Archive for 'Take 21'
You’re Invited! — Youth and Families Initiative Workshops
Mayor Mike McGinn invites you to participate in the Youth and Families Initiative, a major initiative announced during his inaugural address. The children and families of our city are facing many difficult challenges. As a community, we need to talk about what we want for our kids and how best to create[More]
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under City Issues, Take 21.
Art Zone Backstage Blog 9: Climate Change
So, what happened was, the air conditioner in the Art Zone studio went kerblammo, a potentially disastrous occurrence that, in defiance of both logic and the laws of physics, somehow ended up making the studio colder. Meanwhile, my work area, which is normally so frigid that you can actually feel the air[More]
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under Art Zine, Take 21.
Tags: Andy Wright
Theatre Highlights from Kathy Hsieh
I have two friends who share my passion for theatre and this year they’ve both set goals for their theatre viewing. I feel so un-ambitious compared to them, since my theatre-viewing, which I’ve always thought was pretty prolific, is also a bit haphazard at best. Inspired by a posting on the Theatre[More]
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under Art Zine, Take 21, Theater.
Tags: Kathy Hsieh
Notes from Nancy Guppy
I had a number of great art experiences last week. Patti Smith at Benaroya Hall was truly spectacular, and Bruno Beltrao’s Grupa de Rua at On the Boards was wildly impressive, but the highlight had to be the Led Zeppelin Listening Party. That’s right-- six hardcore fans (all but one in our[More]
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under Art Zine, Take 21.
Tags: Nancy Guppy
Watch It Now: Skagit River Valley Eagles
A record number of salmon runs this past fall in the Skagit River Valley has bird watchers keeping their eyes towards the sky this spring. Take a river rafting trip with CityStream’s Kelly Guenther as he heads out with guides to track down the salmon in the river and the bald eagles[More]
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under Take 21.
Tags: CityStream
Grant funds now available to bridge the digital divide!
The City of Seattle Department of Information Technology is now accepting applications for the Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund. Grants of up to $20,000 are available from a total fund of $300,000. The deadline is Monday, March 8 at 5:00pm. The Technology Matching Fund provides funds for digital inclusion projects located in[More]
Posted: February 1st, 2010 under City Issues, Take 21.
Watch It Now: Backyard Cottages
City Council leaders recently expanded a South Seattle pilot program allowing the construction of backyard cottages. Backyard cottages, also known as “detached dwelling units,” provide an additional living space on a home owner’s property. While about 20 home owners took advantage of the new opportunity under the pilot program, more are poised[More]
Posted: January 27th, 2010 under Growth and Development, Housing and Human Services, Take 21.
Tags: CityStream
Notes from Nancy Guppy
I’m not a big fan of positive affirmations. Perhaps it’s due to my *family background, but “think positive/be happy” messages bring out my dark, mocking, cynical side. One of the worst offenders of sappy sayings is the D.A. Burns sign between Fremont and Ballard on Leary Way. The sign always says stuff[More]
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Art Zine, Take 21.
Tags: Nancy Guppy
Art Zone Backstage Blog #8: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
It was a bit of a transitional week at the Art Zone Studios, as we experienced a major giveth and taketh away situation in the director chair. First up, time to bid a fond farewell to Steve Wilson, who did an unbelievable job filling in for the last three months. Thanks mightily,[More]
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 under Art Zine, Take 21.
Tags: Andy Wright
Marijuana decriminalization and banning assault rifles
On the January 8th edition City Inside/Out host C.R. Douglas asked state lawmakers what their top priority was other than jobs and the budget. State Senator Adam Kline (D-37th District) says, “I would like to see this state adopt a ban, the same as the federal government did for ten years, on[More]
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, City Inside/Out