March 9, 2016
Arts Roundup: ArtVenture, Vicente Amigo – and Brooklyn Bridge
This week, catch the final events of two series: UW Drama’s Seattle Theatres Lost & Founded play readings and the School of Art + Art History + Design’s Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lectures. Hear performances by the UW Wind Ensemble, UW Symphony, and Latin Grammy Award-winning flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo. Bring the whole family to campus this weekend for a fairy tale-themed ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery.
The 2016 Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice series concludes March 10.
Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice: Park McArthur
7:00 p.m., March 10 | Henry Art Gallery
The 2016 Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lecture series concludes with a talk by Park McArthur, an American artist known for challenging the status quo and, through her installations and sculptures, giving voice to those marginalized by societal structures. More info.
UW Wind Ensemble gives a preview concert before embarking on their China Tour, March 10.
Wind Ensemble: China Tour Preview Concert
7:30 p.m., March 10 | Meany Theater
Before departing on its 2016 China Tour, the UW Wind Ensemble performs the repertoire prepared for the trip, including popular American music by John Williams, Irving Berlin and George Gershwin. More info.
UW Symphony with Concerto Competition Winner
7:30 p.m., March 11 | Meany Theater
David Alexander Rahbee conducts the UW Symphony in a program including Rachmaninoff’s popular Symphony No. 2 and a performance by cellist Hye Jung Yang, one of the 2015 UW Concerto Competition winners. More info.
Families and children explore the world of fairy tales during the March 13 ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery.Photo: Melissa Christy.
ArtVenture: Fairy Tale Mash-Up with Lauren Boilini
2:00 p.m., March 13 | Henry Art Gallery
Held the second Sunday of every month, ArtVentures encourages families to play, learn and create together. This month, families will explore the Henry’s new exhibition: “Paul McCarthy: White Show Wood Sculptures,” and then create collaborative artwork that captures their own fairy tale characters. More info.
Seattle Theaters Lost & Founded
7:30 p.m., March 14 | Meany Studio Theater
The School of Drama concludes Seattle Theaters Lost & Founded, a five-part series exploring the seminal Seattle theatres of the past. For this final event of the series, hear a public reading of plays from the now-closed Empty Space Theatre. More info.
Flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo performs at Meany Hall, March 16Photo: Riff Music
Vicente Amigo
8:00 p.m., March 16 | Meany Theater
Part of the UW World Series, Latin Grammy Award-winning flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo makes his Seattle debut at Meany Hall. More info.
Brooklyn Bridge
Through March 20 | Seattle Children’s Theater
The School of Drama teams up with Seattle Children’s Theatre for “Brooklyn Bridge,” a humorous drama celebrating the making of things, from research papers and bridges to communities. Designed for families with children ages 9 and up. Come early to the March 11 performance and enjoy Arts Dawgs lobby activities for the whole family. More info.
