The March Civic Cocktail will feature a conversation with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and a panel discussion on the city’s homelessness crisis. Join us at 5:30 p.m., Wed., March 2 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave, where Murray will sit down with host Joni Balter for a one-on-one discussion on topics… [ Keep reading ]
Civic Cocktail kicks off its 2016 season with Book Lust host Nancy Pearl and women of the Seattle City Council. Join us at 5:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 3 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave., to talk books, the changing role of women in politics and more. Host Joni Balter will talk… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for the last Civic Cocktail of 2015, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Chef and restaurateur Tom Douglas will talk about the impact of the $15 minimum wage on Seattle’s service industry; his new restaurant, The Carlile Room; his favorite dishes for… [ Keep reading ]
Calling all civic geeks looking to debrief following the general election. Join us for a post-election recap with political consultants Christian Sinderman and John Wyble at the November Civic Cocktail, 5:30 p.m., Wed., Nov. 4 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave. Get insight on the outcomes of races, including the district contests for Seattle City Council… [ Keep reading ]
Civic Cocktail is back for a third season of smart talk with a twist! Join host Joni Balter and two homegrown guys with international ties for a wide-ranging conversation that spans local to global issues. Gary Locke, former governor, U.S. commerce secretary and U.S. ambassador to China, offers insights from… [ Keep reading ]
Talk state politics, the weather and more at the June Civic Cocktail with guests Gov. Jay Inslee and one of the region’s renowned meteorologists Cliff Mass, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 at Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom. State lawmakers are expected to go into a second special session on Friday to… [ Keep reading ]
Missed last week’s Civic Cocktail? Our event partners over at Crosscut pulled together a quick recap complete with video highlights from the discussion which focused on civic tech and the Seattle International Film Festival. Check it out here. Mark your calendar for the last Civic Cocktail of the season, 5:30… [ Keep reading ]
It’s cinema and civic tech at the May Civic Cocktail, featuring a panel discussion about how technology can impact civics in Seattle and a preview of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Join the conversation, Wednesday, May 6 at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for pints, political insights and Port of Seattle topics at the April Civic Cocktail, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. The evening will feature a discussion with three Seattle City Councilmembers who have announced they will not seek re-election this year. By opting… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will join host Joni Balter to discuss city priorities, including his efforts to make Seattle a more affordable and equitable city, at Civic Cocktail, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, at Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave. In 2014, his first year as mayor, Murray led a successful… [ Keep reading ]
