Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.

General Director Christina Scheppelmann announced today the lineup of artists and repertoire for Seattle Opera’s 2023/24 season, which celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Seattle Opera offers a range of titles spanning nearly all of opera’s history, from the eighteenth century to the 1980s. From intimate character portrayals to fantasy epics, the season features works never before seen in Seattle (Alcina, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X) alongside enduring favorites (Das Rheingold, The Barber of Seville).

The Garfield Super Block will be releasing a call in the Spring of 2023 to hire seven artists to create permanent artworks for the GSB. These artworks will celebrate the seven cultural communities that made the Central Area what it is today; Duwamish, African American, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Jewish. In preparation for the launch of the call, the GSB is holding a public art academy to demystify the public art process. This workshop is open to any artist who may wish to apply for this project or is interested in learning more about being a public artist engaged in a community led project.

Today, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced that the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic® will be hosted by the Seattle Kraken who are taking on the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, January 1, 2024, at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.

The NHL’s premier event will be the first outdoor contest for the Kraken who began play during the 2021-22 season.

The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and prepared to activate additional services as needed. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open, changes to City services, and tips to stay warm and safe.  

Seattle Theatre Group (Paramount, Moore, Neptune) will be selecting some of the region’s most talented emerging artists, ages 14-21, for a performance at the Moore Theatre. MM@M is seeking a great variety of style and genre including world, cultural, popular, classical and contemporary music. Bands, Ensembles, and soloists- all are encouraged to audition. Once selected, in person rehearsals are required, so being within 30 miles of downtown Seattle is advised.

EQUALUX is the premier LGBTQ+ fundraising gala in Washington State! The proceeds from this glamorous, not-to-be-missed event benefit the GSBA Scholarship Fund, the oldest LGBTQ+ scholarship fund in the U.S. Register now at https://www.equalux.org/.

More than 50 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and now it’s your turn! BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Seattle for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP—signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.

From the economy to COVID, climate change to public safety, journalists from Washington state’s top news outlets will take the stage this week to query candidates for Congress in debates hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC).

On October 24th and 25th The Day With Trae hosted by Trae Holiday, and Rewind With Besa hosted by Besa Gordon will broadcast LIVE at the Paramount Theatre thanks to our friends over at Seattle Theatre Group! And YES, you can be live in the audience during the broadcast See below for who will be on The Day With Trae, and Rewind With Besa below, and head over to whereweconverge.com/paramount to RSVP!

Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for a seventh year Oct. 20-23 with free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses for those who struggle to access or afford eye care.

Don't miss Sounds of Hazel, a new work co-commissioned by STG and inspired by the life of jazz musician and civil rights activist, Hazel Scott. The Trinidad-born Hazel Scott was an American jazz and classical pianist and singer.

Accidentally, eternally, in love. A friend’s betrayal, passionate love, and some of the most seductive music in all of opera. Wagner’s epic composition reminds us that not even death can defeat love. When a love potion replaces poison, inducing irresistible obsession, Tristan and Isolde give in to their passions, but their happiness is short-lived when betrayal costs a life.

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small businesses through the Community Business Connector (CBC) program.

These organizations, identified as Connectors, will serve small businesses in five geographic hubs in King County through a targeted outreach program. Connectors will provide access to available business resources to help them sustain and grow their enterprises. A review panel selected the Connector finalists following a competitive application process.

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Season kicks off with a grand celebration of music, dance, and song in fan-favorite Carmina Burana. Also on the program, an early Balanchine classic Allegro Brillante, and a world premiere from Ukrainian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, titled Wartime Elegy.

Global Majority Nights at The 5th Avenue Theatre across the 22/23 season. These performances are dedicated to inviting Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color to experience shows at The 5th together.

We are in the final stages of repairs and testing, and we are excited to reopen the bridge. We know the closure has created big challenges. Thank you for your patience and resilience.

Feel the power of love overflowing at this dazzling reimagining of The Wizard of Oz! With a soaring soul, R&B, and gospel score featuring hit songs "Brand New Day," "Ease on Down the Road," and "Home," this fun, fresh 5th Avenue Theatre production is a hit the whole family (ages 4+) will enjoy.

Recognizing that community-centered public libraries can play a unique role in addressing the teen mental health crisis, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded The Seattle Public Library a $249,743 grant for a three-year project titled “Creating Space for Teen Mental Health.”

The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is investing $1.9 million for tenant improvement grants that will support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Through an open application process, the Tenant Improvement Fund will grant small businesses up to $100,000 to build out commercial spaces and make commercial improvements more affordable.