April 29 – May 8, 2011

Esterhazy, Franz Josef Haydn created this opera especially for The Royal Marionette Theater at Esterhaza Palace. This opera features splendid live baroque music lead by the internationally acclaimed Margriet Tindemans.

Exquisite cast and sets by Carter Family Marionettes. The Carter Family presented this opera to sold-out crowds at the Sanssouci Palace Theatre of Frederick the Great.

“The Burning House” makes a triumphant return from Europe with a limited engagement of only two-weekends in Seattle.

Don’t miss your chance to see this masterpiece of music and marionettes!

SHOWTIMES:
Fridays at 8pm / Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm / Sundays at 2pm

Tickets available at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/131198

or call: (800)838-3006

Review of Carter Family Marionettes’ production of “The Burning House” from Berlin’s newspaper: http://www.tagesspiegel.de/kultur/wen-die-liebe-je-entzuendet/722300.html

Winged angel stage prop featured on Nirvana’s “In Utero” tour. Photo by Marlow Harris

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Krist Novoselic speaks at the Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses opening party at Experience Music Project on Friday April 15th, 2011. Jacob McMurray masterminded this exciting exhibit, which is scheduled to remain in place at EMP for the next two years.

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Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain, and Krist Novoselic boarding an airplane, Australia, circa February 10, 1992.  Courtesy of Shelli Hyrkas

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Here’s a link to our full report on the opening party celebration, with our photos and videos, and also photos of Selected Artifact Images from the exhibit (like the one above) provided to us from EMP.

-  SEE THE WHOLE PARTY REPORT HERE -

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JACK & the DRAGON

by the Oregon Shadow Theatre

is now showing at the Northwest Puppet Center.

There are many stories about Jack and his Ma in the Appalachian Mountains. In this fairy tale, after swatting 7 flies at one whack, Jack is hired by the King to hunt some pesky varmints, like a Giant Hog and a Unicorn, before he has to face the meanest varmint of all. He still finds time to kick up his heels with the King’s daughter at a barn dance. Colorful shadow puppets, live old time American banjo and dulcimer music and a barrel of laughs send Jack and the Dragon running down the hollow.

SHOWTIMES:

Saturdays & Sunday

1:00 PM & 3:00 PM through February 20

The Northwest Puppet Center is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood at

9123 – 15th Ave NE, Seattle, 98115

For advance tickets, click here or call:
1(800)838-3006

http://www.nwpuppet.org/

'Jack and the Dragon' by Oregon Shadow Theatre

The address is 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, and it is open 10am – 1am Mon-Sat. 11am-11pm Sunday. The phone number is 206-523-JAVA.

A whimsical new production by Northwest Puppet Center’s founding artistic directors, Christine & Stephen Carter.

This show combines the famous tale of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” with the plot from a 19th century Parisian puppet play by Louis Emil Duranty about a  magician’s ill-fated picnic.

Get ready for the buckets to fly in this classical and comical work of puppet theater!

The Northwest Puppet Center is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood

9123 – 15th Ave  NE, Seattle, WA 98115-3111

Showtimes
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm

Advance tickets available online or by phone:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/118860
1(800)838-3006

If you’d like to attend all the performances in the 2010-2011 Season,
save money with a subscription:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/118379

Tickets and subscriptions also available at the box office 30 minutes
before each show.

When you visit the puppet center be sure to visit the Puppetry Museum.

Currently on display:

BURATTINI, MARIONETTE & PUPI
An exhibit honoring Italy‘s contributions to the art of puppetry.

This exhibit features puppets from Bergamo, Milano, Sicilia and from Italian repertoire created by Seattle’s own Carter Family Marionettes.

Included in the exhibit are artifacts from the 18th and 19th century.

Museum exhibit open before and after performances or by appointment.

Northwest Puppet Center

(206)523-2579
info@nwpuppet.org

http://nwpuppet.org/apprentice.html

For the past five years, Smithsonian Magazine has sponsored a day of free art and culture across the country, and this Saturday, all you art-lovin’ Washingtonians will have free access to nearly 40 state museums. Did we mention it’s free?

In the Seattle area alone, you can visit:
Bellevue Arts Museum
Center for Wooden Boats
EMP | SFM
Frye Art Museum
Henry Art Gallery
Maryhill Museum of Art
Museum of Flight
Museum of Glass
Museum of History and Industry
Nordic Heritage Museum
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Seattle Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
Washington State History Museum
Whatcom Museum
Wing Luke Museum

Download tickets HERE

Saturday, September 25th – Join Seattle Parks Foundation as they celebrate the dedication of Lake Union Park with The Center for Wooden Boats, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

* Musical performances on two Stages
* Model boat races in the new Model Boat Pond
* Native American canoe displays, paddle songs and traditional salmon barbeque
* Great Seattle Food vendors, root beer garden and Farmer’s Market
* Environmental education and history trail tours
* Fitness Field, paddling and sailing demonstrations – participation encouraged!
* Parade of Seattle mascots, children’s activities and much more!

WHAT TO KNOW TO GO:

* ADMISSION: FREE and open to the public!

* PARKING: If you arrive by car, there is limited pay parking available in the surrounding neighborhood.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:00am / GRAND OPENING OF LAKE UNION PARK BEGINS

11:30am-12:00pm / OPENING CEREMONY/RIBBON CUTTING (Main Stage)

Music on Two Stages:
7:00am-8:00am / Qin (Main Stage) – Traditional Chinese Music
8:15am-8:45am / Taiko Drumming (Main Stage) – by One World Taiko
9:05am-10:15am / Hank Cramer (Main Stage) – Maritime Music
10:30am-11:15am / Recess Monkeys (Main Stage) – Rock / Folk / Pop for Kids & Families
10:30am-11:30am / The Whateverly Brothers (Marina Stage) – Maritime Music
12:00pm-12:30pm / the Git-Hoan (people of the Salmon) (Main Stage) – Dance Group
11:50am-12:50pm / Raggedy Anns (Marina Stage) – Indie Rock / Bluegrass / Rockabilly
12:50pm-1:30pm / The Seattle Opera (Main Stage)
1:10pm-2:10pm / The Pharmacy (Marina Stage) – Punk Rock
1:50pm-2:50pm / Massive Monkees (Main Stage) – World Famous Breakdance
2:40pm-3:40pm / Pint ‘N Dale (Marina Stage) – Maritime Music
3:10pm-4:10pm / Tallboys + Square Dancing (Main Stage) – Bluegrass
4:00pm-5:00pm / Why I Must Be Careful (Marina Stage) – Improvisational Jazz
4:30pm-5:30pm / John Proulx (Main Stage) – Jazz Vocalist / Pianist
5:20pm-6:20pm / Sasson (Marina Stage) – Seattle Klezmer Band
5:50pm-7:00pm / Kay Kay and the Weathered Underground (Main Stage) – Indie Rock/ Psychedelic Pop

Activities on the Water:
7:00am-7:15pm / Native Canoe Display – by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
9:00am-1:00pm / Dragon Boats with drummers – by Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club
10:00am-11:00am / Canoe paddling protocol – by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
10:00am-4:00pm / Paddle Board Demonstrations – by REI
10:00am-7:00pm / Model Boat Pond Demonstrations – by Center for Wooden Boats
10:00am-7:00pm / Seaplane Demonstrations – by Kenmore Air
12:30pm-5:30pm / Boat Rides – by Center for Wooden Boats
10:00am-6:00am / Arthur Foss tours and Tug Boat Storytime – by NW SeaPort
9:00am-4:00am / The Adventuress tours and environmental education stations – by Sound Experience
5:00pm-5:05pm / Horn Sound Off – by Virginia V and other boats

Family Friendly Activities:
7:00am-7:15pm / Bike Valet Parking – by Salal Credit Union
7:00am-5:00pm / History Coloring Sheets/Activities – by Discovery Modelers
7:00am-5:00pm / Youth Maritime Kids Activities – by Puget Sound Maritime
7:00am-7:15pm / Bicycle Spin Art – by The Adventure School
7:00am-7:15pm / Toy Boat Building – by Center for Wooden Boats
7:00am-7:15pm / History Trail Tours – by MOHAI
7:00am-7:15pm / Kid Zone – Large bubbles, face painters, crafts
7:00am-4:00pm / Parade Crafting Booth (Kid Zone)
10:00am-4:00am / Native Plant Potting – by Puget Sound Energy
12:00pm-7:00pm / Andrew Evans – Roving Magician
12:00pm-7:00pm / Story Telling – by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
12:30pm-1:00pm / Women’s Right To Vote – MOHAI
1:00pm-2:00pm / Bubbleman performance (Kid Zone)
1:30pm-2:00pm / Women’s Right To Vote – by MOHAI
2:00pm-2:20pm / Puppet Show (Kid Zone) – by Heidi Pendergast and TWIG Theatre
4:00pm-4:30pm / Seattle Mascot Parade – by Safeco Insurance
6:00pm-6:45pm / All Ages Dance (Gala Tent near the Armory) by DJ Kristina Childs (Founding Director of Decibel Festival)

Activities on the Fitness Field:
7:00am-8:00am / Tai Chi (Fitness Field) – by Wudang Mountain Institute
8:00am-9:00am / Athletes Stretching (Fitness Field) – by Be Luminous
9:00am-10:00am / Hatha Yoga (Fitness Field) – by Taj Yoga
10:00am-11:00am / Kids Fun Run start (Fitness Field) – by Total Health Events
11:00am-12:00pm / High Energy Conditioning (Fitness Field) – by Seattle Strength Conditioning
12:00pm-1:00pm / African Dancing (Fitness Field)
1:00pm-2:00pm / Flow Yoga (Fitness Field) – by Be Luminous
2:00pm-3:00pm / Zumba (Fitness Field)
3:00pm-4:00pm / High Energy Conditioning (Fitness Field) – by Seattle Strength and Performance
4:00pm-5:00pm / Hula Hoop Yoga (Fitness Field) – by Taj Yoga
5:00pm-6:00pm / Brazilian Dance (Fitness Field) by Bahia in Motion
6:00pm-7:00pm / Laughter Yoga (Fitness Field) by 8 Limbs Yoga

Featured Food:
7:00am-11:30am / Breakfast on Board the Virginia V; Pastries $1
7:00am-7:15pm / Farmers Market Opens – by Cascade Farmer’s Market
7:00am-7:15pm / Kettle Corn – by Dragon’s Kettle Corn
7:00am-7:15pm / Root Beer Garden – by Seattle Parks Foundation
9:00am-7:00pm / Skillet Street Food serves breakfast/lunch/dinner
11:00am-7:00pm / Ivar’s Seafood opens for business
11:00am-7:00pm / Johnsonville Sausages opens for business
12:00pm-7:00pm / Salmon Bake – by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
12:00pm-7:00pm / Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream Truck

EMP|SFM’s Late Night Exhibitchin’ returns, an afterhours dance party with cheap drinks and super surprises. We went to the last one with The Saturday Knights, and it was a hoot! Looking forward to this one too, as our friends The Moonspinners will be playing.

The event at EMP|SFM is Saturday, August 7 from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. This is their second annual afterhours dance party and will feature live music, amazing DJ’s, cheap drinks and super surprises throughout the evening and into the morning.

In true 60′s tradition, dance to the soulful sounds of Seattle’s The Moonspinners and the way-out garage go go of The Basements. The party will continue with DJs spinning soul, mod, and garage rock tracks. Enjoy beer and cocktail drink specials throughout the night.

Prizes for Best Dancer and Hottest Outfit will be awarded. Save a place in the competition- so dress to impress.

Tickets are $8 for EMP|SFM members; $10 for the general public at brownpapertickets.com.

“The World of Puppetry: Treasures from the Cook/Marks Collection” will be the first opportunity for a portion of this massive collection to be displayed in Seattle.  Don’t miss your chance to see the world through wooden eyes with puppets from Bucharesti, Palermo, Bali, Athens, Osaka, Rio de Janeiro, Bamako, Bursa, and many more points on the globe.

Included on display are stunning examples of Sicilian opera dei pupi, Indonesian wayang and Japanese bunraku (some of the puppet traditions recognized by UNESCO as “Intangible Cultural Assets to Humanity”).  You will even see vaudeville marionettes returning to the limelight after making their original appearances on Seattle stages a century ago!

Northwest Puppet Center presents

The World of Puppetry: Treasures from the Cook/Marks Collection

Location:
Seattle Center Pavilion B (next to the skate park)

On View July 23-Aug. 1, 2010
6pm-9pm on Fri. July 23
11am-4pm on weekends
11am-3pm on weekdays

Admission is FREE but donations to Northwest Puppet Center are welcomed to help continue NWPC’s expanding museum efforts.

Exhibit sponsored by The Jacqueline S. Marks Fund at the California
Community Foundation and Seattle Center.  General support provided by ArtsFund and Washington State Arts Commission.

To learn more about the Cooks/Marks Collection:
http://nwpuppet.org/worldofpuppetry.html

Get a double-dose of puppets by combining your visit with the regional festival, Puppet-O-Rama,
organized by members of Puppeteers of Puget Sound, to be held at Seattle University July 30-Aug. 1.  International Puppetry Museum and Northwest Puppet Center will be hosting a reception at the regional festival on July 30 to celebrate this new collection and would like you to join in their celebration.   Come learn more about puppetry at the festival:  http://www.puppet-o-rama.org

Not a puppeteer and want to see puppet shows all around the area?

Find out where the Northwest Puppet Center will be performing this summer  http://www.nwpuppet.org/summer.html

After this exhibit at Seattle Center, more of the collection will be on display when the 2010-2011 season opens in November. Northwest Puppet Center will feature two exhibits each year and The Cook/Marks Collection will be a major portion of the Puppet Museum at the Northwest Puppet Center for generations to come.

To find out more about the Northwest Puppet Center’s 2010-2011 season performances: http://nwpuppet.org/weekend.html

Stop, in the name of love and fashion, at the new EMP Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection exhibit. Fancy gowns, sequined dresses and boa’s worn by Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard when they were still known as the Primettes; a set of black velvet Bob Mackie gowns worn on the GIT on Broadway television special in 1969; outfits worn on the Supremes’ television specials and featured on album covers; and those from their 1977 Farewell Performance. One set of dresses includes a loose-fitting maternity outfit worn by Wilson while she was pregnant.

In addition, the exhibition will incorporate a soundtrack specific to the collection, featuring highlights from the trio’s chart-topping hits to rarely heard alternate and live performances. EMP will also screen performances from the Supremes on the Ed Sullivan Show from 1964-1970, appearances that feature gowns included in the exhibit. So this will be a fun treat for Supremes fans, a multi-media extravaganza of feathers, lace, sequins and glitter.

Also, for today only, you can get 50% off a membership to EMP/SFM and celebrate both worlds with the musical-science-fiction double feature of today’s Groupon to Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum, which celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 19. Purchase a Groupon for one of the following membership levels:

$25 for an individual membership (unlimited free admission for one person plus two single-use guest passes) (a $50 value)
$30 for a dual membership (unlimited free admission for two people plus two single-use guest passes) (a $65 value)
$40 for a family membership (unlimited free admission for two named adults and all children under 18 in the household plus four single-use guest passes) (an $85 value)

Click HERE to purchase your 50% off membership to EMP/SFM.