BEATS ON THE PIER
September 29
Meet us at Pier 62 for an epic end-of-summer bash on the Seattle waterfront! Join us, along with Friends of The Waterfront, for live DJ sets, drinks at the beer garden, tasty eats, and more. Click to discover the ultimate way to say goodbye to summer!
PARABLE OF THE SOWER
OCTOBER 3
Celebrate 30 years of a literary masterpiece! Dive into the world of “Parable of the Sower” like never before and join us as we honor this timeless classic and its brilliant author. Learn more about our anniversary event, where you can engage with fellow literature enthusiasts and gain fresh insights into this iconic work.
TELL IT LIKE IT ‘TIS
OCTOBER 7
Experience the power of one woman’s story in ‘Tell It Like It TIS’, an intimate, compelling one-woman show of Lakema Johnson-Bell as she fearlessly shares her experiences. Be moved by the raw emotion and storytelling prowess of Johnson-Bell.
EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 23 – 28
The 35th annual Earshot Jazz Festival is here, and we are proud to welcome you to a week of music co-presented with LANGSTON, and at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute from October 23 through October 28. Tickets are on sale now.
WELCOME EBONY ARUNGA
We are thrilled to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Ebony Arunga as our new Interim Executive Director at LANGSTON Seattle! While Ebony may be stepping into this role on an interim basis, she is certainly not new to our organization. For the past six years, Ebony has been an integral part of our LANGSTON Seattle family, serving as the Board President.
Ebony’s dedication, leadership, and deep commitment to our mission have been evident in her tenure as Board President. Her passion for fostering the arts and nurturing the vibrant cultural community in Seattle has made a significant impact on LANGSTON’s growth and success.
As we embark on this new chapter with Ebony at the helm, we are excited about the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas she will bring to further enrich our organization. With her wealth of experience and unwavering dedication, we are confident that LANGSTON Seattle will continue to thrive under her interim leadership.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Ebony Arunga as our Interim Executive Director. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead under her guidance and vision. Here’s to a bright future for LANGSTON Seattle!
