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Theater in West Seattle
Now through 2/21
ArtsWest - 4711 California Ave. SW
Seattle Premiere! LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach Directed by Kate Witt Featuring Cindy Bradder, Nick DeSantis, Heather Hawkins, and Christopher Zinovitch Wed-Sat 7:30; Sun 3:00 Oddball Beane is a modern day hermit, avoiding everyone but his career-focused sister and her cynical husband. His life is a shrinking, darkening world, until the night a beautiful thief breaks into his apartment. Suddenly all of the love songs make sense. His blissful transformation baffles his sister Joan, who finds her own marriage transfigured even as she tries to unravel the story behind Molly, Beane's mysterious new love. Funny, enchanting and tender, this off-beat romantic comedy is the latest from a hot young playwright whose work has been produced from New York to London's West End. . Recommended for ages 15 and older.. "One of the best new plays of the year. Richly comic and deeply touching. Outstanding. A smashing, compassionate new play." - Daily Telegraph (London). For tickets, call (206) 938-0339 or visit www.artswest.org.
C.S. Lewis The Great Divorce
1/29 – 2/27
Taproot Theatre opens 2010 season with C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
Regional premiere opens on January 29 - Experience the imagination and fantasy of one of C.S. Lewis’ great works with Taproot Theatre’s production of The Great Divorce. One drizzly afternoon our author embarks on a supernatural voyage with a cast of eccentric, humorous characters that bear a remarkable resemblance to us. The Great Divorce runs through February 27 at Taproot Theatre’s newly-restored Greenwood playhouse. Visit taproottheatre-dot-org (www.taproottheatre.org) for more.
Public Meeting
2/4 and 2/25
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle
Public Meeting - Sisters Organize for Survival - organizing meetings. The group is focused on a campaign to save the WA State Basic Health Plan. 7pm on Thursdays, February 4 and 25. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle. For more information, call at 206-722-6057 or email rwseattle@mindspring.com. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. www.radicalwomen.org * RWSeattle@mindspring.com
Seward Park Toddler Tales & Trails
2/6 & 20 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Seward Park Toddler Tales & Trails
Bring your toddler on an adventure of books and the outdoors! Toddler Tales & Trails starts with story time in the upstairs classroom, followed by a guided nature walk in the park. The walk has a difficulty level of easy and is less than one mile in length. Because this walk is on unpaved ground, stroller access is difficult. Toddler Tales & Trails occurs regularly every other Saturday from 11 AM—12 PM.
Book Signing Dr. Lorraine McConaghy
2/11 - 7pm
Log House Museum 3003-61st Ave. SW
Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, public historian at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, will talk at the Log House Museum on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. from her new book: Warship under Sail, The USS Decatur in the Pacific West, published by the University of Washington Press. According to Professor John M. Findlay of the University of Washington, McConaghy examines anew the founding of Seattle in this book. The Decatur "participated in the iconic 'Battle of Seattle,' that day-long skirmish during January 1856 between 'Natives' and 'non-Natives' that looms so large in historical accounts of the city." Warship under Sail focuses on four episodes in the Decatur's Pacific Squadron mission: the harrowing journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean through the Strait of Magellan; a Seattle war story that contested American treaties and settlements; participation with other squadron ships on a U.S. State Department mission to Nicaragua; and more than a year spent anchored off Panama as a hospital ship. In a period of five years, more than 300 men lived aboard ship, leaving a rich record of logbooks, medical and punishment records, correspondence, personal journals, and drawings. Admission is free.
Theatre, one-man show
2/11-14 8pm
Theatre Off Jackson
The longest running solo play in San Francisco Theatrical History comes to Seattle for a very special limited engagement! Brian Copeland's first solo show, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, San Leandro was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. Congressional hearings were held. The next year, the then eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved to San Leandro. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Brian explores how surroundings make us who we are.
Great Backyard Bird Count Guided Walk at Seward Park
2/13 – Saturday 12:00-1:30 PM
Great Backyard Bird Count Guided Walk at Seward Park
Join us for a guided Great Backyard Bird Count guided walk around and through Seward Park. We'll teach you the top 20 birds you might see in the park and how to identify them. We have extra binoculars and bird books if you need to borrow some.
The first annual Brainstorms Run
2/13
Redmond’s Marymoor Park
On February 13 at Redmond’s Marymoor Park, the first annual Brainstorms Run will occur. This event benefits research into a multitude of childhood brain disorders. The research is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Nino Ramirez at the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. To learn more about the event, please go to www.brainstormsrun.org To learn more about this groundbreaking research, go to http://www.seattlechildrens.org/research/integrative-brain-research/
Museum Exhibit Opening
2/13 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Skagit County Historical Museum 501 S. 4th St. La Conner
Join us as we open our new exhibit featuring the "fun" side of those hard-working Skagit settlers! Enjoy great photos, entertaining tales and engaging artifacts--all telling the story of early Skagit outdoor recreation: fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, skiing, bicycling, boating and picnicking in the pristine Skagit of a bygone era. For all ages! Continues through 07/03/2011. Info: 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum
Heros for Heros
2/13
On Saturday Feb 13th from 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Emerald downs will be hosting a Catered dinner and benefit auction. Tickets are only $20.00 for a wonderful dinner. Costs are kept low to encourage everyday heroes to come together and to show these children they are not forgotten and ensure a brighter future for all of them. If you cannot attend you can make a tax deductible donation at any Bank of America Branch. The account name is Heros for Heros. Why the Seafair Pirates? Besides being Goodwill Ambassadors for the Pacific Northwest for the last 61 years, several of our members have been Police Officers. There have been many memorials and now with the outpouring for Haiti, the Seafair Pirates have joined with Heros for Heros to see that these heroes do not become forgotten. The Seafair Pirates are out to prove once again, that it really is all about the Kids.For ticket information or to donate for the auction Link to website http://herosforheros.bbnow.org/
12th Annual Valentine's Day Concert
2/14
Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall
12th Annual Valentine's Day Concert
For a dozen years, Andre Feriante, the award-winning, neo-flamenco/classical guitar virtuoso has performed his annual Valentines Day Concert to capacity crowds at Benaroya Hall Nordstrom Recital Hall. This year Feriante presents The Troupe de Ville for an extraordinary evening of soulful and seductive harmonies certain to ring in the romance of Valentine Day. Feriante will perform a musical mix of fiery flamenco, classical guitar standards and spoken poetry set to his original compositions in the style of Neruda and Rumi; followed by a series of romantic favorites performed in the classical and jazz styles and a special tribute to his legendary mentor, Andres Segovia. Feriante's Troupe de Ville is an improvisational set sure to dazzle with the exquisite musicianship of all six members. Steve Thoreson, a world renowned opera singer, Eric Fridrich, Chicago jazz guitarist with pop hooks, jazz tags and blues tournarounds, Overton Berry, a Pacific Northwest "living legend" on piano, Steve Kim, an accomplished bassist , composer and educator, and Swil Kanim, Native American story teller, and violinist all join Andre in the Troupe De Ville. For tickets, artist biography, music, and more info, visit.. www.andreferiante.comwww.seattlesymphony.org
The Seattle Labor Chorus' Annual Sing Along
2/20: Saturday - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Southeast Seattle Senior Center - 4655 S Holly St Seattle Wa 98118
The Seattle Labor Chorus' Annual Sing Along
COME JOIN THE FUN AT THE SEATTLE LABOR CHORUS' ANNUAL SING ALONG Southeast Seattle Senior Center - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Southeast Seattle Senior Center - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 4655 S Holly St Seattle WA 98118 Suggested donation: Adults $10 - $15, Children under 12 - $5 Everyone welcome - any donation amount appreciated. Multi-generational fun for the whole family! Come hear the Seattle Labor Chorus perform! Join in singing songs about working people and social justice! We will provide the lyrics. Find great deals on fabulous items in our Silent Auction! Free Snacks! Beer and Wine bar including hot cider and mulled wine! Join in the raffle to win the fabulous 2010 Labor Quilt! Buy Labor Chorus CDs - Win prizes! Plus special surprise guests! For more information: 206-524-7763 or REBELVOZ@aol.com
Seward Park Owl Prowl- Party & Walk
2/27 6:30-8:30 PM
Seward Park Owl Prowl- Party & Walk
Begin with the Party: Do you know that the Great Horned Owl weighs only 3 pounds?! Party activities include family lessons on owls, children’s book readings and games, and owl pellet dissections. Party is free and open to the public. Continue to the Prowl: Hike with us deep into the forest to call down our resident barred owls. This is a great opportunity to have a safe and exciting night hike in the forest and to learn how to “speak” owl. Walk is limited to the first 25 registrants.Recommended ages: 5 and up - Tickets: $4 for adults & $3 for children Buy tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90897
Progressives on the Plateau
2/27
Lakeland Hills Community Center, Auburn, WA 98092
Progressives on the Plateau
A jazz band with wine (beer) and cheese. A place for people (Democrats/Independents)to come and discuss the good/bad of todays politcal system. See www.31stdistrictdemocrats.org for more details.
League of Women Voters Forum
3/5 at 7pm
Town hall at 8th and Seneca in downtown Seattle
The League of Women Voters of calls for action on women and climate change at their free forum that takes place thursday, march 4 at 7 p.m. At town hall at 8th and seneca in downtown seattle. As unpredictable and extreme climate events increase across the globe, women in poor countries suffer as they plant and grow food, collect water, gather firewood, and nurture their children. We need to help them. Find out how by attending the league of women voters’ forum on march 4. Details are available at www.seattlelwv.org
Family Event
3/6
Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway
A Spring carnival for kids, teens and adults. For two hours, enjoy the carnival environment including games, prizes, cookie decorating, cake walk, tarot card reading, and more! Snacks provided. Bring the whole family, and friends, too! Please sign up for this event: 206-709-1400. Sat 3/6, 12:00-2:00pm
Personal Safety Seminar
3/6 - Saturday, 12 noon
509 10th Ave E, Room #100. Seattle, WA
Personal Safety Seminar - Learn practical strategies and techniques for keeping yourself and your family safe. For more information, please visit karatemeansemptyhand.com or call 206-422-8487
Rally/march/demonstration
3/19- 4 to 5:30PM
Tacoma Federal Courthouse
War costs! Who pays? And who profits? Mark the 7th Anniversary of the shocking awful bombing in Iraq 2003 by protesting our current foreign policy in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Join the Rally at 4PM in front of Tacoma's Federal Courthouse, and March along Pacific Ave. to the I-5 overpass for a 5:30PM demonstration
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Course (four classes)
3/26 to 4/16 (Fridays), 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cancer Lifeline at PCC in Redmond, 11435 Avondale Road, N.E., Redmond
SPONSOR: The Cancer Project COST: FREE REGISTRATION: http://support.cancerproject.org/Cooking_Redmond_032610
For more information about Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Classes, visit www.CancerProject.org or call 202-244-5038. The Cancer Project is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate the public about the benefits of a healthy diet for cancer prevention and survival. Based in Washington, D.C., The Cancer Project is an affiliate of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
5/1
Seattle Sheraton
Join the Puget Sound Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for the 4th annual Celebration of Hope. There will be dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. Go to www.pancan.org/seattlegala for details.
On-going Events
The Search for Sasquatch
now to 7/23
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5.
Explore the Sasquatch mystery in Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch, on view January 23 through June 27 at the Washington State History Museum.The exhibit examines how scientists attempt to explain and investigate the Sasquatch phenomenon. It also looks at hoaxes and popular cultural interpretations of this unidentified being. A look at tribal legends and masks provide yet another insight into this elusive creature. This exploration of Sasquatch stories looks at the Pacific Northwest environment, which provides a rich setting for the folklore surrounding these unexplained creatures.Physical evidence collected by anthropologist and famed Bigfoot researcher, Dr. Grover Krantz, and Discovery Channel expert and professor Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum of Idaho State University, will be on display.
Lung Cancer Support Group
First and Third Thursdays of every month from 4 to 5:30PM
Swedish Hospital-First HIll
Come and meet those living and thriving with lung cancer. Significant others welcome. Please note this group is already on community matters but we feel we need to change the wording. We want to make it more for people LIVING not surviving with lung cancer. Please feel free to word it ANY way you want. Thank you cecilia izzo 206 729 5680
Open Mic
First Fridays of each month
Revolution Books
Open Mic - First Fridays of each month 7pm Revolution Books 89 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104 In Pioneer Square off 1st Ave Bring your poetry, hip hop, music.....Reverberate to liberate! Be a part of conceptualizing this new monthly event, making it an open mic like no other. Contribute to a culture of radical and revolutionary ferment, critical thinking, and resistance! Host: Stacy Barnes To sign up: Come at 7pm or email rbsea@yahoo.com
Cell phone recycling and donations
Ongoing event at various locations
Cell phone recycling - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is collecting cell phones. Cell phones (even without service can call 911) are given to victims of domestic violence in need. If phones are older or not in working condition they are sent to a cell phone recycler and the funds are put directly into programs and services offered by Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. http://www.snococbw.org/index
Peace Vigil / War Protest
Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:30
Port Orchard Town Hall
Come protest the American occupation of Iraq and escalation of the war in Afghanistan in front of Town Hall on Bay Street in Port Orchard every Wednesday 4:30to 5:30 until every soldier comes home.
Ongoing - Green Party of Seattle monthly meeting for all
Every Third Tuesday, 7-9pm
Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N in S Lake Union
Join us to discuss current events and issues progressives care about, with the oldest Green Party in the state! Like the Referendum 1 Voluntary Bag Fee (vote NO in August); Prop. 100 on not building new jails (please sign a petition to get this on the ballot); Instant Runoff, or Ranked Choice, Voting. info@SeattleGreens.org or 206.524.3377
Ongoing Peace Protest
Sundays - noon
Federal Way
Stand for Peace Every Sunday Noon to 1:00 PM Intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Hwy South in Federal Way The change that we all hoped for has yet to come. We are out there reminding others and ourselves that casualties, both civilian and military, continue to mount in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Occasionally, other matters of peace and justice make an appearance on our signs (e.g. Universal Healthcare). Please join us whenever you can, we'll be out there every Sunday. For more information, please visit FederalWayMatters.org
