And on the subject of delicious—let’s talk about this week’s episode of Art Zone:

GOOD BOOKS!
SWEET & FUNKY SOUL!
AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY!
AND HOW TO CUT UP A CHICKEN!

The AZ train leaves the station on Friday, March 12th @ 8:00 pm on Channel 21 and, due to their pledge drive schedule, Wednesday, May 5th @ 7:00 pm on KCTS 9. Tune in, or watch online anytime @ www.seattlechannel.org/artzone

Lots of arty action happening around town—check it out:

ArtXchange Gallery in Pioneer Square presents !SENSE US! 2010”, featuring works from ten outstanding Latino Artists from the Pacific Northwest. Through paintings, photography, documentary and abstraction, the artists balance their personal heritage and culture with the Puget Sound perspective. Runs now through April 30th.

Red Jacket Mine has been named the first artist-in-residence band at the brand new Hard Rock Café in downtown Seattle! Stop in on any Tuesday in March, from 7:30-10:00, for drinks, snacks, and the fabulously fresh sounds of RJM.

Pianist, Singer, Songwriter and Composer, Darrius Willrich, has a brand new CD, “Can’t get enough”, and he’s throwing an open-to-the-public party to celebrate! Happening Thursday, March 25th, Darrius and a few of his very talented friends will heat up The Triple Door stage with a full evening of original tunes. Be there.

And finally, March 18-28, Pacific Northwest Ballet presents a “3 By Dove” program, choreographed by Ulysses Dove (1947-1996), who said of his work, “In every embrace, every second of life (should be) lived so fully that there can be no regrets, no retreats, no looking back.” Amen to that.

That’s it for now. Have fun out there and keep in touch.
Xo, nancy g.

P.S. I recently learned that the secret to making a great piecrust is adding vodka to the dough. More on this topic in next week’s blog.

But Senior Story Tell doesn’t just benefit the families; it also helps other seniors in the community.

Watch CityStream: Senior Storytelling now to find out how.

Then tune in Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. to catch an all new CityStream. Join host Lowell Deo from Homegrown sandwich shop in Fremont for some tasty treats. Plus learn how sustainable food can help improve not only your health, but communities as well. And smile! You’re on Cooper’s camera. How this feline photographer is capturing the hearts of his fans in Seattle and beyond. Catch those stories and more on CityStream, Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or watch it online at www.seattlechannel.org/cityStream

8:32am: Morning Meeting. Always fun to watch crew’s attempts to stay out of the way of camera and lights. I say this while lurking behind a curtain.

9:51am: Jose Gonzales is in the house, with another list of recommendations destined to drive up ITune bills. Beat-boxing temporarily breaks out.

10:46am: Forced to do another take when a tree starts mysteriously moving in the background. Little Shop of Horrors stuck in head for rest of day.

11:20am: A lamp bites the dust during scenery change. Sad, but nowhere near as upsetting as the nuclear jello lava lamp incident from a while back.

11:22am: What happens when you break a lava lamp, anyway? Seven years of bad munchies? A ferret gets its wings? … Is this thing on? Oops.

1:24pm: Cleaning out fridge in preparation for interviewing guests. If you see a saran-wrapped thing crawling down the street, there’s your answer.

2:10pm: Rehearsing for upcoming improvisational performance. This is one of those jumbo shrimp / forward retreat type of deals.

2:43pm: Woman in improv troupe just dropped and spontaneously started doing pushups while talking in funny voices. This is going to be interesting.

3:01pm: 1st improv session occurs. Topic: The EMP. Veers into discussion of hoses, skulls, and Fluegelhorns. My kingdom for a Flowchart.

3:13pm: 2nd improv. Topic: Waiting for the bus. Baboons, deodorant, and wonderbras. Sound guy Greg declares them better than barrel of monkeys.

3:22pm: Final improv. Topic: panhandling. Old televisions, Goldilocks, pushing old ladies down stairs. Worried Greg may actually laugh head off.

3:43pm: Wrap on the loosest show in quite a while. Will be some time before everyone stops random associating. Purple Monkey Dishwasher.

-Andy

Joining us in the studio are Anne Fennessy, Pioneer Square business owner and resident; Kevin Daniels, President of Nitze-Stagen; Leslie Smith, interim director of the Pioneer Square Community Association; and Nancy Yamamoto of the city’s Office of Economic Development.

Don’t miss this fascinating discussion over Seattle’s most historic neighborhood! on Friday, March 5, 7 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21. Watch past shows right now by visiting www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

And speaking of– this week’s Art Zone is no dream, but it sure is dreamy!

HATS! MUSIC! ARTSY NEWS! IMPROVISATION! RECYCLED TIN ART!

Blast off happens Friday, March 5th @ 8:00 pm on Seattle Channel 21 and, due to their 2-week pledge drive, on KCTS 9 Wednesday, March 24th @ 7:00 pm.

And now for a few fun things to consider:

New Century Theatre Company presents “Pipeline”—a free and open to the public new play reading series at Solo Bar on lower Queen Anne. This month’s reading, happening Monday, March 8th @ 7:30, is a collaboration with Vancouver, BC’s critically acclaimed theatre company, “Horseshoes & Hand Grenades”, and features Sean Devine’s play “Father Daughter Reunion”, the true story of one man’s stand against the U.S. Government. With John Lang directing (voted best local director of 2009), seats will fill up fast so don’t dawdle!

The 7th annual Moisture Festival is about to take Seattle by storm! Appearing in five venues around the city, including Open Space for Arts & Community on Vashon, this raucous 3-week circus has something for everyone. Runs March 11th thru April 3rd.

Local Seattle artist Jo Moniz has a new show of encaustic works that explore dreams in place and time, along with pattern and color, at Shift Collaborative Studio, located in Pioneer Square’s Tashiro Kaplan Building. This beautiful solo exhibit runs March 4-27, with a “meet the Artist” opening night reception on Friday, March 5th from 5-8.

For those of you who like to plan ahead, mark your calendar for the Seattle Weekly’s “Voracious Tasting Food Awards” happening April 14th at the Paramount Theatre. This evening of culinary celebration includes restaurant samplings, libation tastings, and a local chef showdown with MC Tom Douglas, plus live music and the fourth-annual presentation of the Seattle Weekly’s Food Awards. Mmm, mmm, good!
That’s it for now– see you ‘round town.

Xo, nancy g.

P.S. Just bought a new lipstick at Sephora, and I think I’m starting to look like the model on their website. I have a good feeling about this one…

See firsthand how recreating a crime scene, counterfeit testing and handwriting analysis makes Seattle safer. Watch CityStream’s CSI: Seattle

Then tune in Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. to catch an all new CityStream. Join host Cameron Wong at the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum for a crime fighting edition of the show. Learn how a Seattle teen fulfills a promise to his fallen brother to serve and protect. Then, meet one detective who uses a unique approach to keep kids safe.

Catch those stories and more on CityStream, Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or watch it online at www.seattlechannel.org/cityStream/

8:32am: Somber mood at the opening meeting, as it’s the last day for The Amazing Sonja. Mitigated slightly by amazing assortment of parting gifts.

9:20am: Nancy reveals severely spooky-cool self-portrait of Graham Nash for upcoming segment. “Almost Cut My Hair” lyrics suddenly make more sense.

9:43am: Over the past 24 hours, we’ve had both a camera and a mixing board go south. Scared to touch anything, to be honest.

9:55am: Robert Horton is in the house, wearing a tie that beggars description. Man’s got style. Creepy photo of Graham Nash seems to approve.

11:05am: Brief discussion in control room over how best to describe Nancy’s sweater. Consensus seems to be “Shingled.”

11:12am: Cameraman Bob gads about the studio with Sonja’s feathered boa. This is fairly restrained for Bob. Hope he’s not coming down with something.

11:37am: After nearly 3 hours in the studio, featured art has yet to attack anyone. Knock on wood.

12:08am: Nancy delivers a huge mouthful of dialog about the featured art, while standing perilously close to the fan blade. Sure, provoke it.

1:42: Erin Jorgensen arrives with her marimba, a beautiful instrument which contains at least 11 billion separate parts. Assembly required.

3:44: The marimba may be the best instrument in the world, boasting both a gorgeous sound, and a really fun name to say. Tough break, Flügelhorn.

4:12: Wrap on what feels like one of our best musical segments ever. Group hug with Sonja follows. For first time, wish show had run longer.

-Andy

What is heavenly to me is this week’s episode of Art Zone! ANIMATION! ART WITH HEART! FILM! AND GRAHAM NASH!

We flip the fun switch on Friday, February 26th @ 8:00 pm on Channel 21, and Wednesday, March 3rd @ 7:00 pm on KCTS Channel 9.

And now for a few recommendations of fun stuff to do around town:

Women Seeking… a theatre company West, presents the classic, “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean”. Running now thru March 14th at Richard Hugo House, this equity member project is directed by Christine Mosere and features a cast of powerhouse actors, including, Laura Kenny, Eleanor Moseley, Kate Szyperski and Rebecca Olson.

Check out “36 Views of Mount Rainier”, a beautiful show of Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kristina Hagman. The show runs now through March 19th at the Kinsey Gallery, which is located in the A & A building on the Seattle University campus. While on the campus, make sure you take a stroll through the St. Ignatius Chapel it’ll blow your mind.

The great Vusi Mahlasela hits the UW’s Meany Hall stage on Saturday, February 27th. An influential voice during the struggle to overthrow apartheid, this South African guitarist/singer-songwriter/poet-activist draws from blues, world, soul, and folk music to create a unique musical style that has enchanted and inspired listeners worldwide.

Have a terrific week and, until we meet again, drink plenty of water, breathe deep, and pick up a bag of Tim’s.
Xo, nancy g.

Do you have questions for Seattle City Councilmembers? How does the Council want to handle the City’s 2011 $50 million budget deficit?  What are their thoughts on a solution for rebuilding the State Route 520 bridge? How do they feel the search for a new Seattle Police Chief search is going?  This episode of City Inside/Out: Council Edition features Seattle City Council Finance and Budget Chair Jean Godden, Public Safety Chair Tim Burgess and Energy and Technology Chair Bruce Harrell answering your questions.

Whatever your question is, if you want it answered on TV, you have to call 206-684-8821 or email contact@seattlechannel.org. Host C.R. Douglas will also raise the key issues facing Seattle. You can also submit your questions or watch past episodes by visiting the City Inside/Out: Council Edition website, http://www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEdition/.

Don’t miss this opportunity to put your issues before the City’s lawmakers! Call or email right now! Then tune in Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. on SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21, to get answers.

See how one’s man mission will help transform the once lush waterway back into its natural beauty. Watch CityStream’s Duwamish River Clean-Up now by following this link:http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3071007

Be sure to tune in and join host Penny LeGate from the Duwamish River banks in West Seattle to find out how you can help out in the clean up. Plus, learn about a mentor program for young girls that builds confidence and strength one step at a time. Then, Reverend Samuel McKinney reflects on Martin Luther King Junior’s controversial 1961 Seattle visit. Catch those stories and more on CityStream, Thursday, February 18 at 7 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or watch it online at www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream/.