Description
The Early Music Guild is pleased to present
its 2008-2009
International Series concerts in Seattle's newest venue, Town Hall.
Town Hall is a grand, three-story 1922 building in Roman Revival style,
located in the heart of Seattle one block east of Interstate 5. A
gleaming First Hill landmark clad in white terra cotta tile, this
historic building features generous proportions, vintage furnishings,
art-glass windows and Tiffany-style lighting fixtures.
At
the heart of Town Hall is the strikingly beautiful, 900-seat Great Hall with
reserved seating. This dramatic space, with outstanding musical
acoustics, features a central dome with oculus, art glass windows,
handsome curved fixed seating in a sloped amphitheater configuration,
and a newly constructed main stage.
The entrance floor of Town Hall is devoted to a spacious
and elegant lobby,
entered through a dramatic portico framed by six classical columns.
Refreshments will be offered before and during the concerts in the
lobby.
Location
Town Hall is located at 8th and Seneca, one block east
of the I-5 Freeway, just across from downtown. It lies just south of
Freeway Park, where First Hill meets downtown. The building is a
landmark white structure, a former church, with a prominent dome.
Directions
From
North - Heading
South on I-5
Take the Union Street exit and continue west on Union to 5th Avenue.
Turn south (left) on 5th and proceed to Spring Street. Turn east
(left) onto Spring and go up the hill over the freeway. Entry to
an adjacent commercial parking lot is from 7th, Spring or Seneca
streets. Entrance to Town Hall is at 8th and Seneca.
From
South - Heading
North on I-5
Take the Madison St. exit from I-5. At the light continue straight ahead,
crossing Madison, until you come to the 7th and Spring Street entrances to
the parking lot.
From
North - Heading
South on Aurora (Hwy 99)
Take the Denny Street exit keeping to the right, which crosses Denny
onto Wall Street. Turn left onto 5th Avenue and head south for
approximately 10 blocks until you reach Spring Street. Turn east (left)
onto Spring and go up the hill over the freeway. Entry to an
adjacent commercial parking lot is from 7th, Spring or Seneca streets.
Entrance to Town Hall is at 8th and Seneca.
From
South - Heading
North on Aurora (Hwy 99)
Take the Seneca Street exit and turn right onto 2nd Avenue. Go one block
and take a left onto Spring Street. Turn east (left) onto Spring and go
up the hill over the freeway. Entry to an adjacent commercial
parking lot is from 7th, Spring or Seneca streets. Entrance to Town Hall
is at 8th and Seneca.
Public
Transportation
Metro Bus #2 stops right at Town Hall, and routes
10,
12 and
13 stop within walking distance. For transit information,
see the Metro Transit website,
use the Metro
Trip Planner, or call Metro Transit at (206) 553-3000 (voice),
or (206) 684-1739 (TDD). Community Transit can be reached at (425)
778-2185.
Parking
Nearby commercial parking lots
are located in light
brown with a "P" on the map above.
At
Town Hall
Immediately adjacent
to Town Hall is a 120-car commercial surface lot. Cars can enter
the lot from Seventh Avenue, Seneca,
or Spring streets.
Other
Parking
The best parking option is the
Washington State Convention and Trade Center Main Garage, just 2 blocks
north of Town Hall on 8th Ave. This garage is available both daytime ($6
all day) and evenings ($4 after 5pm) with a special voucher you can get
through Town Hall. Please note: vouchers are only available for use
while attending events at Town Hall.
The Virginia Mason Garage on the corner
of 9th and Seneca is also a great option. This garage is open for events
on evenings and most weekends and is just $5.
Additionally, several commercial parking
lots are located within 1.5 blocks of Town Hall's front door. Landmarks
are: Washington State Convention and Trade Center, two blocks north;
Freeway Park, just to the northwest; I-5 freeway, 1.5 blocks west,
Virginia Mason Medical Center, one block east; and First Presbyterian
Church, one block south.
Metered street parking is easiest to find
on Spring or Madison Streets.
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