Event

206 Gala 2017

206 Gala 2017
Saturday, November 4th

4-8pm
Dinner at 5:30pm

Dress code: formal with fly kicks

At Historic Washington Hall
153-14th Avenue, Seattle

A 206 Universal benefit

RSVP by October 23rd

We cordially invite you to 206 Gala 2017, a fundraising event for our community-based non-profit organization- 206 Zulu. 206 Zulu, founded in 2004, uses arts and culture as a platform for education, civic service and community empowerment with youth and families throughout Seattle.

Over the last 13 years, 206 Zulu has produced countless events, festivals, conferences, charity events, youth programs, media programs and more in various schools, colleges, community centers, juvenile detention centers and venues.

November is recognized internationally as Hip Hop History Month and we at 206 Zulu advocate for this month as a time to spread awareness of Hip Hop as a transformative outlet that has not only been an utilized to build a billion dollar industry, but more importantly is being used as a tool for social change in many communities in Seattle and around the world. Over the last few years we have gained support with official proclamations from Cities of Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Lacey and most recently Gov. Inslee and the State of Washington!

On November 4th we will kick off a monthlong series of events with the 206 Gala at our beloved home, the historic Washington Hall from 4-8pm (program beginning at 6pm). This event is a seated dinner catered by Gola's Kitchen and will feature guest speakers, poetry and dance performances from some of the best within the Hip Hop community. We will also be presenting a 206 Zulu Vanguard Award to NastyMix Records, Seattle's first Hip Hop record label that was responsible for catapulting many artists' careers, including Sir Mix-A-Lot and giving a national spotlight to Seattle.

Your advocacy in the arts is instrumental to not just our growth as an organization, but is so important in helping provide much needed space for the many diverse communities that utilize the space on a daily basis- we thank you!

Celebrate Hip Hop History with us November 4th at Washington Hall! Register by October 23, 2017.