Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary on Tour
Dates: 1/8/2009 - 1/8/2009
Location: The Paramount Theatre
Seattle WA
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Times: 7:30pm
Phone: ?206.467.5510? 625) 16 -9333
Address:
911 Pine Street
Seattle
WA
Description:
To mark the 70th anniversary of premier jazz label, Blue Note Records, artists Bill Charlap (music director), Ravi Coltrane, Pat Martino, Lewis Nash, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington and Steve Wilson will travel the world celebrating the label?s rich catalog of music. The group will explore classic tunes by Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, and many others.
Kungfu Theatre: Tales from The Beijing Opera
Dates: 4/17/2009 - 4/17/2009
Location: The Moore Theatre
Seattle WA
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Times: 7:30pm
Phone: 206.467.5510
Address:
1932 Second Avenue
Seattle
WA
Description:
?Kungfu Theatre: Tales from the Beijing Opera? is a series of short stories drawn from Chinese history, mythology and folklore. In spite of the high art connotations of its name, Beijing Opera is loud and colorful. Stories are performed using English and Chinese dialogue, music, dance, mime, acrobatics, stage fighting, and singing. Accessible and entertaining to non-Chinese speaking audiences, the show has been a hit nationwide. The artists of "Tales from the Beijing Opera" are dedicated to bringing Chinese and American theatre artists together to produce theatre and conduct workshops that promote cultural exchange and artistic exploration. After the performance the audience is invited to meet and interact with the actors.
More Music @ The Moore
Dates: 5/8/2009 - 5/8/2009
Location: The Moore Theatre
Seattle WA
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Times: 7:30pm
Phone: 206.467.5510
Address:
1932 Second Avenue
Seattle
WA
Description:
More Music @ The Moore features exceptional local teen musicians mixing up diverse music styles. The performance celebrates the rich musical talent of youth in our community and provides musicians, regardless of what style they play, the opportunity to make music together.
The program provides young artists mentorship by professional musicians, production support, recording experience and the opportunity to perform at The Moore Theatre. Past professional mentors have included Artist-in-residence, Daniel Bernard Roumain (New York based violinist, conductor and composer), Ernestine Anderson (jazz singer), Dave Dederer (The Presidents of the United States of America), Michael Shrieve (Santana), and Alan White (Yes, John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band).
The 8th annual More Music @ The Moore is produced by STG Education and Community Programs.
Linda Ronstadt
Dates: 10/23/2008 - 10/23/2008
Location: The Paramount Theatre
Seattle WA
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Times: 7:30pm
Phone: ?206.467.5510? 625) 16 -9333
Address:
911 Pine Street
Seattle
WA
Description:
Linda Ronstadt has established one of the most impressive careers in the history of contemporary music. Arguably the most versatile vocalist of the modern era, she has broadened the latitudes of the pop singer, expanding the vocalist?s canvas to include country, rock and roll, big band, jazz, opera, Broadway s, Mexican, and Afro-Cuban influences, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of the ultimate song. With worldwide album sales of over 50 million, 31 gold and platinum records, and 11 Grammy Awards to her credit, Linda is the consummate American artist.
Laurie Anderson
Dates: 10/16/2008 - 10/16/2008
Location: The Moore Theatre
Seattle WA
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Times: 8:00pm
Phone: 206.467.5510
Address:
1932 Second Avenue
Seattle
WA
Description:
Legendary performance artist Laurie Anderson returns to The Moore Theatre with Homeland a series of songs and stories that creates a poetic and political?portrait of contemporary American culture.?Homeland moves through many worlds - from Greek tragedy to American business models. The stories and songs that make up Homeland are marked by a political urgency, addressing the current climate of fear,?obsession with information and security.?