One part of Norie Sato's Unfurling a Gesture, The Nature of Persistence. Located at the Union Street Bridge near iconic Pike Place Market Seattle is more than just a backdrop for business—it's a city bursting with creativity, rich history, and unforgettable moments waiting to be experienced. In this episode of our Discover Seattle  video series, we shine a light on Norie Sato’s inspiring public art piece , Unfurling a Gesture (The Nature of Persistence) , located at the Union

If your company is planning a convention, retreat, or corporate event in Seattle, “To Our Teachers”  should be on your itinerary. This breathtaking installation spans three blocks along the waterfront and is one of Seattle’s most powerful public tributes to Indigenous history, art, and resilience. Created by artist Oscar Tuazon , “To Our Teachers” features 22 sets of Douglas Fir house posts—a modern interpretation of Coast Salish longhouse architecture. Two carved poles serve

Jimmie G playing Jeopardy at the holiday party in Kirkland, WA Are you looking to add interactive, high-energy fun to your next company event, convention, or team-building session? Meet the Traveling Game Show by Fusion Games & Entertainment — the ultimate game show experience that brings the action directly to your guests, anytime, anywhere. 🎤 What Is the Traveling Game Show? The Traveling Game Show is a one-of-a-kind, fully mobile platform that transforms any space into a

A very Brief History of Seattle Coffee Why is Seattle known as a coffee town? And was Starbucks the first coffee empire to come out of Seattle? Nope!  Dan Davies & Co. is thought to be the very first coffee roasting business in Seattle, followed very quickly by Schwabacher Brothers & Co., but it was two brothers out of Boston, Edward and William Manning that would take Seattle coffee roasting to another level. The brothers moved to Seattle in 1908 and set up a booth in the on

Caffe Ladro is a 'Steal' and one of the best cups of coffee in Seattle Caffe Ladro , located 801 Pine St, is less than a five minute walk from the Seattle Convention Center. Ladro translates to thief in Italian, and the company has been stealing away customers from the larger corporate roasters since it opened atop Queen Anne hill in 1994.  Cafe Ladro offers the typical cafe fare of espresso drinks, Americanos and lattes, cold brew, frozen treats, teas, pastries and sandwiche

Seattle's reputation as a coffee mecca is deeply ingrained in its cultural fabric, but the origins of this caffeinated phenomenon run deeper than many realize. As we explore the roots of Seattle's coffee culture, we'll uncover implications that extend far beyond a simple cup of joe, offering insights that could prove invaluable for companies considering Seattle as a convention destination. The Grounds of History Seattle's coffee story begins long before the ubiquitous green m

The stickiest, you can't take your eyes off it, toursit attraction in Seattle Seattle's Gum Wall, Post Alley, Pike Place Market Some say Seattleites live in a certain type of bubble. Today we’re going to take a look at how a different type of bubble lead to a very sticky tourist attraction. Please join me for a brief walk through and history of Seattle's Gum Wall.  It all started in the 1990s with Unexpected Productions , settling into a permanent home at the Market Theater.