This is the coolest piece of theater to hit town since before I was born!

Take your mom!

I’m taking my mom Saturday night…we already have plans on Mother’s Day but if you don’t GO SEE THIS SHOW! They even have brunch on Sunday! Don’t miss it!

http://www.seattleinternational.org/seattle/performers/aurelia.html

		Aurélia’s Oratorio

France


Special Pre-Festival Event May 7-11

In the twisted tradition of Shockheaded Peter, Tim Burton and Edward Gorey, Seattle International Children’s Festival, in partnership with Seattle Repertory Theatre, presents Aurélia’s Oratorio.  A dazzling display of stage illusion and circus theater spectacle. 

Aurélia’s Oratorio is inspired by European circuses and medieval drawings depicting upside-down and inside-out worlds with altered states. Nothing is as it seems as the impossible happens. Furniture has a mind of its own, trains go through people and, at times, the puppets are in charge.

Creator and performer Aurélia Thierrée has performed as actress and illusionist since early childhood, initially with her parents Victoria Thierrée Chaplin and Jean-Baptiste Thierrée, the pioneers of new circus in the famous Cirque Invisible (Seattle Rep, 1997) and Cirque Imaginaire, and more recently with Tiger Lillies Circus of Shockheaded Peter fame.

“Grab the kids — not too young — and treat yourself to 70 minutes of the most fun you’ll have in a theater this year.” –Post and Courier, Charleston  

“A magical slice of theatrical trickery”
–Metro

“It is an absolute spellbinder”
–Daily Telegraph

“It is a bewitching 70 minutes in which the nightmarish and the dreamy meet and disintegrate in a puff of smoke and the whistle of a train.”
–The Guardian

http://aureliaoratorio.com/

 From the website:

Here’s your chance to have a no risk opportunity to try on some fantasies in a safe and healthy place. The Kinky Carnival is a fun sexy playground for adults; a spacious place for sensual expression that is clean, beautiful and well-lighted.

Seattle’s Kinky Carnival

Here are a few biographical details pertaining to Tim Marsden and his work(The cunning plan here is he can add and subtract these “facts” as he wishes.)

I was born in England but spent most of my formative years in Canada and the U.S.

I am still surprised when I utter the sentence “I went to High School in Cleveland.”

Later I moved back to England and lived in London and Glasgow, where I enjoyed the benefit of grants for education and the security of a national health system.

I had my first show in London in 1991 and have never looked back.

Over the years I have shown in London, Glasgow, Barcelona and Seattle.

I have lived in Seattle since 1997 where I have worked as an artist and also part time art schlepper for the Seattle Art Museum and various independent firms.

I live in Seattle with my wife and daughter.

http://etmarsden.com/

Cafe Racer is located at 5828 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle WA

206-523-5282

Show Opening May 8th through June 12th

The El Vez For Prez Tour 08

http://www.elvez.net

Yes!  It’s true every one’s favorite Mexican Immigrant is rocking the vote again this election year. Come check out his politics, his band, and the lovely Swedish Housewife!

The Kirkland Performing Arts Center

350 Kirkland Avenue

425-893-9900

www.kpcenter.org

 8PM

$10 - $26

The Swedish Housewife will be shakin’ her money-maker twice in one night; once with El Vez in Kirkland and later that same evening  in the heart of Seattle at Neumos!

Trannyshack Seattle

Hosted by Heklina with fabulous co-hostess Ursula Android and DJ Baby J.

Performances by Jackie Hell, Renttecca, Raya Light, Paula The Swedish Housewife, Kiddie, Ultra, Sylvia O’Stayformore, and more!

Neumos 

925 East Pike Street

Seattle

http://www.neumos.com/

 Door at 9:30PM

Show at 11:00PM

$10

Jordan Crane on May 10, Peter Bagge on May 17, and SHAG on May 24

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery springs into action in May with a succession of events featuring three of the country’s most celebrated cartoonists and remarkable illustrators. The public of all ages is invited to join us in an exciting series of exhibitions featuring Jordan Crane on May 10, Peter Bagge on May 17, and SHAG on May 24.

For this coming Saturday:
 
Los Angles artist Jordan Crane’s evocative and bittersweet meditations on the human condition in comics and illustration have gained him an enthusiastic following among art aficionados of all ages. His economical narrative observations have been published by Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books, including two issues of the comic book series Uptight, and graphic novels The Last Lonely Saturday and The Clouds Above, recently issued in trade paperback. His exhibition opening Saturday, May 10 includes exquisite limited edition prints and original artwork from his comics.

The reception, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, serves as the after-party for exhibitors and guests of the Emerald City Comicon, where Crane is among the featured artists. The opening also coincides with the lively Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack, featuring art, music and more at over 30 locations throughout the enchanting Georgetown neighborhood.

 Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street in Seattle’s Georgetown district. Open daily, 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone: 206.658.0110.

www.fantagraphics.com

Look for posts regarding the next two shows over the next two weeks

“Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack” Spring Offensive Continues with a Blast on Saturday, May10 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Seattle’s liveliest cultural adventure continues with the May 10 installment of the Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack. This monthly event, a production of the Georgetown Merchants’ Association, is intended to draw attention to the creative industrial arts district of Georgetown in an effort to foment public sentiment in favor of preserving this historic civic asset. More than 50 galleries, nightclubs, boutiques, studios, and individual artists participate in this colorful celebration of aesthetic diversity.

Coinciding with the Art Attack is the first exhibition of Georgetown Independent Artists in the Engine Room of the enchanting old brewery building. Organized by painter John Ohannesian, the show features recent work by Augie Pagan, Doug Parry, Diana Pharoah, Angielena Chamberlain, Dave Mazak, Steve Wright, Mike Poetzel, Dave McGranaghan, Lance Mercer and many others. While these artists frequently exhibit throughout the region, this exhibition acknowledges the fierce independence of Georgetown’s working artists, who largely reject the stifling restrictions imposed by traditional gallery representation. Other highlights include: “We Make Our Own Luck,” mixed media encaustic paintings by Joseph Wackerman at Georgetown Tile Works; an exhibition of illustrations and prints by Los Angeles artist Jordan Crane at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery; Georgetown artist Sherri Scott at George; musician Anna Coogan performing at Full Throttle Bottles; free musical performances at neighborhood n
ightclubs; exotic dining, drinking and shopping experiences in the charming Bohemian enclave of Georgetown.

www.georgetownartattack.com

The post office is becoming obsolete.  That sucks.  Bring the ponies back.  Right? 

“Ouch My Eye” has figured they should give them some business or better yet, have you give them some.  So here is the deal.  They have an installation show.  It’s called Ship It!  Whatever you send to their  gallery will be displayed.  In its box, unopened, in all its glory.  What won’t they show?  Uhmmm, nothing the post office would be willing to deliver.   So all bets are off.  EVERYTHING submitted with be shown.  On pedestals, with their new fancy track lighting.  So yeah.  Make a box, envelope, poster tube, and decorate whatever you want and Ship It!

Opening 1st Thursday May 1st, Opening Party Friday May 2nd.

www.OuchMyEye.com

Presented by Friends of Woodland Park Zoo Elephants to support getting the elephants out of their inhumane living conditions at the zoo and into the 2,700 acre Elephant Sanctuary. Treat yourself, your friends and your Mom to a night of elephant - sized laughs with Cathy Sorbo (comedian and PI columnist) and Dwight Slade (opener for Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno).

May 11, 2008
VIP reception at 5:30: $75.00
General Admission at 7PM: $40.00
Auction at 7:30; comedy show to follow
Mainstage Comedy and Music Club
315 1st Ave. N. (across from Key Arena)
Reserve tickets at http://www.mainstagecomedy.com or 206-217-3700
Contact: alyne16@yahoo.com

May 1, 2008
Harbor Steps in Downtown Seattle
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On May 1, get swept off your feet with Ooo La La, a free interactive public performance spectacular!

Created by Lucia Neare & coinciding with First Thursday ArtWalk, Ooo La La creates a grand corridor of whimsy throughtout downtown. Follow the parade from Occidental Square, or board the Queen May at 6 pm on the Harbor Steps as she sets sail to Whimsy.
Music, dancing and suprises await throughout the evening.

Come dance the night away!

GGLO is proud to sponsor this May Day extravaganza with 4Cultue’s Site Specific Performance Network. This public performance art event celebrates GGLO’s commitment and ongoing work to create great civic places for public art and community.
Theatrical direction by Cathy Madden, musical direction by Matt Goodrich, technical direction by David Verkade, and choreography by Jessica Jobaris.

Theatrical Wonders

Flight Attendant Day at the Museum of Flight , May 17th, with paid museum admission, a discussion on the history and service by a panel of flight attendants.  Listening to flight attendants tell stories is as juicy as talking to waiters away from work, when they can let their hair down and tell it as it really is.   Go get the inside scoop about flying and service when the flight attendants don’t need to put on their game face.

After two spectacular Seattle engagements, PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS returns to wet and woody Seattle. And this time, Writer/Comedian Cathy Sorbo is on hand to whip the audience into a hysterical frenzy before this “Powerful Pair of Penises” makes their highly anticipated entrance. PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS (POP) settles into their new home at ACT Theatre from April 29^th – May 4th. Cathy comments, “I first met the boys a few years back and I can’t wait to see them again. I’ll bet they’ve ‘eh hem’ grown a lot since then. I wonder if I’ll recognize them?”

Make no mistake, there are no sock puppets in this show! This eye POP-ing show is exactly what it pretends to be; two naked penis puppeteers on stage presenting the ancient Australian art of genital origami with an astounding series of penis installations.

Requiring astonishing stamina, an unbelievable stretch factor and an amazing level of testicular fortitude, PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS leaves women and men gasping with more than 40 heroic and hilarious penis installations including The Pelican, The Windsurfer, The Eiffel Tower, Loch Ness Monster, and the signature installation, The Hamburger. POP has made countless celebrity’s eyes ‘pop’: Hugh Grant, Naomi Campbell, Posh Spice, Bono and Elton John to name a few. Join this star-studded list of POP supporters and see for yourself. PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS is a non-sexual adult show.

Show and ticket information can be found at: www.acttheatre.org

Box office phone: (12-7pm, closed mon.): 206-292-7676

Group Sales: (253) 839-4204

For more information visit: www.puppetryofthepenis.net

www.CathySorbo.com