May 04 Sunday
In a world increasingly more divided, music brings us together. No piece does that better than Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, dedicated to all humankind. The familiar Ode to Joy theme uplifts and empowers us, calling on us to “sing more cheerful songs, more full of joy!” Similarly, Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra, a concerto for orchestra and animated film, shows the Orchestra overcoming its musical differences to bring “unity from diversity.” Revel in the joy, creativity, and wonder of these two epic pieces.
Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with Classical King’s Dave Beck.
Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Creative watercolor techniquemixing and blendingLayeringbalance between water and pigment
It's Star Wars day at MBT and we're celebrating with Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels on the ice planet Hoth. Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin.
Feminist mixed-media artist Elissa Greisz and sculptor Maxwell Yakush are showing their genre-defying art in "A Closer Look," the show at Jeanette Best Gallery; they will discuss their work and welcome questions in this free talk. Everyone is invited to explore the show and ask Elissa and Maxwell, both Port Townsend residents, about their beautiful and mysterious pieces. Elissa's work integrates iridescent diffraction foil, recycled aluminum and the words of Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady. Maxwell's sculptures are inspired by stones from nearby beaches, Yemeni structures, animals and other sources. Their exhibition will stay on view at this nonprofit gallery through May 19, and gallery hours are 12-5 PM Thursdays through Mondays.
The “Concerts at the James” summer season kicks off with a special performance by the SequimCity Band, celebrating the 130th Sequim Irrigation Festival. This year’s music program, themed“Where Music Flows and the Force Grows” highlights the essential role of water and the gardens itnourishes. Enjoy beautiful pieces like Steven Reineke’s ‘River of Life’ and Percy Grainger’s‘Country Gardens.’To close the performance on May 4th, in honor of the day, the band will bring the iconic music ofStar Wars to the stage. Join us for this lively and festive concert as we wrap up the afternoon’smusical entertainment. May the Force be With You!
Multiple times and locations available. Choose the one that works the best for you. Lessons available in Buckley, Tacoma, Sumner. Lessons beginning the 4th - 8th of February depending on the location. Preregister today.
Square dance is the official state dance for the state of WA. Experience and share in our state's unique history and culture.
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The Portland-based quartet Conversation (www.conversationquartet.com) featuring vocalist Michael Winkle (www.michaelwinkle.com) has built quite a following in their first four years of performing together, creating incredible music. For their Marine View appearance they will perform “The British Are Coming,” jazz takes on the music of the British Bands who took America and the world by storm in the 60s. Beatles to Cream. Groovy stuff!! Michael grew up in the San Francisco Bay area in the ‘60s, influenced by a diversity of musical genres that inspired him to want to play music and attempt to emulate some of his early musical heroes. His voice has been favorably compared to a host of artists including Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Bobby Caldwell, Sam Cooke and others. After over 40 years of performing, Michael has found his own voice and style that is really just a synthesis of everything he has listened to, absorbed and loved. Drummer Kurt Deutscher (www.kurtdeutscher.com) has been recording and performing music professionally for over 44 years. Best known for his four years with the United States Marine Corps Band and twelve years as founder and drummer for Tall Jazz, Kurt records and performs with a number of Northwest artists, literally in thousands of venues of all types. Kurt strongly believes that live music is one of the few art forms with the ability to span and permeate cultures, politics, religions, languages and anything that may, at times, divide us. Music unites us and jazz is his music. Bassist Craig Snazelle is a native San Franciscan. His jazz education included lessons/study with well-known SF Bay area bassist Chuck Sher as well as Glen Moore after his move to Portland in 1993. Craig has worked with a large list of notable players including pianists Gordon Lee, Bill Beach, Mike Horsfall, and George Mitchell, vocalists Shirley Nannette, Karla Harris and Marilyn Keller, and horn players Paul Mazzio, Lee Wuthenow and Pete Peterson. Pianist Jose Luis Sosa was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and studied classical piano at Universidad Nacional de Rosario. As the chief engineer at Rosario’s legendary Big Audio Studios, Jose recorded, produced and performed on countless projects covering pop, rock, jazz, funk, blues, tango, symphony orchestra, music for theatre, documentaries, etc. In Portland he has studied with “the best” Randy Porter and can currently be heard playing with Big Bad Beat, Soul Suspect and his own jazz trio. Don't miss an outstanding evening of music in the beautiful confines of Marine View.
We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 2nd, Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 25th annual Children’s Art Walk presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. On this night, there will be numerous activities for kids and adults, music, and more to celebrate the arts in schools. Activities include a puppet performance by Andy Koch and Christian Smith. Art will stay on display through the first two weeks of May in honor of the statewide Arts Education Month.
Book by Alfred UhryMusic and Lyrics by Jason Robert BrownCo-conceived and originally directed by Harold PrinceDirection by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden
Based on a true story, Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, the aftermath propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another. The New York Times hails it as a Critic’s Pick and “the best-sung musical in many a New York season. It recalls an era of big casts, big stories, and big talent – a time when musicals actually felt like events.”
The second of a rare and sensational two-show celebration and journey into the brilliant mind of Tony®-winning composer and lyricists Jason Robert Brown
History-making revival and limited engagement National Tour
Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical
Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.
His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.
Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”
