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Soulful siren sings at City Hall, Dec. 2

Slow down, come in from the cold and enjoy warm jazz vocals that Cadence Magazine raves are “deliciously soulful.” A former Earshot NW Vocalist of the Year, Gail Pettis infuses her music with “a retro air that hints at the silken sophistication and storytelling elan of the young Nancy Wilson,”… [ Keep reading ]

McGinn, Enfield describe early arts experiences

At last week’s Arts in Education Forum, Mayor Mike McGinn – better known as a bicycling enthusiast and environmental advocate – revealed that he once performed as a sailor in the chorus line of “South Pacific.” Not to be outdone, Susan Enfield of Seattle Public Schools revealed that her debut as an art performer had been as a fully-costumed French fry in a school play.

Workshop on proprietary issues in public art, Nov. 17

Join in for the second in a series of workshops on public art and the law, coordinated by 4Culture and Washington Lawyers for the Arts. Proprietary Issues in Public Art will be noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Place S., Seattle.  Attorney and educator Robert… [ Keep reading ]

New public artwork at Thomas C. Wales park

Wondering what to do this coming weekend? Stop in and explore artist Adam Kuby’s “Quarry Rings,” a newly-installed public artwork at Thomas C. Wales Park in Queen Anne. This Pro Parks Art Plan project transformed a 1.3-acre piece of public owned property into a neighborhood park with an artistic element.

Whozyamama – music for your whole family at City Hall, Nov. 18

Loosen the knees and move as you please to the zydeco sound of Cajun French vocals, rub-board rhythms, squeeze box harmony and Southern Louisiana charm. Whozyamama plays a free concert 12 to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18 inside Seattle City Hall. This free concert is part of the Seattle Presents… [ Keep reading ]

Students will direct 6th annual Arts in Education Forum, Nov. 8

Parents, students, teachers, artists, residents and supporters of equitable and well-rounded education for all are invited to attend the sixth annual Arts in Education Forum, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8 at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium (1017 E. Marion St.). An informal reception with snacks and refreshments will follow from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Free public art web seminar for artists, Nov. 3

Sit in on Public Art 101 for Artists: Working with Materials and Budgets, a free web seminar (or “webinar”) produced by Americans for the Arts. The webinar is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave. Working with Materials and Budgets will provide… [ Keep reading ]

Office to dedicate artwork for downtown construction fence

Celebrate eight artists’ works installed on the fence surrounding the Civic Square construction site in downtown Seattle. The Office will host a a dedication with remarks at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Seattle City Hall lobby, located at 600 Fourth Ave. A tour around the fence to view… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Trust’s EDGE program graduates show artworks at City Hall

Thirteen artists who graduated from the 2009 Artist Trust EDGE Professional Development Program in visual arts reunite to share new work created since completing the program. Postscripts from the EDGE will be on view Nov. 3 to Jan. 4, 2011, at Seattle City Hall. The exhibition is a visual portrayal… [ Keep reading ]

Arghavan: Soul of Wine at City Hall, Nov. 2

Intensely musical and felicitous,  Persian poetry has inspired the soul for over two millenia. Join Iranian vocalist and tar (Persian lute) player Parvaneh Daneshvar and Seattle vocalist and composer Jessika Kenney for Arghavan: Soul of Wine, a duo performance of classical Persian music and poetry. This free concert takes place,… [ Keep reading ]