For Monday

Penny U: Imagining Tomorrow's Work

The final installment of the Penny University series covers the changing nature of work in our economy. While these sort of debates often feature truisms like, "We used to make things in this country," this cross-disciplinary conversation will dive a little bit deeper into economic inequality and an American population in the midst of demographic shifts. 

Penny U: Imagining Tomorrow's Work, Mon, Dec 8, 5:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5

For Tuesday

Seattle Arts Commission Meeting

Did you know Seattle had a 15 member citizen Arts Commission appointed by the mayor and city council? The have a variety of backgrounds: non profit veterans, independent filmmakers, even a Grammy winner. And they meet on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss arts priorities and funding for the city.  

These meetings are open to the public. Take a late afternoon and involve yourself in the process.  

Seattle Arts Commission Meeting, Tues, Dec 9, 5:30pm, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave, Free

Advance Notice for December 12

Budget Matters 2014

It's the Super Bowl weekend for budget nerds when Governor Jay Inslee rolls into town as keynote speaker for the 2014 Budget Matters conference.

Inslee's plenary is entitled, "A discussion on the intersection of climate and income inequality" and is sure to include the joke, "how many environmentalists does it take to screw an eco-friendly light bulb into an affortable housing unit?"

Other panels and discussions cover the topics of advancing racial equity, mental health care, job creation, and tax changes. This is the sort of event that is a good temperature check on the upcoming year. Registration ends today.

Budget Matters 2014, Fri, Dec 12, 9am, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Pl, $100