We hope you enjoy our weekly list of staff recommended events!
Memoir Writing Group
Recommended by Brandi Link, Heritage & Preservation 4Culture
State Capital Museum Coach House
Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 pm
Lead by Delores Kelso Nelson, local writer and teacher, the memoir class helps adults explore their lives through writing. You don’t have to be a writer, just interested in history. The class is open to all and offers weekly writing exercises and one-on-one guidance. Read more…
The Gospel Musical Black Nativity Plays Its Final Season At Intiman
Recommended by Anna Callahan, Communications 4Culture
December 4 – 27 at 8 pm
(No performances on Christmas Day)
Intiman Theatre invites audiences to its annual production of Black Nativity, a holiday favorite that features 40 singers, dancers and musicians. This will be the gospel musical’s last season at Intiman, where it has been a tradition since 1998. Intiman and members of the creative team are currently exploring new options for the future, including a move to a larger venue in King County. Read more…
The Cutters & Friends Christmas Concert
Northwest Seaport Concert Series
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas St, Seattle
December 4, 2009, 8 pm
Ring in the holiday season with a blend of maritime and holiday tunes from the Northwest’s favorite family band, The Cutters, the updated folk sound of Pint & Dale, the vocal harmonies of The Whateverly Brothers, and the toe-tapping warmth of Tom Rawson. There will be a holiday gift bazaar & refreshments in the church basement during intermission. Read more…
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing
Center for Wooden Boats
December 11, 2009, 8 – 10:30 pm
Free! Songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages welcome. Songwriter J.W. Sparrow will be on board as songleader to keep the music rolling, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. J.W. Sparrow is known for his sly wit, eloquent storytelling voice, and versatile musicianship. Admission free, donations accepted. Refreshments & maritime CDs for sale. Wayne Palsson host. Read more…
Washington: Then & Now
Recommended by Brandi Link, Heritage & Preservation 4Culture
Opens December 12, 2009 – Washington State History Museum
Regional historian Paul Dorpat, and photographer Jean Sherrard will collaborate on a new exhibit opening December 12th at the State History Museum in Tacoma. A state-wide version of Dorpat’s popular ‘Then and Now’ photo features in The Seattle Times, the exhibit will compare and contrasts historic photographs of state locations with contemporary photographs. Read more…
“Trazas de mapa / Map Traces” by Eugenia Toledo
Recommended by Heather Dwyer and Doreen Mitchum, Arts 4Culture
Seattle Public Library, Downtown Level 4, Room 2
December 12, 2009 at 2 pm
Writer Eugenia Toledo will present a sneak peek of her poetry from her latest work in progress titled: “Trazas de mapa / Map Traces”. This new book is a women’s journey through the history of Toledo’s homeland and herself. Eugenia was awarded a special projects grant by 4Culture in 2009. “Trazas de mapa / Map Traces” will be published in 2010. This is a free public event and is co-sponsored by 4Culture, Seattle Public Library, Taller Cervantes and Latino Cultural Magazine. Read more…
Copyright Registration Demonstration
Recommended by Heather Dwyer, Arts 4Culture
Wednesday, December 16 doors at 6 pm, seminar at 7 pm
Pravda Studios, 1406 10th Ave., Ste. 200, Seattle WA 98122
Most artists don’t understand that although they have copyright over a work of art they create, the ability to take legal recourse requires that the artist register the copyright. It is an important and critical detail most artists do not understand and fail to do. Join panelists: John E. Grant, Joleen Hughes, Nicholas Mitchell, and Todd Alberstone a panel of lawyers that will explain in plain English how artists can better protect their work. There will be a “live” demo of how to register a copyright online, so everyone is encouraged to bring a laptop and jpegs of a visual work of art to register their own copyright as they follow the copyright experts. Free wi-fi will be provided by Pravda Studios so people can log on to copyright.gov. Read more…
4culture friends,
Thanks for giving our Then and Now exhibit a plug! One minor correction: this exhibit is at the State Capital Museum in Olympia (it was at the Tacoma Museum earlier this year). We’re open Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Thanks!