Lecture Series

Prize-winning novelists, artists, journalists, a Nobel laureate - the 2008-09 season promises a world of ideas and images for the SAL audience to savor. The series features Richard Russo, Terry Tempest Williams, John Updike, Michael Pollan, Junot Díaz, and Mira Nair. Subscriptions on sale now! Order online or by phone at 206-621-2230.

Special Event Series

This year's Special Events include Annie Leibovitz, Scott Simon, and Shirin Ebadi and are now available as a series! Subscriptions on sale now! Order online or by phone at 206-621-2230.

Wednesday University

Head back to school with a year's worth of fascinating and fun Wednesday University seminars - a timely exploration of American politics, as well as the politics of food, plus an historical look at eight centuries of art patronage. Subscriptions on sale now! Order online or by phone at 206-621-2230.

For the past two decades, Seattle Arts & Lectures has been bringing the best writers from across the country and around the world to our community. We asked you to share your favorites with us, and here's what you said:

The favorite author from SAL's first 20 years is a tie between Kazuo Ishiguro and Sherman Alexie.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our favorite author contest and congratulations to the winner of two Grand Patron subscriptions for next season's Lecture Series!

Writers in the Schools

From songs to sonnets, cover letters to love letters, WITS inspires young people to discover and develop their authentic writing and performance voices. Join 25 of the "best of the best" writers from WITS elementary, middle, and high schools as they read their original creative writing at the 2008 Student Reading & Celebration on Thursday, May 22, 7:00PM, at Benaroya's Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public!

Teachers as Scholars

The Pacific Northwest's premiere professional development program for K-12 teachers seeking content-rich seminars in the humanities. Led by prominent University of Washington faculty, TAS seminars are "a feast for the teacher who craves renewal and intellectual stimulation," says a recent participant. REGISTER NOW for our outstanding 2008-09 program. Full details within.

Poetry Series

Our 2008 Poetry Series features nationally and internationally acclaimed poets Li-Young Lee, Eavan Boland, Lucille Clifton, and Edward Hirsch. Check back soon for 2009 Poetry Series line up!