Rob Curley on “Local” (limited registration)

Hi Spokane creatives! We’re back for CreativeMornings Spokane, and this month’s global theme is LOCAL, chosen by our Santos chapter in Brazil. This is an intimate rooftop (inside) event with only 60 spots available. Grab your free ticket and we’ll see you there!

Date: Friday, March 27 Time: 8:30–10:00am Location: Chronicle Building | 926 W Sprague Ave Speaker: Rob Curley

➠ T H E M E: Local (Lo-cal): in Portuguese, “local” means “being a resident or native to a particular area.” This theme asks: what does it mean to truly belong to a place? To know its streets, its stories, its people– not as a passerby, but as someone rooted in it. Local is a love letter to the communities we call home, to the neighbors we haven’t met yet, and to the everyday moments that make a place worth showing up for. So show up. Your community is waiting.

➠ S P E A K E R: Rob Curley is a journalist and editor known for his deeply “hyper-local” approach to storytelling… not because it was a trend, but because he believed that’s just what good reporting was supposed to be. Rob will share his journey through community journalism, the relationship between a reporter and the place they cover, and what it means to tell the stories of real people in real places. He is also a driving force behind Comma, a non-profit working to ensure the future of local news in Spokane as it takes the reins of the Spokesman-Review this April.

➠ M U S I C: Kicking off our morning is Rosethrow — Spokane-based vinyl DJ Darrien Mack, spinning a warm blend of soul, R&B, jazz, disco, hip-hop, and funk. The perfect soundtrack to ease into your Friday and get those creative juices flowing. Come early and listen to the wonderful sounds he curates.

➠ D E E T S: We are gathering at the historic Chronicle Building this month for a morning of local stories, community connection, and creative conversation. Come enjoy a warm cup of coffee (courtesy of Roast House), breakfast, and a talk that hits close to home.

➠ R E M I N D E R S: This event is free and open to everyone (journalists, artists, makers, students, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and curious minds). Parking is available on the street and at nearby meters along W Sprague Ave.

Bring a friend and come early. Seating is limited to 60 guests! Come ready to celebrate what makes Spokane, Spokane.