Archive for the culture category
November 1st, 2007 by jamie a
Saturday, November 3 (10 am - 4 pm)
Join the Burke Museum for the ! Pet a sea otter or touch the brain case of Moby Dick at this event that’s great for both families and adults.
Saturday, November 3 (6 pm - midnight)
Appreciate the art of Derek Johnson at the opening of his show, “.” At the Gilt Edge Society Gallery, admission is free and all the proceeds from prints and books sold go to help rebuild New Orleans.
Saturday, November 3 (8 pm)
Experience a night of modern dance with Ronald K. Brown’s amazing choreography in at the Moore Theatre.
Daily! (10 am - 2 pm)
Why not treat yourself this weekend to a and indulge your inner foodie? These tours highlight local businesses, history, and the vibrant culinary scene Seattle has to offer.
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October 17th, 2007 by susan j
Havana / Madrid club souvenir photographic print frame given to guests, circa 1950s, courtesy of Johan Kugelberg.
Since it opened to a flurry of attention in 2000, Seattle’s Experience Music Project has brought popular music to life with interactive activities and special exhibits. The EMP is at it again with the opening of a new exhibit called American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Culture. This 5,000 square foot bilingual exhibit is the first of its kind.
American Sabor explores the role of Latinos in American popular music focusing on five major cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio and San Francisco. Through film clips, hands-on activities, and over 100 artifacts spanning six decades, visitors learn about the diverse contributions made by Latino musicians.
The EMP is conveniently located nearly several other other Seattle attractions including the Space Needle®, Pacific Place Shopping Center, and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. Read more about the new exhibit in a Seattle Times article called
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October 15th, 2007 by susan j
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The Seattle Times recently reported that the historic Pike Place Market appears on the American Planning Association’s . If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, then Pike Place should definitely be on your list of things to see. In fact, this bustling market is often called the “Soul of Seattle” and celebrated its 100th anniversary this past summer.
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October 10th, 2007 by susan j
Seattle is known for being the birthplace of famous brands like Starbucks and Amazon.com. But it’s also the home of several Broadway-caliber theaters, too. In fact, Seattle audiences got to see the world premieres of The Wedding Singer and Hairspray at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Musical Theatre before either of the musicals opened on Broadway.
5th Avenue Musical Theatre’s next production, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, opens on Friday, October 19 for a four week run. Into the Woods weaves together the stories of Rapunzel, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstock, and other favorite fairy tale characters into a modern musical examining personal responsibility and fidelity. It also includes the gorgeous ballad “No One is Alone.”
Want to know more about Seattle’s performing arts scene? The Seattle Times recently published a fall arts preview highlighting other cultural happenings in the area, so .
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