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This Week on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy…

channelweb — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:58 +0000

Nancy and The Zone bring the goods this week, with a preview of the upcoming Seattle Improv Festival, a not-so-silent look at the man behind the Paramount’s mighty Wurlitzer organ, and a profile of the exceptional Cellist Lori Goldston. Also, The Young Evils blow the doors off of the studio. (Note: the band kindly replaced the doors afterwards.)

Premieres Fri., Feb. 3, 8 p.m.

Check it out at www.seattlechannel.org/artZone.

An Evening With: 2011 Film Critics Wrap at the Frye

channelweb — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:00:40 +0000

It’s the annual celebration of the best and worst in the movie year, as a panel of Seattle’s film critics sort through the highs and lows of 2011. High praise, withering invective, and delicious disagreements are guaranteed.

Watch episodes of An Evening With at: www.seattlechannel.org/AnEveningWith.

Premieres Thurs., Dec. 29 at 9 p.m

Watch tonight’s 5th Avenue Spotlight Night: Cinderella

channelweb — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:00:30 +0000

Originally written as a Julie Andrews television special in 1956, Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s musical Cinderella is not to be confused with the Disney version. (Think less talking mice, more fantastic music.) On the eve of its enchanting Seattle premiere, the 5th Avenue’s David Armstrong tells the history of this delightful alternate take on the classic rags-to-riches tale, with its stars on hand to sing along. NOTE: Pumpkins are not provided.

Watch online at: www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=6011111

Premieres Thurs., Nov 24, 9 p.m.

Ryan Molenkamp, Patty Grazini, TEDx Rainier and more on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy

channelweb — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:13:46 +0000

This week Nancy and The Zone go hither and yon throughout the creative universe with a visit to the studio of artist Ryan Molenkamp, a profile of paper sculptor Patty Grazini, a preview of the upcoming “TEDx Rainier” talks, and an in-studio sighting of local band Lights From Space. Cosmic.

Premieres Friday at 8 p.m.

Watch the show on demand at www.seattlechannel.org/artZone.

Duff McKagan, David Chatt, Jenny Heishman and more on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy

channelweb — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:43:27 +0000

This week, Art Zone covers all the bases, as we profile tactile artist David Chatt, gaze at the exquisite art of Jenny Heishman, update the local comedy scene and sling a few punchlines with Kevin Hyder, and unleash the acoustic thunder with Kris Orlowski & the Passenger String Quartet. Also, Nancy lets her freak flag fly with rock legend/author Duff McKagan and his many, many tattoos.

Premieres Fri., Oct. 28, 8 p.m.

Or, check it out now at www.seattlechannel.org/artZone.

Weird and Awesome with Emmett Montgomery on Front Row

george — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:19:47 +0000

Like Ed Sullivan presiding over the Gong Show, or Donny & Marie produced by Andy Warhol at the height of the Factory, “Weird & Awesome with Emmett Montgomery,” is entertainment at its most human and inexplicable. This show, taped before a live audience at Annex Theatre, features members of Seattle’s rich performance and arts scene, with an emphasis on the eclectic and the unique. The performers include host and comic Emmett Montgomery, Kevin Hyder as a human puppet show, “Ziegfeld-girl” clowns, standup comedy with former “Almost Live” host John Keister and more! Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=6011107.

Nancy Previews EMP’s Nirvana Exhibit

george — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:32:51 +0000

SNEAK PEEK: Nancy previews emp’s Nirvana exhibit

This week’s Art Zone with Nancy Guppy is a doozy! Playwright, John Longenbaugh remembers The Lusty Lady; we tour emp’s highly anticipated Nirvana exhibit; Seattle Photographer, Paul Bannick chats up his gorgeous bird show at the Burke; we feature an excerpt from Intiman Theatre’s production of “All My Sons”, and it’s a meet & greet with Vincent Kitch, the new Director of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

Tune in Friday @ 8:00 on Seattle Channel 21 or right here on www.seattlechannel.org.

OUT & ABOUT (Nancy recommends)

Saturday, April 16th is a night of original solo performances at Freehold Studio. http://www.freeholdtheatre.org/ Featuring 8 short pieces, written and performed by actors from Freehold’s Ensemble Training Intensive Program, this will be an evening of laughter, heart and love, with all proceeds going toward helping local resident, Sachie Mikawa, bring her family, who lost everything in the recent earthquake and tsunami, from Japan to Seattle. Space is limited to 50, so reserve your seat now!
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/166231

Watch It Now: Art Zone with Nancy Guppy

channelweb — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:28:59 +0000

We’re full of arty goodness in this week’s episode with a behind-the-scenes tour of the popular “Twisted Flicks” series; a studio appearance from Seattle Art Museums’ gorgeous sound sculptural costume exhibit; a profile of cartoonist, Jim Woodring; and great music from Gabriel Mintz & Friends.

Watch It Now!

Friday @ 8:00 on Seattle Channel 21
Sunday night @ 11:00 on KCTS Channel 9.

OUT & ABOUT

We want you to meet Oregon-based writer, Nora Robertson. In addition to writing fiction, poetry, reviews and essays, Nora produces “The New Oregon Interview Series” where she talks with all sorts of movers & shakers in Portland’s smart and vibrant art scene. Nora’s got her finger on the local P-town pulse and this series is definitely worth checking out!

Watch It Now: Actor Timothy Piggee on Art Zone

channelweb — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:15:57 +0000

WATCH IT NOW: Actor Timothy Piggee

Art Zone is overflowing with great art this week! The Cave Singers play a few songs off their new record; bass-baritone/opera hunk, John Relyea, drops by to talk about his role as Don Quixote; Actor, Timothy Piggee, shares a true story from the stage; and we profile 2010 Mayor’s Arts Award recipient, Juan Alonso

Join us Friday @ 8:00 on Seattle Channel 21 and Sunday night @ 11:00 on KCTS Channel 9.
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OUT & ABOUT
Live Girls presents the world premiere of Victoria Stewart’s award-winning play, “Hardball”. This timely and provocative story takes on the 24-hour cable news landscape, tracking a young woman’s transformation from budding serious journalist to celebrity pundit, and the sacrifices she makes on the way up. Runs March 4-26 at Annex Theatre on Capital Hill.

Theatre Highlights from Kathy Hsieh

kathy — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:45:48 +0000

The Gregory Awards were incredible!
Nancy and I chat about some of the highlights on this week’s Art Zone episode.
It was so inspiring seeing so many generations of theatre people all in one place! I loved the fact that theatre artists and patrons from the most established companies in the region like The Seattle Repertory Theatre and Village were mingling with people from the newest companies like Balagan and Contemporary Classics to diverse groups like Pork Filled Players. The energy was palpable!

So what great shows are coming up that might be nominated this next year? My bets are on Hamlet running through December 5 at Seattle Shakespeare. Directed by last year’s Gregory award recipient for Outstanding Director, Mr. John Langs, if this production is anything like his other local productions, you better get your tickets now! His visual sensibility, precise pacing and talent for pulling out the most powerfully moving performances have never been short of absolutely riveting. Don’t miss it.

Speaking of new companies, the newest to open their doors is Azeotrope Theatre with their production of Red Light Winter running through November 13.
Featuring design work from a couple of this year’s Gregory Award recipients (Andrew D. Smith and Andrea Bryn Bush), this intimate play explores the intangible aspects of relationships in a deeply visceral way laced with humor. Be aware that there are visually provocative scenes that are that much more gut-wrenching when seen live on stage (yes, that means full nudity and overt sexual content). The nuanced work of the cast and artists involved shows great promise for this fledgling company. And while not a perfect play, in many ways the script is as vulnerable and cocky, messy and awkward, tender and risky as real life relationships are. Like our memories of unrequited loves, there are moments in the play that will linger long after you thought you’d moved on.

Get out and see some theatre!
Kathy