, and learning about compassion from leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. |
Farewell Reception for Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck 12/14/2007
A farewell reception for Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck. |
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Walt Crowley Memorial 10/2/2007
Seattle writer, pundit, historian and co-founder of HistoryLink.org Walt Crowley passed away in September 2007. A memorial service was held at Seattle's Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) with Hubert Locke presiding, and those closest to Walt sharing their memories. |
2007 Seattle Poetry Festival 5/12/2007
Get Down to the Bone with the Poetry Slam finalists competing for a place on the top-ranked Seattle Poetry Team headed for the national competition. Featured poets are The Suicide Kings, described as the tattooed knuckles under the velvet glove of American poetry. |
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Mexico in Seattle: A Music and Dance Celebration 2/10/2007
Town Hall, in partnership with El Centro de la Raza and KBCS 91.3 FM, celebrates the Mexican American experience in the United States through music, dance and song. Featured artists include Son de Madera from Veracruz, Mexico, Los Texmaniacs, from San Antonio (with special guest Eva Ybarra), and Bailadores de Bronce, Seattle’s outstanding Mexican folk dance ensemble performing dances from Veracruz and the Tex-Mex Borderlands. |
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The J.P. Patches and Stan Boreson Holiday Special 12/18/2006
Seattle TV legends JP Patches and Stan Boreson are back, and the SEATTLE CHANNEL has them! Join JP and Stan for a 90-minute holiday special, with newly-filmed material and vintage programs from the Golden Age of local TV. See JP and Gerturde help Santa and battle Boris S. Wart's evil toy syndicate, and take a holiday trip down memory lane with Stan, NoMo and the gang from KING's Clubhouse. Starring Chris Wedes, Stan Boreson and Bob Newman. |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 9/27/2006
The award ceremony honoring small Seattle businesses. |
Mayor's Arts Awards 2006 - Gerard Schwarz 9/14/2006
Appointed as music director of the Seattle Symphony in 1985, Gerard Schwarz holds the longest tenure of any current music director of a major American orchestra. Under Schwarz's artistic leadership, the Seattle Symphony has evolved into one of the world's finest orchestras. His nearly 100 recordings with the symphony have received widespread recognition, including 10 Grammy nominations. Schwarz was also a prime mover in the creation of Benaroya Hall, a vital part of the revitalization of downtown Seattle which has greatly expanded the realm of cultural events. Schwarz has led the orchestra on numerous tours, and carries the Seattle mantle with him as he guest conducts all over the world. |
Mayor's Arts Awards 2006 - Linda Hartzell and Seattle Children's Theatre 9/14/2006
The Seattle Children's Theatre is the second largest resident theater for young audiences in North America. Its programs aim to empower young people to make new discoveries about themselves and the world around them, while building a lifelong interest in the arts. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Linda Hartzell, the theater has developed a number of amazing new scripts and had showcased 36 world premieres, including this year's productions of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Goodnight Moon, and Afternoon of the Elves. |
Mayor's Arts Awards 2006 - Michael Herschensohn and Northwest Folklife 9/14/2006
In its 35th year, Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share, and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts through education and other public programs. It's the largest folk, ethnic and traditional arts event in North America, drawing an estimated 250,000 people to Seattle Center each Memorial Day Weekend. Executive Director Michael Herschensohn took the helm of Northwest Folklife in 1998, and under his leadership the program has successfully expanded to include recordings, education programs, exhibits, publications and research and consulting services. |
Mayor's Arts Awards 2006 - Michael Spafford, Elizabeth Sandvig and Spike Mafford 9/14/2006
A family of celebrated Northwest artists, husband and wife Michael Spafford and Elizabeth Sandvig and their photographer son Spike Mafford are among the most esteemed artists on the Seattle scene. Their artwork hangs in many museums and collections, including the City's portable works collection. Michael Spafford taught at the University of Washington for a number of years, influencing many young artists. Elizabeth is a prolific artist who is known not only for her wonderful paintings and prints, but also for her sculptures. Spike, a photographer, has captured scenes from around the world and also started Galleria Potatohead, an innovative Seattle art gallery. |
Mayor's Arts Awards 2006 - Rainier Vista Cambodian Youth Program 9/14/2006
A dozen years ago, Cambodian immigrant parents living in the Rainier Vista public housing project started the Cambodian Youth Program to teach their children about their Cambodian language and culture, as well as provide them with safe activities. The program provides Cambodian language, dance and drawing lessons to school-age children living at Rainier Vista. It operates six months of the year with weekend classes for more than two dozen youth. In addition to preserving Cambodian cultural traditions, the program has helped to motivate the young people academically. Of the 15 youth who attended the program when it began in the mid-1990s, all have graduated from high school and are enrolled in postsecondary education. |
Mayor's Arts Awards 2006 - Reggie Watts 9/14/2006
Born in Germany to a French mother and African-American father, Watts' work reflects his diverse roots. Rock and soul, French and American, theater and dance, lead singer and solo artist, all become a complementary relationship in Watts' work. Known for his music - Watts fronted the soul sensation Maktub, and works with the live electronic group SynthClub - he has more recently turned his talents to the alternative comedy circuit, and in 2005 won an award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. |
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Grass Routes at MOHAI 8/4/2006
The Grass Routes Arts Festival is a unique event featuring local photographers, dancers, writers, musicians, and other artists, responding, through their art, to the possible impact of the proposed expansion of the 520 bridge on the surrounding wetlands, including the Arboretum. The event, held at the Arboretum and MOHAI, is also an opportunity to make 520 commuters aware of the rich cultural and historical legacy of the area. (more info: www.grassroutesarts.com) |
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King Street Station Centennial Oral Histories 6/28/2006
May 10, 2006, was King Street Station's 100 Year Birthday. In celebration of its centennial, local luminaries read King Street Station memories from the experiences shared by the public. |
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Thousands of Journeys: Building Community 5/24/2006
This is the first City of Seattle and King County joint effort to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The theme of this event commemorates the numerous journeys and struggles experienced by Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The hope is to enlighten, heal, and build community. This event includes cultural performances, exhibits, a panel of Asian Pacific American leaders presenting various aspects of healing / building community, and a tribute to the memory and spirit of Marilyn Laigo Senour. There is also a presentation of the first "Uncle Bob Santos Community Builder Award", with Uncle Bob as the first recipient to inspire continued community-building efforts and socio-economic justice. |
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City A Go Go Profile: Seattle International Children's Festival 5/1/2006
Want to know the best kept secret in Seattle? The Seattle International Children's Festival! That's right, this week long event, celebrating its 20h anniversary this year, hits the Seattle Center from May 15-20, and features stunningly great dance, music, comedy, and theatre, from around the world. Don't let the word 'Children' fool you-- this festival is most definitely NOT just for kids! www.seattleinternational.org |
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Folklife 2006 5/1/2006
The Northwest Folklife Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and although a lot has changed over their three-plus decade history, like going from 300 performers to over 6000, the festival mission has remained true. To create opportunities for individuals and communities to celebrate, share, and sustain their rich cultural traditions. www.nwfolklife.org |
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Seattle 2006 Poet Populist Pesha Joyce Gertler and Friends 4/29/2006
Seattle City Council President Nick Licata and the Seattle Public Library present: "Music and Poetry: Seattle Poet Populist Pesha Joyce Gertler and Friends." Gertler, Seattle's official Poet Populist for 2005-2006, will read her poetry, accompanied by hand drums and a flute. "Pesha sets the standard for Poet Populists to come" said Licata, who launched the program in 1999. "Her readings touch a lot of people who may never have been exposed to poetry - and that's the goal of a poet populist." |
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Ballard Jazz Festival 3/3/2006
Two days, 50 musicians, one nordic fishing village in Seattle... The third annual Ballard Jazz Festival, held November 17-19, was a swinging success. The festival, sponsored by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce and Origin Records, featured a full day of jazz clinics, and two nights of concerts and club gigs. The Seattle Channel spent some time crawing the pubs on Jazz Walk night, listening to music and talking to festival-goers and musicians. We also had an opportunity to talk to festival directors Matt Jorgensen and John Bishop about the history of the event and what's in store for 2006. |
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The Christmas Ship 12/16/2005
A Northwest Holiday tradition of lights, sights and sounds. The Seattle Children's Chorus serenades Argosy Cruise passengers and people gathered on shore, in cooperation with the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The Spirit of Seattle Christmas Ship leads a flotilla of smaller, decorated boats, and is an annual fund raiser for local charities. |
Human Rights Day Celebration with Dr. Joy Leary 12/8/2005
Dr. Joy Leary has been lauded as having among the most dynamic and inspirational messages currently being presented on the topics of culture, race relations and contemporary social issues. Past clients have included academic institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, Fisk and the University of Chicago. She has also presented to federal and state agencies such as The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Probation and Parole agencies, The Juvenile Justice Judges Association and Police departments. Dr. Leary has worked with major corporations such as Nordstrom's and Nike, as well as Jane Fonda's renowned Georgia Campaign On Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. |
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Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition 12/2/2005
The Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition is an annual competition between caroling teams to raise funds to support the work of the Pike Market Senior Center and Downtown Food Bank. |
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Veterans` Day Tribute to Japanese American World War II Vets 11/11/2005
A tribute for Japanese Americans who served in the military during World War II. |
Greenwood Classic Car Show 6/25/2005
For 12 years the Greenwood Classic Car and Rod Show has attracted more than 20,000 visitors to the neighborhood every summer. Seattle’s biggest showcase of classic automobiles draws more than 500 entries to line both sides of Greenwood Avenue for more than a mile. Held the last Saturday every June, it has become a neighborhood tradition drawing bands, food vendors and craft booths. |
Irish Festival at the Seattle Center 2004 12/21/2004
Watch Irish dancing, learn the history of Saint Patrick and meet the mayor of Galway, Ireland; one of Seattle's sister cities. Award Winning Video: 2005 National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA)Government Programming Honorable Mention for Community Event Coverage
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MLK Day at Seattle Center 1/19/2004
Enjoy the sights and sounds of events and activities commemorating the birthdate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Seattle Center on January 19th, 2004. Award Winning Video: 2005 National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA)Government Programming Honorable Mention for Documentary Event Coverage
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South Park Singing Stones Cesar Chavez Park 12/30/2003
This piece recounts the work of Cesar Chavez and how a group of folks came together to honor him. |
Celebrating our Olmsted Legacy Olmsted Park Centennial 3/31/2003
Learn about the legacy of the Olmsted Brothers. 2003 marks the Centennial of their contribution to the public park and greenbelt system in Seattle including Seward Park, Colman Park and the Washington Park Arboretum. |
