“$5 Cover: Seattle,” a 12-part docudrama series directed by Lynn Shelton, made its debut this week on mtvmusic.com. The series follows thirteen homegrown bands in a musical journey through the city, painting a rich portrait of Seattle’s robust film, music and nightlife communities.
Travel back to the roaring ’20s as this delightful vintage quartet, dressed in period clothing, plays tunes fit for flappers dancing in a glitzy underground speakeasy. Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators are led by singer Sunga Rose, who croons and strums a ukulele while the Percolators keep time and… [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: Message from the interim director: 2010 recap and the future. The 2011 Youth Arts online application will open Wednesday, Dec. 15. Tour the new West Seattle fire station and see Lifter, a new site-specific, 26-foot sculpture. Nearly 200 supporters of equitable arts opportunities for youth attended the… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs has announced $200,000 in awards to 44 individual artists working in the performing arts, including dance, music, theater and multi-disciplinary projects. Seattle’s CityArtist Projects annual funding program assists individual artists based in Seattle to develop and present their work.
In this issue: This week, the Office announced $200,000 in awards to 44 individual artists working in the performing arts. Join in a discussion with about arts education at the sixth annual Arts in Education Forum, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8. The city of Seattle is seeking a director… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Bring the kids for a session of sweet folk and country serenades from The Starlings, 12 to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, at City Hall. Their insightful music is packed full of storied songwriting, tender vocal harmonies and acoustic goodness all “buoyed by shimmering vocalist Joy Mills,” writes the Seattle P-I.
Get swept up in the interactive fandango (folk and flamenco dance) traditions of Veracruz, Mexico at a free show of The Seattle Fandango Project 12 to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, at City Hall. Dancing on box drums, festive melodies and bright flowing dresses immerse the audience in convivencia (the spirit of living and being in community).
