http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Sat, 25 May 2013 21:03:17 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 21:03:17 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/24/weekend-preview-5-things-to-do-nowhere-near-folklife/?syndication=rss ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/24/weekend-preview-5-things-to-do-nowhere-near-folklife/?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 16:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/24/siff-goes-suburban-touchy-feely-in-renton/?syndication=rss Last night I paid my first-ever visit to the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, where the Renton leg of SIFF got underway with a screening of Lynn Shelton’s “Touchy Feely.” The theater is comfortable — a good choice, especially, for South Enders who want to take part in the ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/24/siff-goes-suburban-touchy-feely-in-renton/?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:51 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021041958_bachleipzigtaprootxml.html?syndication=rss A review of Itamar Moses’ comedy “Bach at Leipzig,” about 18th-century shenanigans among organists vying for a new job, at Taproot Theatre through June 15, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021041958_bachleipzigtaprootxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 13:48:52 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021041967_lisaharrisreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Painter Kathryn Altus and mixed-media artist Joel Brock offer a striking study in contrasts in two strong new shows at Seattle’s Lisa Harris Gallery, both running through June 3, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021041967_lisaharrisreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 07:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021041926_jakubhrusaxml.html?syndication=rss Guest conductor Jakub Hrusa returns to Seattle to lead the SSO in works by Smetana and Dvorák, as well as Beethoven’s famed Violin Concerto with guest soloist Alina Ibragimova. Concerts are May 30 and June 1-2, 2013. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2021041926_jakubhrusaxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 07:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021041948_chicagoreviewxml.html?syndication=rss A review of Village Theatre’s smart staging of the musical “Chicago.” The show plays at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah through June 29, 2013. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021041948_chicagoreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021033429_languagearchivexml.html?syndication=rss A review of Julia Cho’s comedy “The Language Archive,” about a linguist who can’t articulate his feelings for his own wife. At Seattle Public Theater through June 9, 2013. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021033429_languagearchivexml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 07:16:04 PDT 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