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A Blog of Seattle Arts & Lectures

“The Things I Carry” by Amir Omer

I carry my family in my heart because I love them. I carry my passport on the airplane so I can go on vacation. I carry knowledge. I carry memories in my heart because it reminds me who I am. I carry ...

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Community Curator Interview: Colleen Echohawk

SAL is delighted to share this interview with Colleen Echohawk, this year’s Community Curated Series Curator! The newly minted CEO of Community Roots Housing, Colleen is a storyteller and chang...

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Community Partner Spotlight: JLF Seattle

SAL is excited to spotlight our community partner JLF Seattle! An international chapter of the Jaipur Literary Festival or “the greatest literary show on Earth,” JLF Seattle brings outstan...

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Celebrate 2025 Summer Book Bingo!

SAL’s Executive Director Rebecca Hoogs reflects on the beginning and evolution of the beloved summer reading program, Summer Book Bingo, below! Every summer, we partner with The Seattle Public L...

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