THEATRE
Hailed by critics as honest, exhilarating, compassionate and unexpectedly funny, Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking looks at how grief can make you crazy, and what it means to come out on the other side. At the Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., 206-269-1900 through Sept. 20. $10-$55. Visit www.intiman.org.
Taproot Theatre presents Enchanted April By Matthew Barber From the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim
Sept. 23-Oct. 24. For tickets call 206.781.9707 or visit www.taproottheatre.org.
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.
It's hard to believe that in 79 years, and countless hours tinkering on this nation's greatest stages, Stephen Sondheim has never worked in Seattle. On Oct. 26, musical theater's living legend will make this first momentous journey to Seattle for an onstage conversation with his friend and respected New York Times columnist Frank Rich. A Life in the Theater: An Onstage Conversation with Stephen Sondheim & Frank Rich is Oct. 26 at Benaroya Hall. Tickets are $48 - $78. Call 206-215-4747 or online at www.benaroya.org.
LIVE MUSIC
The Earshot Jazz Festival Runs Oct. 16 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. The list includes. Oct. 16: Garfield High School Jazz Band w/ special guest Miguel Zenón, 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., at The Triple Door, $22, $11 youth; Oct. 17, Miguel Zenón Quintet at The Triple Door, 7:30 p.m., $22 general, $11 youth; Oct. 17 & 18, Tarbaby at Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $18 general, $10 students; Oct. 18, Allen Toussaint Quartet at The Triple Door, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $26; Oct. 18, Matt Wilson Quartet at The Seattle Art Museum (Downtown), 8 p.m., $18; Oct. 19, Matt Wilson Quartet & Roosevelt High School Jazz Band at The Triple Door, 7:30 p.m., $22 general, $11 youth; Oct. 19, 3rd Man, Chapel Performance Space, 7:30 p.m., $18; Oct. 19, McTuff Trio at Tula's, 8:30 p.m., $12; More listings to come.
The Magnolia Chorale will begin rehearsals for its 20th annual holiday concert Sunday, Sept. 13, under the direction of Jean-Marie Kent. Kent is a doctoral candidate in choral conducting at the University of Washington and at the concerts will be joined by two of her sisters for parts of the Benjamin Britten "Ceremony of Carols."
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 Chorale is seeking new singers and returning "alumni." Tryouts are scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 p.m., with introduction to the concert music for the entire Chorale starting at 6:30 p.m., both at the Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw St. Regular Sunday rehearsals begin at 7 p.m., also at the UCC.
Kent is beginning her second year at the Chorale. Student musicians from the UW also have been a resource at the Chorale. Kent can be contacted at jmkmusic@u.washington.edu.
The concerts will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at UCC, and Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, also in Magnolia.
VISUAL ARTS
Deporting Cambodians: How Immigration Policy Shapes Our Communities, will be the newest visual exhibit through Oct. 18 at the Wing Luke Asian Museum in the International District at 719 S. King St. For more information visit www.wingluke.org.
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.
Coming soon to the Wing Luke are 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. It starts Sept. 11 and runs 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.
A host of readings are scheduled throughout September at Queen Anne Books:
Sept. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.: Summer Science Day. Our summer reading program at the store this summer has been a 20 percent discount on featured science books (fiction and nonfiction), and to cap it all off, QAB's Tegan Tigani will be leading some science experiments and activities for kids at the store. Ages 6 and up. www.queenannebooks.com/event/summer-science-day
Sept. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m.: Queen Anne Art Walk. The Upper Queen Anne Merchants Association has organized an end-of-summer art show at merchants in the neighborhood. Queen Anne Books will be featuring the artwork of local illustrator Elara Tanguy. Artists will give presentations and answer questions. Tanguy's work will be for sale, too, so collectors should take note! www.queenannebooks.com/event/queen-anne-art-walk-elara-tanguy
September 18 at 6:30 QA author Heather Davis will be reading, signing and partying with us to celebrate the publication of her debut teen fiction, "Never Cry Werewolf." (She is fantastic-- she'd give a great interview! I can put you in touch if anyone can do a story about her.)
http://www.queenannebooks.com/event/heather-davis-never-cry-werewolf
September 23 at 6:30 Seattle author (and QA best-seller) Stephanie Kallos will do a reading, signing and reception for her latest novel's paperback release. "Sing Them Home" is a touching novel, perfect for book clubs! Kallos's debut novel, "Broken for You," was performed by Book-It Theatre.
http://www.queenannebooks.com/event/stephanie-kallos-sing-them-home
Queen Anne Books is holding its Monthly Book Club with The Indian Clerk. 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.
CINEMA
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at IMAX. In the sixth installment, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Together, Harry and Dumbledore work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same. Visit www.seattlecenter.com for times.
Attention Star Wars fans and cosmic music enthusiasts! Hear, see and experience Star Wars from a unique multi-media perspective with Star Wars: In Concert. Slices of scenes from the six Star Wars episodes will come to life on a colossal LED screen, while Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films) narrates the epic Star Wars tale, all accompanied by John William's iconic music performed on stage by a full symphony orchestra and chorus. Tickets are now on sale. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, KeyArena. Visit www.seattlecenter.com for more tickets and information.
OTHER STUFF
Events at the EMP
The EMP|SFM is hosting a series of events in September that are worth consideration:
• Family Day, Saturday, Sept. 19. EMP|SFM hosts Family Days the third Saturday of every month. Make your own album cover with an interactive art activity from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in honor of Spaced Out: The Final Frontier in Album Covers. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 325 5th Ave. N. Free to EMP|SFM members or with paid admission. Call 206-770-2702 or 1-877-EMP-SFM1
• Smithsonian's Museum Day 2009, Saturday, Sept. 26. EMP|SFM is taking part in the Smithsonian's Museum Day 2009. Free admission for guests when they fill out a voucher from the Smithsonian's Web site prior to arrival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m325 5th Ave. N. Free to EMP|SFM members or with paid admission. Call 206-770-2702 or 1-877-EMP-SFM1.
The Seattle Home Show 2, the fall version of the nation's oldest and largest consumer home show. "Green" living will be a key theme at this year's showcase, which runs Oct. 22-25 in the Qwest Field Event. This year, a blog has been added that will highlight the latest products, trends and ideas being showcased. To visit the Seattle Home Show blog, go to www.firstbiggestbest.blogspot.com or for more information on the show visit www.seattlehomeshow.com.
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