Soak up the Sounds of Summer on City Hall Plaza

Free noon concerts and early-evening spoken-word "Traffic Jam" round out the lineup

The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs hosts Seattle Presents, free noontime concerts on City Hall Plaza every first and third Thursday with a bonus performance July 27. Bring your lunch to the summer lineup featuring outdoor performances by Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra, The Tiptons, Seattle Men's Chorus with Seattle Women's Chorus, The Gold Spikes, and Children of the Revolution.

New this summer is an early-evening "Traffic Jam" featuring performances by top Seattle spoken-word artists and refreshments provided by neighborhood restaurants.

City Hall is located at 600 4th Avenue (between Cherry and James St.), where free arts and cultural events continue year-round. For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents or call (206) 684-7171. Seattle Presents summer concerts are presented in partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association.

Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus join forces in a rare free outdoor performance of large- and small-group choral works. The Seattle Men's Chorus is the largest community chorus in America and the largest gay men's chorus in the world! The Seattle Women's Chorus made its world premier in April 2002 and has quickly grown to over 200 singers.

Traffic Jam - Spoken Word Mash Up at City Hall
Thursday, July 27, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Top Seattle spoken-word artists convene for a summer evening poetry jam features performances by RA Scion of Common Market, poetry slam diva Melissa Noelle Green, performance artist Stokley Towles, rising stars from Youth Speaks, and theatrical orator Christian St. Jacques. Postpone your commute a while and come enjoy the light refreshments and lustrous language. Presented in partnership with Allied Arts and Jack Straw Writers Program.

The Gold Spikes
Thursday, Aug. 3, noon - 1:30 p.m.

24-carrot rockabilly from trumpeter, singer, and guitarist Billy Joe Huels (founder and leader of the Dusty 45s). Billy Joe teams up with thumpin' bassist Guy Quintino and Telecaster master Jerry Battista for a lean, mean trio sound that rings true for both rockabilly and hipster ears.

Children of the Revolution
Thursday, Aug. 17, noon - 1:30 p.m.

One of Seattle's most sought after world-music groups, Children of the Revolution melds flamenco, Greek, Native American, and Middle Eastern song and dance traditions to create high-energy shows with a revolutionary sound. Wear comfortable shoes because the music will move you.

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in and of communities throughout Seattle. The 15-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Council, supports the city agency.

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