February 13, 2019 The Skanner Portland & Seattle Page 5
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Calendar 2019
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Umeme Dinish
Celebration of Life
Books, Harold L. Johnson will read from Article.II. The Gallery,
a collection of poems, one for each U.S. President up to number
44. Each poem creates a vivid picture of a president, illuminat-
ing both his (because so far they have all been male) historical
record and the response from the African-American perspec-
tive. Free, 7 p.m., Broadway Books, 1714 NE Broadway St.
Josephine Howell sings a song for her friend, Umeme Upesi
Dinish during the Seattle performing artist’s memorial
service Feb. 2 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.
The Langston Hughes theatre was filled to capacity to honor
a man remembered by the community as an Artistic Director,
Playwright, Actor, Singer and a pioneering member of Black
Arts Northwest. Other speakers included King County Council
member Larry Gosset, Elmer Dixon, an original member of the
Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party, Sharon Williams
of the Seattle Arts Commission.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE: Want to serve your communi-
ty and neighbors? Run for elected office! Jillian Schoene draws
on 20 years in Oregon politics to show you how to file, find juris-
dictions, and run a campaign. All are welcome, especially wom-
en and people of color. From 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., Central Library, U.S.
Bank Room, 801 SW 10th Ave.
SCREENING, “OREGON’S BLACK PIONEERS”: Join us for a screen-
ing of OPB’s new Oregon Experience documentary, “Oregon’s
Black Pioneers.” The film explores the largely unknown history
of African-Americans who have helped shape the state. From
fur trappers and explorers, to farmers and merchants, the ear-
liest black Oregonians lived, worked and created communities
despite the racist laws of white settlers who tried to force them
out. Free, doors at 6 p.m., Oregon Historical Society Museum,
1200 SW Park Ave.
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sign, abstract painting, queer identity, popular mu-
sic, and the materials and aesthetics of Native Amer-
ican cultures.
Gibson is of Cherokee heritage and a citizen of the
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. He grew up in
urban settings in Germany, South Korea, the Unit-
ed States, and England, and his work draws on his
experiences in different cultural environments. In
his artwork, materials used in Indigenous powwow
regalia, such as glass beads, drums, trade blankets,
and metal jingles, are twined together with aspects of
queer club culture as well as the legacies of abstract
painting. The inspiration and community of dance
clubs and pop music reverberates throughout his
work, perhaps most noticeable in his incorporation
of song lyrics as text in many artworks or as titles of
artworks.
“Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer” will be on view at
SAM from Feb. 28 to May 12.
Seattle CityClub Names New
Executive Director
The Board of Governors of Seattle CityClub, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to improving this
region’s civic health announced today the appoint-
ment of Teresa Moore as executive director, effective
March 1, 2019. Moore will become the fifth executive
director since the organization was founded in 1980.
Moore is an accomplished executive, with more
than three decades of experience in public affairs,
communications, and philanthropy. She brings ex-
ceptional vision, experience and leadership to guide
Seattle CityClub as it prepares to enter its fifth decade
of informing and inspiring civic engagement in this
region.
As founder and president of Moore Ink. PR & Fund-
raising Communications, Teresa has helped more
than 200 nonprofit organizations advance their mis-
sions through strategic goal setting, successful brand
positioning, and innovative fundraising campaigns.
Some of her clients have included the University of
Washington, Habitat for Humanity, the YMCA, Cen-
ter for Children & Youth Justice, and the Network for
Excellence in Washington Schools, the statewide coa-
lition that led the McCleary K-12 school funding case.
Before founding Moore Ink. in 1999, Moore served
as Vice-President for Corporate Communications for
Premera Blue Cross and as Director of Communica-
tions and Research for the Washington Education As-
sociation. Earlier in her career, she worked in state
government for the Texas Education Agency, a state
agency that oversees primary and secondary pub-
lic education, and as a political reporter and bureau
chief for United Press International. She graduated
summa cum laude with a degree in political science
from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Moore has lived in the Columbia City neighborhood
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of Seattle for more than 20 years with her husband,
Mike, and their miniature schnauzer, Lily. In her
spare time, she enjoys Husky sports, cycling, reading,
cooking and traveling.”
Durkan’s Responsible Storage Gun
Safety Law Now In Effect
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s responsible storage gun
safety law went into effect Wednesday.
The law, which was unanimously passed by the Se-
attle City Council in July, will reduce gun violence
and help protect Seattle communities by requiring
the responsible storage of firearms unless carried by
or under the control of an owner or lawfully autho-
rized user.
Following the City Council’s passage of the law, Ev-
erytown for Gun Safety announced that Everytown’s
Litigation Team, along with Orrick LLP, will repre-
sent the City of Seattle on a pro bono basis against any
resulting litigation.
In October, a King County Superior Court judge
dismissed a lawsuit brought by NRA which attempt-
ed to block the necessary and commonsense law.
The responsible storage law was developed in col-
laboration with Councilmember M. Lorena González
(Position 9, Citywide), and based on input from stake-
holders including gun owners, safety advocates, com-
munity members, public health experts, and others.
In September 2018, Mayor Durkan and Seattle Chief
of Police Carmen Best announced new guidelines for
what qualifies as responsibly storing guns in Seattle,
including defining a lawful “locked container.” The
proposed rules were then subject to a 60-day com-
ment period.
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes said, “Safe stor-
age of firearms is so eminently reasonable that even
the NRA’s Gun Safety Rulebook advises that their
members ‘store guns so they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons.’ I hope gun owners across Se-
attle agree and will choose to responsibly safeguard
their firearms while not kept in their possession.”
In King County, 150,000 gun owners reported leav-
ing their firearms unlocked in their homes.
In Seattle, according to the Seattle Police Depart-
ment, while more than 3,100 firearms were taken into
custody between 2015 and 2017, only 250 guns were
reported stolen in 2017.
The Harborview Injury Prevention and Research
Center found that the responsible storage of guns
decreased the risk of accidental firearm injuries and
suicides to youth by 73 percent, and that number is
further reduced to 78 percent when both guns and
ammunition are locked up.
In December, Mayor Durkan joined Harborview
and Seattle Children’s Hospital to participate in a re-
sponsible storage container giveaway.
The event distributed 168 lock boxes, 27 trigger
locks and 512 cable locks to help ensure individual
compliance.
CHLOE BASS PERFORMANCE LECTURE: Chloe Bass is a multiform
conceptual artist working in performance, situation, conversa-
tion, publication, and installation. Her work investigates the
potential of the everyday as a catalyst for intimacy. THIS IS A
FILM is a lecture-performance observing families through found
footage, the richness of everyday materials, truths and fictions
within family archives, and how language and image intersect
to describe a film. From 6 - 8 p.m., Portland State University,
Native American Student & Cultural Center, 2136 SW Fifth Ave.
ART & POWER, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: As a result of systems
rooted in white supremacy, people of color and people living
in low-income households experience disproportionate levels
of discrimination, criminalization and incarceration. How are
artists using their practice to interrupt the school to prison
pipeline and replace punishment with healing? Come listen to
a panel of local artists, Janessa Narciso, Elijah Hasan, and Jesus
Torralba, who use art and lived experience to engage in restor-
ative justice work. From 6 – 8 p.m., KSMoCA, King School Muse-
um of Contemporary Art, 4906 NE. 6th Ave.
Seattle Metro
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
SISTAS ROCK THE ARTS BLACK LOVE MATTERS MORE: Check out
a spoken-word performance by Janelle Jolly, songs by Phyllis
Talley and Michael Avery, poems by Verbal Oasis, and more at
this Sistas Rock the Arts event. If you have your own piece to
share, get on stage during the open mic portion. $10, 9 p.m. - 2
a.m., Rumba Notes Lounge, 5041 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
CABARET OF EVIL FUNDRAISER FOR SWOP: It’s almost Valentine’s
day and whether you’re reaching out for a little love yourself
or just want to help out those whose jobs it is to give that love,
join Seattle Super Villainess Morgue Anne and her cabaret of
Mischievous Miscreants as they raise money for Sex Workers
Outreach Project. Starts at 7:30 p.m., Substation Seattle, 645 NW
45th St.
VALENTINE’S EVENING: Bring your friends and lovers to an eve-
ning of Latin music with Seattle’s Correo Aereo performing the
traditional music of Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela. There
will be special mezcals and tequilas and food specials for the
occasion. Free from 6 -8 p.m., Mission Cantina, 2325 California
Ave. SW.
TAKE A LITTLE PIZZA MY HEART DANCE PARTY (SEATTLE): Dino’s
world famous Take A Little Pizza My Heart Valentine’s Day Dance
Party fundraiser for Jubilee Women’s Center features the Love-
ly Ladies of Ladybar Fame. Sweet beats brought to you by Dj
Meaty Okra and Kate Wallich. Drink specials and dance party
start at 9 p.m., Dino’s Tomato Pie, 1524 E. Olive Way.
As part of the King County Gun Violence Preven-
tion Initiative the City and County continue to take a
public health approach to reducing gun violence.
The “LOK-IT-UP” enterprise is part of their partner-
ship which promotes responsible storage and offers
discounts to purchase responsible storage devices.
To protect communities, the penalties established
by the measure fall under three categories: basic re-
quirement to store; accessed by prohibited person;
and harm done by prohibited person.
