• Nancy Rawles

    Seattle Writes – The Art of Dialogue with Nancy Rawles

    Nancy Rawles looks at the way dialogue can enliven fiction, nonfiction, plays, screenplays and poetry. She discusses ways in which dialogue can swiftly convey the essence of character, conflict or background information, and offers suggestions for exercises writers can use to practice writing dialogue. Nancy Rawles is the author of My Jim and several other works of fiction, and teacher of Seattle Writes workshops on dialogue and the art of writing feelings. Recorded on Aug. 15, 2017.

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  • Inara Verzemnieks

    Inara Verzemnieks

    Award-winning writer Inara Verzemnieks traces the journey of her Latvian family after it broke apart in the wake of World War II in "Among the Living and the Dead." Recorded on July 27, 2017.

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  • How Can Seattle "Grow" More Public Space?

    How Can Seattle "Grow" More Public Space?

    People are flocking to Seattle to live and work, but they need public spaces where they play, reflect, exercise and grow. Recorded on July 24, 2017.

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  • Open Midnight

    Brooke Williams reads and discusses 'Open Midnight'

    A memoir of Utah wilderness, metaphysical transformation, ancestral immigration, and Charles Darwin. Recorded on July 24, 2017.

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  • Mario Livio

    Mario Livio discusses "Why?"

    Famed scientist Mario Livio will explore the concept of curiosity and explain what he thinks is behind this drive. Recorded on July 20, 2017.

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  • Rhythm of Color Jazz Talk

    Rhythm of Color Jazz Talk

    A free jazz talk led by local jazz legends in conjunction with the 8th floor gallery exhibit "Rhythm of Color." Recorded on July 19, 2017.

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  • Daniel José Older

    Clarion West presents Daniel José Older

    Join us for a Clarion West-sponsored reading and Q&A with Daniel José Older. Recorded on July 18, 2017.

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  • Connie Willis

    Clarion West presents Connie Willis

    Clarion West presents science fiction author Connie Willis. Recorded on July 11, 2017.

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  • Bob Ferguson

    A Conversation with Attorney General Bob Ferguson

    Join us for a lunchtime interview with WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson conducted by Enrique Cerna, Senior Correspondent from KCTS 9. Recorded on July 11, 2017.

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  • Oh, I Get It

    'Oh, I Get It': A Documentary Screening & Director and Cast Q&A

    Listen to a panel-led Q&A following the screening of the short, documentary film, "Oh, I Get It," featuring the director, Danny Tayara and Seattle celebrities, Ijeoma Oluo and El Sanchez. Recorded on July 5, 2017.

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