Classical hip-hop, hip-hop opera, hip-hopera – whatever you want to call it, it sounds incredible…and it is! Oakland’s Ensemble Mik Nawooj, led by composer/pianist JooWan Kim, subverts expectations with a multi-genre crew of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, drums, bass, an opera singer, and profound rhymes from mesmerizing MC/lyricist Sandman. Combining classical techniques and … [Read more...] about ENSEMBLE MIK NAWOOJ
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Sin Fronteras
SIN FRONTERAS At a time in the Pacific Northwest when there is growing involvement in arts and social justice, there has been renewed interest in the nueva canción (“new song”) movement from Latin America. Seattle area trio Sin Fronteras (“without borders“), are highly skilled performers of this tradition and emigrated to the U.S. from Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. They … [Read more...] about Sin Fronteras
Hear From The Curator: Departures and Divisions
Virtual Talk | Hear from the Curator: Departures and Divisions February 6 @ 1:00 - 2:30 pm in us for a discussion about Tacoma Art Museum’s newest exhibition, Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles, 1900 – 1950. Learn more about the exhibition as we consider the development of a distinctly American style of art. Throughout the 19th century, Europe and the … [Read more...] about Hear From The Curator: Departures and Divisions
Best New Opera Winner Blue Leads Slate of Exciting
Best New Opera Winner Blue Leads Slate of Exciting Events in February–March 2022 Eight opera-themed events offer a range of experiences for new audiences and seasoned operagoers alike Free and ticketed events SEATTLE – Seattle Opera continues its 2021/22 season with a dynamic lineup of opera events, including community conversations, artist recitals, laser shows, and … [Read more...] about Best New Opera Winner Blue Leads Slate of Exciting
ANASTASIA Comes to the Paramount Theatre
SEATTLE, WA - Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount is pleased to present ANASTASIA from January 25 – 30. Tickets are available on-line at STGPresents.org, Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-982-2787 or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 6pm). From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway … [Read more...] about ANASTASIA Comes to the Paramount Theatre