Our general contractor, Rafn, has encountered new and significant issues with plaster in the Great Hall and on the second floor that will affect the timeline of our reopening. Complications like these are unusual so close to completion, and we’re working with Rafn to understand the problem and its implications for our schedule. While they have yet to propose a new timeline, as of today they’re anticipating a 60-day delay. This team was selected especially for its experience with historic renovations, so we’re relying on their expertise to choose doing the work “right” over doing it “fast.”
Welcome to the Town Crier
The original Town Crier was a weekly magazine, published between 1910 and 1938. It focused on Seattle’s news, arts, and culture. It represented a diversity of local voices, featuring artists, musicians, photographers, actors, and more, alongside reviews of local performances and discussions of local, national, and international events. The parallels to our own bustling, broad calendar are undeniable, and as we revitalize our century-old building (its set to reopen in March 2019!)—giving new life to an old name feels especially appropriate.
Doing It Right
Our 2017–18 Inside/Out season has been a grand experiment. Last summer we handed the building keys to Rafn Construction, packed up our whole operation, and set out for an all-hands-on-deck...
Town Hall Receives Additional $1M in 2018 Supplemental State Capital Budget
Governor Inslee recently signed the 2018 Supplemental State Capital Budget, which includes $1 million for the renovation of our historic building. Town Hall is deeply grateful to the Washington...
Take Town Hall With You Wherever You Go
Town Hall is always looking for ways to make our programs even more accessible—from livestreaming sold-out programs, to making our talks freely available through our media library and podcasts. With...
April is National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, and Town Hall would \like to say thank you to everyone who has volunteered with usl. Volunteers make our events possible, introduce new people to Town Hall, and...
Distilled Tickets are on sale now!
Inside/Out has introduced us to new community members and given us the opportunity to confront and overcome new challenges—and we've felt the support of you, our Members, every step of the way. Your...
Thank You for Your Civic Action
We want to extend a huge and heartfelt "THANK YOU!" to all our members, donors, and fans who supported the King County Access for All campaign this summer. While the measure didn't quite garner...
Make a difference in King County–Advocate for Access for All!
WHAT IS ACCESS FOR ALL? Ten years in the making, Access for All is a King County ballot initiative to increase funding for arts, science, and heritage organizations throughout King County. Access...