Looking Back to Look Forward: Reflecting on Seattle’s Civic Evolution

Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders.

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Civic Cocktail offers a lively look at big events and important issues facing the Puget Sound region.

Town Hall Seattle

<h3>Join us for an exciting night of delicious food, drink, and lively conversations with local historians and a futurist as they share their perspectives on the city’s past, present, and future.</h3><p>What role did past leaders and pivotal moments play in shaping Seattle’s civic life today? And what future do people envision as they put down new roots or stay grounded where they are in the city?</p><h3>Speakers</h3><ul><li><a href="https://mohai.org/program/leonard-garfield-legacy-endowment/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Leonard Garfield</strong></a> - Executive director, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) </li><li><a href="https://www.futurist.com/think-tank/glen-hiemstra-ceo-and-think-tank-curator/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Glen Hiemstra</strong></a> - Founder, Futurist.com  </li><li><a href="http://blackpast.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Jerry Large</strong></a> - President, BlackPast.org </li><li><a href="http://chewcommunications.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ron Chew</strong></a><em><strong> </strong></em>- Founder, Chew Communications  </li></ul><h3>Moderator</h3><ul><li><a href="https://moniguzman.com/#about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mónica Guzmán</strong></a> - Author, speaker and journalist</li></ul><h3>About Civic Cocktail</h3><p><a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/our-programs/civic-cocktail-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Civic Cocktail</a> <strong>connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region.</strong> Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be <strong>friendly, fun, and fascinating.</strong> Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our <a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/dialogue-across-differences/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dialogue Across Differences</a> initiative. We hope you can join in person, <strong>where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations</strong>, but you can still enjoy the experience wherever you are by watching virtually.</p><h3>More Event Information</h3><p>Attendees will be able to submit questions to the panelists in-person and virtually, as well as at the time of ticket purchase via Eventbrite.</p><h3>About Seattle CityClub</h3><p><a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seattle CityClub</a> is a 40-year-old nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives. </p><h3>About Crosscut</h3><p><a href="https://crosscut.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crosscut.com</a> is a nonprofit, publicly supported newsroom. It is part of Cascade Public Media, which also owns and operates KCTS 9, Seattle's PBS station. Cascade Public Media serves the Pacific Northwest and its mission is to inspire a smarter world by committing to exceptional public television programming and local public interest journalism.</p><h3>Covid-19 guidelines </h3><p>We will adhere to our venue’s <a href="https://townhallseattle.org/plan-your-visit/building-policies/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">current policies on Covid-19</a>. Please check before attending in person for the requirements. </p><h3>Special thanks to Civic Cocktail's Title Partner Comcast</h3>

<h3>Thank you to our Civic Cocktail Supporting Partners</h3>

<h3>The Kerry and Linda Killinger Foundation</h3>

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