"A country's leader is the country's own fault." This is one of the last lines in David Hare's "Stuff Happens," and there's no question in the playwright's mind that it applies as much to the United States as it did to Iraq when Saddam Hussein was in charge. This is a play about government failures - in leadership, moral principles, and compassion. It's a play about arrogance and self-interest. If you are a fan of the current administration, it's not for you.
Richard Hugo House seeks a detail-oriented, organized, responsible and communicative coordinator with a strong teaching background and familiarity with the schools in the Seattle School District to oversee the administration of Hugo Classes for Youth. This is a half-time contracted position with compensation DOE; the renewable contract will extend from August to July. The Classes for Youth coordinator will report to Hugo House's program director.
From July 28 through August 12, Northwest Film Forum will present "From the Tsars to the Stars: A Journey through Russian Fantastik Cinema." The series will boast nine features and one short in the series spanning nearly 100 years.
Through September 20, Saint Mark's Cathedral is hosting the Keiskamma Altarpiece, which was created by 120 South African woman as a message of hope for people who have been affected by AIDS. The 13' by 22' altarpiece was constructed in six months time and is extremely colorful, featuring intricate embroidery, appliqué, beadwork and photography.
As part of its ongoing outreach efforts to find suitable, permanent homes for foster animals, the Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a cat adopt-athon on Saturday, July 14, at the Garfield Community Center at 2323 E. Cherry St.
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has appointed an 11-member panel to review Seattle's police accountability system to recommend improvements. The panel is expected to deliver its report to the mayor in November.
to businesses with annual revenues less than $10 million to apply. To be eligible for consideration, businesses must be a for-profit business (or an individual owning a small business), be located within the Seattle city limits, employ between 1 and 100 people, have been in business for at least three years, have annual sales of less than $10 million dollars or have a current City of Seattle business license and currently paid City B&O; taxes. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, July 18.
The following information was provided by the city's Department of Planning and Development. Written comments on projects should be mailed to 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019. Appeals are made, unless otherwise noted, to the Office of the Hearing Examiner, Seattle Municipal Tower, 40th Floor (SMT-40-00), 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 4000, Seattle, WA 98104. Appeals must be accompanied by a $50 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle. The project number is in parentheses. For more information, call 684-8467.
Mayor Greg Nickels recently presented awards to 24 outstanding middle school students, an honor that acknowledged the scholars service to their schools and their communities. Each of the students will receive $500 that can be used for education or donated to a charity of their choice. Pictured here with the mayor are award winners (right to left) Jymaika Hutson, a sixth-grade student from the African American Academy; Rasha Shaibi, an eighth grader from Hamilton International Middle School and a two-time winner of the award; and Desiree Vann, a sixth-grade student from the African American Academy. For more information, call 233-5118.
Approximately 250 supporters gathered for the YMCA Black Achievers Annual Scholarship Awards and Recognition Banquet. Program participants included mistress of ceremonies Shaniqua Manning, weekend anchor for Northwest Cable News; keynote speaker Tyrone Willingham, University of Washington Husky football coach; and Dr. Rev. Leslie D. Braxton, senior pastor of New Beginnings Church, delivered the invocation. A total of 12 Teen Achievers received scholarships to help fund their college education. Pictured are: (back row, from left) Addisallem Gebremedhin, Ethiopia Berta, Ayan Hassan, Amelmal W. Wondimhunengn, Mintwab Zemeadim; (middle row, left) Astede "Mimi" Belay, Jasmine Davis, Program Director JD Hill, Andrea Wise; (front row, left) Tarik Gebre, Courtney Johnson.< br>
Of all the sunny sights I am cataloguing this summer, the June 10 Othello Park Concert will hold a special place in the gallery of my memory-as soft, fuzzy and pastoral as an impressionistic painting. The weather forecast had not been promising, but by 2 in the afternoon, when the choral group "Abrace" began filling the park with eastern European rhythm and harmony, even Mother Nature had been won over, granting us the favor of a temperate Seattle summer day.
The following information was provided by the city's Department of Planning and Development. Unless otherwise specified, written comments on projects should be mailed to 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019. Appeals are made, unless otherwise noted, to the Office of the Hearing Examiner, Seattle Municipal Tower, 40th Floor, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 4000, Seattle, WA 98104. Appeals must be accompanied by a $50 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle.The project number is in parentheses. For more information, call 684-8467.
The three women sparkled like jewels. Attired in colorful abayas and numerous bracelets, these lovely natives of Eritrea welcomed me with warm smiles. The Rainier Valley home of the hostess, Halima, would be the setting for an Eritrean Muslim cooking extravaganza.br>Everything was ready: ingredients, utensils and a beautiful bouquet adorned the table. Each woman prepared a different dish while I observed, questioned and scribbled furiously. This would truly conjure tastes from their green and hilly homeland.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society celebrates its 53rd season with one of the most socially conscious of Gilbert & Sullivan's collaborations, "Princess Ida." This rarely performed comic opera, last presented by the Society in 1990, opens Friday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. and runs through Saturday, July 28, at the Bagley Wright Theatre at Seattle Center.
Intiman Theatre is offering two special opportunities for singers of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs who love to sing gospel music: an afternoon of free training in gospel performance led by Pastor Patrinell Wright, founder of the Total Experience Gospel Choir, and open auditions for the 10th anniversary of Intiman's annual holiday production "Black Nativity: A Gospel Song Play."For additional information, interested singers and dancers should call 269-1901 ext. 342 or e-mail katied@intiman.org