Arts and Culture Videos

Forterra presents the 6th annual Ampersand LIVE, a somewhat edgy, somewhat nerdy, always engaging showcase for a dozen diverse voices, each with a distinct take on the joys, wonders and worries of life in today's Pacific Northwest. It's a night to revel in the power of nature and the beauty of community; to celebrate our collective progress and grapple with our shared failings; to see and love this special part of the planet with fresh eyes and honest hearts.

Welcome message from Michelle Connor, President & CEO, Forterra and Ken Workman, Duwamish Tribe.

Presenters:

Paul Chiyokten Wagner, Musician with performance by Denise Henrikson & Salmon is Life

Anna Brones, Illustrator/Author

Whitney Mongé, Singer/Songwriter

Natalie Mutter, Dancer

Stefan Gruber, Animator

Neil Welch, Saxophonist

Greg Lundgren, Museum of Museums

Dakota Camacho, Multi-Disciplinary Artist

Tamara Power-Drutis, Storyteller

Black Stax, Musical Duo

Inye Wokoma, Visual Artist

Shin Yu Pai, Poet

Sera Cahoone, Singer/Songwriter

Judy Twedt, Climate Scientist

Music by Tomo Nakayama, Alina To, & Chris Icasiano