Diversions
Mon, 01/31/2011
Art
No Boundaries Metamorphosis Open House-- The City of Normandy Park Arts Commission invites the public to an open house celebration on Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at City Hall. Please RSVP your attendance to artscomm@ci.normandypark.wa.us or call 206-248-8248.
The No Boundaries exhibit was created to showcase the artwork of established and emerging artists with disabilities. The title of this year's theme "Metamorphosis" represents a stage of heightened development discovered through experience, experimentation, and ultimately, expression.
The exhibit will be on display for the month of February 2011 at City Hall, 801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park.
Auditions
ChoralSoundsNorthwest/SilverSoundsNorthwest-- Rediscover the fun of singing traditional choral music as well as new arrangements with a decidedly theatrical style in ChoralSounds Northwest (a 60+-member mixed adult chorus) or the new SilverSounds Northwest (primarily retired individuals.) To schedule a CSN audition email info@nwassociatedarts.org or call 206-246-6040. To schedule a SilverSounds audition email prhawkeye@yahoo.com or call 206-719-1179.
Music
Ballads for the Blind Benefit Concert-"Breath of Aire, " choral group. Feb. 5. 7 p.m. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 S.W. Normandy Park Rd. BOA performs a wide range of music from patriotic, Americana, country and show tunes to classical, gospel, contemporary inspirational and spirituals. Benefit for Tape Ministries Northwest, a non-profit in SeaTac, which records Christian books for people who are blind or disabled. Admission is free. A free will offering will be taken. 206-243-7377.
Highline Classic Jazz Festival-Six top jazz performers. Feb. 19. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. The 2 p.m. program will include vocalist Rebecca Kilgore wth pianist Dave Frishberg, Pearl Django and Ray Skjelbred. The 7 p.m. show will present the Butch Thompson Trio, Holotradband and Casey MacGill & Blue 4 Trio. $20 per show, $35 for both shows. Free for 18 and under. Tickets available at Burien Press, 423 S.W. 152nd. St.; Allusia, 921 S.W. 152nd St.; Burien Arts, 206-244-7808 or at the door. Sponsored by Burien Arts.
Northwest Symphony Orchestra-Valentine's Concert, featuring soprano Alexandra Picard. Feb. 11. 7:30 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St. Anthony Spain, director. Tickets, $10 for students and seniors, $14 for adults. brownpapertickets.com, 800-838-3006 or at the door concert night..
Waterland Arts & Music Series-- The Greta Matassa Trio. Feb. 22. 7;30 p.m. Highline College Artist-Lecture Center, Building 7, Main campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults or three tickets for $30, and $5 students. Tickets are available at the door, at Des Moines Florist, 721 S. 219th St., Des Moines (cash or check only), and at Des Moines Parks & Recreation, 1000 S. 220th St. Sponsored by the Des Moines Arts Commission and the Highline Community College Music Department. For more information call Des Moines Parks & Recreation, 206-870-6527.
Theater
Breeders Theater-"Casting Call," a show about three actors vying for a role of a lifetime and what they might be willing to do to get it. Feb. 2, 3, 4, 5 at 7 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m. E.B. Foote Winery,127-B S.W. 153rd St. Tickets $20, including tasting of E.B. Foote wines. Tickets are available at the winery and at CorkyCellars in Des Moines, 22511 Marine View Dr., 206-824-9462. For more information, contact the winery at 206-242-3852.