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Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Dan Rather All Visit Seattle This Month
Three hugely influential public figures come to town, each with a new book in tow.
By Alexandra Haupt November 25, 2017
This article originally appeared in the December 2017 issue of Seattle magazine.
Joe Biden
(12/3) The former vice president presents “American Promise,” a national book tour for his recent memoir, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose, which also features a series of conversations to connect communities with impactful topics. 7:30 p.m. Sold out. Benaroya Hall, downtown, 200 University St.; 206.215.4747; seattlesymphony.org
Dan Rather
(12/7) Visiting Seattle with his eighth book, What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism, the veteran reporter discusses and reads from a collection of original essays and writings about the institutions and values that define our nation and make the United States a place of progress. 7 p.m. $22.95. University Book Store, University District, 4326 University Way NE; 206.634.3400; bookstore.washington.edu
Hillary Clinton
(12/11) The former senator, secretary of state and first lady details her run for the nation’s highest office during the 2016 election, and what’s next for her—and us—on the tour promoting her new book, What Happened. 7:30 p.m. Sold out. Paramount Theatre, downtown, 911 Pine St.; 206.682.1414; stgpresents.org
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