THEATRE
The 5th Avenue Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat through Nov. 1. Take a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's irresistibly hilarious sendup of the story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very loud garment. A colorful tale that spans musical styles from calypso to rock to disco to country, this worldwide phenomenon has been an audience favorite for more than 35 years. For tickets and more information visit www.5thavenue.org.
Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) presents If You Give a Mouse a Cookie through Nov. 29. Based on the beloved children's book by Laura Numeroff, the story follows a little boy who makes the ill-fated decision of giving a mouse a cookie. Seattle Children's Theatre is located at 201 Thomas St., under the Space Needle at Seattle Center. Tickets are $15 to $34 and may be purchased by calling the SCT Ticket Office at (206) 441-3322 or by visiting www.sct.org.
Teatro ZinZanni celebrates more than 10 Years of Love, Chaos & Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 1, with special guest appearance by original chanteuse Ann Wilson. The Gala will benefit the ZinZanni Institute for Circus Arts. Entitled ZinZanniversary, the gala event will be held in the red velvet spiegeltent from 4:30 to 10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1. Enhancing the regular three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret are extra special guest performances by original cast members - vocalist Ann Wilson, clown Dolorèze Léonard and comedian Kevin Kent. Robert "El Vez" Lopez will also join Christine Deaver, Francine Reed, Les Petits Frères, Vita Radionova, and Erica & Andrew for an extraordinary celebration. For more information visit www.dreams.zinzanni.org.
Leo K. Theatre
also presents Speech and Debate
Jan. 15th through Feb. 21, 2010. An aspiring teen journalist, an awkward wannabe popstar, and the openly gay new kid in town all have secrets. But when their squeaky clean small-town high school refuses to acknowledge the messy parts of being a teenager, this ragtag bunch of misfits starts an after school Speech and Debate team to expose a possible scandal. Recommended for ages 14 and above for mild profanity, teens engaged in discussions of sex, drinking and drug abuse. Visit. www.seattlerep.org for tickets and more information.
Leo K. Theatre
presents Opus
through Dec. 6. In front of an audience they're pitch perfect, but behind the scenes of the Lazara String Quartet, things aren't quite so adagio. Tapped to play at the White House years after in-fighting broke them up, the group reunites-with a new member, a promising young student. As they prepare for the gig of their lives, tempers flare, relationships crumble and new ones bloom. Opus is a passionate, music-filled glimpse into the fascinating world of professional classical musicians. By Michael Hollinger
and directed by Braden Abraham. Recommended for ages 14 and above for mild profanity, some adult situations. Visit www.seattlerep.org. for more information.
Jet City Improv and Wing-It Productions present Seattle's Best Comedy, a night of hijinks and improvisational fun with audience participation. At the Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way N.E. 206-352-8291. Visit www.jetcityimprov.com for more show times and information.
LIVE MUSIC
The Earshot Jazz Festival runs through Nov. 8. The festival presents more than 50 one-of-a-kind events in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the city. Earshot Jazz Film Festival through Nov. 5.
Oct. 30, Nov. 2 Icons Among Us, by Lars Larson, Michael Rivoira, & Peter J. Vogt, Northwest Film Forum, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m., $6-9; Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, by Damien Chazelle, Northwest Film Forum, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m., $6-9; visit Oct. 28: Marco Benevento, The Triple Door, 7 p.m., $20; Oct. 28: Hardcoretet, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $10; Oct. 29: Greg Williamson Large Ensemble, City Hall, noon, Free; Oct. 29: Tom Varner Tentet, Andy Clausen & Sjenka, Chapel Performance Space, 7:30 p.m., $15; Oct. 29-30: Jason Marsalis Quartet, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $16 general, $10 students; Oct. 30: Tish Oney's Peggy Lee Project, Kirkland Performance Center, 7:30 p.m, $28; Oct. 31: Marc Carey Trio, Foday Musa Suso, Seattle Art Museum (Downtown), 8 p.m, $18; Oct. 31: Jim Knapp Orchestra, Poncho Hall Cornish College, 8 p.m, $18; Nov. 1: John Hollenbeck Claudia Quintet, Steve Lehman, Seattle Art Museum (Downtown), 8 p.m., $16; Nov. 1: Jay Thomas East/West Double Trio, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $12; Nov. 2: Kaufman/Gratkowski/DeJoode, Chapel Performance Space, 7:30, $15; Nov. 2: Cyro Baptista Banquet of the Spirits, The Triple Door, 7:30 p.m., $22; Nov. 2-3: Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto w/ Harvey Wainapel, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $14; Nov. 3: Don Byron Quartet
The Triple Door, 7:30 p.m., $24; Nov. 4: Wayne Horvitz: These Hills of Glory, Nordstrom Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., Admission TBA; Nov. 4: Greg Williamson A-Y-P Large Ensemble, The Triple Door, 7 p.m., $18; Nov. 4: Claudia Acuña Quintet, The Triple Door, 9:30 p.m., $20; Nov. 4: Joe Doria, Eric Barber, & Byron Vannoy, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $20; Nov. 5: Jay Thomas East/West Double Trio, City Hall, noon, free admission, Poncho Hall, Cornish College, 8 p.m., $18; Nov. 5-6: Kris Davis's Stone Trio, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $14; Nov. 6: John Abercrombie Quartet, The Triple Door, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $24; Nov. 6: Trio 3, Poncho Hall, Cornish College, 8 p.m., $18; Nov. 7: Hans Koch, Paul Kikuchi's Portable Sanctuary Chapel Performance Space, 8 p.m., $15; Nov. 7: Greta Matassa, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $15-38; Nov. 7-8: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra w/ Dean Bowman: Tribute to Ray Charles: Genius + Soul = Jazz. Nordstrom Recital Hall, 7:30, Nov. 7, $15-38, Nov. 8 Kirkland Performance Center, 3, $15-38; Nov. 7-8: Ralph Alessi's This Against That, Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $15; Nov. 8: Evan Flory-Barnes: Acknowledgment of a Celebration World Premiere, Town Hall, 8 p.m., $18-24; More information is available at www.earshot.org or by calling (206) 546-6763.
The Magnolia Chorale has begun rehearsals for its 20th annual holiday concert under the direction of Jean-Marie Kent. The concert will include favorites from sacred to secular, from Britten's "...Carols" to Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" and as well as the Chorale's own set of traditional and "traditional-with-a-twist" carols. The concerts will be 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw St. Tickets are available at La Roux Fine Apparel, and Magnolia Bookstore $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. For more information visit www.magnoliachoral.org
New offerings at Seattle Opera. Young Artists in Performance Fall 2009 begins with Mozart's Così fan tutte, 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall at 200 University St. $20. Next spring it's Richard Strauss's "Ariadne auf Naxos" April 1, 3, 9, and 11, Performed at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets: $35 for adults $15 for students. For more information visit www.seattleopera.org.
La Traviata plays at McCaw Hall through Oct. 31. Single tickets start at $25 and are available online at www.seattleopera.org, by calling the box office at 206-389-7676 or 800-426-1619, or by mobile phone at mobile.seattleopera.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office: 1020 John Street (two blocks west of Fairview), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maestro Brian Garman will make his debut conducting Verdi's masterpiece on the opera's mainstage. Garman was appointed music director of Seattle Opera's Young Artists Program last season. He has conducted the Young Artists' productions of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi and Ravel's Enfant et les sortilèges, and Britten's Midsummer Night's Dream. Garman has conducted for such companies as New York City Opera and Wolf Trap Opera. As resident conductor at Pittsburgh Opera, he led productions of Gounod's Roméo et Juliette, Verdi's Rigoletto, Mozart's Zauberflöte, and Massenet's Werther.
VISUAL ARTS
The Wing Luke Asian Museum presents Parallel Lines, 8 Contemporary Seattle Artists. The event features Tram Bui, Mark Takamichi Miller, Jason Huff, Akio Takamori, Patti Warashina, Saya Moriyasu, Thuy-Van Vu and Joseph Park. The work will be on display through Nov. 29. The museum is at 719 S. King St. in Chinatown-International District. Visit www.wingluke.org. for more information.
The Wing Luke presents the wild politically charged collections and paintings of Roger Shimomura. Shimomura has been devoted to issues of ethnic identity as a third-generation Japanese American. His paintings tackle socio-political issues of Asian America. Through April 18. Visit www.wingluke.org.
READINGS
Open mic at El Diablo coffee house. Poetry readers are encouraged to join the fun the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month The event is co-hosted by Margaret Roncone and Lainne Dexter. This series is getting a trial run every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Show up to listen or bring poetry to read at this all open mic venue that can continue if enough people want to make it happen. ... tell others about it.... always good to have more places to read and help indie business survive in these hard times.... 8 p.m., at El Diablo coffee house 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Queen Anne Books is holding its Monthly Book Club with Telex from Cuba. Anyone and everyone is welcome to this drop-in, no-guilt book club. Meetings are 7 p.m., on the second Monday and following Wednesday of every month. So pick the day that works best for you and come by, 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N. 206-283-5624.
OTHER STUFF
The Seattle Veterans Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Also open on military holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day) and by appointment for groups. The museum is also looking for volunteers and board members. The museum is located at Second Avenue between Union and University streets behind the Remembrance Garden. Visit www.seattleveteransmuseum.org or call 425-821-0489 for more information.
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