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Telling the Story of Al Smith: An Evening with the Curators
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium MOHAI 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Seattle Arts Commission Chair Vivian Phillips as she hosts a conversation with curators Howard Giske, Al "Butch" Smith, Jr., Paul de Barros, and Quin'Nita Cobbins. Gain insights into the life and legacy of Al Smith and the development of MOHAI's new exhibit Seattle on the Spot: The Photographs of Al Smith.
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Portrait of the City: The 25 Most Important Photographs from Seattle History
OffsiteFrom Edward Curtis to Instagram, Leonard Garfield, Museum of History & Industry Executive Director reveals the 25 most important photographs from throughout Seattle's history and the incredible stories behind the lens. This special event will take place at Hotel Theodore.
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On the Spot Gallery Talks
Stack Family Lakeview Terrace MOHAI 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesDive deeper into the world captured in Al Smith's photographs with 30-minute gallery talks on the first Saturday of the month. Speakers will share their memories and personal connections to the histories recorded by Al Smith's camera, bringing these vibrant images to life.
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History Café: Preserving Neighborhood Stories through Oral History
Gourmondo Café at MOHAI Gourmondo 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesAs Seattle undergoes rapid transformation, the Central District reflects many of the challenges neighborhoods across the city face in balancing change with preservation. Join Jill Friedberg from Shelf Life Community Story Project and Madeline Crowley of People of the Central Area & Their Stories to hear how their oral history projects are not only helping to preserve this legacy, but may influence the way in which we imagine our city's future.
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Local 76-493: Jazz and the Racial Integration of Seattle’s Musicians’ Union
MOHAI MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesMid-century Seattle possessed a rich music scene that was sharply divided along racial lines. Barred from playing in many of the big clubs, members of Seattle's Black Musicians' Union—the 493—created a vibrant jazz scene along Jackson Street. Hear from long-time union members about the significance of this musical moment and the ensuing racial integration of the Musicians' Unions. Enjoy live jazz performed by current members of the Local 76-493.
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Maker Day: DIY Guitars
MOHAI MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesSeattle has an amazing jazz history that originated in the Central District. Come to Maker Day and learn more about our city's musical roots with TeachersWhoTech while making your own acoustic jazz guitar out of recycled materials. No musical experience required—just come, build, and have fun!
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Uncovering the History of Seattle’s Black Community: Historians Mary Henry and Jacqueline E.A. Lawson
MOHAI MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Mary Henry and Josephine Stokes as they share their work documenting the history of Seattle's black community. Learn about Seattle's Central District as it was in the mid-20th Century, as well as the significant African American leaders who have shaped our region.
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We Are History Keepers: A Workshop on Preserving the Cultural and Historical Record of Our Community
OffsiteThis day of workshops at the Northwest African American Museum provides the skills and knowledge to preserve your own historical records, including photographs, papers and collecting oral histories. Registration is required. Participation is free and includes admission to the Northwest African American Museum.
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History Café: How Minority Men and Tradeswomen Won Justice on the Jobsite
Gourmondo Café at MOHAI Gourmondo 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesCivil rights and labor activists in the 1960s and 1970s broke down barriers for women and workers of color in the construction industry, opening a pathway to long inaccessible jobs. Join UW Labor Archivist and Labor Archives head Conor Casey to learn how Seattle workers fought for justice on the job through the lens of the historical collections that document this history.
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Maker Day: MakerLab NW
MOHAI MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesCome build and experiment with fun flying contraptions! Enjoy flights of fancy for the family with MakerLab NW as you test your creations in a wind tube. MakerLab NW is a learning organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, building relationships, and fostering entrepreneurship, especially in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.).
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Back to the Block: A Theater and Jazz Experience
OffsiteExperience the richness of Seattle jazz in this immersive performance of live music and monologues. Local artists engage with Central Area history, as recorded by photographer Al Smith in Seattle on the Spot: The Photographs of Al Smith. Join them to celebrate the legacy of jazz in the city from past to present.