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Join the Seattle Public Library for an entertaining and insightful preview lecture presented by Seattle Opera Education Department staff. This is a free event. Eeveryone is welcome. Registration is not required.
2012 schedule of previews for Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s “Orpheus and Eurydice”:
- Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Green Lake Branch from 2 – 3pm
- Monday, February 13, 2012 at the West Seattle Branch from 6:30 – 7:30pm
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Northeast Branch from 6:30 – 7:30pm
- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Ballard Branch from 2 – 3pm
- Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Central Library from 12 – 1pm
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is about the natural wonders of Washington state, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street in Seattle.
The Henry Art Gallery was the first public art museum in the state of Washington. The Henry stimulates research and teaching, provides a creative wellspring for artists, students, and educators, and serves as a catalyst for the creation of new work. Free to the public the first Thursday of each month, 11:00-8:00. Located on the campus of the University of Washington, 15th Ave NE and NE 41st, Seattle 98195.
Museum of Flight holds one of the largest and most comprehensive air and space collections in the United States, containing millions of rare photographs and negatives, a world-class library, tens of thousands of artifacts, and over 150 rare aircraft and space vehicles. Free admission each first Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. located South of downtown Seattle, at the south end of Boeing Field / King County Airport; Exit 158 off Interstate 5, 9404 East Marginal Way S.
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) documents and exhibits the unique historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. NAAM is a vibrant community gathering place where youth, adults and families can honor the past and articulate the future. Free admission first and second Thursday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. NAAM is located on the corner of 23rd Avenue and S. Massachusetts Street, just south of downtown Seattle. Free parking is available on site.
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle, south of Husky Stadium, just off State Route 520 south of the Montlake Bridge, 2700 24th Ave East.
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) collection includes Asian, African and Native American art, modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists, and wonderful visiting exhibits. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 9 p.m. Located in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market at 1300 Fi rst Avenue.
Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) collection is housed in an Art Deco building and emphasises Chinese and Japanese art, but also includes works from Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayas. Among the museum’s most notable pieces are Chinese terra-cotta funerary art, Chinese snuff bottles, and Japanese netsukes (belt decorations). Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 9 p.m. Located in Seattle inside Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, 1400 East Prospect Street.
Wing Luke Asian Museum is the only pan-Asian Pacific American museum in the country and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the region, with artifacts, photographs, archives, and oral histories revealing the culture of the Asian Pacific American community. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District aka the “ID” (pronounced eye-dee), 719 South King Street.
If you would like to give back this holiday season to causes you care about, consider gifts that support the local food economy and farms.
How about a copy of Cascade Harvest Coalition’s (CHC) cookbook, Fresh! Seasonal Recipes with local ingredients. At $20, this beautifully illustrated and smartly arranged book features seasonal and local recipes, courtesy of local farmers, chefs and food writers including Tom Douglas, Jeff Miller, and Seth Caswell. Local artist Lida Enche filled the 80-page layout with original woodcuts and illustrations of stunning beauty. Honey bees, salmon and ladybugs swim across the floral backdrop. All proceeds will benefit CHC, a non-profit organization dedicated to “re-localizing” the food system in Washington State. Order online. Shipping and handling included!
Consider a Community Support Agriculture (CSA) subscription that can provide someone you love with the benefits of farm fresh food throughout the year. Or give as a gift to your family and help with New Year’s resolutions for healthier eating! A CSA is a great way to support local farmers and the local economy. Download a directory of Puget Sound CSA’s (1.2MB PDF).
Join Unexpected Productions funniest Christmas Show in Seattle! Get away from your family – or bring them along! First performed in 1985, A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol brings Charles Dickens’s Christmas classic to the stage with a twist! What if Scrooge owned a pet store? What if the Ghost of Christmas Past was a Film Noir detective? What if Tiny Tim wasn’t so tiny? The audience gives suggestions up front, and UP’s improvisers use these suggestions to tell an all new tale of how Christmas can (or can’t!) change Ebeneezer Scrooge’s life! This is a great show for families, shoppers, tourists, and audience members of all ages!
Tickets are just $10.00 – $15.00, available at brownpapertickets.com. Intiman Playhouse (View Venue), 201 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 (Google map).
The Arboretum Foundation “Gifts & Greens Galore” holiday sale offers a wonderful selection of holiday decorations, including wreaths, swags, and fresh-cut greens. It’s also a showcase for the Arboretum Shop, which features an excellent selection of gardening and nature books, plant-themed jewelry, natural body products, tools for green thumbs, and much more. The sale features many fun activities and unique gift merchandise:
- Live seasonal music
- Free hot drinks
- Michael Michaud Silver Season botanical tableware and jewelry
- Handmade holiday cards
The sale is held at the Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112 (Google map). Free parking and admission. For more information, visit Gifts & Greens Galore.
- Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, December 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Arboretum Foundation, a non-profit membership organization, has provided stewardship for Washington Park Arboretum since 1935. The mission of the Foundation is to promote, protect and enhance the Washington Park Arboretum for current and future generations by strengthening and building a diverse and engaged community of donors, volunteers and advocates.
Book Larder is Seattle’s only culinary bookstore, featuring a unique and inspiring collection of cookbooks. The store is located in North Fremont, 4252 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103 (Google map). At the store, you’ll find a carefully chosen selection of new, vintage collectible, and imported cookbooks. They regularly host free events, including demos and tastings in their on-site kitchen, as well as author signings with some of the food world’s brightest minds and palates. There are also cooking classes (for a fee). Browse the store, join a discussion through Facebook or Twitter. Sign up for The Mailing List to get information on upcoming events and new titles.
At the core of our mental lives is a striking contradiction: Although our senses have evolved to give us a detailed perception of the world, as soon as that information hits our brains it becomes biased and distorted, usually without conscious effort. But why?
Join author Robert Trivers at Seattle Town Hall on Monday November 14, 2011 from 7:30-9:00 PM. A leading evolutionary theorist, Trivers argues that in order to deceive others, we must first deceive ourselves–and we are very good at denying the truth, even when it can have devastating effects. Rivers book, The Folly of Fools is available at University Bookstore, Elliott Bay Book Company and Seattle Public Library. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center and University Book Store. Series sponsored by Microsoft. Series media sponsorship provided by KPLU. Tickets for Robert Trivers: The Truth about Self-Deception are $5 at brownpapertickets.com.
Town Hall is Seattle’s community culture center offering a broad program of music, humanities, civic discourse, and world culture events. Town Hall is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood, on the edge of downtown. Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (Google map), is conveniently located at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street. Town Hall’s location offers easy access to and from the I-5 freeway. There is a large pay lot immediately adjacent to Town Hall; enter the parking lot from Seventh Avenue, Spring or Seneca Streets.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is about the natural wonders of Washington state, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street in Seattle.
The Henry Art Gallery was the first public art museum in the state of Washington. The Henry stimulates research and teaching, provides a creative wellspring for artists, students, and educators, and serves as a catalyst for the creation of new work. Free to the public the first Thursday of each month, 11:00-8:00. Located on the campus of the University of Washington, 15th Ave NE and NE 41st, Seattle 98195.
Museum of Flight holds one of the largest and most comprehensive air and space collections in the United States, containing millions of rare photographs and negatives, a world-class library, tens of thousands of artifacts, and over 150 rare aircraft and space vehicles. Free admission each first Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. located South of downtown Seattle, at the south end of Boeing Field / King County Airport; Exit 158 off Interstate 5, 9404 East Marginal Way S.
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) documents and exhibits the unique historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. NAAM is a vibrant community gathering place where youth, adults and families can honor the past and articulate the future. Free admission first and second Thursday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. NAAM is located on the corner of 23rd Avenue and S. Massachusetts Street, just south of downtown Seattle. Free parking is available on site.
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle, south of Husky Stadium, just off State Route 520 south of the Montlake Bridge, 2700 24th Ave East.
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) collection includes Asian, African and Native American art, modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists, and wonderful visiting exhibits. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 9 p.m. Located in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market at 1300 Fi rst Avenue.
Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) collection is housed in an Art Deco building and emphasises Chinese and Japanese art, but also includes works from Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayas. Among the museum’s most notable pieces are Chinese terra-cotta funerary art, Chinese snuff bottles, and Japanese netsukes (belt decorations). Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 9 p.m. Located in Seattle inside Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, 1400 East Prospect Street.
Wing Luke Asian Museum is the only pan-Asian Pacific American museum in the country and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the region, with artifacts, photographs, archives, and oral histories revealing the culture of the Asian Pacific American community. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District aka the “ID” (pronounced eye-dee), 719 South King Street.
The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair since 1987 has been the premier Pacific Northwest rare bok event. The International Book Fair features thousands of rare books, prints, maps, and photographs for sale. The fair is held at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, located on the north side of Seattle Center on Mercer St just east of 3rd Ave N (Google map). Tickets are $5.00 at the door and are good both days; under 12 admitted free.
2011 Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
- Saturday October 8th – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday October 9th – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Arts Crush is a month-long festival that features hundreds of free events, special discounts and once-a-year interactive arts opportunities for all ages, 31 days of creative adventures in art, literature, music, theatre, dance, film and more! Art Crush is presented by Theatre Puget Sound in cooperation with other community arts leaders.
- Date Night! Get two-for-one tickets or admission to specific events on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the month. Check Date Night for specific details.
- Attend Kids Crush, special activities, workshops and performances aimed at engaging youth and families. Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens or teens, you’re certain to find something to spark their creativity
- Find one-of-a-kind FREE events! Arts Crush pulls back the curtain with special performances, interactive events, open rehearsals, public parties, readings, workshops, meet-the-artist events, community art projects, site-specific works, and much more.
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