Archive for the culture category
May 1st, 2008 by susan j
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Puppets singing about politics, racism, and life in the city. It’s an improbable combination, but somehow it works. I’ve seen Avenue Q twice and listened to the cast album countless more times, but I still can’t get enough of this infectious musical comedy. It’s the type of show that charms even people say they don’t like musicals.
Seattle’s Paramount Theatre will present Avenue Q June 10-22, and I highly recommend checking it out. The story centers on Princeton, an eager graduate with a “BA in English” and no career prospects, Kate Monster, the adorable monster next door, and their neighbors (a lovable cast of monsters, people, and puppets). Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
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April 11th, 2008 by susan j
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If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, WA during Labor Day weekend, then you’ll definitely want to check out , which is an annual music and arts festival that attracts over 125,000 visitors to Seattle Center each year.
Running August 30 to September 1, 2008, this year’s Bumbershoot will feature performances by Beck, Stone Temple Pilots, Lucinda Williams, Neko Case, Ingrid Michaelson, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, and other bands and solo artists to be announced. The festival will also feature literary programs, visual art, dance performances, and a film festival curated by the Seattle International Film Festival.
While at Bumbershoot, you might check out other popular Seattle attractions like the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and the Experience Music Project (EMP). All are within the Seattle Center area.
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March 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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The current exhibit at the Frye Art Museum is a must-see for all comic lovers! Entitled , the show pays tribute to R. Crumb, a pioneer in the world of underground comics.
As comic lovers may already know, R. Crumb is responsible for bringing comics into an adult literary form, with the founding of Zap Comix and his willingness to tackle controversial American topics that lurk underneath a shiny exterior. His characters, mainly based on American archetypes, “testify to the complexities of the human condition and to the spiritual and social searches we all undertake.”
This exhibit is the most comprehensive American exhibition of R. Crumb’s work to ever be displayed, so it’s certainly something to check out!
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February 29th, 2008 by jamie a
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Closed since December, visitors can once again visit on the weekends starting March 1st!
This village is world famous for its delicious traditional salmon bake and educating the public on the Northwest Coast’s First Nation culture. Take in a performance of Greg Thompson’s “Dance on the Wind” stage show, featuring the dances and lessons of the First Nation.
Since it’s also a state park, visitors can not only learn about the First Nation, but take in all the beautiful nature surrounding them.
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
February 21- 24
Check out at Hotel Wacoma, made up of 30 bands, dances, and workshops for the ultimate experience in bluegrass music.
Thursday, February 21 (7-10 pm)
Head over to the Pacific Science Center for where you can see the new U23D IMAX film as well as team up with friends to create your own rock band!
Saturday, February 23 (1-3 pm)
Adults and children alike can paint a piece of ceramic pottery for free at the Bellevue Arts Museum at the end of the exhibit .
Sunday, February 24 (12 pm)
Check out the classic Sci-Fi film in 70mm format at the Cinerama with amazing 6-track multi-channel sound.
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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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According to a recent survey done by Americans for the Arts, the city of Seattle is home to more arts-related businesses and organizations per capita than any other city in the United States.
Leaping from this fabulous statistic, Seattle Cultural Guides created the where they interviewed sixteen local artists about their favorite places in the city.
If you’re an artsy-fartsy traveler, be sure and check out this guide before your next visit. It’s overflowing with recommendations, great stories, and bits of inspiration for artists working in all different genres.
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February 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 14 (8-9:30 pm)
Relax this Valentine’s Day with a . Join in the “heart of peacefulness” or “opening the heart” half-hour meditation sessions at the World for Meditation.
Saturday, February 16 - Monday, February 18 (10 am - 6pm)
Head over to the Pacific Science Center for ! Complete with 40 interactive exhibits, entertainment, and workshops, it’s great fun for the whole family.
Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, February 24
is at the Quest Field Event Center, featuring 500 displays of home and garden products for guests. There will also be free seminars for those in attendance, as well as great decorating ideas.
Saturday, February 16- Monday, February 18
Check out the Seattle Center for which honors African American heritage through dance, music, and a marketplace.
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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Saturday, February 2 (12 - 6 pm)
Head down to Union Station Great Hall for the . Along with a lion dance procession, there will also be performances throughout the day, making this a great event for adults and children alike.
Saturday, February 9- Sunday, March 2
Catch the opening weekend of at the 5th Avenue Theater. You’ll love the story of Mame, a Manhattan socialite in the 20s, who’s suddenly been given the responsibility of caring for her orphaned nephew. The show’s been called “…an infectious all-American classic” by the Washington Times.
Saturday, February 9 (3 pm)
This marks the final weekend of . Likened to “a drawing you can actually walk into,” it’s a rare event that’s not to be missed.
Saturday, February 9 (7: 30 pm)
Join the Phinney Neighborhood Center in welcoming , writer of the classics “Spoon River” and “The Dutchman,” for an evening of folk music.
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January 24th, 2008 by jamie a
Saturday, January 26 (10 am -4 pm)
Catch the opening day of . There will be lectures at both 11 am and 1 pm in addition to the exhibit, so be sure and check those out as well.
January 24- February 2
is underway on Quest Field with over 1,000 boats along with equipment and plenty of experts to chat with.
Thursday, January 24 (7:30 pm)
Saturday, January 26 (1 pm)
Attention gamers! The Seattle Symphony presents , complete with your favorite tunes from Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and The Legend of Zelda.
January 25- February 3
Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre presents , a tribute to a 1920s gangster movie, complete with two rotating casts!
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January 16th, 2008 by jamie a
Jimi Hendrix Memorial Sculpture
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Starting Saturday, January 26, will open the first part of a two part exhibit, and Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound. These two parts join together to celebrate the life and achievements of Jimi Hendrix and how his music is still relevant to our time.
Message to Love, opening on the 26th, tells the story of Hendrix’s influence on our culture, while An Evolution of Sound, opening on April 26th, examines the connection between Hendrix and his audience.
At this first exhibit, visitors will be able to see his famous Woodstock Fender Stratocaster as well as his Gibson Les Paul guitar, later given to his friend Larry Lee and taken to perform at Woodstock. The rest of the gallery walls will be open as blank slates for visitors, upon which guests can write messages and memories to contribute to future Hendrix exhibits at the museum.
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