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Seattle and NW Washington S The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is bringing back a funding program supporting arts jobs for Seattle arts, cultural and heritage organizations. Arts Mean Business will provide one-time funds for pivotal jobs that will make a dif- ference in an organization’s ability to sustainably carry out its mis- sion. Priority will be given to arts, cultural and heritage organizations that reflect, represent and serve historically underserved popula- tions – communities of color, immigrant and refugee communi- ties, and those who are differently-abled who use the arts as a way to serve these communi- ties. The application deadline is 11 p.m., Wednesday, June 11. Eligibility requirements: Seattle- based organizations with at least a three-year operating history as a legally established not-for-profit organization; a primary purpose of arts, culture or heritage; and a demonstrated record of ongoing artistic or cultural accomplish- ments serving Seattle residents. Funds may be applied to salaries or contract fees, full or partial, for one position that is crucial to the implementation of sustainable revenue strategies that serve the organization’s mission. A link to the online application is available at www.seattle.gov/arts. For infor- mation, contact Kathy Hsieh at 206-733-9926 or kathy.hsieh@seattle.gov. Seattle Speaks TV: Wade into the Waterfront A vision to transform Seattle’s waterfront into a major public promenade of rehabilitated piers, parks and plazas is taking shape. Join Seattle Channel, Seattle City- Club and Town Hall for a live, televised, community conversa- tion about the proposed project; its costs and how it will affect not only downtown, but the city beyond. Seattle Channel host Brian Callanan will lead the discussion, 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. The pro- gram will be broadcast live on C O O T L I G H T S Voting Party Seattle Channel cable 21 (HD on Comcast 321 and Wave 721) and online at seattlechannel.org. Join the conversation in person or online, where you can take part in polls and voice your opinion via social media and e-mail. Take the pre-show poll online now: www.seattlechannel.org/seattles- peaks. Admission to Seattle Speaks is free but advance registration is required. Register at www.seat- tlecityclub.org or call 206-682-7395. Doors open at 6 p.m. with audience instructions at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Liyas, 4 takes a swing at a pinata on Saturday April 19, at a Southside Commons Ice Cream Ballot Party to Celebrate Voting for Prop 1. The measure, which would have increased the car tab fee and the sales tax slightly to avert cuts to Metro bus services, was defeated on Tuesday. Free Lunchtime Concert Celebrates International Day of Jazz Seattle Center, in conjunction with Jazz In The City Concert Series, celebrates the 2014 United Nations International Day of Jazz with a special tribute to Seattle’s own jazz ambassador, Ernestine Anderson. This free lunchtime concert, 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, in Seattle Center Armory, features some of Seattle’s finest jazz artists: Debbie Cavitt, Tess Guer- zon and pianist Deems Tsutakawa and his band. International Day of Jazz, which highlights the diplomatic role of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organiza- tion in uniting people in all corners of the globe through jazz, concludes Jazz Appreciation Month honoring the music that America gave to the world. More information is available at: www.SeattleCenter.com or 206-684-7200. Revenue Department Offers Free Webinar about Taxes for Businesses Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host on April 30 a free live webinar for M M U N PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED City Restores Funding Program for Arts Jobs P new and small business owners from 10 – 11 a.m. To register, send an email to NBOWebinar@dor.wa.gov with your name, company name, phone number, and email address. The deadline to register is Fri- day, April 25. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, report- ing classifications, deductions, sales tax collection and record- keeping requirements. The webinar facilitator will answer specific questions related to your business at the end of the webinar. The Revenue website at www.dor.wa.gov/Workshops offers a complete schedule of in- person business workshops held around the state and short video versions of the workshops. The Seattle Library Hosts Free Radio Journalism Workshop for Teens The Seattle Public Library will I T Y C host a free radio journalism work- shop for teens from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Uni- versity Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E. Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required; call the branch at 206- 684-4063 to register. Free parking is available at the branch. Participants will get hands-on interviewing skills and use profes- sional recording equipment in this workshop presented by KUOW RadioActive. Teens ages 16 to 18 interested in an internship with KUOW can get information and an application following the work- shop. RadioActive is a radio journal- ism program for teens based at KUOW 94.9 radio. For more information, call the branch at 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian. Martin Luther King School Dream A L E N D Foundation 2014 Scholarship Winners Seven former students of the original Martin Luther King Elementary School have been awarded $l,000 scholarships for post secondary education. Garfield High School: Mariah Beverly, Jaybrie Brown, Jaelyn Givens and Dajeanne Washington; Rainier Beach: Nadine Middle- brooks; Hazen High School: Adonis Shareef; University Prep: Syade Shields. These students will be honored at a banquet on Monday, May 19, to be held at the Mount Zion Bap- tist Church, 1634 19th Avenue in Seattle. Reggie Jones, pro football play- er, Super Bowl champion and motivational speaker will be keynoting the event, offering words of encouragement and inspiration. For additional information, call Jan Lind-Sherman, Dream Foun- dation chair, at 425-478-8174 or e-mail her at lindsher@aol.com. A R S EATTLE 2014 Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S. If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com Saturday April 26 THE GOSPEL OF HEALING. A FAITH & HEALTH FORUM. Featuring song and dance ministries Nationally acclaimed film Gospel of Healing. Free event – refreshments served. 3 – 5 p.m. CELEBRATE THE KINNEAR PARK RENOVATION. Live music, games and a scavenger hunt will greet the public at a celebration to mark the completion of the first part of a major park improvement. 1 – 3 p.m. at the park, 601 W. Roy St. On the SW edge of Queen Ave. Saturday April 26 thru Sunday May 4 LANGSTON HUGHES AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL. Expect documentaries, youth made films, LGBTO mini-fest, explorations and more. For exact dates and times please call 206-684-4758 or visit www.langstoninstitute,org Sunday April 27 PARTY. Clean-up/ set-up, community involvement meet neighbors, music w/ drink and food, raffle entries. 1 – 4 p.m. Wildwood Bus Shelter, Rainier Ave. South. Wednesday April 30 FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF JAZZ. Seattle Center in conjunction with Jazz in the City Concert Series, celebrates the 2014 United Nations International Day of Jazz. Noon Seattle Center Armory. Sunday May 4 BICYCLE SUNDAYS START TODAY. Dig out your helmet, dust off your training wheels. A new series of Bicycle Sunday’s start. Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. during this time. WILDWOOD BUS SHELTER COMMUNITY KICK – OFF April 23, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 9
