Archive for March, 2010
Notes From Nancy Guppy
Art Zone took a little snooze last week. It was both a chance for us to catch our breath & plan out a bunch of new AZ episodes that I think you’re gonna dig! More on that in just a moment. First though… In addition to planning new shows, I spent part[More]
Posted: March 31st, 2010 under Art Zine, Take 21.
Tags: Nancy Guppy
Watch It Now: Urban Goats
How one woman fought to keep pygmy goats in Seattle and… won; CityStream premieres Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m. There's a movement afoot in Seattle to bring more hoofed animals into residential neighborhoods. Specifically, pygmy goats! For decades, they weren't allowed in city limits. But Jennie Grant, a Madrona mom, took up[More]
Posted: March 30th, 2010 under Take 21.
Tags: CityStream
BLACK MONDAY
MARCH 29, MONDAY, 8:30 PM @ SUNSET TAVERN—it’s a night of goth, industrial, dance and ebm with musical guests Blicky, Feral Cross, Joy Von Spain and Danse Perdue. (If I ever get a hamster, I’m naming it Blicky.)[More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
THE SHOTS & PHOTON PHARAOH
MARCH 30, TUESDAY, 8:00 PM @ THE HIGH DIVE—The Shots, a local threesome, say their sound is influenced by Kenny Rogers and Black Sabbath. The Photon Pharaoh’s, made of us Jon and Evan, are sometimes friends and play Bubblegum Thrash. All goes down well with a stiff drink.[More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
JEREMY DENK
MARCH 31, WEDNESDAY, 8:00 PM @ MEANY HALL—The New York Times says: “Fresh, risky and, when called for, boldly humorous.” Or, in Art Zone parlance, “he’s damn good!”[More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
TOY BOX TRIO
APRIL 1, THURSDAY, 5:30 PM @ SEATTLE ART MUSEUM—I push this trio a lot, but only because they’re great. Check ‘em out-- it’s free![More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
PATTY GRIFFIN
APRIL 1, THURSDAY, 8:00 PM @ MOORE THEATRE—this well-regarded performer considers herself a singer first, quote “I don’t just like to sing. I love to sing. I used to run home from school because I had a song in my mouth I had to get out.”[More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
SEATTLE OPERA: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, A YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM PRODUCTION
APRIL 2, FRIDAY, 7:30 PM @ MEYDENBAUER THEATRE—this backstage comedy from Richard Strauss is a Young Artist Program Production and features a terrific cast of performers accompanied by the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. [More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
PHILIP GLASS: A MUSICAL CONVERSATION
APRIL 2, FRIDAY, 7:30 PM @ KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER— popular in opera houses, concert halls, the dance world, in film, and in popular music, Philip Glass is a musical genius. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.[More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
APRIL 3, SATURDAY, 2:45 PM @ PARAMOUNT THEATRE—the great Garrison Keillor brings his fabulous radio show to Seattle, and will feature a few choice local talents including Brandi Carlile, The Wailin’ Jennys, and Nellie McKay.[More]
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under City Of Music.