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Ticket Giveaway: To All Thrap Showing at McCaw Hall 06.11.22

We haven’t stirred you wrong yet when it comes to theater, Broadway shows, ballets, and musical recommendations so trust us when we say you don’t want to miss All Tharp which is showing at McCaw Hall until June 12th.

To win tickets for this Saturday's showing at McCaw Hall which starts at 7:30 pm, please email Besa Gordon at besa@whereweconverge.com and she will pick 5 lucky winners to go to this once in a lifetime ballet.

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ONE SEATTLE Presents: Juneteenth “THE SONGS OF BLACK FOLK” Music of Resistance & Hope

This Concert will expose the audience to the Negro Spirituals and the diverse musical traditions that they have spawned including, Gospel, jazz, R&B, and even Hip-Hop.  The Conductors will guide a journey through a musical culture that has functioned as a tool of resistance and as a source of hope for a Black people who have endured four centuries of white supremacy and its unrelenting assault on Black lives and Black bodies.  The intent of this Concert is to use music to connect the African American struggle for freedom and justice with the struggles of other Americans who have had to fight their way in from the margins of our society.

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WEIRD at NIGHT recommends SO DREAMY MUSIC FESTIVAL

This week WEIRD at NIGHT takes a break from live streaming on Saturday night to attend So Dreamy Festival! So Dreamy is a two-day music and arts festival taking place June 4 & 5, 2022 at Cafe Racer and Vermillion in Seattle WA. Each day the festival begins at 2pm and is all ages until 10pm. Brought to life by the incredible team of Cody Choi, Francesca, Thomas Arndt, Aldra and Nellie; This is how the organizers describe So Dreamy Fest:

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Ready To Work, Seattle Parks & Recreation is Hiring!

Support and participate in the work of a tree crew. Climb trees of varying heights using rope, saddles, spurs, ladders, or aerial hydraulic lifts to safely prune or remove trees. Fell trees and salvage fallen timber. Respond to emergency calls to remove damaged sections or entire trees. Maintain, inspect, and operate a variety of equipment such as hydraulic aerial lift trucks, hand and power saws, compressors, wood chippers, winches, blowers, stump cutters, and other field equipment. Plant, water, and prune young trees. Spray or inject trees with pesticides. One year of experience is required.

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Black and PoC youth step into the spotlight for Seattle Theatre Group’s ELEVATE

Art might not be able to combat systemic racism overnight. But organizers behind ELEVATE—Seattle Theatre Group’s spoken-word poetry showcase—are hoping that art can empower Black and Brown youth navigating oppression everyday. Coming up in June, ELEVATE returns to the Moore Theatre for the second year in a row—and for the first time as an in-person performance due to the pandemic. This is a free event created by and for Black people and other People of Color. However, all are welcome and invited to attend.

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The Vida Agency (TVA) and Converge Media, Form Strategic Partnership

Seattle, WA – The Vida Agency, (TVA) and Converge Media announced today a strategic partnership to align core company competencies to better serve the diverse communities across the Northwest. The Vida Agency, founded by Amalia Martino, is a woman and minority-owned, multicultural communications company renowned for their deep fluency in the nuances of cultural competence and work with diverse and traditionally underserved communities. Converge Media is the trusted resource for culturally compassionate, community news and entertainment tailored for Black and urban Northwest audiences. 

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Taswira: Authentic African streetwear gallery located right here in Seattle

The Founder and Creative Director of Taswira, Avery Barnes, envisioned a store that combined art and culture with empowerment. Taswira, a sustainable African streetwear store, is home to a myriad of products. From stylish cultural clothing to bags, spices, and home goods, Taswira has it all. Furthermore, everything is sourced from the beautifully diverse continent of Africa. 

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Sierra Jones: Creating a space INSIDE for health and healing in downtown Seattle

Washington may be heating up and preparing for the summer weather, but Sierra Jones has us all wanting to look for A Space Inside. Inside is Sierra Jones’ dream vision of a tranquil, inviting space for healing art and business. Inside is a massive collaboration space between small businesses, and it is redefining what it is to be a business owner within Seattle.

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