February 10, 2016
Arts Roundup: UW Symphony, Béla Fleck – and ‘New Drama’
Music is at the forefront this week: the UW Symphony Orchestra gears up to play alongside guest violinist Glenn Dicterow, the Mallethead series returns with a percussion performance in Meany Studio Theater, and world-famous folk artists Béla Fleck and Abagail Washburn give a concert at Meany Hall. The Henry Art Gallery hosts two public events on Valentine’s Day, and the School of Drama explores the meaning of “new drama” in its annual lecture series.
The UW Symphony performs music by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and more, February 12.
UW Symphony with Glenn Dicterow
7:30 p.m., February 12 | Meany Theater
David Alexander Rahbee conducts the UW Symphony Orchestra and guest violinist Glenn Dicterow in a program of works by Tchaikovsky, Barber and Borodin. The program also includes Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, conducted by Seattle Symphony Music Director Ludovic Morlot. More info.
Mallethead Series
7:30 p.m., February 12 | Meany Studio Theater
Percussion Studies Professor Tom Collier performs with guest percussionists in this popular concert series. More info.
Folk duo Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn return to Meany Hall on February 13.credit: Jim McGuire
Béla Fleck & Abagail Washburn
8:00 p.m., February 13 | Meany Theater
World-renowned folk artist Béla Fleck returns to the UW World Series with Abigail Washburn for an evening of banjo music and Appalachian sounds in Meany Hall. More info.
Activations: Public Participation
1:00 p.m., February 14 | Henry Art Gallery
Become part of the exhibit as staff from the Henry Art Gallery activate Franz Erhard Walther’s The Body Draws through audience participation. Featuring almost 300 works from the last six decades, this exhibition considers the rich relationship that drawing has had within Walther’s entire production since the late 1950s. More info.
ArtVenture: Valentines to Future Seattle with Shin Yu Pai
2:00 p.m., February 14 | Henry Art Gallery
Held the second Sunday of every month, ArtVentures encourages families to play, learn and create together. This month, explore the idea of generosity as poet Shin Yu Pai leads the group in creating valentines filled with poetic words. More info.
UW School of Drama’s annual Performing Arts Lecture takes place on February 16.
Performing Arts Lecture: Revisiting the Newness of “New Drama”
7:30 p.m., February 16 | Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
Now in its fourth year, UW Drama’s Performing Arts Lectures seek to engage scholars, theatre artists and administrators in a discussion about the meaning of “new drama.” More info.
