Archive for the culture category
January 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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The Tony-award winning musical , chronicling the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will be playing in Seattle until Saturday, January 12. This is your last week to catch the amazing show which is playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
You’re sure to hear some of your favorite songs, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” Our for shows at the 5th Avenue, so be sure and reserve your seats soon!
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January 7th, 2008 by susan j
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Attention, jazz lovers! Add January 17-20 to your calendars, because Seattle’s Experience Music Project (EMP) is celebrating America’s jazz legacy with , a series of concerts by some of jazz music’s biggest name musicians.
Jazz in January performers include Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Shrieve, the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto, Joe Santiago Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble, JazzReach, the Roosevelt and Garfield High School jazz bands, jazz film historian Mark Cantor, and others. Since the EMP is in the midst of American Sabor, an exhibit about Latin jazz, many of the performances will explore this genre of jazz music.
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January 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, January 4 (6 pm- midnight)
Celebrate at the McLeod Residence for their ! This event will include exhibitions of three artists working with traditional subjects in nontraditional ways as well as a live musical performance at 8 pm. Keep up with all their updates on their .
Friday, January 4 (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
Grab a cup o’ joe and join in the fun at Neptune Coffee where Bherd Studios will be offering a . All who stop by with a shirt can have Bherd’s “Yin Yang Bird Fish” printed on it.
January 3 - February 3 (reception: January 3, 6-8 pm)
At the Gallery4Culture, large scale photographs are being featured in , en exhibit by local artist Ross Sawyers. Focusing on compacted living in densely populated neighborhoods, Sawyers “constructs models of houses to challenge his understanding of his surroundings.”
January 4- 12
returns to Seattle with the conception of 14 plays which are written, designed, scored, rehearsed and performed all within 48 hours by a group of very brave thespians!
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December 27th, 2007 by jamie a
Through Friday, December 28
Enjoy the final weekend of Langston Hughes’ song-play, , at the Intiman Theatre. This longstanding tradition will feature performances by Total Experience Gospel Choir and the Black Nativity Choir.
Through Saturday, December 29
Take the kids to see the final weekend of the at the Woodland Park Zoo. The animals will all be receiving holiday-themed treats, so be sure and check out the schedule to see them all!
Through Monday, December 31
It’s also the final weekend of at the Burke Museum. This exhibit features the best in wildlife photography by award-winning photographer, Florian Schulz, and his journey in documenting these wildlife corridors.
Through Sunday, January 6
The Seattle Art Museum recently collaborated with the Kobe City Museum to present . This exhibit depicts the view of the West from a Japanese perspective through mediums from painting to lacquer ware.
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December 13th, 2007 by jamie a
Friday, December 14 (8 pm)
Head on over to Seattle Center for a night of including the acclaimed Garfield High School Jazz Band and local jazz artists. This performance is free as a part of Winterfest 2007!
Friday, December 14 (10:30 pm)
The Pacific Science Center presents in conjunction with radio station KZOK.
November 23 - December 31
Seattle Center presents , providing arts, entertainment, family fun, and outdoor activities for low-cost or free admission! If you’re looking for stuff to do this time of year, there’s a plethora of events held all over the city organized by Winterfest.
Some events include The Black Nativity (by Langston Hughes), The Nutcracker, a Holiday World Market, performances of Peter Pan, The Neverending Story, and lots, lots more!
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December 3rd, 2007 by jamie a
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During your visit to Seattle, you can enjoy the breathtaking views that nature has to offer and then behold the eclectic architecture of the city. From the famed Space Needle to creations of Frank Ghery, there are plenty of man-made wonders to tour while you’re here.
, designed by Minoru Yamasaki in 1977, stands as a modern marvel in the Metropolitan Tract of Seattle. 40 stories high, this tower is likened to the image of a hi-fi speaker and if you stand at the base, the building seems like it could topple over due to its inverted pyramid style.
The classic Space Needle stands as an iconic symbol of the Emerald City and has been greeting visitors since the 1962 World’s Fair. The unique design is based on a merger of Edward Carlson’s idea of a giant balloon and John Graham’s concept of a flying saucer. At the top of the tower, dine at the SkyCity restaurant with its wonderful Pacific Northwest cuisine and rotating views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.
Created as a museum of music founded by Paul Allen, the Experience Music Project was designed by Frank Ghery to resemble a smashed Stratocaster guitar. Loved by some and loathed by others, this structure is famous for being the topic of some heated conversation by locals and visitors alike. See for yourself when you stop in to the museum, with an interior that boasts of the Sky Church Room, dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, an amazing concert venue with 40 foot high and 70 foot wide video screens.
Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the opened its doors to residents in 2004. Created as a “celebration of books,” the library aims to be inviting to the public and open to the environment surrounding it. The architects behind the Seattle library chose to let function dictate the form, thus the unusual shape to the exterior. It includes a living room, encouraging patrons to read comfortably and the “Books Spiral,” where patrons can view the entire non-fiction collection spiraling up four stories without using stairs or going to a different part of the building.
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November 29th, 2007 by jamie a
Saturday, December 1 (11 am - 5 pm)
The third annual will be held this weekend at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. With 120 eclectic indie crafters selling their handmade wares, this is a hip place to get your holiday shopping done!
Saturday, December 1 (1 - 10 pm)
The third annual (hmm…seems to be a trend in Seattle…) will be hosted by the Washington Beer Commission. Featuring winter warmer beers from over 30 local breweries, you’re certain to find a new drink of choice for this chilly season.
Saturday, December 1 (12 - 7 pm)
Join as they showcase their new Japanese teas and antique Japanese teawares. Tastings are available as you sign up at the door as well as demonstrations for making mochi and Takoyaki.
Saturday, December 1 - Sunday, December 2 (noon & 4 pm)
The Seattle Center presents two free showings of as part of . See everything from modern dance to ballet and martial arts at this spectacular show.
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November 26th, 2007 by shannon b
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On occasion, we bloggers over here at Smart Destinations have a chance to step away from our desks and enjoy the cities and attractions we’re so happily sharing with our customers. Back in early October, I packed my ancient, olive green bags (with the questionable zippers), grabbed my travel-illiterate boyfriend Russ, and jetted off to spend 5 fun-filled days in the Pacific Northwest (for less than $600).
The Hotel
If you’re traveling on a budget (as I always am), I recommend grabbing a room at the impossibly hip in Seattle. Not only will you be nestled in the heart of Belltown, where the mod, artistic types roam, but this quirky, minimalist hotel is only a few short blocks to Seattle Center and just around the corner from tons of free galleries and yummy dining. Plus, if you’re budgeting the Ace Hotel not only provides reduced parking 2 blocks away and an included continental breakfast featuring granola, toast, and coffee, but it’s set up to be ridiculously affordable.
For $99 (split between us) we got a comfortable bed, earplugs (since Belltown can be loud at night) and enough free magazines to keep Russ busy while I got ready in the morning. The only catch? In exchange for the $99 deal, you must have a shared bath, but I assure you it’s practically a steal. The showers are A.) Super Clean B.) Always Available. C.) There is a Sink and Mirror in your room as well.
But, in the off chance you don’t play nicely with others—you can always pay $75 more for a Delux room complete with a private bath. (more…)
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November 15th, 2007 by jamie a
Friday, November 16 (12 - 6 pm)
is this weekend at The Seattle Center. If you’re a beader or love collecting jewelry, this show has an incredible selection all under one roof.
Saturday, November 17 (6 pm)
Join Lake Fest community group for their which benefits the Anna’s Ride Home local program to reduce drinking and driving. Starting at Paddy Coyne’s at 6 pm, this crawl includes 5 fabulous drinking destinations.
Saturday, November 17 (3-9 pm)
Check out local artist John Osgood’s new show entitled Held at Bherd Studios, John works with stenciling, texturing, layering, and collage to create his unforgettable works.
November 1- 29
Attention foodies! For the whole month of November (excluding Thanksgiving Day), you can participate in , with 30 restaurants offering $30 3-course dinners. In its 6th year, this is a favorite of locals and tourists alike looking to find some new and delicious food to enjoy.
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November 8th, 2007 by jamie a
November 1- November 10
At the Howard/Mandville Galleries, the is underway. The paintings, 11 x 14 or smaller, have been created by over 100 different artists.
Thursday, November 8 (9 am) - Friday, November 9 (9 am)
At the Center on Contemporary Art, you can watch artists in action at the . On Friday, there will be an auction held for the works completed from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.
Saturday, November 10 - Monday, November 11
Join the Seattle Aquarium for ! Hear live presentations from local scientists, meteorologists, and researchers and participate in some great interactive experiments.
October 19 - December 30
Take the kids to see at the Seattle Children’s Theatre. An adaptation of the beloved Roald Dahl book The BFG, kids will learn that “Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes, if we just keep our hearts open to it.”
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