http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:26 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:26 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/20/12th-avenue-arts-makah-tribe-win-artplace-grants/?syndication=rss ArtPlace America, which distributes grants that “accelerate creative placemaking across the country,” has announced the 54 recipients for grants in 2013-14. Washington recipients are: –Capitol Hill Housing Foundation’s 12th Avenue Arts project, $150,000, aiding the foundation ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/20/12th-avenue-arts-makah-tribe-win-artplace-grants/?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/20/more-love-first-date-broadway-casting-announced/?syndication=rss Local audiences were passionate about “First Date,” a 2012 co-production of the 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT. Producer Junkyard Dog was smitten, too; it was announced in March that the show would be heading to Broadway. Now, it’s time for casting news: Zachary Levi, of TV’s &ld ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/20/more-love-first-date-broadway-casting-announced/?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/20/star-trek-and-folklife-10-things-to-do-this-week/?syndication=rss ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/20/star-trek-and-folklife-10-things-to-do-this-week/?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 08:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021005079_ringsingalongxml.html?syndication=rss Seattle Opera invites the public to celebrate composer Richard Wagner’s birthday (and get ready for the “Ring” cycle) with a singalong, a costume contest, cake and other fun on May 22, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021005079_ringsingalongxml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 07:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020993378_claytoncorzattexml.html?syndication=rss An appreciation of actor Clayton Corzatte, whose generous personality was as admired as his acting skill. Corzatte’s memorial will be Monday, at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020993378_claytoncorzattexml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 07:02:16 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021013362_saintgenetxml.html?syndication=rss A review of Saint Genet’s work at On the Boards, which combines elements of ballet, symphony, opera and installation. Runs through May 19, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021013362_saintgenetxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 17:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/18/3-minute-masterpiece-grand-prize-winners-announced/?syndication=rss Seattle International Film Festival this morning hosted a well-attended public screening of the 11 winners of the 2013 3-Minute Masterpiece digital-film contest.  At the end of the show, four top prize-winners were announced. Grand prize winner: “The Last Slice,” by Philip Baca, Cal ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/18/3-minute-masterpiece-grand-prize-winners-announced/?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 14:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021010997_symphonyshostakovichxml.html?syndication=rss A review of Seattle Symphony’s “Russian Spectacular” concert, on May 17, 2013, featuring Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, performed by Julian Schwarz. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021010997_symphonyshostakovichxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 10:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021010987_whimwhimreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Seattle dance troupe Whim W’Him’s strong new lineup, “Third Degree,” premieres new work by artistic director Olivier Wevers and choreographer Andrew Bartee, while spotlighting the extraordinary dance talents of Bartee. Repeats May 18-19, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021010987_whimwhimreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 10:31:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021007706_trockaderoreviewxml.html?syndication=rss A review of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the touring comic ballet troupe affectionately known as “The Trocks.” It entertains audiences at Meany Theater through Saturday, May 18. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021007706_trockaderoreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/17/16-favorite-foreign-films/?syndication=rss Hello readers. We have a winner in today’s favorite-foreign-film contest. Out of a number of reader submissions, we pulled “Run, Lola, Run” out of a hat, which means that a reader calling him/herself “mathteam” will win two free tickets to Seattle International Film Fes ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/17/16-favorite-foreign-films/?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/17/freebie-alert-may-18-is-art-museum-day/?syndication=rss May 18 is Association of Art Museum Directors’ Art Museum Day, which means some special opportunities for museum visitors in Seattle. Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum will offer free general admission that day (Note: the SAM exhibit “Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/17/freebie-alert-may-18-is-art-museum-day/?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/17/6-things-to-do-this-weekend-for-10-or-less/?syndication=rss Cheap or free: Here at ArtsPage, that’s our favorite price. This edition of our regular weekend preview is built around low- or no-cost amusements in the greater Seattle area. Some require a little drive (the Camano Island art-studio tour) and some are in the city, within easy reach of (cheap! ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/17/6-things-to-do-this-weekend-for-10-or-less/?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020997978_temperamentalsreviewxml.html?syndication=rss A brisk, well-acted docudrama, “The Temperamentals” explores an obscure chapter of gay-rights activism. Through May 25, 2013 at Ballard Underground. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020997978_temperamentalsreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2020997992_othergunshowxml.html?syndication=rss A review of “The Other Gun Show,” a group show of artists’ response to issues surrounding gun ownership and use, at Gallery 110 in Seattle. Through June 1. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2020997992_othergunshowxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020997969_theaterroundup171xml.html?syndication=rss Seattle theatergoers can choose from “Bach at Leipzig,” “The Language Archive” and new works by female playwrights. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020997969_theaterroundup171xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2020997942_seattlepromusicapreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Seattle Pro Musica’s “Lucis: Music of Light” explores the striking, multidimensional acoustic possibilities of St. James Cathedral, the ensemble’s home since 2000. “Lucis” is performed May 18-19, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2020997942_seattlepromusicapreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/16/18-artists-137500-the-2013-artist-trust-awards/?syndication=rss Artist Trust, which supports Washington artists through grants, professional development and other resources, announces the recipients of the 2013 Irving and Yvonne Twining Humber Award, as well as fellowships in a variety of disciplines. Norie Sato is the winner of the $10,000 Humber Award. Sato, a ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/16/18-artists-137500-the-2013-artist-trust-awards/?syndication=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 17:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/16/win-two-free-tickets-to-siff/?syndication=rss As you probably know by now from our incessant yammering about it, Seattle International Film Festival begins its nearly monthlong movie marathon tonight, May 16, at McCaw Hall. We’ll have a writer/editor and photographer reporting on red-carpet arrivals at tonight’s gala screening, so k ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/16/win-two-free-tickets-to-siff/?syndication=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:05 PDT