SeanChron | Event | Grit City Think & Drink - June 10, 2025

Yes indeed, I'm the presenter at the next Grit City Think & Drink in Tacoma. Here are the details:

"Future-ish: Exploring the Science, Design, and Culture Shaping our Future & Introduction to Future Studies"

Books available at the UW Tacoma Bookstore, $30. All proceeds go to wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House on the UW Seattle campus.

Date | June 10th, 2025
Time | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location | 7 Seas, 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma
Cost | Free and open to all ages
More Info | UW Tacoma Event Page

Grit City Think & Drink brings scholars and experts from various disciplines face-to-face with the public in a comfortable, lively atmosphere, either virtually or in person. The evening begins with a presentation or lecture (often interactive) followed by giveaways and a moderated Q&A. Grit City Think & Drink is free to the public and open to all ages. Hosted by UWT Associate Professor Jim Gawal.

Sponsors UW Tacoma School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (SIAS) 7 Seas Brewing UW Tacoma Office of Community Parnterships

Sean Chron | Event | Book Chat - October 14, 2024, 3-4pm, UW Tacoma Starbucks

SeanChron - Big News for Future-ish fans in Tacoma or the South Sound! I'll be facilitating a discussion about science, design, and culture shaping the future at the UW Tacoma Starbucks as part of their Two Weeks of Community event. The event will also serve as a book signing opportunity as well for my book, Future-ish: Context and Case Studies for Exploring the Science, Design, and Culture Shaping our Future. Stop by if you can!

Event Details

• Date | Monday, October 14, 2024
• Time | 3:00pm-4:00pm
• Location | UW Tacoma Starbucks, 1748 Pacific Ave

SeanChron | Event | Co-creating a Circular Fashion System: Solutions & Actions

SeanChron - I'm super excited to be part of a panel discussing circular fashion that is part of 2024 PNW Climate Week. To kick off PNW Climate Week we'll be having a discussion with sustainable fashion experts from diverse backgrounds, including design, repair, activism, and academia.

Details:

• Date | Sunday, July 7, 2024
• Time | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Location | Anchorhead Coffee & Bakery, Capitol Hill Location
• Registration | Free but space is limited, register at: https://lu.ma/bjoup74y

More Information from the Invitation:

Are you aware of the (many) problems with fashion but want real, tangible solutions? Then join us for a hopeful and action-oriented discussion on co-creating a circular fashion system!

The Topics:

• Current and future solutions for individuals and businesses
• How you can affect positive personal and systemic change

The Panelists:

• Janelle Abbott, Zero-waste Designer:
  https://janellerabbott.com
• Calley Dawson, Founder of The FXRY:
  https://www.thefxry.com
• JeLisa Marshall, Re/make Community Organizer:
  https://remake.world
• Sean Schmidt, Founder at Future-ish:
  https://www.future-ish.com/
• Moderated by Timothy Parent, Founder at Reforme U:
  https://www.reforme.style/

This 2 hour event will feature time to connect with fellow attendees, a panel discussion, a Q&A session, and a chance to check out some pre-loved clothes from the Clothing Swap organized by panelist JeLisa Marshall (same day, same place from 11am - 1pm!).

The Schedule:

• 2:00-2:30 - Networking & Clothing Swap
• 2:30-3:15 - Panel Discussion
• 3:15-3:30 - Q&A
• 3:30-4:00 - Networking & Clothing Swap

**Capacity is limited so please register ASAP to guarantee your spot!

Event - Worldchanging Future City | Seattle | October 1st, 7:00pm

Interested in what a real city might be like in the future. Join Worldchanging founder Alex Steffen, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Portland Mayor Sam Adams, and Denis Hayes, President and CEO of the Bullitt Foundation present their thoughts on the future.

>>Learn more here.

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival | October 14-18, 2009

10th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

October 14-18, 2009

Toronto

www.imaginenative.org