BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Seattle Press Event Calendar PRODID:-//Clark Internet Publishing\, Inc//Sitemaker 2.3//EN X-WR-RELCALID;VALUE=TEXT:1C3E2CFE-C435-11D6-805E-003065F198AC X-WR-TIMEZONE;VALUE=TEXT:US/Pacific CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALDESC: BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1226439987-2816@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081111T064627Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090108T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090108T120000 SUMMARY:Karen Buhler Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Karen Buhler Artist Lecture \nJanuary 8\, 2009 at 6:30pm: held in the Pratt Studios \nPratt Fine Arts Center welcomes accomplished artist Karen Buhler a s a part of Pratt’s Master & Visiting Artist Program. Buhler began working w ith glass in 1980 while studying at Ohio State University. She holds a BS in Horticulture and her glass art explores figurative sculpture and the joy of the human experience. She has held assistantships at the Studios at Corning and Pilchuck Glass School and has taught flameworking at Pratt Fine Arts Ce nter and Pilchuck. LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street \nSeattle\, WA. 98144 CONTACT:Pratt Fine Arts Center\, info@pratt.org\, 206.328.2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1230663668-2860@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081230T040108Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090108T201500 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090108T120000 SUMMARY:(Screening) CHANNELING: An Invocation Of Spectral Bodies And Queer Spirits\, Nort DESCRIPTION:CHANNELING is an entryway into the spirit realm and the queer body politic: a program of experimental moving image work that calls up the ghosts of the past and the specters of the future. \nRUNNING ORDER: \n \nVanessa Renwick - 9 is a Secret \nElliot Montague - Well Dressed \nShana Moulton - Whisperin g Pines #7 \nMichael Robinson - Carol Anne is Dead \nEMR (Math Bass & Dylan Mira) - Somethings Gonna Soon \nAay Preston-Myint - Some Ghosts \nJillian P ena - Compromise \nJohn Di Stefano - (tell me why) The Epistemology of Disco LOCATION:Northwest Film Forum \n1515 12th Ave [at Pike] \nSeattle\, WA \nHttp://www.n wfilmforum.org CONTACT:Latham Zearfoss\, lathamowen@gmail.com URL:http://channelingqueerspirits.wordpress.com CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Third Eye Cinema END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229469749-2849@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081216T082229Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090109T073000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090109T090000 SUMMARY:City Year Breakfast Of Champions DESCRIPTION:On behalf of my coworkers\, we would love for you to attend our City Year Br eakfast of Champions. The breakfast is an opportunity for community members to visit our office and learn more about our AmeriCorps program\, comprised of 50 young idealists serving elementary\, middle and high school students in Seattle and King County. We would love for you to join us! \n \nCity Year Breakfast of Champions \nImagine a world of humanity and social justice\, l ed by the energy and idealism of young people… \n \nA monthly event where vi sitors learn more about City Year\, talk with corps members\, and enjoy a li ght breakfast. LOCATION:City Year Seattle/King County’s New Office \n2203 23rd Ave S. Su ite 101 \nSeattle\, Wa 98144 CONTACT:Anna Saradeth\, asaradeth08@cityyear.org\, 2062195002 URL:www.cityyear.org CATEGORIES:Etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1230476911-2858@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081228T000831Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090109T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090109T120000 SUMMARY:KBCS Presents: Robin And Linda Williams DESCRIPTION:Performing a blend of bluegrass\, folk\, old-time\, and acoustic country mus ic\, instrumentalist and singer-songwriters Robin and Linda Williams appear with Their Fine Group. They debuted on A Prairie Home Companion in 1975\, an d as half of The Hopeful Gospel Quartet\, they have collaborated on several CDs with Garrison Keillor and were featured in the 2006 Robert Altman film A Prairie Home Companion. LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle \n1119 8th Ave.\, Seattle CONTACT:Heidi Jackson\, heidifjackson@gmail.com\, 206 650-2869 URL:http://kbcs.fm CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:KBCS Community Radio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1226440252-2817@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081111T065052Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090109T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090109T120000 SUMMARY:Yumi Janairo Roth Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Pratt Fine Arts Center welcomes accomplished artist Yumi Janairo Roth as a p art of Pratt’s Master and Visiting Artist Program. She has developed several bodies of work ranging from discrete objects to site-responsive installatio ns\, from solo projects to collaborations. Many of her recent projects explo re ideas of moving\, modifying direction\, or searching for place and also i nclude a keen interest in issues of materials and labor. Roth received a BA in anthropology from Tufts University\, a BFA from the School for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and an MFA from SUNY-New Paltz. She has tau LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street \nSeattle\, WA. 98144 CONTACT:Pratt Fine Arts Center\, info@pratt.org\, 206.328.2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1230624674-2859@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081229T171114Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090110T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090110T170000 SUMMARY:Seattle Dog Winterfest DESCRIPTION:SAVE DOGS\, HELP THE ECONOMY\, MEET CELEBRITIES\, BECOME A STAR! ALL IN JUST TWO DAYS! \n \nAn all dog expo with Cesar Millan and The Next Dog Star Comp etition. \n \nTickets are available online or at the door. Proceeds go to th e Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation and Ginger’s Pet Rescue. \n \nYour do g could be the Next Dog Star with LA Representation and more. \n \nEnjoy ve ndors\, a Rescue Fido Fashion Show\, Consumer Seminars\, fun dog competition s and a raffle for the Cesar Millan Dinner Saturday night. A great chance to start of the new year helping our canine friends get into great homes. LOCATION:Bell Harbor International Conference Center Pier 66 Seattle CONTACT:Tove Warmerdam\, tove@seattledogmagazine.com\, 426.292.0361 URL:http://www.seattledogmagazine.com CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Seattle Dog Magazine\, GM\, Merrick\, Movin 92.5\, Industry Graphics\, Le Pa ws\, SBC Construction\, Unleash END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229649513-2850@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081218T101833Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090110T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090110T230000 SUMMARY:SWAMP SOUL Cajun/Creole/Zydeco Dance Band DESCRIPTION:Traditional and contemporary Cajun\, Creole\, and zydeco dance music from Lo uisiana. \n \nMultiple waltzes\, easy two-steps\, varied swing\, and sultry Louisiana blues. Much fun for both couples and singles - Always lots of fri endly new people to meet and dance with. \n \nBand Website with music sample s: http://www.www.swampsoulband.com \n \nCOST: $12 (Over 21 only) LOCATION:The Highliner Pub \n3909 18th Avenue West (at Fisherman's Terminal) \nSeattl e\, WA 98119 CONTACT:The Highliner Pub\, thehighlinerpub@hotmail.com\, 206-283-2233 URL:http://www.highlinerpub.com/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highliner Pub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231193068-2864@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090105T070428Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090114T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090114T120000 SUMMARY:Elementary Education Degree Completion Info Meeting DESCRIPTION:Apply your Associate’s or approved Bachelor’s degree toward Washington State Teacher Certification\, and Elementary Education and Special Education Endo rsements. Classes are held in the evenings. Learn more about Western Washing ton University’s program during an information meeting at 6 p.m. on January 14 at North Seattle Community College\, TB 1555. Details are on the Web www. wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP or contact eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu or (206) 527-3719. LOCATION:North Seattle Community College\, TB 1555 \n9600 College Way N \nSeattle\, W A 98103 CONTACT:eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu\, (206) 527-3719 URL:http://wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Western Washington University END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231275608-2866@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090106T060008Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090114T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090114T120000 SUMMARY:The Experience Concert DESCRIPTION:The Experience is an alternative rock band that is touring the country to ra ise awareness about human trafficking. Their sound is similar to the vocal styling of Eddie Veddar and Rob Thomas mixed with the instrumentals that are similar to Dave Matthews. Some of their music can be found on their myspac e page at http://profile.myspace.com/thebwbmexperience LOCATION:Bethany Community Church \n8023 Green Lake Dr N \nSeattle\, WA 98103 \n(206) 524-9000 CONTACT:Palma Tiberi\, ptiberi@gmail.com\, 406-459-7689 URL:www.myspace.com/thebwbmexperience.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Youth With A Mission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229107200-2846@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081212T034000Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090115T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090115T210000 SUMMARY:2nd Annual Sultry Science DESCRIPTION:Discover the science of attraction. Sip on seductive cocktails\, sample aphr odisiac-inspired snacks and savor chocolate provided by Theo Chocolates. Doe s chocolate really help set the mood? Andy McShea\, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Scientist of Theo Chocolate\, delves into the chemistry of dark ch ocolate and explains if the foods we eat affects our sexual appetite. Later\ , learn the unspoken language of love from local tango experts and then we'l l dim the lights for a Laser Light Show! LOCATION:Pacific Science Center \n200 2nd Ave N \nSeattle\, WA CONTACT:Katherine\, groupevents@pacsci.org\, 206-443-3611 URL:http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/twist CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Science With A Twist! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231205294-2865@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090105T102814Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090118T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090118T120000 SUMMARY:Seattle Glee Clubs Presents “Winter Rhapsody\,” A Concert Featuring The Seat tle M DESCRIPTION:Seattle Glee Clubs presents “Winter Rhapsody\,” a concert featuring The Seat tle Metropolitan Glee Club directed by John Gulhaugen with accompanist Diana Shvets\, The Offbeats Vocal Ensemble directed by Bert Gulhaugen with pianis t John Hansen\, and Prelude Glee Club directed by Jerry Halsey. Sunday\, Jan uary 18\, 4:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church\, 8316 - 39th Ave SW\, 98136. Gene ral admission: $15. Students and seniors: $10. Children under 12: free. For more information: 206-260-7393\, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org or www.seattlegle eclubs.org LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church\, 8316 - 39th Ave SW\, 98136 CONTACT:Bert\, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org\, 206-260-7393 URL:http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229466389-2848@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081216T072629Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090119T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090119T150000 SUMMARY:City Year's 'Be The Change' DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \n \nWh o:City Year and over 600 community members like you! \n \nWhat:Multiple comm unity service projects within King County \n \nWhy:We seek to build communit y and honor the life & legacy of Dr. King through powerful service! CONTACT:Minerva Humphrie\, volunterforservice@cityyear.org\, 2062195010 URL:www.cityyear.org CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Comcast END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231682379-2870@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090110T225939Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090122T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090122T120000 SUMMARY:Good Food Film Screening DESCRIPTION:How can your personal food choices reduce traffic and global warming and boo st your local economy? "Good Food" offers an intimate look at farmers\, ranc hers and businesses that are creating a more sustainable food system in the Pacific Northwest. FREE film screening\, plus guest speaker and information tables. LOCATION:North Seattle Community College\, Baxter Center\, 9600 College Way North\, S eattle\, WA 98103 CONTACT:Homewaters Project\, homewaters@sccd.ctc.edu\, 206-526-0187 URL:http://www.HomewatersProject.org CATEGORIES:Public Issues SPONSOR:Homewaters Project And North Seattle Community College Sustainability Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229373983-2847@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081215T054623Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090122T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090122T120000 SUMMARY:Vilnius String Quartet DESCRIPTION:The world-famous Vilnius String Quartet performs for the first time in Seatt le! The program includes Schubert and Balakauskas string quartets\, also Bra hms piano quintet \nfeaturing pianist Dainius Vaič\;ekonis. \n“The grou p’s ensemble is virtually flawless\, despite the considerably relaxed approa ch the performers take to rhythm. Second\, their sound is quite extraordinar y – rich like fine chocolate whose taste dominantes the senses but never clo ys.” - The Boston Globe \n \n“The perfectly chosen program of three contra sting works brought out one of the Vilnius’s strengths: fine ensemble playin g”. - The New York Times LOCATION:Latvian Hall 11710 3rd Ave. N.E.\, Seattle\, WA 98125 CONTACT:Rimas Miksys\, rimas.miksys@gmail.com\, 206 282 9910 CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Seattle Lithuanian Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232135152-2881@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T044552Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T103000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T120000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Broadview Branch Library \n12755 Greenwood Ave. N. CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1228783693-2844@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081208T094813Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T120000 SUMMARY:Cancer For College - Taste To Educate Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Cancer for College provides college scholarships to cancer survivors. A tot al of 24 Pacific Northwest students will be honored this year. \n \nThis y ear’s event featuring amazing food and wine pairings will be hosted by Honor ary Chair Greg Lill of Delille Cellars and award winning chef Philip Mihalsk i owner of Nell’s restaurant in Seattle. \n \nTickets for the event are ava ilable online at www.cancerforcollege.org and are priced at $150 and $250. LOCATION:St. Demetrios Hall & Cultural Center \nSeattle\, Washington CONTACT:Greg Flores\, greg@cancerforcollege.org\, 760-599-5096 URL:http://www.cancerforcollege.org CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Harborview Medical Center - UW Medical Center - Children's Hospital Of Seatt le END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229742855-2855@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081219T121415Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T120000 SUMMARY:Pork Filled Players Present LATE NITE SPAM-O-RAMA DESCRIPTION:The Pork Filled Players (PFP)\, Seattle’s oldest sketch comedy group\, unvei ls Late Nite Spam-O-Rama\, a monthly late night comedy/live music cabaret\, which debuts January 24\, Saturday\, at 10 pm. \nJoining the Players in the inaugural Spam-O-Rama are the Entertainment Show\, regular denizens of the P eople’s Republic of Komedy\, and special musical guest star\, the Dana Sween ey Trio (jazz ensemble \nTickets are $6! LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave. S. \nSeattle\, WA CONTACT:Roger Tang\, oink@porkfilled.com\, 206-365-0282 URL:www.porkfilled.com CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Pork Filled Players END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231177520-2863@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090105T024520Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090124T120000 SUMMARY:The Tale Of Tam Lin\, The Elf Knight - Family Concert! DESCRIPTION:With the help of four Seattle musicians\, Marta Zekan of KING FM delivers th e story of Janet\, a princess who wanders into an enchanted forest and finds she must rescue Tam Lin\, an elfin knight forced to serve an evil faery que en. In the style of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf\,” the characters of thi s Celtic tale are represented by different instruments: flute\, cello\, pian o\, and percussion. \n \nThis performance is part of the Seattle Chamber Mus ic Society's Winter Festival. \n \nThe show will be preceded by a musical in strument “petting zoo\,” to be held in the Benaroya lobby at 2pm\, courtesy of Music Center of the Northwest. LOCATION:Benaroya Hall \n200 University St. \nSeattle\, WA 98101 CONTACT:Seattle Chamber Music Society\, 206-283-8808 URL:http://www.seattlechambermusic.org/winter09_family.html CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231823496-2872@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090112T141136Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090125T163000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090125T210000 SUMMARY:Captain Leroy And The Zydeco Locals DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 4pm. Dinner reservations recommended. Over 21 only. \nZydeco Basics dance class\, 4:30-5:30pm\, $5 \nDancing\, 5:30-9:00pm\, $15 \n \nCan ’t-sit-still dance music from the Louisiana Bayous with this fabulous\, jump in’ zydeco band\, the best in the Northwest. Expect driving music for both dancing and good-time listening. Food and beverages available. \n \nPromise s much fun for both couples and singles – Always lots of friendly new people to meet and dance with. LOCATION:The Highway 99 Blues Club \n1414 Alaskan Way (On The Waterfront\, Across Fro m The Aquarium) \nSeattle\, WA 98101 CONTACT:The Highway 99 Blues Club\, getinfo@highwayninetynine.com\, 206-382-2171 URL:http://www.scn.org/zydeco/sundays CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highway 99 Blues Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231287553-2867@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090106T091913Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090128T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090128T120000 SUMMARY:Gee's Bend--by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder--at Taproot Theatre DESCRIPTION:Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder is a story of courage and hope. This critically acclaimed play captures the rich story of the women of Gee’s Bend \, Alabama\, where discarded rags\, scraps and bits of thread are pieced int o works of art. Their compelling stories\, like the spirituals they sing and the quilts they create\, form a striking patchwork of the African-American journey of the past century. Runs Wed-Sat through February 28. LOCATION:Taproot Theatre \n204 North 85th Street \nSeattle\, WA 98103 CONTACT:Taproot Theatre's box office\, box@taproottheatre.org\, 206.781.9707 URL:http:/ / www.taproottheatre.org CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:Taproot Theatre Company RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229723569-2853@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081219T065249Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090128T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090128T230000 SUMMARY:SWAMP SOUL Cajun/Creole/Zydeco Dance Band DESCRIPTION:Traditional and contemporary Cajun\, Creole\, and zydeco dance music from Lo uisiana. \n \nMultiple waltzes\, easy two-steps\, varied swing\, and sultry Louisiana blues. Much fun for both couples and singles - Always lots of fri endly new people to meet and dance with. \n \nBand Website with music sample s: http://www.www.swampsoulband.com LOCATION:The Highway 99 Blues Club \n1414 Alaskan Way (On The Waterfront\, Across Fro m The Aquarium) \nSeattle\, WA 98101 CONTACT:The Highway 99 Blues Club\, getinfo@highwayninetynine.com\, 206-382-2171 URL:http://www.highwayninetynine.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highway 99 Blues Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1230069462-2856@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090102T074745Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090131T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090131T160000 SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration 2009-Year Of The Ox DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown-International District welcomes you to the Lunar New Year Cele bration on January 31\, 2009 in Hing Hay Park! Experience first-class multic ultural entertainment including lively Lion and Dragon dances\, rhythmical J apanese taiko drumming\, drill team performances and much more! Be sure to v isit our Cultural Activities Pavilion featuring authentic calligraphy drawin g\, face painting and a kids corner the whole family can enjoy! Best of all\ , admission is FREE! LOCATION:Hing Hay Park - 423 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Julia Nelson\, julia@cidbia.org\, (206) 382-1197 URL:http://www.cidbia.org CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232135449-2882@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T045049Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090203T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090203T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Magnolia Branch Library \n2801 34th Ave. W CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1227074242-2828@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090102T074745Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090205T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090205T120000 SUMMARY:Italian Influence DESCRIPTION:Exhibition at Pratt Gallery at the Tashiro Kaplan Building \nItalian glassma king techniques have a very strong influence on the Studio Glass Movement in Seattle. This group show features work by artists who have applied this inf luence to their own unique creations. Work by Eric Mead\, David Williams\, J ulie Bergen\, Chuck Lopez\, Boyd Sugiki\, Kait Rhoads\, Josie Gluck\, John M alarkey will be on display. \n \nFebruary 5 – 27\, 2009 \nOpening: First Thu rsday\, February 5\, 2009\, 6 - 8pm \nGallery hours: Fridays & Saturdays\, 1 2 - 5pm and by appointment LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center Gallery In The Tashiro Kaplan Building 3rd And Washin gton\, Ste. 102\, Seattle CONTACT:Pratt\, info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Pratt Fine Arts Center RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231889994-2876@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090113T083954Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090205T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090205T213000 SUMMARY:KID SIMPLE\, A Radio Play In The Flesh DESCRIPTION:Macha Monkey Productions in partnership with Theatre Off Jackson presents \ n \nKid-Simple\, a radio play in the flesh \na comedy by Jordan Harriso n \ndirected by Kristina Sutherland \n \nMoll\, a girl inventor\, wins the science fair with a machine for hearing sounds that can’t be heard. But whe n a shape-shifting Mercenary steals the invention (and her heart)\, she must embark on a quest to save noise as we know it. Accompanied by the last boy- virgin in the eleventh grade\, Moll crosses chasms and rafts rivers into a w orld where sound is always more than what meets the ear. LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Kristina Sutherland\, info@machamonkey.org\, 206-860-2970 URL:www.machamonkey.org CATEGORIES:Drama RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231889934-2875@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090113T083854Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090205T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090205T213000 SUMMARY:KID SIMPLE\, A Radio Play In The Flesh DESCRIPTION:Macha Monkey Productions in partnership with Theatre Off Jackson presents \ n \nKid-Simple\, a radio play in the flesh \na comedy by Jordan Harriso n \ndirected by Kristina Sutherland \n \nMoll\, a girl inventor\, wins the science fair with a machine for hearing sounds that can’t be heard. But whe n a shape-shifting Mercenary steals the invention (and her heart)\, she must embark on a quest to save noise as we know it. Accompanied by the last boy- virgin in the eleventh grade\, Moll crosses chasms and rafts rivers into a w orld where sound is always more than what meets the ear. LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Kristina Sutherland\, info@machamonkey.org\, 206-860-2970 URL:www.machamonkey.org CATEGORIES:Drama RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232588367-2897@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090121T103927Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090206T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090206T120000 SUMMARY:Freehold Theatre's 14th Annual Studio Series DESCRIPTION:Freehold Theatre presents the Fourteenth Annual Studio Series. The popular s eries features works created and performed by Freehold students\, alumni\, f aculty and community members and includes dance\, scene work and original wo rk including short plays. The Studio Series will present an entirely differe nt program of work each week\, Friday and Saturday with an additional fourth week\, which includes a selection of work from the first three weeks. Come and see them all! \n \nSuggested Donation: $10.00 \nEvent runs the month of February\, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm on Saturdays. LOCATION:Freehold Theatre \n2222 2nd Avenue\, Suite 200 \nSeattle\, WA 98121 CONTACT:Kate Gavigan\, kate@freeholdtheatre.org\, (206) 323-7499 URL:www.freeholdtheatre.org CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:Freehold Theatre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231890318-2877@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090113T084518Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090206T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090206T213000 SUMMARY:KID SIMPLE\, A Radio Play In The Flesh DESCRIPTION:Macha Monkey in partnership with Theatre Off Jackson presents \n \nKid-Simp le\, a radio play in the flesh \na comedy by Jordan Harrison \ndirecte d by Kristina Sutherland \n \nMoll\, a girl inventor\, wins the science fai r with a machine for hearing sounds that can’t be heard. But when a shape-sh ifting Mercenary steals the invention (and her heart)\, she must embark on a quest to save noise as we know it. Accompanied by the last boy-virgin in th e eleventh grade\, Moll crosses chasms and rafts rivers into a world where s ound is always more than what meets the ear. Kid-Simple\, a radio play in th e flesh is a quirky fable of innocence and experience. LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Kristina Sutherland\, info@machamonkey.org\, 206-860-2970 URL:www.machamonkey.org CATEGORIES:Drama RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231684142-2871@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090110T232902Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090207T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090207T120000 SUMMARY:Brian Waite Band Family Concert DESCRIPTION:Three talented musician-dads will captivate your kids with original songs\, audience participation\, and jazz\, rock ‘n roll and reggae-influenced rhyth ms. Since Homewaters Project is dedicated to connecting children and adults to nature\, you can come early and enjoy hands-on nature activities. Snack s ales and nature fun start at 1:00 pm\, followed by concert 1:30-2:30 pm. $5/ child\, $8/adult. Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/53066. LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center (lower Building)\, 6532 Phinney Ave. N\, Seattle 98103 CONTACT:Homewaters Project\, homewaters@sccd.ctc.edu\, 206-526-0187 URL:http://www.HomewatersProject.org CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Homewaters Project END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233784371-2910@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090204T065251Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090207T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090221T120000 SUMMARY:Hillman City’s Valentine Scavenger Hunt & Annual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Search for heart-shaped raffle tickets hidden in Hillman City February 7th - 21st. Enter the raffle by bringing your heart ticket to the Hillman City B usiness Association’s Third Annual Town Hall\, Heritage Neighbor Awards Cere mony\, and lunch on Feb. 21st\, noon - 3 p.m. at Rainier Avenue Church. Hea rt Hunt clues available as of Feb. 7th at participating neighborhood busines ses and The Rainier Valley Post.com. \nHillman City – The Heart of Rainier V alley. LOCATION:Rainier Valley Church \n5900 Rainier Ave. South \nSeattle\, WA 98118 CONTACT:Denise Gloster\, denisegloster@yahoo.com\, (206) 723-4637 URL:http://www.hillmancitybiz.org CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Hillman City Business Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231890378-2878@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090113T084618Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090207T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090207T213000 SUMMARY:KID SIMPLE\, A Radio Play In The Flesh DESCRIPTION:Macha Monkey in partnership with Theatre Off Jackson presents \n \nKid-Simp le\, a radio play in the flesh \na comedy by Jordan Harrison \ndirecte d by Kristina Sutherland \n \nMoll\, a girl inventor\, wins the science fai r with a machine for hearing sounds that can’t be heard. But when a shape-sh ifting Mercenary steals the invention (and her heart)\, she must embark on a quest to save noise as we know it. Accompanied by the last boy-virgin in th e eleventh grade\, Moll crosses chasms and rafts rivers into a world where s ound is always more than what meets the ear. Kid-Simple\, a radio play in th e flesh is a quirky fable of innocence and experience. LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Kristina Sutherland\, info@machamonkey.org\, 206-860-2970 URL:www.machamonkey.org CATEGORIES:Drama RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1234166341-2913@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090208T165901Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090213T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090213T010000 SUMMARY:Party In Pioneer Square DESCRIPTION:Freaky Friday the 13th is said to be the unluckiest day of the year\, so why not play it safe and come down to Merchants. \n \nYou can enjoy some of sea ttle most eager young talent\, and find your Valentines day date! \n \nWhy n ot come and get away from your stressful work week? You can come and join ou r little slice of heaven downstairs in the VIP room if you don't want to be in with the crowd. \n \nAt Merchants theres room for everyone! LOCATION:The One And Only Merchants Cafe Co In Pioneer Square \n \nMerchants Is Locat ed @ 109 Yesler Way\, Seattle\, WA 98106 CONTACT:Nothin But Platinum\, nothin.but.platinum.n.gold@gmail.com URL:www.myspace.com/nothinbutplatinum CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231314302-2869@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090106T164502Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090215T140000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090215T170000 SUMMARY:6th Day Dance Company's Silent Auction Event\, Love Is In The Air DESCRIPTION:6th Day Dance\, a Seattle-based contemporary dance company\, presents their 2nd annual “Love is in the Air” Silent Auction Event. Event is Sunday Februa ry 15th from 2-5pm at the Lytle House at Bothell Landing 9929 NE 180th St. B othell WA 98011. Short on speeches and long on entertainment\, guests will enjoy live music\, entertainment\,desserts\, and a silent auction Tickets $2 5 per person or $140 per 6 person table. Contact info@sixthdaydance.org or 206-406-5465 for tickets or more information. LOCATION:Lytle House (Bothell Landing) \n9929 NE 180th Street \nBothell\, WA 98011 CONTACT:Jennifer Rowse\, info@sixthdaydance.org\, 206-406-5465 URL:www.sixthdaydance.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:6th Day Dance Company END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233084163-2902@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090127T042243Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090217T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090217T210000 SUMMARY:The Art Of Living--Yoga & Meditation Course DESCRIPTION:Stressed Out? Just Breathe it Out! \n Attend the Yoga & Meditation course of fered by the Art of Living Foundation and discover the power of the breath i n easing and eliminating stress. \n The Yoga & Meditation Course is a practi cal workshop of experience and knowledge designed to develop the full potent ial of life. \nEnjoyed by people of all backgrounds and traditions\, the co urse includes yoga\, meditation and breathing techniques\, as well as\, anci ent knowledge about the nature of the mind. A key component of the course is the Sudarshan Kriya\, a simple but powerful breathing technique. LOCATION:Eastside Bahai Center (near Crossroads Mall) \nAddress: 16007 NE 8th St \nB ellevue\, WA 98008 CONTACT:Abhishek Shah\, seattle@us.artofliving.org\, 206-920-2180 URL:http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=3982 CATEGORIES:Groups SPONSOR:The Art Of Living Foundation RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232062790-2880@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090115T083950Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090218T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090218T120000 SUMMARY:Elementary Education Degree Completion Info Meeting DESCRIPTION:Apply your Associate’s or approved Bachelor’s degree toward Washington State Teacher Certification\, and Elementary Education and Special Education Endo rsements. Classes are held in the evenings. Learn more about Western Washing ton University’s program during an information meeting at 6 p.m. on February 18 at North Seattle Community College\, TB 1555. Details are on the Web www .wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP or contact eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu or (206) 527-3719. LOCATION:North Seattle Community College\, TB 1555 \n9600 College Way North \nSeattle \, WA 98103 CONTACT:eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu\, (206) 527-3719 URL:http://wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Western Washington University END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1226440473-2818@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081111T065433Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090220T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090220T120000 SUMMARY:Paul Casey Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Pratt Fine Arts Center welcomes accomplished artist Paul Casey as a part of Pratt’s Master and Visiting Artist Program. He is a working artist who speci alizes in commissioned forged and fabricated metalwork. Casey studied with F red Fenster at the University of Wisconsin\, and later with John Marshall an d Phillip Baldwin at the University of Washington\, where he earned his BFA. He has taught at Peter's Valley in New Jersey\, the Seattle Waldorf School and Pratt Fine Arts Center. LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street \nSeattle\, WA. 98144 CONTACT:Pratt Fine Arts Center\, info@pratt.org\, 206.328.2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232669290-2898@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090122T090810Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090220T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090221T080000 SUMMARY:Sleeping Over With Science & Arts For Grades 3-5 DESCRIPTION:Parents - relax at home or enjoy an evening out\, while your kids explore sc ience or the arts at Western Washington University. This event is for youth in grades 3-5 and takes place February 20-21. The sleepover follows an eveni ng immersion of special topics in science “Crime Scene Investigation” or art s “Indiana Jones-Treasure Hunt”. Add the Saturday morning recreation option to complete the experience. Visit the Web for details www.wwu.edu/youth or c ontact youth@wwu.edu or (360) 650-3308. LOCATION:Western Washington University \n516 High Street \nBellingham\, WA 98225 CONTACT:youth@wwu.edu\, (360) 650-3308 URL:http://www.wwu.edu/youth CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:WWU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1229742539-2854@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090102T074745Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090220T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090220T120000 SUMMARY:SIS Productions Presents THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING DESCRIPTION:7 Asian Americans gather atop a Las Vegas wedding chapel weekly and discover a unique personal bond as they search for their own life's meaning. This vi brant and insightful comedy won the International Herald Tribune/SRT Playwri ting Competition\, the Julie Harris Playwright Award\, and the PEN Center US A West Literary Award. A funny\, moving\, play about life and the meaning of existence. \n \nFri & Sat @ 8 pm\; Sun @ 4 pm\; plus Thurs\, March 12 @ 8 pm
\; \nPRICE: $14 gen.\, $10 student/senior \nAdvance tickets at Bro wn Paper Tickets\, 1-800-838-3006\, www.brownpapertickets.com LOCATION:Richard Hugo House \n1634 11th Ave. \nSeattle\, WA CONTACT:SIS Tickets\, tickets@sis-productions.org\, 206-323-9443 URL:www.sis-productions.org CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:SIS Productions And The Richard Hugo House RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232726645-2899@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090123T010405Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090221T154500 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090221T120000 SUMMARY:The Myth Of The Well-Behaved Child DESCRIPTION:Parents and educators are invited to hear Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson speak on “The Myth of the Well-Behaved Child” This brief talk is part of the launch party for Dr. Anderson’s new book\, Parenting: A Field Guide. The talk and t he party are free. Refreshments\, door prizes\, and a book signing are plan ned. Children are welcome with their parents. Dr. Anderson is an educationa l psychologist and professor of early childhood. She also provides individ ual and small group support to parents. LOCATION:Mosaic Coffee House \n4401 Second Ave NE \nSeattle\, WA 98105 CONTACT:Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson\, mothersmentor@comcast.net\, 206-244-5673 URL:http://www.PatriciaNanAnderson.com CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Mother's Mentor/Father's Friend END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1231828548-2873@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090112T153548Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090225T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090225T230000 SUMMARY:SWAMP SOUL Cajun/Creole/Zydeco Dance Band DESCRIPTION:Traditional and contemporary Cajun\, Creole\, and zydeco dance music from Lo uisiana. \n \nMultiple waltzes\, easy two-steps\, varied swing\, and sultry Louisiana blues. Much fun for both couples and singles - Always lots of fri endly new people to meet and dance with. \n \nBand Website with music sample s: http://www.www.swampsoulband.com \n \nCOST: $7 (Over 21 only) LOCATION:The Highway 99 Blues Club \n1414 Alaskan Way (On The Waterfront\, Across Fro m The Aquarium) \nSeattle\, WA 98101 CONTACT:The Highway 99 Blues Club\, getinfo@highwayninetynine.com\, 206-382-2171 URL:http://www.highwayninetynine.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highway 99 Blues Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233612004-2905@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090202T070004Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090226T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090226T120000 SUMMARY:Red Bull 45s DESCRIPTION:Red Bull 45s - \nThis unique event pays tribute to yesteryear by tasking fo ur DJs with creating an interactive group performance using only the 7-inch 45 rpm records popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Features: Jake One\, Supreme La Rock\, DJ John Doe and James Pants. Special Performance by Nu-Mark of J urassic 5. LOCATION:Trinity \n111 Yesler Way \nSeattle\, WA 98104 \n206.447.4140 URL:www.myspace.com/redbull45s CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Red Bull END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233076622-2901@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090127T021702Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090228T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090228T120000 SUMMARY:The Annual Seattle Women’s Hockey Club Exhibition Game DESCRIPTION:The annual Seattle Women’s Hockey Club exhibition game is being held at the Kingsgate Ice Arena (14326 124th Av. NE\, Kirkland\, WA) on Saturday\, Febru ary 28. The first puck drops at 7:55 pm\, followed by a second game at 9:20 pm. There will be numerous contests for adults and children\, and prize gi veaways will occur throughout the night. Access to the beer garden requires proper photo identification. LOCATION:Kingsgate Ice Arena (14326 124th Av. NE\, Kirkland\, WA) On Saturday\, Febru ary 28. CONTACT:Seattle Women’s Hockey Club\, info@swhc.org URL:http://www.swhc.org CATEGORIES:Community Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1227074496-2829@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090102T074745Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090305T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090305T120000 SUMMARY:Soft Forms DESCRIPTION:Soft Forms \n \nThis show features the work of four Pratt instructors who us e textiles and soft materials in their work. Work by Timea Tihanyi\, Cameron Mason\, Jean Hicks and Jodi Waltier will be on display. \n \nMarch 5 – 27\, 2009 \nOpening: First Thursday\, March 5\, 2009\, 6 - 8pm \nGallery hours: Fridays & Saturdays\, 12 - 5pm and by appointment LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center Gallery In The Tashiro Kaplan Building 3rd And Washin gton\, Ste. 102\, Seattle CATEGORIES:Fine Arts RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1234150262-2912@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090208T123102Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090305T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090305T120000 SUMMARY:4TH ANNUAL BILL GRACE LEADERSHIP LEGACY AWARDS DESCRIPTION:The Center for Ethical Leadership (CEL) has selected the recipients of the 2 009 Bill Grace Leadership Legacy Award. This award identifies and celebrate s Puget Sound individuals or groups whose vision\, leadership and commitment work to advance the common good in local communities. The Center is partic ularly interested in celebrating those who recognize the importance of colle ctive leadership\, and/or who are often out of the traditional spotlight. \n \n \n \nThis years recipients are: \n \n1. Milenko Matanovic-Executive Dir ector of Pomegranate Center \n \n2. Mark Okazaki-Executive Director of Neig hborhood House \n \n3. Jon Ramer-Co-Founder of the In LOCATION:Ocean City Restaurant \n609 S. Weller \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Steve Stapledon\, center@ethicalleadership.org\, 206-328-3020 URL:www.ethicalleadership.org CATEGORIES:Public Issues END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236035136-2931@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090302T080536Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090306T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090314T120000 SUMMARY:Week For Women Worldwide DESCRIPTION:A variety of events benefiting women worldwide sponsored by local non-profit s and businesses. For more information\, visit \nhttp://www.fightfistula.or g/IntlWomensDay2009.asp LOCATION:Seattle Area\, Including Greenwood\, Interbay\, And Issaquah CONTACT:Cori Sparks\, info@fightfistula.org\, 206-297-1418 URL:www.fightfistula.org CATEGORIES:Public Issues SPONSOR:One By One END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1235589012-2920@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090225T041012Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090307T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090307T130000 SUMMARY:Ruby Room Dress Drive DESCRIPTION:The Ruby Room provides formal attire to teens in financial need\, enabling t hem to participate in their high school community. The organization also pro vides leadership and education through volunteer opportunities and workshops . \n \nWe are hosting a dress drive to collect formal goans and accessories to stock our boutique for the 2009 season. We really need plus size gowns\, shoes\, jewelry\, formal handbags and wraps. We prefer that gowns be only a few years old and of a current style. LOCATION:1634 11th Ave \nSeattle\, WA 98122 CONTACT:Jaime Untz\, info@rubyroomseattle.org\, 206-491-3487 URL:http://www.rubyroomseattle.org CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:The Ruby Room END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236015423-2929@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090302T023703Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090308T220000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090308T120000 SUMMARY:Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard Concert DESCRIPTION:Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard hosts two special nights of music with other accla imed Northwest artists\, including (but not limited to) Barb Ireland (the Fa gs)\, jazz mult-instrumentalist and composer Hans Teuber\, bassist Keith Low e and DJ Bean One. The nights will include new and original songs by Gossard and classic covers of songs by The Rolling Stones\, Prince and more. \n \nG ossard will be performing Monday\, March 8th at 10 pm and Sunday\, March 9th at 9 pm. Tickets are available for purchase by calling (206) 652-0832 or by visiting www.thecancan.com LOCATION:Can Can \n94 Pike Street \nSeattle\, WA 98101 CONTACT:Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and friends\, (206) 652-0832 URL:www.thecancan.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233360465-2904@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090130T090745Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090311T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090311T120000 SUMMARY:Elementary Education Degree Completion Info Meeting DESCRIPTION:Apply your Associate’s or approved Bachelor’s degree toward Washington State Teacher Certification\, and Elementary Education and Special Education Endo rsements. Classes are held in the evenings. Learn more about Western Washing ton University’s program during an information meeting at 6 p.m. on March 11 at North Seattle Community College\, TB 1555. Details are on the Web www.wc e.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP or contact eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu or (206) 527-3719. LOCATION:North Seattle Community College\, TB 1555 \n9600 College Way N \nSeattle\, W A 98103 CONTACT:eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu\, (206) 527-3719 URL:http://wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Western Washington University END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1226440709-2819@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081111T065829Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090312T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090312T120000 SUMMARY:Jane Lackey Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Pratt Fine Arts Center welcomes accomplished artist Jane Lackey as a part of Pratt’s Master and Visiting Artist Program. She is an artist and educator w ho recently relocated her studio practice to Seattle. Her works on paper\, p aintings and installations take their form in relationship to our underlying physical systems. Neuroscience\, genetics\, patterns of speech and communic ation fuel an adaptation of materials and process\, placing inner activity o n the surface of mapped social geography. She was Artist-in-Residence and he ad of the graduate program in Fiber at Cranbrook Academy of Art between 1997 and 2007. LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1907 South Main Street \nSeattle\, WA. 98144 CONTACT:Pratt Fine Arts Center\, info@pratt.org\, 206.328.2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232142360-2883@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T064600Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090312T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090312T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:West Seattle Branch Library \n2306 42nd Ave. SW CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1235058999-2917@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090219T005639Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090313T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090313T223000 SUMMARY:Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing Aboard The Steamship Virginia V DESCRIPTION:Free! These songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages wel come. Capt. Dan Quinn\, singer and award-winning storyteller\, will be on bo ard as songleader to keep things moving\, with opportunity for anyone to lea d a song or just join in the chorus. The theme will be ‘Irish Songs of the S ea’. The historic steam ferry Virginia V\, last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet\, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf at during the sing. Refre shments & maritime CDs for sale. LOCATION:Virginia V \nLake Union Park \n860 Terry Ave N \nSeattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Northwest Seaport\, seaport@oz.net\, 206-447-9800 URL:http://www.nwseaport.org/programs.html CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Northwest Seaport RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233898482-2911@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090205T143442Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090314T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090315T120000 SUMMARY:The Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:The Crossroads Doll\, Teddy Bear\, & Antique Show/Sale is hosting the larges t doll & teddy bear event in the Northwest that will include an artist doll signing and 2 classes with acclaimed international artists. The Exhibitors w ill offer a wide variety of antiques\, dolls\, bears\, supplies\, miniatures \, clothes and accessories: from Antique to Modern\, and \ncarefully Hand C rafted. LOCATION:Puyallup Fair & Event Center \n110 9th Ave SW \nPuyallup WA CONTACT:dorothy drake\, info@dolls4all.com\, 775 348 7713 URL:http://www.dolls4all.com CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:The Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1235603551-2927@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090225T081231Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090314T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090314T174500 SUMMARY:Free Behind-the-scenes Look At "Tuesdays With Morrie" DESCRIPTION:Taproot Theatre Company will present a free\, behind-the-scenes look at Tues days with Morrie on March 14. The director will discuss the play and actors will give the audience a sample of what they’ll see and experience during th e production. Tuesdays with Morrie—by Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom\, and ba sed on the book by Mitch Albom—runs at Taproot Theatre March 25- April 25\, with a pay-what-you-can performance on April 1. For tickets\, call (206) 781 -9707 or Ticketmaster at (206) 292-ARTS. LOCATION:Greenwood Library \n8016 Greenwood Ave N CONTACT:Taproot Theatre\, info@taproottheatre.org\, 206-781-9705 URL:http://www.taproottheatre.org CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:Taproot Theatre Company END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1234495835-2915@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090212T123035Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090314T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090314T230000 SUMMARY:SWAMP SOUL Cajun/Creole/Zydeco Dance Band DESCRIPTION:Traditional and contemporary Cajun\, Creole\, and zydeco dance music from Lo uisiana. \n \nMultiple waltzes\, easy two-steps\, varied swing\, and sultry Louisiana blues. Much fun for both couples and singles - Always lots of fri endly new people to meet and dance with. \n \nBand Website with music sample s: http://www.www.swampsoulband.com \n \nCOST: $12 (Over 21 only) LOCATION:The Highliner Pub \n3909 18th Avenue West (at Fisherman's Terminal) \nSeattl e\, WA 98119 CONTACT:The Highliner Pub\, thehighlinerpub@hotmail.com\, 206-283-2233 URL:http://www.highlinerpub.com/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highliner Pub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236806259-2936@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090311T071739Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090320T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090320T120000 SUMMARY:Arc School Of Ballet\, ARC Dance\, And Seattle Early Dance Present: Spring D ance DESCRIPTION:Arc School of Ballet\, ARC Dance\, and Seattle Early Dance join together to recreate courtly dances from the 15th\, 16th and 17th centuries. Live musici ans\, as well as authentic instruments and costuming\, transport you on a jo urney through the Medieval\, Renaissance\, and Baroque periods of dance hist ory. \n \nThis family-friendly performance\, with live musicians\, takes the audience on a beautiful progression through dance history\, from some of th e early court dances to classical ballet\, in its current form\, providing b oth an educational and interesting experience for everyone involved. LOCATION:March 20th 7:00 PM\, March 21st 2:00 PM And 7:00 PM\, March 22nd 1:00 PM And 4:00 PM. \n \nAll Performances Will Be Held At The ARC Dance Space Crown H ill School\, 9250 14th Ave NW\, Seattle. \n \nTickets Are $15 For Adults\, $ 10 For Children 12 Yrs And Under. Ti CONTACT:Marie Chong\, info@arcdance.org\, 206 352 0799 URL:www.arcdance.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1235447912-2918@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090223T125832Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090320T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090320T210000 SUMMARY:Piney Ridge DESCRIPTION:It is 1910 and a race riot in the neighboring town of Thaxton\, Virginia\, h as the black and white residents of Piney Ridge on edge. So\, when Lilly Sy kes\, a white girl from a sharecropping farm is attacked\, the tensions of t he town come bubbling to the surface. \n \nWinner of the 2007 Eight Tens @ Eight Festival in Santa Cruz\, California\, critics have called PINEY RIDGE "a powerful piece"\, "wonderful\," "suspenseful"\, and "thought-provoking.” \n \nThere will be special talk-back sessions with the cast following all Saturday performances. Ticket prices: $7-$18. STUDENTS UNDER 18 GET IN FREE. LOCATION:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center \n104 17th Ave. S \nSeattle\, WA 9814 4 CONTACT:La'Chris Jordan\, pineyridge1@hotmail.com\, 206-245-6792 URL:http://www.freewebs.com/piney-ridge CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236626990-2935@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090309T052950Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090321T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090321T160000 SUMMARY:Innis Arden Rummage Sale DESCRIPTION:Innis Arden Rummage Sale!!! \n \nSaturday\, March 21 from 9am to 4pm & Sunda y\, March 22 from NOON to 4 pm. \n \nInnis Arden Clubhouse at 1430 NW 188th in Shoreline \n \nFurniture\, books & "basics" and \nDesigner & Vintage wea r at great prices! \n \n206.542.5558 LOCATION:1430 NW 188th \nShoreline WA CONTACT:Rummage Committee\, 542.5558 CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Innis Arden Activities Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232343427-2895@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090118T143707Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090322T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090322T213000 SUMMARY:LUNAFEST DESCRIPTION:LUNAFEST®\, is a fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues\, highlighting women filmmakers\, and bringing women to gether in their communities. \n \nThis unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society\, illustrated through ten short films by women filmma kers. \nProceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and Luna bar. Thus far\, LUNAFEST raised over $200\,000 for Breast Cancer Fund and ov er $470\,000 for other women\,s non-profit organizations. LOCATION:Seattle U-Village Lululemon \n2625 NE University Vlg \nSeattle\, WA 98105-50 06 CONTACT:Marcie Winkler\, MWinkler@clifbar.com\, (509) 306-0806 URL:www.lunafestseattle.eventbrite.com CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Luna Bar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232142625-2884@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T065025Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090324T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090324T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Montlake Branch Library \n2401 24th Ave E CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1238118197-2953@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090326T114317Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090327T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090327T120000 SUMMARY:'Brothers At War' Movie Coming To Lakewood Theaters DESCRIPTION:This award-winning documentary is opening this Friday in Lakewood\, WA at th e A M C Loews Lakewood Town Center 12 located in the old Lakewood mall. \n \nWe need your help to spread the word! Please forward this message on to y our contact lists and encourage everyone to see Brothers At War this weekend ! The opening weekend of a film is the most important. If enough folks see the film on opening weekend\, then theaters will keep the film for further weekends\, allowing even more people the opportunity to see this important d ocumentary that celebrates the courage and bravery of our soldiers. \nhttp: //www.brothersatwarmovie.com LOCATION:A M C Loews Lakewood Town Center 12 \n5721 Main Street SW Located In The O ld Lakewood Mall \nLakewood\, WA 98499 \n(253) 581-5351 CONTACT:Levi\, levi@frontlinestrat.com\, (210) 496-2221 URL:http://www.brothersatwarmovie.com CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Brothers At War Movie RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236021212-2930@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090302T041332Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090329T163000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090329T213000 SUMMARY:Billy Wilson\, The Zydeco Locals\, And Dueling Accordions DESCRIPTION:Great zydeco music with Seattle's Zydeco Locals and the sizzling\, driving Z ydeco accordion of San Francisco’s Billy Wilson of Motordude Zydeco dueling it out with local accordionists John Morris of Swamp Soul and Rick Obbink of Too Loose from Portland. Come early for great food and company. No partner necessary. Over 21 only. \n \nEVENT WEBSITE AND MUSIC SAMPLES: \nhttp://www .scn.org/zydeco/sundays \n \n4:30-5:15pm - Zydeco Basics dance class\, $5\; \n5:30pm-9:30pm - Live music for dancing\, $15. LOCATION:The Highway 99 Blues Club \n1414 Alaskan Way (On The Waterfront\, Across Fro m The Aquarium) \nSeattle\, WA 98101 CONTACT:The Highway 99 Blues Club\, getinfo@highwayninetynine.com\, 206-382-2171 URL:http://www.highwayninetynine.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highway 99 Blues Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236462587-2932@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090307T064947Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090330T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090330T203000 SUMMARY:Cambialaria Womens Ensemble Presents - A Rain Of Diamonds: Music Inspired By Inn DESCRIPTION:Join the treble ensemble Cambialaria for \nA Rain of Diamonds: Music inspire d by innocence. \n \nFestival seating - No reservations. \n \nAdmission is f ree. Donations gladly accepted as we use our performances to raise funds fo r the world's poor. \n \nWe use our performances to raise funds for the \nwo rld's poor by redirecting fees and performance donations to \norganizations that not only feed the poor\, but also provide microloans to \nsmall busines sp LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church \n7400 Woodlawn Ave. N. E. \nSeattle\, Washington\, 98115 \n206-523-4454 (phone And Fax) CONTACT:Scott Warrender\, scottaw@speakeasy.net URL:http://www.charlesonmusic.com/cconcerts.htm CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237863022-2945@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T125022Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090402T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090501T120000 SUMMARY:POP! DESCRIPTION:POP! \nExhibition at Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios \nThis show fea tures glass and metal sculpture and two-dimensional work by five Pratt instr uctors and renters whose work is influenced by the Pop Art Movement includin g Rebecca Chernow\, Carrie Mood\, Carlson Potts\, Amy Reeves\, Morgan Sims a nd Cayn Thompson. \n \nWhere: Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios\, 306 S Washington St\, Ste 102 \nWhen: April 2 – May 1\, 2009 \nOpening: First T hursday April 2\, 6 - 8pm \nGallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays\, 12 - 5pm and by appointment \n \nVisit our website at: www.pratt.org or call 206.32 8.2200 for more information. LOCATION:Pratt Gallery At Tashiro Kaplan Studios\, 306 S Washington St\, Ste 102 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Pratt Fine Arts Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237862463-2942@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T124103Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090403T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090403T120000 SUMMARY:Pat Flynn Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Pat Flynn Artist Lecture \nApril 3\, 2009 at 6:30pm: held in the Pratt Studi os \nMaster Artist Pat Flynn will present a free slide lecture about his wor k. \n \nFlynn is a goldsmith who lives and works in High Falls\, New York. H e is known for both his elegant bracelets and necklaces that combine blacken ed steel with 22k gold\, 18k gold\, platinum\, diamonds\, and pearls\; and f or his meticulous hinges and latches. His work has been featured in Metalsmi th magazine and most recently included in Masters of Stone Setting by Alan R evere. \n \nVisit our website at: www.pratt.org or call 206-328-2200 for mo re information. LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street\, Seattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Lectures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1238305215-2955@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090328T154015Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090404T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090404T180000 SUMMARY:Warrior Soul Women Veterans Sound Meditation DESCRIPTION:Sound Prayer is a universal non-denominational form of meditation. It The Fo undation is offering women veterans training in a sound meditation practice that will help alleviate the physical and psychological effects of war\, con flict\, military trauma and domestic abuse. Sound Prayer® meditation practic e is open to all women veterans\, regardless of branch of military service\, including those who wish to teach the sound meditation practice to other ve terans. LOCATION:8760 Greenwood Ave. North \nSeattle\, WA 98103 CONTACT:Gael MacLean\, gaelmaclean@greatoctave.com\, (604) 418-4541 URL:www.greatoctave.com CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Disabled American Veterans Ch 13 And The Great Octave Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236465339-2933@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090307T073539Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090404T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090404T160000 SUMMARY:Camera Sale\, Swap & Show DESCRIPTION:This is the West's largest 1 day camera sale\, swap & show. Bring your old cameras and photographic equipment for sale or appraisal. LOCATION:Puyallup Fair & Events Center Pavillion \n9th Avenue & Meridian St.\, Puyall up\, WA CONTACT:Bill Kimber\, billkimber@webtv.net\, 253 564 4046 CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244553062-3007@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090608T231102Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090406T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090406T160000 SUMMARY:Elizabeth King\, Displays New Paintings\, ‘’Reed Project.’’ DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Kings’ experimental-minimalist paintings\, indicate conceptual ree ds\, by the use of contoured figures. Memory is depicted in the faded image s playing the flute\, derived from\, Mozart's\, ''The Magic Flute.'’ Time is sound painted by Music symbolized\, and by the use of organic materials\, i n her pallet\, of silver\, iridescent\, bright and natural earth colors. Thi s exhibition is free and open to the public. LCC Gallery Hours\, Monday\, Tu esday\, Friday 10 - 4 pm\, Wednesday\, Thursday 10-7pm. LOCATION:Lower Columbia College\, Main Hallway Gallery\, (Main Bldg.) 1600 Maple Stre et\, Longview\, WA\, 98632. CONTACT:Diane Bartlett\, dbartlett@lowercolumbia.edu\, (360) 442-2510 URL:www.geocities.com/sgorsler/index.htm CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Lower Columbia Art College END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1238020700-2951@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090330T084639Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090406T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090406T120000 SUMMARY:Elizabeth King 'Reed Project' DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Kings’ experimental-minimalist paintings\, indicate conceptual ree ds\, by the use of contoured figures. Memory is depicted in the faded image s playing the flute\, derived from\, Mozart's\, ''The Magic Flute.'’ Time is sound painted by Music symbolized\, and by the use of organic materials\, i n her pallet\, of silver\, iridescent\, bright and natural earth colors. Thi s exhibition is free and open to the public. LCC Gallery Hours\, Monday\, Tu esday\, Friday 10 - 4 pm\, Wednesday\, Thursday 10-7pm. LOCATION:Lower Columbia College\, Main Hallway Gallery\, (Main Bldg.) 1600 Maple Stre et\, Longview\, WA\, 98632. CONTACT:Diane Bartlett\, dbartlett@lcc.ctc.edu\, (360) 442-2510 URL:http://www.geocities.com/sgorsler/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Lower Columbia Art College END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244552849-3006@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090608T230729Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090406T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090406T120000 SUMMARY:Elizabeth King\, Displays New Paintings\, ‘’Reed Project.’’ DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Kings’ experimental-minimalist paintings\, indicate conceptual ree ds\, by the use of contoured figures. Memory is depicted in the faded image s playing the flute\, derived from\, Mozart's\, ''The Magic Flute.'’ Time is sound painted by Music symbolized\, and by the use of organic materials\, i n her pallet\, of silver\, iridescent\, bright and natural earth colors. Thi s exhibition is free and open to the public. LCC Gallery Hours\, Monday\, Tu esday\, Friday 10 - 4 pm\, Wednesday\, Thursday 10-7pm. LOCATION:Lower Columbia College\, Main Hallway Gallery\, (Main Bldg.) 1600 Maple Stre et\, Longview\, WA\, 98632. CONTACT:Diane Bartlett\, dbartlett@lowercolumbia.edu\, (360) 442-2510 URL:www.geocities.com/sgorsler/index.htm CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Lower Columbia Art College END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237267227-2937@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090316T152027Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090409T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090409T120000 SUMMARY:Washington's Innovation Summit 2009 DESCRIPTION:INNOVATING TO SUSTAIN OUR FUTURE \n \nWashington's Innovation Summit 2009 br ings together more than 400 innovators and thought leaders in sustainability and technology who are driving industry development in sustainable energy\, innovative materials & manufacturing\, urban sustainability\, and healthy e cosystems. Keynote speakers will include Senator Maria Cantwell\; Gifford Pi nchot III\, co-founder and president emeritus of the Bainbridge Graduate Ins titute\; Thomas E. Plimpton\, vice chairman of PACCAR and Dean Allen\, CEO o f McKinstry. LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th Street\, Bellevue\, WA 98004 CONTACT:info@watechcenter.org\, 206-685-1920 URL:www.watechcenter.org/Summit CATEGORIES:Business SPONSOR:Washington Technology Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237971742-2949@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090324T190222Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090410T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090410T221500 SUMMARY:Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing DESCRIPTION:Free! These songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. Dan Roberts\ , known for his deep voice and sense of humor\, will be on board as songlead er to keep the music rolling\, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. The historic passenger ferry Virginia V\, last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet\, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf during the sing. Admission free\, donations accepted. Refreshments & maritim e CDs for sale. Wayne Palsson host. LOCATION:Historic Steamship Virginia V \nHistoric Ships Wharf At Lake Union Park \n86 0 Terry Ave N \nSeattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Northwest Seaport\, seaport@oz.net\, 206-447-9800 URL:http://www.nwseaport.org/programs.html CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Northwest Seaport END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1239221221-2964@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090408T060701Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090410T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090410T220000 SUMMARY:DASSdance: Fighting Water DESCRIPTION:DASSdance's latest All-Terrain Dance project\, Fighting Water combines high impact athleticism with a water dispensing set surrounded by a 3-D environme nt of digital water imagery and visual and sculptural art by noted Seattle a rtists Malpina Chan and Kristin Tollefson. 10% of all proceeds benefit Puget Soundkeeper Alliance! \n \n \nTickets on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door: $10/seniors\, students\; $15/adults. LOCATION:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center \n104 17th Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:Sara Fredricksen\, sara@dassdance.org\, 347.458.1903 URL:http://www.dassdance.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Puget Soundkeeper Alliance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237972289-2950@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090324T191129Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090411T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090411T160000 SUMMARY:Sea Music Fest At The Maritime Treasures Sale DESCRIPTION:Free! Hear The Whateverly Brothers (energetic three-layer harmonies)\, Watch The Sky (three-part Celtic verve)\, Tugboat Bromberg (Celtic country pirate )\, Stewart Hendrickson (folk songs & fiddle)\, Wendy Joseph (Able Seaman si ngs). Shop for used books\, rummage\, CDs\, maritime collectibles. Last hour discounts at 3:00 pm. Refreshments. Lots of miscellaneous. Live music start s at 11:00 am. \n \nProceeds go to heritage programs. For more info: 206-448 -0707 (music)\, 206-282-0985 (sale). LOCATION:Armory Building At Lake Union Park \n860 Terry Ave N \nSeattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Discovery Modelers\, discoverymodelers@yahoo.com\, 206-282-0985 CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Discovery Modelers Education Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237779183-2940@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090322T133303Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090411T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090411T230000 SUMMARY:SWAMP SOUL Cajun/Creole/Zydeco Dance Band DESCRIPTION:Traditional and contemporary Cajun\, Creole\, and zydeco dance music from Lo uisiana. \n \nMultiple waltzes\, easy two-steps\, varied swing\, and sultry Louisiana blues. Much fun for both couples and singles - Always lots of fri endly new people to meet and dance with. \n \nBand Website with music sample s: http://www.www.swampsoulband.com \n \nCOST: $12 (Over 21 only) LOCATION:The Highliner Pub \n3909 18th Avenue West (at Fisherman's Terminal) \nSeattl e\, WA 98119 CONTACT:The Highliner Pub\, thehighlinerpub@hotmail.com\, 206-283-2233 URL:http://www.highlinerpub.com/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highliner Pub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1239221506-2965@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090408T061146Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090411T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090411T220000 SUMMARY:DASSdance: Fighting Water DESCRIPTION:DASSdance's latest All-Terrain Dance project\, Fighting Water combines high impact athleticism with a water dispensing set surrounded by a 3-D environme nt of digital water imagery and visual and sculptural art by noted Seattle a rtists Malpina Chan and Kristin Tollefson. 10% of all proceeds benefit Puget Soundkeeper Alliance! \n \n \nTickets on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door: $10/seniors\, students\; $15/adults. LOCATION:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center \n104 17th Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:Sara Fredricksen\, sara@dassdance.org\, 347.458.1903 URL:www.dassdance.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Puget Soundkeeper Alliance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232142850-2885@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T065410Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090418T103000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090418T120000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Rainier Beach Branch Library \n9125 Rainier Ave S CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1236551468-2934@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090308T083108Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090420T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090420T210000 SUMMARY:Songs Of The Soul The Music Of Sri Chinmoy DESCRIPTION:The Songs of the Soul is an international series of concerts dedicated to Ma estro Sri Chinmoy. \n \nThe concerts offer a variety of international music encompassing different genres. \n \nConcert is free but reservations are req uired. Call 206-446-9409. LOCATION:Benaroya Hall In Downtown Seattle CONTACT:206-446-9409 URL:http://songsofthesoul.com/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1239220099-2963@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090408T054819Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090423T140000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090423T153000 SUMMARY:Fibro Folks Of Seattle Welcomes Philip Muccio DESCRIPTION:Fibro Folks of Seattle is proud to invite you to join Mr. Philip Muccio\, co -founder of Bioflex\, Inc. for his entertaining presentation to learn how & why of the science of neurostimulation as it is used in the The Bioflex Wear able Therapy System in the treatment of conditions like fibromyalgia & other similar neurological conditions to address pain & neurologic deficits. Mr. Muccio will explain how Bioflex’s body-contoured garments incorporate electr odes & lead wires to minimize the setup time & eliminate placement errors. O ften the garments can be worn throughout the day to build muscle\, control s pasticity\, reduce contractures & pain. LOCATION:This Educational Fibromyalgia Support Group Will Meet At 2 P.m.\, April 23rd \, 2009\, At The Northgate Group Health Clinic\, 9800 4th Ave.\, Seattle\, W A 98115 CONTACT:Valerie Kiesel\, valkiesel@comcast.net\, 206-523-4958 URL:http://www.FibroFolksOfSeattle.home.comcast.net CATEGORIES:Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237862162-2941@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T123602Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090424T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090424T120000 SUMMARY:Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen Artist Lecture \nApril 24\, 2009 at 6:30pm: held i n the Pratt Studios \nMaster Artist Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen will present a free slide lecture about her work. \n \nWillenbrink-Johnsen has been worki ng in sculpted glass for over two decades and credits her inspired artwork t o her second love - nature study. Her skills in sculpting naturalistic forms in hot glass are unrivaled\, and her work is featured in museums and public ations worldwide. She works collaboratively with her husband\, Jasen Johnsen \, and has been a recipient of numerous awards. \n \nFor more Information vi sit our website at: www.pratt.org LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street\, Seattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 CATEGORIES:Lectures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233014822-2900@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090126T090702Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090424T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090424T223000 SUMMARY:Mountainfilm On Tour 2009 DESCRIPTION:Mountainfilm on Tour is a mix of some of the best films from Mountainfilm in Telluride film festival which is held every year in Telluride\, Colorado. Mountainfilm features short films covering experiences in art\, adventure\, culture and the environment. All ticket proceeds from Mountainfilm on Tour Seattle go towards Outdoors for All's Financial Scholarship program. Partici pants can also use this event as a personal fundraiser. LOCATION:Magnuson Park Building #47 \n7110 62nd Ave NE \nSeattle WA 98115 CONTACT:Missy Gresen\, missygresen@outdoorsforall.org\, 206-838-6030 URL:http://www.outdoorsforall.org CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Outdoors For All Foundation RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1238058974-2952@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090325T191614Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090425T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090425T223000 SUMMARY:Pint & Dale In Concert DESCRIPTION:William Pint and Felicia Dale rank among North America's most exciting and a cclaimed nautical performers. Their music fits into the world of modern folk \, rock and popular song\, but it's rich with myth\, narrative\, rhythm & rh yme from the days of the tall ships. \n \nAdmission: $12 General. $10 Senio rs\, Youths and Members of Northwest Seaport and the Center for Wooden Boats . \n \nCoffee\, tea\, baked goods\, and more\, are available. Maritime musi c CDs for sale. LOCATION:Center For Wooden Boats \n1010 Valley Street \nSeattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Northwest Seaport\, seaport@oz.net\, 206-447-9800 URL:http://www.nwseaport.org/programs.html CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Northwest Seaport END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233617528-2906@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090202T083208Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090426T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090426T210000 SUMMARY:The Two Orphans DESCRIPTION:The Two Orphans \nby Adolphe D'Ennery and Eugene Cormon \ndirected by Jeffre y Fracé \n \nOriginating in 19th century France\, the Melodrama has influenc ed everything from silent films to the modern day soap opera. With charismat ic actors\, sensational plots\, and "over the top" acting\, this was theatre for the people. Bring your handkerchiefs and weep for the fallen heroine\, curse the blows of misfortune\, and cheer the triumph of good in this stylis tic art form of a bygone era. LOCATION:Meany Studio Theatre \nLocated On The UW Campus In Lower Meany Hall CONTACT:UW Arts Ticket Office\, 206-543-4880 URL:http://www.meany.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=2780 CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:UW School Of Drama RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237863145-2946@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T125225Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090507T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090529T120000 SUMMARY:Rent Pratt DESCRIPTION:Rent Pratt \nExhibition at Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios \nThis is a juried exhibition of work made by Pratt’s Studio Renters. All disciplines \nwill be represented with work in sculpture\, jewelry\, glass\, painting\ , printmaking \nand mixed media. \n \nWhere: Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kapla n Studios\, 306 S Washington St\, Ste 102 \nWhen: May 7 – 29\, 2009 \nOpeni ng: First Thursday May 7\, 6 - 8pm \nGallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays\, 12 - 5pm and by appointment \n \nVisit our website at: www.pratt.org or ca ll 206.328.2200 for more information. LOCATION:Pratt Gallery At Tashiro Kaplan Studios\, 306 S Washington St\, Ste 102 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1239283713-2966@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090408T232833Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090508T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090508T163000 SUMMARY:Energy Medicine DESCRIPTION:The first Seattle Energy Medicine Conference of its kind featuring an interd isciplinary audience comprised of physicians\, nurses\, allied health and we llness professionals\, and researchers will take place in Kenmore\, WA\, May 8-9. \n \nFor information about the conference and to register online\, go to: www.gedinfp.com – follow the word ENROLL. For comp registration\, fa x the form to 1.847.550.8487 and write comp – press across the top. The Con ference will be held at Bastyr University\, 14500 Juanita Drive NE\, Kenmore \, WA 98028. LOCATION:Bastyr University \n14500 Juanita Drive\, NE \nKenmore\, WA 98028 CONTACT:Sharon Weinstein\, sharonw@corelimited.com\, 8472742946 URL:www.gedinfp.com CATEGORIES:Lectures SPONSOR:Global Education Development Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1240317081-2968@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090420T223121Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090508T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090508T221500 SUMMARY:Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing With Hank Cramer DESCRIPTION:Free! These songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages we lcome. Hank Cramer 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. Han k is known for his booming bass voice\, smooth picking on a vintage flat-top guitar\, and wry sense of humor. Admission free\, donations accepted. Ref reshments & maritime CDs for sale. Wayne Palsson host. LOCATION:Center For Wooden Boats \n1010 Valley Street \nSeattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Northwest Seaport\, seaport@oz.net\, 206-447-9800 URL:http://nwseaport.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Northwest Seaport END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1238188636-2954@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090327T071716Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T120000 SUMMARY:San Jose State Of Mind DESCRIPTION:The San José State University Alumni Association is coming to Seattle! Spend a memorable morning with Provost Carmen Sigler and Meterology Professor Eug ene Cordero. Provost Sigler will give you the latest update from SJSU and Dr . Cordero will share some of his research on the relationship between the fo od we eat and global warming. Another highlight of the morning: special scre ening of Fumi and the Bad Luck Foot\, the SJSU-student-produced short film t hat wowed everyone at Sundance! \nCost is $15 per person\, including breakf ast. Breakfast and reception begin at 9 a.m.\, program begins at 9:45 a.m. R egister online at www.sjsualumni.com LOCATION:Experience Music Project \n325 5th Avenue North \nSeattle\, WA 98109 \n(on T he Seattle Center Campus) CONTACT:Marie McCann\, marie.mccann@sjsu.edu\, 408-924-1109 URL:www.sjsualumni.com CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:San Jose State University Alumni Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1235895121-2928@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090228T171201Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T160000 SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of species native to Washington\, including wildflowers\, ferns\, g rasses\, sedges\, shrubs\, & trees. Also a large selection of books. Cash\, check or Visa/Mastercard accepted. \n \nA list of species offered will be po sted at www.wnps.org in mid-April. \n \nBring your own trays/boxes please! LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main Street\, Bellevue\, 98005 CONTACT:Linda Ellis\, wnps@wnps.org\, 206-527-3210 URL:www.wnps.org CATEGORIES:Gardens SPONSOR:Washington Native Plant Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241390320-2973@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090503T083840Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T120000 SUMMARY:Costume Sale DESCRIPTION:The Evergreen City Ballet at 710 2nd St Renton will be holding a huge costum e and fabric sale Saturday May 9 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Ballet and theater costu mes\, hats\, shoes\, jewelry\, fabric\, sewing notions\, lace\, trim\, beads \, appliques\, leos and tights\; all at rummage sale prices. LOCATION:710 2nd St Renton 98057 CONTACT:Lynn Hallowell\, LHallowell@gmail.com\, 253-884-1055 URL:www.evergreencityballet.org CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Evergreen City Ballet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1238718572-2957@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090402T102932Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090509T174500 SUMMARY:Free Behind-the-scenes Look At “Around The World In 80 Days” DESCRIPTION:Taproot Theatre Company will present a free\, behind-the-scenes look at its production of Around the World in 80 Days at the Greenwood Library. The dire ctor will discuss the play and actors will give the audience a sample of wha t they’ll experience during the production. Around the World in 80 Days—by M ark Brown and adapted from the novel by Jules Verne—opens at Taproot Theatre on May 22 and runs through June 20\, with low-price previews on May 20 and 22\, plus a pay-what-you-can performance on May 27. Tickets:\, (206) 781-970 7 or Ticketmaster at (206) 292-ARTS. www.taproottheatre.org. LOCATION:Greenwood Library \n8016 Greenwood Ave. N. \nSeattle\, WA CONTACT:Taproot Theatre Company\, info@taproottheatre.org\, 206-781-9705 URL:www.taproottheatre.org CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:Taproot Theatre Company END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1230330498-2857@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20081226T072818Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090511T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090511T120000 SUMMARY:Golf Classic & Auction Benefiting PROVAIL DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2009 Golf Classic & Auction to help children and adults with disabilities live better lives. \n \nSponsorship opportunities are availa ble to match your level of interest. Don't miss the chance to play 18 holes of golf at one of the Northwest's premier courses. LOCATION:Sahalee Country Club \n21200 NE Sahalee Country Club Drive \nSammamish\, WA 98074 CONTACT:Angela Chapman\, angelac@provail.org\, 206-826-1032 URL:http://www.provail.org/golf.php CATEGORIES:Etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232143079-2886@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T065759Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090514T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090514T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Douglass-Truth Branch Library \n2300 E Yesler Way CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237862780-2944@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T124620Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090515T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090515T210000 SUMMARY:Pratt Exposed DESCRIPTION:Pratt Exposed – May 15\, 6–9pm. Mark you calendar for this free opportunity to meet the artists of our 2009 Fine Art Auction and see their work before it enters private collections. \n \nVisit our website at: www.pratt.org or call 206-328-2200 for more information. LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street\, Seattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1239140930-2960@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090407T074850Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T190000 SUMMARY:40th Seattle University District StreetFair DESCRIPTION:Wear your favorite fashions from the past four decades to the 40th annual Se attle University District StreetFair and see if the roving costume judges wi ll reward your outfit with a fabulous prize. Dozens of new artisans\, craft speople and performers are joining the line up that makes StreetFair an easy \, edgy\, energetic and FREE celebration of art\, community and commerce. L ook for the special U District history exhibits\, fire eaters and much more LOCATION:University Way And Its Immediate Cross Streets From NE 50th To NE 41st CONTACT:info@udistrictchamber.org\, (206) 547-4417 URL:http://www.udistrictstreetfair.org CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Greater University Chamber Of Commerce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237862633-2943@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T124353Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T120000 SUMMARY:Pratt’s 27th Annual Fine Art Auction DESCRIPTION:Pratt’s 27th Annual Fine Art Auction \nMay 16 at 5pm: Art enthusiasts and co llectors alike avidly anticipate this unique opportunity to bid on several h undred beautiful works of glass\, jewelry\, and sculpture by established and emerging artists from the Northwest and around the world. Mingle with the a rtists and help raise money for Pratt and the Seattle art community. \n \nT ickets: $200. \n \nVisit our website at: www.pratt.org or call 206-328-2200 for more information. LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street\, Seattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241277805-2972@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090502T012325Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T210000 SUMMARY:SEVEN\, A 6th Day Dance Company DESCRIPTION:6th Day Dance Company\, a Seattle-based contemporary dance company\, present s “Seven\,” a collection of new works that explore the significance of this primary number which is foundational in so many areas of life ranging from t he sciences to the religions and beyond. It will premiere on Saturday\, May 16\, 2009 at 3pm and 8pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center\, 4408 Delridge Way SW\, Seattle 98106. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors over 65 and children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advanc e via www.sixthdaydance.org or by phone at 206-406-5465 . For more informat ion on tickets\, contact info@sixthdaydance.org LOCATION:Youngstown Cultural Arts Center\, 4408 Delridge Way SW\, Seattle 98106 CONTACT:Jennifer Rowse\, info@sixthdaydance.org\, 206-406-5465 URL:www.sixthdaydance.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:6th Day Dance Company END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241456177-2974@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090504T025617Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090516T220000 SUMMARY:Seattle Glee Clubs Presents Songs American Style With The Metropolitan Glee Club DESCRIPTION:Seattle Glee Clubs is pleased to present the Metropolitan Glee Club in "Song s American Style"\, directed by John Gulhaugen and accompanied by Diana Shve ts. Join us as we present music from several American genres\; Folk to 20th Century classic to Broadway musicals. Concerts are Saturday May 16\, at Sho reline Unitarian (14724 1st Ave NE\, Shoreline) at 8 PM or Sunday May 17 at Peace Lutheran Church (8316 329th Ave SW) at 4 PM. Tickets are $15 General / $12 65 and over / 16 and under. LOCATION:Shoreline Unitarian Church 14724 1st Ave NE 98155 CONTACT:Bert\, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org\, 206-260-7393 URL:http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Seattle Glee Clubs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241456357-2975@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090504T025917Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090517T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090517T180000 SUMMARY:Seattle Glee Clubs Presents Songs American Style With The Metropolitan Glee Club DESCRIPTION:Seattle Glee Clubs is pleased to present the Metropolitan Glee Club in "Song s American Style"\, directed by John Gulhaugen and accompanied by Diana Shve ts. Join us as we present music from several American genres\; Folk to 20th Century classic to Broadway musicals. Concerts are Saturday May 16\, at Sho reline Unitarian (14724 1st Ave NE\, Shoreline) at 8 PM or Sunday May 17 at Peace Lutheran Church (8316 329th Ave SW) at 4 PM. Tickets are $15 General / $12 65 and over / 16 and under. LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church 8316 329th Ave SW 98136 CONTACT:Bert\, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org\, 206-260-7393 URL:http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Seattle Glee Clubs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1239666115-2967@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090413T094155Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090518T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090518T013000 SUMMARY:Power Of Choice Luncheon DESCRIPTION:After 15 years\, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington's devoted Executive Director is retiring this spring. Please join NARAL Board and staff members in celebrat ing the leadership of Karen Cooper at the Power of Choice Luncheon 2009! Pro ceeds from this event ensure a successful transition to keep NARAL Pro-Choic e Washington as strong and active as ever! \n \nMonday\, May 18\, 2009 \n12: 00 noon - 1:30pm \nSeattle Sheraton Hotel \n \n \nFor more information pleas e visit our website: http://www.prochoicewashington.org/events/powerofchoice .shtml or contact Natalia Fior at nataliafior@prochoicewashington.org or (20 6) 624-1990. LOCATION:Sheraton Seattle Hotel CATEGORIES:Public Issues SPONSOR:NARAL Pro-Choice Washington END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241818640-2988@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090508T073720Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090519T210000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090519T020000 SUMMARY:The Long And Short Of It DESCRIPTION:Seattle Press Online \n \nRE: The Long and Short of It in Seattle\, Tuesday \, May 19 at The Fun House\, 206 Fifth Avenue N\, Seattle\, 98109\, 206-374- 8400\, 9:00 p.m. \n \nDear Seattle Press Online\, \n \nThe Long and Short of It is a hardcore\, in-your-face rock band from San Diego\, California. We’ ve been at it in this band for five years\, and membership includes my broth er Tim Johnson (drums)\, Brian Barrabee (bass)\, Matt Strachota (guitar)\, a nd me\, all of us long-term veterans of the San Diego music community. LOCATION:Fun House\, 206 Fifth Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Ben Johnson\, benjaminrabbit@gmail.com\, 619-838-2471 URL:www.myspace.com/thelongandshortofit CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Fun House END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1234551973-2916@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090213T040613Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090521T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090521T120000 SUMMARY:16th Annual Globe Awards Dinner & Auction DESCRIPTION:World Trade Center Tacoma and KeyBank presents the 16th Annual Globe Awards Dinner and Auction. The Keynote Speaker is Robert Marcovitch\, President o f K2 Sports. The event will honor business that grow trade by advancing the ir business internationally. LOCATION:Hotel Murano Tacoma \nBiCentiennial Pavilion \n13th & Market Street \nTacom a\, WA 98402 CONTACT:Mariam Anderson\, manderson@wtcta.org\, (253)396-1022 URL:wtcta.org CATEGORIES:Business SPONSOR:World Trade Center Tacoma And KeyBank END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241541846-2980@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T024406Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090521T133000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090521T043000 SUMMARY:Seminars In Seattle :: How To Gain Focus\, Clarity And Control In Your Busin ess—A DESCRIPTION:Does it feel as though you are overwhelmed with work? Do you incredible effo rts fail to bring you the results you seek? Executive coaches David Hope and Pamela Jackson will help you gain control of your work AND get your life ba ck. \n \nAt this seminar\, you will learn: \n \n * The 5 Deadly Traps bus iness owners fall into and how to avoid them. \n * How to get “unstuck” b y working “on” your business instead of “in” your business. \n * How to t ransform your business by changing your mind set. \n * What your time is really worth\, so you can better manage your priorities. \n * How to crea te a 90-day strategic plan\, and stick to it! \n \nBon LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/Focus_Clarity_Control.html CATEGORIES:Business SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241541493-2977@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T023813Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090521T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090521T203000 SUMMARY:Local Search: A Hands On Workshop To Raise Your Small Business To The Top Of Sea DESCRIPTION:Did you know that even in today's world of Amazon\, eBay and thousands of ot her online marketplaces that over 85% of goods and services are purchased wi thin five miles of the buyer's home. \n \nThese buyers are looking for you u sing the Internet with what is called Local Search. At this hands on worksho p\, you will not only learn why Local Search is a simple and powerful social media tool you will also create your own listing and see it listed before y ou leave! \n \nBring your laptop to this practical hands on seminar by local search experts Richard Geasey and Shannon Evans demonstrate how whether yo u have a web site or not you can rank in the so LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/localsearchseminar.html CATEGORIES:Business SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1233617955-2907@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090202T083915Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090524T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090524T210000 SUMMARY:One Act Showcase DESCRIPTION:The American Century \nby Murphy Guyer \ndirected by Paula Bennett \n \nThe Apollo of Bellac \nby Jean Giraudoux \ndirected by Alyson Roux \n \n \nWe ar e thrilled to introduce you to our talented MFA directing students in their first-year showcase. After this\, follow these students as they hone their s kills with two more mainstage shows in the following years. LOCATION:Penthouse Theatre \nLocated On The UW Campus Near The North Entrance At NE 4 5th St And 17th Ave NE CONTACT:UW Arts Ticket Office\, 206-543-4880 URL:http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama/performances/index.shtml CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:UW School Of Drama RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241541587-2978@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T023947Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090526T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090526T040000 SUMMARY:Get New Customers Now: Convert Online Visitors To Real Leads DESCRIPTION:Following standard protocol doesn't always garner the best results. If your sales figures don't reflect your visitor clicks\, developing a marketing str ategy is the key to bridging that gap. \n \nJoin Web marketing strategist Ho ward Hale to learn how to boost sales and target the right kinds of visitors . You'll learn about search engine optimization (SEO) and get answers to que stions like: \n \n * How can compelling landing pages and traceable phone numbers improve my marketing strategy? \n * How does search marketing br idge the gap between traffic and sales? \n * What is my site missing that will turn clicks into dollars? \n * How can I LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/Get_New_Customers_Now_Convert_Online_V isit CATEGORIES:Business SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241542071-2983@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T024751Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090527T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090527T120000 SUMMARY:Seminars In Seattle :: Turn Your Child Gifted: How To Nurture Hidden Potenti al DESCRIPTION:The most reliable indicator of “giftedness” is not IQ tests or teachers’ eva luations but parents’ opinion. Find out why this is and what this fact means for the ways you interact with your child every day. This practical worksho p presents a clear notion of what you can do right now to raise clever\, wel l-adjusted\, and capable kids\, no matter how young or how old those kids ma y be. \n \nTopics to be covered include: \n \n * What is meant by “gifted ” \n * Essential qualities of gifted parenting \n * Pitfalls you’ll wa nt to avoid \n * How you’ll know things are on the right track LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/Turn_your_child_gifted.html CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241542019-2982@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T024659Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090527T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090527T200000 SUMMARY:Breaking It To The Kids: What Parents Need To Know About Separation And Divo rce DESCRIPTION:There may be 50 ways to leave your lover\, but none of them will please your kids. So how do you do it? How do you tell your children about your impendi ng divorce while doing the least amount of damage and leaving open the great est possibility for a happy future? Get clear answers and an action plan in this seminar for parents of children of all ages\, infants to adults. Come b y yourself or come with your partner. \n \nOne follow-up consultation\, in p erson or by phone\, with parenting expert Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson included at no extra charge. (A $199 value!) \n \nTopics include: \n \n * How lon g can you wait before telling your kids? \n * Doe LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/parenting_kids_through_separation_and_ divo CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241541785-2979@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T024305Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090528T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090528T043000 SUMMARY:Seminars In Seattle :: Bridging The Gap Between Website Traffic And Sales DESCRIPTION:Does your good-looking website make money\, or just a good impression? Imagi ne how your business would grow if your website delivered a constant stream of sales leads? Millions of people search for products and services online e ach day. Can they find you? If so\, does your website compel them to connect with your company? \n \nYou're invited to a special workshop with Web marke ting strategist Howard Hale. Learn how your site can create a long-lasting\, genuine connection with customers. We'll give you tips and tricks on how yo u can make the most out of the site you already have. \n \nYou'll learn: \n \n * 5 critical mistakes that prevent customers LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/Bridging_Gap_Between_Website_Traffic_a nd_S CATEGORIES:Business SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241898738-2989@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090509T055218Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090528T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090528T220000 SUMMARY:Seattle Glee Clubs Presents The Offbeats Vocal Ensemble And The John Hansen Trio DESCRIPTION:Seattle Glee Clubs Presents The Offbeats Vocal Ensemble\, directed by Bert G ulhaugen\, with the John Hansen Trio: Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be an evening of jazz\, Latin rhythms\, and smooth ballads. Featuring Anything Goes\, Centerpiece V ocal Trio and Offbeats Soloists. Thursday\, May 28th\, 8:00 pm at The Columb ia City Theater 4916 Rainier Ave S http://www.columbiacitytheater.com/. $15 General Admission\, $12 - 65 & over/16 & under. Tickets available from Offbe ats members\, http://www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. http://www.s eattlegleeclubs.org/ \, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org or 206-260-7393 for more i nformation. LOCATION:The Columbia City Theater 4916 Rainier Ave S 98118 CONTACT:Bert\, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org\, 206-260-7393 URL:http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Seattle Glee Clubs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241644208-2986@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090506T071008Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090529T210000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090529T120000 SUMMARY:Angela Reed Soulful Acoustic Band LIVE @ Egan's DESCRIPTION:"Angela Reed has the voice of an earth angel-sweet and vibrant and memorable . A rare singer who will fly far." -Judy Collins \n \n$7 cover. For more inf o on Angela Reed's music please visit www.AngelaReed.com\, or for show info/ reservations go to www.ballardjamhouse.com or call (206) 285-0693. \n \nExpl osive and elegant\, Angela Reed sings and writes in her eclectic blend of mu sic. This Seattle-based songstress is a competent lyricist\, a personal perf ormer\, and a beautiful example of artistry at work. LOCATION:Egan's Ballard Jam House. 1707 NW Market St. Seattle\, WA 98107 CONTACT:Angela Reed\, info@angelareed.com\, (206) 285-0693 URL:angelareed.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243231348-2993@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090524T160228Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090530T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090530T120000 SUMMARY:Free Yoga And Meditation Seminar DESCRIPTION:Mind & Body Body Wellness is a FREE Seminar sponsored by the Art of Living F oundation. This one-hour workshop covers simple and easy to do techniques i n Yoga\, Pranayama and guided Meditation to bring the mind to a stress free state. \n \n You'll learn how to : \n* make your mind calm \n* control neg ative emotions \n* create a sense of well-being \n* infuse your body with pr ana \n* detoxify through the breath \n* increase energy and vitality \n \nRS VP Requested. \n------------ \nLocations - \n \nRedmond Library Sat\, May 3 0th 4 to 5 pm \nBellevue Library Sat\, May 30th 5 to 6 pm \nEastside Bahai C enter\, Bellevue\, thus\, may 28th 6 to 7 pm. LOCATION:May 28th- Bhai Center\, Cross Raods \nMay 30th- Redmond Library (4 PM) \nMay 30th- Bellevue Library (5PM) CONTACT:preeti bhat\, preeticbhat@gmail.com\, 425-943-0506 URL:www.artofliving.org CATEGORIES:Groups SPONSOR:Art Of Living END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1242791484-2990@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090519T135124Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090531T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090531T170000 SUMMARY:Springtime Melodies DESCRIPTION:Seattle Glee Clubs is pleased to present Prelude Glee Club in "Springtime Me lodies\," directed by Jerry Halsey and accompanied by Diana Shvets. Join us as we present American song classics\, musical theater favorites and more. Sunday May 31\, at Peace Lutheran Church (8316 - 39th Ave SW) at 4 PM. Admi ssion by donation. http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org/ \, sing@seattlegleeclub s.org or 206-260-7393 for more information. LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church 8316 329th Ave SW 98136 CONTACT:Bert\, sing@seattlegleeclubs.org\, 206-260-7393 URL:http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Seattle Glee Clubs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241541943-2981@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T024543Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090602T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090602T200000 SUMMARY:Seminars In Seattle :: Getting Into Print: Become A Visible Expert Through P ubli DESCRIPTION:Publishing is one of the most effective ways to established credibility and authority in your field. Today\, getting published has never been easier! Le arn the art and craft of bringing original ideas into print with self-publis hing. \n \nWorkshop participants will learn exactly how to publish their tho ughts\, ideas or their own story with Dr. Manlowe's safe and friendly suppor t. Dr. Manlowe has been writing and publishing successfully for 20 years and has helped people from every walk of life share (and be paid) for their tho ughts and ideas. She'll share her secret tips and tricks to help you: \n \n * Post your story on the web \n * Compile LOCATION:The Washington Athletic Club (The WAC) \nThe Silver Room \n1325 Sixth Avenue \nSeattle\, WA 9810 CONTACT:Kelsye\, info@seminarsinseattle.com\, 206-501-0464 URL:http://seminarsinseattle.com/seminars/Getting_Into_Print.html CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seminars In Seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244093472-3001@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090603T153112Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090604T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090604T120000 SUMMARY:Mind And Body Wellenss Seminar DESCRIPTION:Mind Body Wellness is a FREE Seminar sponsored by the Art of Living Foundati on. This one-hour workshop covers simple and easy to do techniques in Yoga\ , Pranayama and guided Meditation to bring the mind to a stress free state. \n \n You'll learn how to : \n \n* make your mind calm \n* control negativ e emotions \n* create a sense of well-being \n* detoxify through the breath \n* increase energy and vitality \n You'll also learn Principles of Healthy Living\, Effortless Meditation\, and tools to chart a new course for your li fe! \nRSVP Requested. \n \nBy Email: seattle@us.artofliv ing.org or \n \n By Phone : (425) 306-0008 LOCATION:Eastside Bahai Center \n16007\, NE 8th St\, Bellevue WA - 98008 CONTACT:Rasmi Sanu\, rashmikhanna08@gmail.com\, 425 306 0008 CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:The Art Of Living END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237863341-2947@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T125541Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090604T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090626T120000 SUMMARY:New Voices DESCRIPTION:New Voices \nExhibition at Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios \nThis ex hibition showcases work by Pratt’s diverse group of 2008-2009 \nScholarship Recipients. Participating artists include Stacey Ashton\, Jessie \nBlackme r\, Jenny Chen\, Leslie Cole\, Shanele Estrada\, Payton Frantzen\, Sarah \n Gasgoigne\, Megan Gott\, Joshua Kim\, Agazit Ocbazgi\, Jean Prominski and \ nChristina Caryle Reed. \n \nWhere: Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios\ , 306 S Washington St\, Ste 102 \nWhen: June 4 – 26\, 2009 \nOpening: First Thursday June 4\, 6 - 8pm \nGallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays\, 12 - 5p m and by appointment \n \nVisit www.pratt.org or call 206-328-2200 LOCATION:Pratt Gallery At Tashiro Kaplan Studios\, 306 S Washington St\, Ste 102 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232143267-2887@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T070107Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090604T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090604T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Beacon Hill Branch Library \n2821 Beacon Ave. S. CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243546928-2997@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090528T074208Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090605T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090605T120000 SUMMARY:Author Jim Young:Five Powerful Principles For Living Spiritually DESCRIPTION:Dr. James H. Young\, former university president\, and award-winning spiritu al writer\, is an inspirational teacher who takes participants to the thresh old of their own Truth. \n \nHe will share from his new book\, HAVE YOU FORG OTTEN?: Five Powerful Principles for Living Spiritually. It speaks to the e lements that influence us in significant ways\, and makes a compelling case for a principled way of looking at life\, a way which opens the Doors of Tru th found within each of us. LOCATION:Seattle Metaphysical Library \n2220 NW Market St\, Lower Level \nDowntown Ba llard CONTACT:Margaret\, contact@Seattlemetaphysicallibrary.org\, 206-329-1794 URL:http://www.seattlemetaphysicallibrary.org CATEGORIES:Lectures SPONSOR:Seattle Metaphysical Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241215463-2971@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090501T080423Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090605T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090605T120000 SUMMARY:Jim Young - 5 Pricicples For Spiritual Living DESCRIPTION:HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN? \nFive Powerful Principles for Living Spiritually \n \nD r. James H. Young\, a former university president and cofounder of the Arkan sas Metaphysical Society\, is an inspirational teacher who takes participant s to the threshold of their own Truth \n \nHe speaks to the elements that ha ve influenced us in significant ways\, and makes a compelling case for a pri ncipled way of looking at life\, a way which opens the Doors of Truth found within each of us LOCATION:Seattle Metaphysical Library \n2220 NW Market Street\, Lower Level (Ballard) CONTACT:Margaret Bartley\, contact@seattlemetaphysicallibrary.org\, 206 329-1794 URL:www.seattlemetaphysicallibrary.org/events.html CATEGORIES:Lectures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1242805325-2991@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090519T174205Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090612T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090612T221500 SUMMARY:Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing On The Virginia V DESCRIPTION:These songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages welcome. Wendy Joseph\, singer/songwriter and Able Seaman\, will be on board as songl eader to keep the music rolling\, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. The historic passenger ferry Virginia V\, last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet\, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wha rf during the sing. Admission free\, donations accepted. Refreshments & mari time CDs for sale. Wayne Palsson host. LOCATION:Virginia V \nHistoric Ships Wharf At Lake Union Park \n860 Terry Ave N \nSea ttle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Northwest Seaport\, seaport@oz.net\, 206-447-9800 URL:http://www.nwseaport.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Northwest Seaport END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1242805736-2992@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090519T174856Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090612T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090612T221500 SUMMARY:Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing On The Virginia V DESCRIPTION:These songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages welcome. Wendy Joseph\, singer/songwriter and Able Seaman\, will be on board as songl eader to keep the music rolling\, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. The historic passenger ferry Virginia V\, last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet\, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wha rf during the sing. Admission free\, donations accepted. Refreshments & mari time CDs for sale. Wayne Palsson host. LOCATION:Virginia V \nHistoric Ships Wharf At Lake Union Park \n860 Terry Ave N \nSea ttle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Northwest Seaport\, seaport@oz.net\, 206-447-9800 URL:http://www.nwseaport.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Northwest Seaport END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243475274-2996@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090527T114754Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090613T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090613T120000 SUMMARY:Divine Melody--Music From Many Traditions DESCRIPTION:This evening of musical melody will benefit the Care for Children program th at provides free education and healthcare to children in the remote area of India\, Indonesia\, Srilanka and South Africa. \n \nThe evening will featur e: \n \nThe Pacifica Chamber Singers--Part of Pacifica Children's Chorus of Seattle\, led by Artistic Director Susan Senft\, accompanied by Tom Hecker. \n \nRaman Iyer a renowned South Indian Classical (Carnatic) violinist with percussion accompaniment. \n \nEdmonds Unitarian Church Youth and Adult Choi rs\, directed by W. Fred Sederholm\, accompanied by Tomoko Maki. \n \nTicket s: \nAdults: $15 \nChildren: 10 LOCATION:Seattle Unity Church \n200 8th Avenue N \nSeattle\, WA 98109 CONTACT:Lisa Longnecker\, info@divinemelody.org\, 206.225.7300 URL:www.divinemelody.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Care For Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241475855-2976@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090504T082415Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090613T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090613T230000 SUMMARY:SWAMP SOUL Blues/Zydeco/Cajun/Creole Dance Band DESCRIPTION:Traditional and contemporary zydeco\, Blues\, Cajun\, and Creole\, dance mus ic from Louisiana. \n \nMultiple waltzes\, easy two-steps\, varied swing\, a nd sultry Louisiana blues. Much fun for both couples and singles - Always l ots of friendly new people to meet and dance with. \n \nBand Website with mu sic samples: http://www.www.swampsoulband.com \n \nCOST: $12 (Over 21 only) LOCATION:The Highliner Pub \n3909 18th Avenue West (at Fisherman's Terminal) \nSeattl e\, WA 98119 CONTACT:The Highliner Pub\, thehighlinerpub@hotmail.com\, 206-283-2233 URL:http://www.highlinerpub.com/ CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:The Highliner Pub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243621539-2998@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090529T042539Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090614T203000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090614T120000 SUMMARY:Zamani Flamenco @ Kristos Eastlake DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Flamenco Music and Dance LOCATION:Kristos Eastlake \n3218 Eastlake Ave E. \nSeattle\, WA \nWww.kristoseastlake .com CONTACT:Kristos Eastlake\, info@kristoseastlake.com\, (206) 588-8885 URL:http://kristoseastlake.com CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:Kristos Eastlake END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244668013-3010@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090610T070653Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090618T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090618T230000 SUMMARY:Vocalpoint! Seattle Presents 'Random Acts' DESCRIPTION:The show features great Rock ‘n Roll music throughout the decades\, on Thurs day June 18. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday\, both weekends. The production will close on Sunday\, June 28. The show features the vocal\, dance and dramatic talents of the 35-member V ocalpoint! Seattle ensemble comprised of high school men and women from thro ughout the Puget Sound region. Tickets are $17 adult\, $12 senior and studen ts are $10. Seating is reserved. Tickets are available in advance by callin g the Northwest Choirs\, visiting the website at www.nwchoirs.org\, or by pu rchase at the door one hour before show time. LOCATION:All Performances Will Take Place At The Broadway Performance Hall At 1625 Br oadway On Capitol Hill. CONTACT:The Northwest Choirs\, nwc@northwestchoirs.org\, 206-524-3234 URL:http://www.nwchoirs.org CATEGORIES:Music & Dance RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243621734-2999@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090529T042854Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090620T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090620T120000 SUMMARY:BUFFALO EXCHANGE OPENS IN BALLARD DESCRIPTION:BUFFALO EXCHANGE OPENS IN BALLARD! \n \nSEATTLE\, WA— Eclectic buy-sell-trad e clothing shop Buffalo Exchange announces the opening of its first store in Ballard at 2232 NW Market Street\, Seattle\, WA 98107 (west of 22nd Avenue NW)\, phone 206-297-5920\, on June 20\, 2009. Store hours will be Monday-Sat urday 11–7\, Sunday 11–6. The shop features 10-foot high ceilings\, floors refinished to look like weathered wood and accent mirrors. There are eight r oomy\, well-lit dressing rooms and two buy counters\, where customers can se ll their clothes for cash or trade. CATEGORIES:Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243281582-2994@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090525T055942Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090620T223000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090620T233000 SUMMARY:June Spam*O*Rama DESCRIPTION:This month\, the Pork Filled Players welcome The Collective\, the University of Washington's own student improv comedy group\, and welcomes back Jennife r O'Brien\, chanteuse and cabaret singer! \n \nShow is after Our American Th eatre's production of Eyes for Consuela at the Theatre Off Jackson). \n \nTi ckets are $6 and are available on Brown Paper Ticket (http://www.brownpapert ickets.com/group/147695). \n \n For more info\, go to www.porkfilled.com or emal oink@porkfilled.com LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave. S. \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Roger Tang\, oink@porkfilled.com URL:www.porkfilled.com CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Pork Filled Players END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1237863568-2948@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090323T125928Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090622T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090626T173000 SUMMARY:New Summer Teen Week DESCRIPTION:New Summer Teen Week \nJune 22 – 26\, 2009 \nLooking for an opportunity to explore new arts mediums in an exciting and hands on environment? Pratt is o ffering new summer workshops for those ages 15-19 interested in refining the ir artistic techniques in a variety of mediums. Open to beginners and experi enced students\, the workshops provide a supportive and challenging learning environment emphasizing creative self expression. Tuition Assistance is ava ilable. For course information and details\, please contact Erik Halaas\, at ehalaas@pratt.org. \n \nSign up by April 1\, 2009 and receive 10% off tuit ion! LOCATION:Pratt Fine Arts Center \n1902 South Main Street\, Seattle\, WA 98144 CONTACT:info@pratt.org\, 206-328-2200 URL:www.pratt.org CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1245137483-3012@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090615T173123Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090623T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090623T120000 SUMMARY:Ratziel Bander - Meditation And Ecstacy - Hsin Tao DESCRIPTION:Tickets are $5 ($3 for members.) \n \nClairvoyant\, healer\, adept of an an cient system of shamanistic Qabalism\, and master of a once-secret Chinese r egenerative technique called Hsin Tao\; Ratziel Bander will discuss his late st DVD and book\, The Miracle of Hsin Tao. \n \nRatziel Bander used HSIN T AO to recover from severe Post-Polio Syndrome\, and is one of the first layp ersons to receive this technique\, transmitted from an exalted Chinese Linea ge that desired the release of these teachings to the world. In 2001 he was graciously given permission to begin teaching this method and was asked to b ring it to the United States and the world. LOCATION:Seattle Metaphysical Library \n2220 NW Market Street\, Lower Level \nIn Ball ard\, Next To The Great Harvest Bread Company CONTACT:Margaret Bartley\, tickets@seattlemetaphysicallibrary.org\, 329-1794 URL:http://www.seattlemetaphysicallibrary.org/events.html CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Seattle Metaphysical Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244135991-3002@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090604T031951Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090627T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090628T160000 SUMMARY:Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Event DESCRIPTION:The Crossroads Doll\, Teddy Bear\, & Antique Show/Sale is hosting the larges t doll & teddy bear event in the Northwest that will include a toy drive to benefit the Toy Rescue Mission. LOCATION:Puyallup Fair & Event Center \n110 Ninthe Ave SW \nPuyallup\, WA CONTACT:dorothy drake\, dorothy@dolls4all.com\, 775 348 7713 URL:http//www.dolls4all.com CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1245437021-3014@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090619T044341Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090627T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090627T200000 SUMMARY:Author Reading And Art Show (Todd Shimoda) DESCRIPTION:Japanese-American author Todd Shimoda will do a reading and signing for his new book "Oh! A mystery of mono no aware\," followed by a Q&A. There will al so be an art show featuring the artwork of L.J.C. Shimoda\, which appears in the novel. The book is published by Seattle independent publisher Chin Musi c Press (www.chinmusicpress.com). Free Admission. LOCATION:The Panama Hotel Tea And Coffee House \n605 1/2 S. Main St. \nIn The Interna tional District (on The Corner Of 6th & Main) CONTACT:Joshua Powell\, ebseattle@kinokuniya.com\, 587.2477 URL:http://www.ohthenovel.com CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:Kinokuniya Bookstore & Chin Music Press END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244501984-3005@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090608T085944Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090630T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090630T210000 SUMMARY:Non-Profit Comedy Night DESCRIPTION:Join NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Tuesday\, June 30th at the Comedy Undergrou nd for Non-Profit Comedy Night. You'll see some of Seattle's best comics\, a nd half the proceeds from the door support a woman's right to choose! \n \nT he show starts at 8:00pm at the Comedy Underground (109 S Washington St.\, i n Pioneer Square). \n \nSeating is limited\, so get your tickets today! \n \ nPre-sale\, will-call tickets are $10\, $12 at the door. \n \nFor more infor mation\, please contact nataliafior@prochoicewashington.org. LOCATION:Comedy Underground CONTACT:(206) 624-1990 URL:www.prochoicewashington.edu CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:NARAL Pro-Choice Washington END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1234281526-2914@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090210T005846Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090705T070000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090705T120000 SUMMARY:TREK Women's Triathlon Series DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Race will take place on Sunday\, July 5\, 2009 at Genesee Park w ith race distances consisting of: ½ mile swim\, 12 mile bicycle ride\, and 3 .1 mile run/walk. Participants are encouraged to go to www.trekwomenstriathl onseries.com to register as soon as possible\, as space is limited. For fur ther information\, call toll free at 1-877-221-9665 or send your questions t o www.info@trekwomenstriathlon.com . LOCATION:Genesee Park CONTACT:info@trekwomenstriathlon.com\, 877-221-9665 URL:www.trekwomenstriathlon.com CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:TREK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1245182918-3013@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090616T060838Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090705T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090705T150000 SUMMARY:The Artist Within - Book Signing With Whitney Ferre DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Artist Within\, A Wine Bar-Artiste to Speak and Sign \n \nWhitne y Ferre´\, the author of The Artist Within: A Guide to Becoming Creatively F it will be demonstrating a presentation of her popular "right brain workout " and signing copies of her book from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday\, July 5 at The Uni versity Village Barnes and Noble located at 2675 NE University Village Stree t in Seattle. For more information call 206-517-4107 or visit turnerpublishi ng.com LOCATION:Barnes And Noble \n2675 NE University Village Street \nSeattle\, WA 98105 CONTACT:205-517-4107 CATEGORIES:Fine Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244580831-3008@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090609T065351Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090706T133000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090706T163000 SUMMARY:DASS School Of Contemporary Dance DESCRIPTION:Experience TOP Seattle contemporary dance makers! \nHONE your technique and DEVELOP hot new styles with fun and challenging master teachers! \n \n*July sessions are on weekdays from July 6-July 17\, 1:30-4:30. \n \n*August sessi ons are on weekdays from August 17-August 28\, 11:30-2:30. LOCATION:Velocity Dance Center \n915 E Pine St \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Danielle Wilkins\, info@dassdance.org\, 425-672-7758 URL:http://www.dassdance.org/school.html CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:DASSdance RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244832586-3011@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090612T044946Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090708T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090708T120000 SUMMARY:Smoke On The Mountain Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Join Taproot Theatre this summer for a toe tappin’\, knee slappin’\, heartwa rmin’\, bluegrass gospel extravaganza! This regional premiere captures the c harm and nostalgia of a post-war Appalachian country church on a hot night i n October 1945. Filled with celebration and a contagious beat that’ll get yo ur feet tappin’! Written by Connie Ray\, conceived by Alan Bailey\, musical arrangements by Mike Craver. \n \nWed-Thurs\, 7:30 p.m.\; Fri-Sat\, 8:00 p. m.\; Saturday matinee\, 2:00 p.m. LOCATION:Taproot Theatre \n204 North 85th Street \nSeattle\, WA 98103 CONTACT:Taproot Theatre's Box Office\, box@taproottheatre.org\, 206-781-9707 URL:www.taproottheatre.org CATEGORIES:Drama SPONSOR:Taproot Theatre Company RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243281876-2995@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090525T060436Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090710T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090710T213000 SUMMARY:Summer Festival Spam*O*Rama DESCRIPTION:The Pork Filled Players presents Spam*O*Rama\, Seattle's unique blend of Asi an American comedy and music! With the US debut of Asian Canadian sketch com edians\, the Yangtzers! (People's CHOYS Award Winner at the SKETCHOFF!#$%!! Competition). And the world debut of Killer Donut\, Seattle's newest sketch comedy group! Plus the drag comedy music of Anita Absolut! \n \nTickets are $8 and are available on Brown Paper Ticket (http://www.brownpapertickets.com /event/69241). LOCATION:Theatre Off Jackson \n409 7th Ave. S. \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Roger Tang\, oink@porkfilled.com URL:www.porkfilled.com CATEGORIES:Fine Arts SPONSOR:Pork Filled Players RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1245705643-3015@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090622T072043Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090711T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090711T170000 SUMMARY:Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade Festival DESCRIPTION:The 60th Annual Wallingford Kiddie Parade is an event designed for children young or old. All children are invited to march in the parade! Dressing in c ostume is encouraged\, but not required. Join with drill teams\, clowns\, ba nds and others for a fun parade\, then stop by the street fair for more fun\ , food and rides. The Wallingford Street Fair offers street vendors\, live m usic\, food and various children's rides/activities before and after the par ade. LOCATION:Wallingford Neighborhood\, North Seattle \nParade On N 45th St \nFestival On Wallingford Ave N43rd To N45th CONTACT:Wallingford Neighborhood Office\, wno@wallingford.org\, 206-632-3165 URL:http://www.wallingford.org CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:Wallingford Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241548782-2984@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T043942Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090711T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090711T180000 SUMMARY:Seattle's Chinatown-International District Summer Festival DESCRIPTION:We welcome you as McDonald’s® presents Seattle’s Chinatown-International Dis trict Summer Festival 2009! Come enjoy lively lion and dragon dances\, rhyt hmic taiko drumming\, award-winning drill teams\, and much more! Showcase yo ur vocal talents at our 7th Annual Karaoke Idol contest and get a chance to walk away with some great prizes! Don’t miss out on this special two-day eve nt celebrating the largest Pan-Asian street festival in the Pacific Northwes t\, with some of the best arts\, activities and food that Seafair has to off er! LOCATION:Hing Hay Park - 411 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Julia Nelson\, julia@cidbia.org\, 206.382.1197 URL:http://www.cidbia.org CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:McDonald's RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1241548873-2985@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090505T044113Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090711T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090711T180000 SUMMARY:Seattle's Chinatown-International District Summer Festival DESCRIPTION:We welcome you as McDonald’s® presents Seattle’s Chinatown-International Dis trict Summer Festival 2009! Come enjoy lively lion and dragon dances\, rhyt hmic taiko drumming\, award-winning drill teams\, and much more! Showcase yo ur vocal talents at our 7th Annual Karaoke Idol contest and get a chance to walk away with some great prizes! Don’t miss out on this special two-day eve nt celebrating the largest Pan-Asian street festival in the Pacific Northwes t\, with some of the best arts\, activities and food that Seafair has to off er! LOCATION:Hing Hay Park - 411 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Julia Nelson\, julia@cidbia.org\, 206.382.1197 URL:http://www.cidbia.org CATEGORIES:Families SPONSOR:McDonald's RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;COUNT=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244144621-3003@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090604T054341Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090715T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090715T210000 SUMMARY:Guest Chef On The Waterfront: DESCRIPTION:Savor tastes from Over 50 of the Area’s Most Talented Chefs\, Wineries and P urveyors of Fine Foods. \nCelebrate Washington’s Leading Chefs – See the ful l list of participants at www.farestart.org LOCATION:Elliot Hall - Pier 66 \n2211 Alaskan Way \nSeattle\, WA 98121-1604 CONTACT:206.267.6223 URL:http://www.farestart.org/help/events/waterfront/index.html CATEGORIES:Etc. SPONSOR:FareStart END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1246510087-3017@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090701T144807Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090718T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090718T173000 SUMMARY:Wedgwood Art Festival DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Wedgwood Art Festival will feature neighborhood artist's o riginal jewelry\, paintings\, photography\, pottery\, garden art\, woodworki ng\, glass\, and other items. Thistle Theater will perform a puppet show an d there five arts activity stations for kids. Come to appreciate performanc es by the 85th St Band\, MESO\, Dukes and Diva Mostly Neighbors\, and Deja B lue. Sponsored by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs\, Wedgwood Community Council\, HomeStreet Bank LOCATION:HoneStreet Bank Parking Lot \n8200 35th Ave NE \nSeattle CONTACT:Sarah Bak\, wedgwoodArtfestival@gmail.com\, 206-853-9322 URL:http://wedgwoodfestival.googlepages.com/home CATEGORIES:Community Fun SPONSOR:Seattle Office Of Arts And Cultural Affairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244498008-3004@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090608T075328Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090718T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090718T173000 SUMMARY:Wedgwood Art Festival DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Wedgwood Art Festival will feature neighborhood artist's o riginal jewelry\, paintings\, photography\, pottery\, garden art\, woodworki ng\, glass\, and other items. Thistle Theater will perform a puppet show an d there five arts activity stations for kids. Come to appreciate performanc es by the 85th St Band\, MESO\, Dukes and Diva Mostly Neighbors\, and Deja B lue. Sponsored by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs\, Wedgwood Community Council\, HomeStreet Bank. LOCATION:8200 35th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115 CONTACT:wedgwoodartfestival@gmail.com URL:http://wedgwoodfestival.googlepages.com CATEGORIES:Community Fun RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1244581828-3009@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090609T071028Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090817T113000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090817T143000 SUMMARY:DASS School Of Contemporary Dance DESCRIPTION:Experience TOP Seattle contemporary dance makers! \nHONE your technique and DEVELOP hot new styles with fun and challenging master teachers! \n \n*Augus t sessions are August 17-August 28\, 11:30-2:30. \n \n*July sessions are Jul y 6-July 17\, 1:30-4:30. LOCATION:Velocity Dance Center \n915 E Pine St \nSeattle\, WA 98104 CONTACT:Danielle Wilkins\, info@dassdance.org\, 425-672-7758 URL:http://www.dassdance.org/school.html CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:DASSdance RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1243839808-3000@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090531T170328Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090830T133000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090830T173000 SUMMARY:6th Day Dance Company Auditons DESCRIPTION:COMPANY AUDTIONS: Please contact director@sixthdaydance.org. Company members hip is a volunteer position. Dancers interested in applying need to be of an advanced level in skill. \n \nAPPRENTICE AUDITIONS: Dancers interested i n applying for 6th Day's apprentice program must be 14 years or older\, have had at least one year of prior dance experience and be at an intermediate l evel. LOCATION:Westlake Dance Center \n10701 8th Ave NE #101 \nSeattle\, WA 98125 CONTACT:Lyndee Breece\, director@sixthdaydance.org\, 206-406-5465 URL:www.sixthdaydance.org/booking.html CATEGORIES:Music & Dance SPONSOR:6th Day Dance Company END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232143537-2888@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T070537Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090917T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090917T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Ballard Branch Library \n5614 22nd Ave NW CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232143834-2889@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T071034Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20090929T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20090929T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Southwest Branch Library \n9010 35th Ave. SW CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232144260-2891@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T071740Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20091008T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20091008T200000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Central Library \n1000 4th Ave CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232146357-2894@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T075237Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20091017T103000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20091017T120000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Fremont Branch Library \n731 N. 35th St. CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232144450-2892@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T072050Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20091107T103000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20091107T120000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Capitol Hill Branch Library \n425 Harvard Ave E CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1232144609-2893@clarkinternet.com DTSTAMP:20090116T072329Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20091114T103000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20091114T120000 SUMMARY:SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) DESCRIPTION:SNAP is designed to help you\, your family and your neighborhood become bett er prepared for the next disaster. This interactive\, fun and informative pr ogram will teach simple preparedness steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! LOCATION:Lake City Branch Library \n12501 28th Ave. NE CONTACT:Elizabeth Mash\, elizabeth.mash@seattle.gov\, 206-233-7123 URL:http://seattle.gov/emergency/news/calendar.htm CATEGORIES:Classes SPONSOR:Seattle Emergency Management END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR