Less honkin' more tonkin'! Our friends Santa Poco and Jack Daniels are throwing a Tribute to George Strait benefiting SMASH on February 4th at The Tractor Tavern! Buy your tickets by Thursday, February 2nd and you will be automatically entered to win a Jack Daniels Bluetooth Speaker and other goodies in the raffle! Plus, enjoy drink specials and free bandanas from Jack Daniels and a photo booth! Raffle winners must be present to win. Advance discounted tickets are available here.
We're excited to announce that we are the beneficiary of Fast Penny Spirits’ quarterly giveback program, Pretty Penny. The women-owned amaro distillery will donate 3% of sales to SMASH from Q1 of 2023. Come celebrate with us at the Fast Penny Spirits Tasting Deck Reopening Party on Thursday, Feb. 2nd from 5pm-9pm!
We're also sharing the news that are partners, Sonic Guild, are looking for a rockstar marketing and communications manager. Click here to learn more and apply.
Speaking of hiring, we are still accepting applications for two positions at SMASH, a Health & Member Services Manager and an Executive/Administrative Assistant. Learn more and apply here.
Keep reading for even more news from SMASH, including the opening of applications for the Arts Innovator Award from Artist Trust, Sonic Guild's 2022 grant recipients and more!
TRIBUTE TO GEORGE STRAIT SMASH BENEFIT
Friday, Feb 4th Santa Poco and Jack Daniels present a Tribute to George Strait benefiting SMASH at The Tractor Tavern featuring Richard Simeonoff, Chris King, Nik Singleton, Fredd Luongo, Terry Bratsch, David Salonen, Dakota Poorman, Andrea Valdez Gabouer, & Charlies Wicklander.
SMASH IS THE Q1 BENEFICIARY OF PRETTY PENNY BY FAST PENNY SPIRITS
The women-owned amaro distillery will donate 3% of sales to SMASH as the beneficiary of Fast Penny Spirits’ quarterly giveback program, Pretty Penny.
FAST PENNY SPIRITS TASTING DECK REOPENING PARTY
Celebrate our Pretty Penny partnership with us at the Fast Penny Spirits Spirits Tasting Deck Reopening Party on Thursday, Feb. 2nd from 5pm-9pm! There will be limited-release tastings, music from DJ Sarah Savannah of Boots!, a Mexicuban food truck and more! Plus, all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to SMASH.
APPLY FOR THE ARTS INNOVATOR AWARD
The Arts Innovator Award from Artist Trust recognizes artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice. $25,000 are given annually to two Washington State artists of any discipline who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, and pushing the boundaries of their fields.
SONIC GUILD ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS
Congrats to the ten local artists who will share $80,000 in grants to support their music careers from Sonic Guild Seattle! You can learn more about Sonic Guild and their Class of 2022 on our blog at the link in our bio.
SONIC GUILD IS HIRING
The Marketing and Communications Manager will play a crucial role in scaling the Seattle Sonic Guild Chapter to increase its size and impact in the Seattle market.
ENROLL IN APPLE HEALTH
Many SMASH members are eligible for free Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage. You may be eligible.