AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Seattle Washington. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:44 -0600 Celebrate the release of the first CD in our Roots & Branches Series: Live from the 2009 Festival. Charmaine Slaven of The Tallboys will call a... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/cd-release-and-americana-dance-party-235562 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/cd-release-and-americana-dance-party-235562 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Intiman theatre announces its 2010 schedule Kate Whoriskey’s First Season as Artistic Director Includes the Pulitzer Prize-Winner Ruined by... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/intiman-theatre-announces-kate-whoriskey-s-first-season-as-artistic-director-235375 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/intiman-theatre-announces-kate-whoriskey-s-first-season-as-artistic-director-235375 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 New Survey: Americans Plan To Spend Less On Holidays But Remain Generous Despite Recession New World Vision Study Says We Plan To Give More To... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/new-survey-shows-that-americans-want-to-help-children-in-need-despite-recession-235225 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/new-survey-shows-that-americans-want-to-help-children-in-need-despite-recession-235225 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 SEATTLE - Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents One eskimO  at the Crocodile. The brainchild of singer/songwriter Kristian Leontiou, One eskimO... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/one-eskimo-at-the-crocodile-235479 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/one-eskimo-at-the-crocodile-235479 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Curator Michael Darling will discuss the Seattle Art Museum’s exhibit, “Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act,”. The program is free and open to... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/michael-darling-talks-about-alexander-calder-a-balancing-act-235031 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/michael-darling-talks-about-alexander-calder-a-balancing-act-235031 Schools and Libraries Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Medieval Women’s Choir will perform a preview of their concert "¡Feliz Navidad!" Led by artistic director Margriet Tindemans, the... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/medieval-women-s-choir-holiday-concert-preview-feliz-navidad-235051 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/medieval-women-s-choir-holiday-concert-preview-feliz-navidad-235051 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Get into the holiday spirit with a performance by the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra The Seattle Mandolin Orchestra’s annual holiday concert will... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/seattle-mandolin-orchestra-will-perform-holiday-favorites-235054 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/seattle-mandolin-orchestra-will-perform-holiday-favorites-235054 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Contralto Alyce Rogers and pianist Jeni Merilatt will perform songs by composers Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Violinist Ann Dwyer, cellist... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/ladies-musical-club-perform-at-the-seattle-public-library-235095 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/ladies-musical-club-perform-at-the-seattle-public-library-235095 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Special Guest: Still Life Still Seattle, WA -- Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Wild Beasts, with special guest Still Life Still. Two Dancers... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/wild-beasts-234767 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/wild-beasts-234767 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Celebrate The Holiday Season With A Jolt Of Soul As The Gospel Musical Black Nativity Plays Its Final Season At Intiman This year’s production... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/black-nativity-to-play-its-final-season-at-intiman-theatre-234203 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/black-nativity-to-play-its-final-season-at-intiman-theatre-234203 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click Here to view Artist Trust News - November 15,... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/artist-trust-news-november-15-2009-234390 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/artist-trust-news-november-15-2009-234390 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 "ArtsWest’s Plaid Tidings is a treat." - Seattle Times. Dreaming of a Plaid Christmas? You’re in luck: The hilarious, heavenly quartet... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/plaid-tidings-returns-to-artswest-233961 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/plaid-tidings-returns-to-artswest-233961 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Taproot Theatre Presents Staged Readings Of Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Christmas Carol Despite Greenwood Fire Theatre plans to... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/taproot-theatre-presents-staged-readings-of-sherlock-holmes-and-the-case-of-the-christmas-233822 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/taproot-theatre-presents-staged-readings-of-sherlock-holmes-and-the-case-of-the-christmas-233822 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Winter quarter begins January 18 Seattle, WA - Kick off your New Year’s resolutions by learning a new skill or by improving upon your... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/ring-in-the-new-year-with-taproot-theatre-s-acting-studio-233542 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/ring-in-the-new-year-with-taproot-theatre-s-acting-studio-233542 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Seattle Public Library offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for adults, from computer classes to online world language resources to... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/classes-and-learning-for-adults-web-page-now-available-on-the-seattle-public-library-s-web-site-233602 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/classes-and-learning-for-adults-web-page-now-available-on-the-seattle-public-library-s-web-site-233602 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 SEATTLE,WA---Taproot Theatre is using its Burglary and Arson Insurance coverage to allocate $15,000 to the NW Insurance Council’s award for... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/taproot-theatre-s-insurance-increases-greenwood-arson-award-to-25-000-233233 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/taproot-theatre-s-insurance-increases-greenwood-arson-award-to-25-000-233233 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Learn how to manage your money and find out about investing at “Money 101: Setting Your Financial Goals, Making a Budget & Introduction to... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/money-101-at-the-seattle-public-library-233264 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/money-101-at-the-seattle-public-library-233264 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Composer Spotlight AONO JIKKEN ENSEMBLE Sounds of Shadow and Light Wed, November 11, 7:30pm Jack Straw Productions 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle,... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/jack-straw-productions-news-november-10-2009-233288 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/jack-straw-productions-news-november-10-2009-233288 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Chef and author Daniel Orr will discuss his book, “FARMfood: Green Living with Chef Daniel Orr,” at The Seattle Public Library, Ballard... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/chef-daniel-orr-reads-from-farmfood-at-the-seattle-public-library-233267 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/chef-daniel-orr-reads-from-farmfood-at-the-seattle-public-library-233267 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Starting On Friday Nov 13th night, Northwest Folklife kicks off a weekend's worth of festivities hosted by dedicated community members who want to... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/northwest-folklife-news-night-for-folklife-233365 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/northwest-folklife-news-night-for-folklife-233365 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Greenwood fire forces Taproot Theatre to change show and location SEATTLE - Seniors can relive one of the most beloved holiday films of all time... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/taproot-theatre-replaces-holiday-senior-matinee-production-with-a-beloved-classic-233263 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/taproot-theatre-replaces-holiday-senior-matinee-production-with-a-beloved-classic-233263 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Timothy B. Schmit is one America's most prolific musicians, with a solo recording career that has produced four albums prior to Expando - Playin'... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/timothy-b-schmit-232595 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/timothy-b-schmit-232595 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Medeski Martin & Wood have made improvisation their language - how they communicate with one another and how they communicate with an audience.... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/medeski-martin-and-wood-232598 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/medeski-martin-and-wood-232598 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 SEATTLE - Seattle Theatre Group (STG) & 103.7 The Mountain are proud to announce The 2009 Winter Warmth Concert at The Moore Theatre featuring... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/2009-winter-warmth-concert-232614 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/seattle/news/2009-winter-warmth-concert-232614 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600