The Elite Collective and Converge Media are pleased to announce the renewal of their production agreement for the fourth consecutive year. The Elite Collective is a Black owned business located in South Seattle who are experts in on-location video production and live streaming. The agreement covers the production of high-quality content that showcases the best of both companies' brands and the commitment to Black media and the visual storytelling of Black joy.

Converge Media, the trusted resource for culturally compassionate, community news and entertainment tailored for Black and urban Northwest audiences, names award-winning author, TEDx speaker and broadcast host, Cindi Bright as its first Chief Operating Officer. Bright’s 30 years of corporate leadership experience made her the ideal choice to accelerate growth and expand Converge Media’s innovative platform beyond the Pacific Northwest.

On Thursday, February 16th 2023, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Seattle Center, in partnership with WorkSource, is hosting a job fair as they look to increase staffing by 22% over the next two years. This event provides a unique opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers, gain insight into open positions, and learn more about the Seattle Center culture.

Following a recent “triumph with the emotionally trenchant Blue” (Oregon ArtsWatch), Seattle Opera is doubling down on its commitment to champion new American opera and bring today’s stories to the opera stage. On February 25, 2023, McCaw Hall will host the world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, written by composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos, based on the gripping novel by Khaled Hosseini.

Jonathan Batista, Principal Dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet is at the center of Black protagonism in classical ballet in the United States. He is set to debut the role of “Albert” in the 1841 romantic production of Giselle, re-staged by Artistic Director Peter Boal.

On January 31st, 2023 TBCM Music Publishing will release a new song closing out a yearlong Anti-Gun violence Campaign called “Beloved,” a multimedia and art driven project. Each phase of the campaign explores gun violence in the Black community as a symptom of illness caused by systemic inequality.

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.

General Director Christina Scheppelmann announced today the lineup of artists and repertoire for Seattle Opera’s 2023/24 season, which celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Seattle Opera offers a range of titles spanning nearly all of opera’s history, from the eighteenth century to the 1980s. From intimate character portrayals to fantasy epics, the season features works never before seen in Seattle (Alcina, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X) alongside enduring favorites (Das Rheingold, The Barber of Seville).

The Garfield Super Block will be releasing a call in the Spring of 2023 to hire seven artists to create permanent artworks for the GSB. These artworks will celebrate the seven cultural communities that made the Central Area what it is today; Duwamish, African American, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Jewish. In preparation for the launch of the call, the GSB is holding a public art academy to demystify the public art process. This workshop is open to any artist who may wish to apply for this project or is interested in learning more about being a public artist engaged in a community led project.

Today, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced that the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic® will be hosted by the Seattle Kraken who are taking on the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, January 1, 2024, at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.

The NHL’s premier event will be the first outdoor contest for the Kraken who began play during the 2021-22 season.

The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and prepared to activate additional services as needed. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open, changes to City services, and tips to stay warm and safe.  

Seattle Theatre Group (Paramount, Moore, Neptune) will be selecting some of the region’s most talented emerging artists, ages 14-21, for a performance at the Moore Theatre. MM@M is seeking a great variety of style and genre including world, cultural, popular, classical and contemporary music. Bands, Ensembles, and soloists- all are encouraged to audition. Once selected, in person rehearsals are required, so being within 30 miles of downtown Seattle is advised.

EQUALUX is the premier LGBTQ+ fundraising gala in Washington State! The proceeds from this glamorous, not-to-be-missed event benefit the GSBA Scholarship Fund, the oldest LGBTQ+ scholarship fund in the U.S. Register now at https://www.equalux.org/.

More than 50 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and now it’s your turn! BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Seattle for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP—signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.

From the economy to COVID, climate change to public safety, journalists from Washington state’s top news outlets will take the stage this week to query candidates for Congress in debates hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC).

On October 24th and 25th The Day With Trae hosted by Trae Holiday, and Rewind With Besa hosted by Besa Gordon will broadcast LIVE at the Paramount Theatre thanks to our friends over at Seattle Theatre Group! And YES, you can be live in the audience during the broadcast See below for who will be on The Day With Trae, and Rewind With Besa below, and head over to whereweconverge.com/paramount to RSVP!

Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for a seventh year Oct. 20-23 with free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses for those who struggle to access or afford eye care.

Don't miss Sounds of Hazel, a new work co-commissioned by STG and inspired by the life of jazz musician and civil rights activist, Hazel Scott. The Trinidad-born Hazel Scott was an American jazz and classical pianist and singer.

Accidentally, eternally, in love. A friend’s betrayal, passionate love, and some of the most seductive music in all of opera. Wagner’s epic composition reminds us that not even death can defeat love. When a love potion replaces poison, inducing irresistible obsession, Tristan and Isolde give in to their passions, but their happiness is short-lived when betrayal costs a life.

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small businesses through the Community Business Connector (CBC) program.

These organizations, identified as Connectors, will serve small businesses in five geographic hubs in King County through a targeted outreach program. Connectors will provide access to available business resources to help them sustain and grow their enterprises. A review panel selected the Connector finalists following a competitive application process.