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Making the lineup for Bumbershoot Presents: People Talking & Singing ALMOST complete is Colin Meloy of the Decemberists! One more secret guest is set to perform at this all-star event to benefit 826 Seattle (826seattle.org), the Greenwood writing center for youth—and space travel supply store. This unusual and fantastic event also features Pulitzer Prize Finalist and McSweeney's co-founder Dave Eggers; author and social observer Sarah Vowell; author, personality, and sometimes musician Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket); The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt, Seattle's own dynamic duo Smoosh, Sub Pop recording artist Zach Rogue of Rogue Wave, with author and humorist John Hodgman and multi-talented musician Jonathan Coulton hosting the event.

Ticket Information for Bumbershoot Presents: People Talking & Singing
Tickets for Bumbershoot Presents: People Talking & Singing are $30 reserved seating and are on sale now at Ticketmaster locations, on the web at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 206.628.0888.

You are invited to celebrate the recipients of the 2006 Mayor's Arts Awards and to view the Bumbershoot Visual Arts Exhibits on Friday, September 1st at 12 PM at the Seattle Center's Northwest Court!

The Mayor's Arts Awards recognize the contributions made by local artists, arts and cultural organizations, and community members who make a difference through arts and cultural activities. The Seattle Arts Commission deliberately avoided set categories for these awards with the goal of allowing them to reflect the diversity of artistic achievement throughout the city.

This year's recipients are:

• Seattle Children's Theatre and Linda Hartzell, Artistic Director
• Northwest Folklife and Michael J. Herschensohn, Executive Director
• Rainier Vista Cambodian Youth Program
• Gerard Schwarz, Music Director - Seattle Symphony
• Michael Spafford, Elizabeth Sandvig and Spike Mafford - a family of Northwest artists
• Reggie Watts - musician and comedian

The recipients will be honored at the Mayor's Arts Awards ceremony at noon on Friday, September 1st at Seattle Center's Northwest Court. This event is free and open to the public, as is the opening of the Bumbershoot Visual Arts Exhibits which will remain open until 7:00 PM.

"Seattle is home to some of the finest artists and arts programs in the country," said Mayor Greg Nickels. "This year's recipients not only reflect the diversity of arts and cultural offerings this city has to offer, they represent a substantial body of extraordinary achievement and contribution in the arts."

The Mayor's Arts Awards are presented in partnership with the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Bumbershoot®: Seattle's Music and Arts Festival and media sponsor Seattle Magazine.

Bumbershoot is excited to announce the addition of young Seattle music superstars Smoosh and indie favorite Zach Rogue of Rogue Wave to Bumbershoot Presents: People Talking & Singing.

This unique event to benefit 826 Seattle features Pulitzer Prize Finalist and McSweeney's co-founder Dave Eggers; author and social observer Sarah Vowell; author, personality, and sometimes musician Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket); The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt, Seattle's own dynamic duo Smoosh, Sub Pop recording artist Zach Rogue of Rogue Wave, with author and humorist John Hodgman and multi-talented musician Jonathan Coulton hosting the event. Other surprise and very special guests will join these fantastic artists.

More details
The event will take place September 1st at McCaw Hall.  Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show begins promptly at 8:00 PM. Tickets for Bumbershoot Presents: People Talking & Singing are $30 reserved seating and are on sale now at Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 206.628.0888.

This event is a separate paid ticket from the Bumbershoot Festival.