12 writers + 12 musicians = 12 conversations. Monday, August 2nd

12 writers + 12 musicians = 12 conversations.
Monday, August 2nd. Sorrento Penthouse
A Night School event, in collaboration with Bumbershoot, as part of the 40 Ways to Celebrate Bumbershoot's 40th Festival.
A fundraiser for 826 Seattle.
7pm - 10pm. Suggested Donation $15 - $30
Space extremely limited please email Kerri@hotelsorrento.com to reserve.
All Ages.

12 intimate conversations between past and present Bumbershoot writers and musicians, nestled into 12 resplendent and well-mic'd hotel rooms. Voyeurs can expect spontaneous song, life-changing conversation about the arts, and well stocked bars.

12 books : the Sorrento will feature books by these authors in the 12 book store for the next three months. 12 books is a small carefully curated bookstore in the Sorrento lobby - hotel guests are able to order these books as a Room Service option from a handsome book menu.

Musicians

Rachel Flotard - Visqueen (2003, 2005, 2009, 2010)
Jesse and Kimberly - The Dutchess and The Duke (2009)
Scott Reitherman - Throw me the Statue (2008)
Rob and John - Awesome (2006)
Sportin' Life Crew - Fatal Lucciauno (2010), Spaceman (2009), D. Black (2007,2009)
David Bazan (2010)
Sarah Rudinoff (1998, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009)
Tilson (2006, 2007, 2008)
Lori Goldston (1997, 2004)
Spencer Moody (2000, 2007, 2009)

Writers

Ryan Boudinot (2007)
Stacey Levine (2007)
Matthew Stadler (1999, 2004)
John Roderick (2003, 2009)
Storme Webber (2004)
Anne Focke (1971, 1972, 1973)
Greg Lundgren (2007, 2009)
David Schmader (2008, 2010)
Lesley Hazleton (2004)
Rachel Kessler (2000, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010)


Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival, taking place this year September 4-6 at Seattle Center, is celebrating its 40th annual festival. As part of the 40th festivities, Bumbershoot invites the community to participate in 40 Ways to Celebrate Bumbershoot's 40th Festival, a summer-long series of events, programs, and contests currently underway, which highlight Seattle's rich history of creating and supporting music, art, culture and community.

For more information on Bumbershoot, please visit www.bumbershoot.org