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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

The Arts & Culture series enriches our community with imagination and creativity. Whether reinventing the classics for a new audience or presenting an innovative new art form, these events are aimed at expanding horizons.

Podcast · By Town Hall Seattle · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 26, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 26, 2026

    358. Wanda Herndon with Angela Poe Russell: Working Class to Breaking Glass (opens the original)

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    In her inspirational new memoir, Working Class to Breaking Glass: One Woman's Fight to Belong and to Lead, Wanda J. Herndon chronicles her journey from humble beginnings to executive leadership and influence at Starbucks. Throughout her memoir, Herndon interweaves personal storytelling with reflections on identity, mentorship, resilience, and purpose. She explores how systemic barriers shape opportunity and how determination, preparation, and community support can positively change lives. Whethe

  2. Episode · Aug 4, 2026

    357. Isaac Fitzgerald with Jon Mooallem: American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed (opens the original)

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    "It's a difficult thing, to separate legend from story from memory from fact." Folklore and legend are critical components to any culture, passing tidbits of local history and lessons learned through generations. The idea of the folk hero in particular plays an important role in creating this legacy, rooted in the idea of benevolence and a direct connection to the people themselves. As a child, author Isaac Fitzgerald was always captivated by the tales of Johnny Appleseed, drawn in by family tie

  3. Episode · Jul 28, 2026

    356. Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen with Jon Mooallem: The Art of the Picture Book (opens the original)

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    Renowned picture book creators, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, want people of all ages to understand and appreciate children's stories and how this art form enriches our individual lives and our culture. Speaking on the process of creating their latest collaboration, a board book series called Now I See , Barnett and Klassen have insights into what makes a great children's book using elements you can find both on and off the page. This multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo operates d

  4. Episode · Jul 23, 2026

    355. Melissa Auf der Maur with Gillian Gaar: Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir (opens the original)

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    Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir presents an intimate look behind the scenes of an iconic era through the ever-reflective lens of musician Melissa Auf der Maur. In this debut memoir, Auf der Maur chronicles her journey through alternative music — from staffing ticket windows at local venues to navigating era-defining triumphs and turmoil under global spotlights. A bohemian upbringing in Montreal and an early connection to music led her to put down roots in the local scene, workin

  5. Episode · Jul 20, 2026

    354. Lori Matsukawa with Mimi Gan: Being There: Memoir of an Asian American Journalist (opens the original)

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    News anchor Lori Matsukawa is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker who spent nearly 40 years at KING TV in Seattle. A trusted voice in Northwest media, she reveals how her childhood in multi-racial Hawai'i and traveling the world as Miss Teenage America led to a career she couldn't imagine. Despite discrimination and disappointment along the way, Matsukawa became the role model she wished she'd had. She helped change what viewers saw on the newscasts that entered their homes. Matsuka

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