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- Feb 10, 1889The Ballad of the Hungry Dancers: How Seattle’s Laborers Turned a Formal Dance into a Food FightWhen the Sailors’ Union hosted its first annual ball at Turner’s Hall, the orchestra played waltzes with captions like 'I am Hungry' and 'We Eat.' The result was a legendary night of dancing, dining, and civic pride that defined Seattle’s working-class culture.Seattle, WA
- Mar 10, 1889The Night the City Forgot Lent: Seattle’s Elite Dance Until DawnWhile the rest of the city prepared for Ash Wednesday, Turner Hall hosted a 'select hop' that defied religious observance, featuring diamond-encrusted gowns and a feast that lasted until 3 a.m.Seattle, WA