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ACT Contemporary Theatre Presents POTUS at ACT Contemporary Theatre

ACT Contemporary Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for the opening show of their 2024/25 Season, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. This Tony-nominated comedy, written by Selina Fillinger and directed by Jillian Armenante, begins September 7 and has already announced an extension to the run, now closing September 29.

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Converge Media Signs Distribution Deal with FOX SOUL

Seattle, WA (August 29, 2024)—Converge Media, a leading Black-owned Seattle-based media company dedicated to uplifting Black stories and voices, today announced a significant distribution agreement with FOX SOUL. This partnership will bring Converge Media's diverse range of programming, including current shows, films, and future productions, to FOX SOUL's audience.

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Seattle Opera Presents Jubilee - Beloved spirituals. Enduring legacies.

SEATTLE— In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson, whose opera Blue was hailed by The New York Times as “the most elegant libretto heard in a long time.” Jubilee tells the story of a group of Black American singers who brought African American spirituals to audiences around the world, forever changing the trajectory of music history.

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Besa Gordon and FOX 13 Renew Contract for Second Season of Back2Besa

Besa Gordon, the beloved host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, has officially renewed her contract with the network for a second season. This exciting news comes as Besa is in the midst of taking a temporary break from the show to focus on her health, demonstrating FOX 13's unwavering belief in her and the show's potential. 

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Seattle Opera to Premiere "Jubilee," a World Premiere Opera Celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers

This October, Seattle Opera will premiere "Jubilee," a groundbreaking work by writer and director Tazewell Thompson that celebrates the inspiring story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. This ensemble of Black American singers broke barriers and transformed music history with their powerful performances of spirituals.

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Africatown Set to Celebrate Community and Culture at Reunion on Union

The Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) is gearing up for its annual Reunion on Union event, a vibrant celebration of community and culture taking place on July 21st from 2 PM to 6 PM at 24th and E. Union. This year's event promises an unforgettable experience filled with electrifying performances, diverse food vendors, and a renewed sense of unity.

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Seattle's Free Summer Meals Program Returns to Nourish Children and Teens

The Seattle Human Services Department announced the return of its Summer Food Service Program, starting July 1st. This vital program, also known as the Summer Meals Program, will be available at 70 locations throughout the city, including 13 in District 3. It ensures that children and teenagers aged 1-18 can access nutritious meals during summer.

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Parisalexa, Travis Thompson, and Massive Monkees headline the Downtown Summer Sounds Concert Series

The Downtown Seattle Association's (DSA) popular summer concert series, Downtown Summer Sounds, is back for its 45th year, offering a diverse range of free performances across 13 venues in the heart of the city. This year's lineup, the most diverse in the series' history, features a wide variety of acts, from local bands to world-champion breakdancers and even a musician creating sounds through the bioelectricity of mushrooms, promising something for everyone.

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Rainier Valley Food Bank Celebrates Expansion into Community Food Hub

The Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) recently held a celebration to mark the beginning of renovations that will transform the existing food bank building into an expanded Community Food Hub. The renovations, slated for completion in Fall 2025, will enable RVFB to serve more people in the area's most diverse neighborhood with nutritious, culturally relevant food and expanded access to partner services.

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Scope Screenings Season 3 Launches with Grand Opener at The Egyptian Theater

Scope Screenings, Seattle’s premier platform for showcasing a diverse array of short films, music videos, and groundbreaking short-form content, is thrilled to announce the launch of its third season. This season’s opening night will take place on Tuesday, June 25, at the legendary Egyptian Theater, a new venue that promises to elevate the cinematic experience for all attendees.

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Bumbershoot Expands Workforce Development Program, Announces 2024 Cohort 

Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival today unveils the 2024 cohort of its Workforce Development Program. The six-month, tuition-free program for 19 young adults residing in Seattle provides mentorship and teaches the technical, creative and business aspects of the live entertainment industry to prepare participants for future work in the field of live entertainment. 

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Key To Change to provide scholarship support and prizes for underserved students in South King County 

Key to Change invites the public to its 7th annual Spring Salon Fundraiser at Benaroya Hall on April 7, 2024 from 2-4pm. The Spring Salon Fundraiser is an awards ceremony that features musical performances from students who participated in the Key to Change Solo String Festival. Additionally, Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma, will be recognized with the Community Achievement Award for her ongoing support for underserved students living in South King County. 

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Seattle Opera Appoints Kenneth Kellogg Inaugural Artistic Ambassador

General Director Christina Scheppelmann announced today the appointment of bass Kenneth Kellogg as Seattle Opera’s inaugural Artistic Ambassador. Kellogg, who recently completed a triumphant run as Malcolm X in X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, takes over for Naomi André, who concludes her impactful five-year term as Seattle Opera’s first Scholar-in-Residence at the end of the 2023/24 season. Kellogg begins in the role in May 2024.

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Seattle Civic Poet Launches Public Poetry Campaign

Our current Seattle Civic Poet, Shin Yu Pai, is beginning the final cycle of her two-year commission with a multi-site public poetry installation (6MB slide deck) for National Poetry Month in April. Last year, Pai invited public input on identifying and prioritizing the campaign’s theme. What emerged was a call for short poems on Seattle places relating to sustainability. She received 51 submissions from poets and selected five individuals for inclusion in the project.

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The Vera Project Seeks New Board Members

The Vera Project is a safe space for creative youth now in its 23rd year. The nonprofit concert venue, screen print shop, recording studio, and art gallery is dedicated to fostering personal and community transformation through collaborative, youth-driven engagement in music and art.

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