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RSVP for Party on MAY 18th

Come join Teen Tix as we celebrate 5 wonderful years of providing arts access to our region’s teenagers.See Live Bands!Eat Good Food!Hang with your Friends!The evening features:Live music from EMP’s Experience: The Band Come see these amazing teen bands rock out with two sets of original interpretations of classic and popular music. These talented teens cover everyone from Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Beyonce and Coldplay, to Miles Davis and Charlie Parker. Their music has a distinct rock edge, and reflects the unique personality of the 15 member band.Awards CeremonyTeen Tix Participating Organizations will be honored with awards based on categories created and voted for by teens.You can vote by clicking here:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XY87sNoHIlGrEtdwuGTeyA_3d_3dPlus, we’ll kick off our Passport to the Arts campaign, a brand new contest for Teen Tix members. Attend shows and win money! Attend the event to find out more!This Teen Tix Special Event will be held at The VERA Project, located in Seattle Center on the corner of Warren & Republican Ave N.Hey Teen Tix members: Attendance at this Special Event is FREE! But space is limited. So you must reserve a spot in advance by emailing teentix@seattle.gov or calling 206.233.3959

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Seattle Public Library has cool FREE Teen Event

Meet Ellen Hopkins the New York Times bestselling author of Crank, as she reads from her new book Identical.Thursday May 14th, 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m.The Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.Winner of several awards, Ellen Hopkins is the author of popular novels such as Crank and Burned. Adopted and raised in California, Hopkins has been an author since she was a child: she published her first piece of writing, a poem, in her town’s local newspaper. Known for her unique poetic writing style (“novels-in-verse”), Hopkins’ characters are quirky, realistic and easy to relate to.Her novels have struck an emotional chord by shedding light on issues that many teens face and experience that are often ignored and misunderstood by society. For more information, click on:http://blog.spl.org/yablog/

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“America is beautiful after all”

A Review of The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bearsplaying at Book-It Reportory Theatreby Molly L.Spring brings new perspectives for Sepha, an Ethiopian immigrant living in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C., having come to America for the promise of a better life. Now he reflects on the past, filled with connections and pain, in America and Africa. With his fellow immigrant friends, he names coups in his small grocery store and remembers his family, especially his dead father.Sepha thinks of Judith, who he loved, the only white woman to live in his neighborhood. She’s gone now. From changes in the neighborhood rose violence, driving Judith out.Sepha remembers Naomi, Judith’s bi-racial daughter, as the sweet presence in this play, the beautiful thing borne by heaven. In the store, Sepha and Naomi read books aloud and imagine, making up fantastic stories about their butler/chauffeur monkey, Henry.Dinaw Mengestu’s first novel turned play has a fun and playful atmosphere, full of laughter and energy, but underlying this are themes of pain and discrimination. Sepha’s father in Ethiopia was dragged away and shot because he went against the government, and Judith’s house receives threats and damage because Judith is the only white woman in the neighborhood.This story is perfect for springtime, when we remember how wonderful it is to be alive and free. With happiness and laughter, this play energizes the audience and changes the way we think about new things and about going home: “[t]here is a simple and startling power to that phrase: going back home. There’s an implied contradiction, a sense of moving forward and backward at the same time, but there’s no tension in the phrase. Instead, the contradiction gives in to something else: an understanding, perhaps, that what you’re returning to can never be the same as what you left.”A question of loyalty is asked in this show, of Sepha, and the whole audience. Who should we be loyal to? Should we work harder on our loyalty to the past or to the future, to Africa, or to America, to old friends or new, to memories or to our dreams.The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears plays now through May 9that Book-It Repertory Theatre, located in Seattle Center at the Center House Theatrevisit www.book-it.org or call 206.216.0833 for tickets and more information

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Summer Youth Theatre Opportunity!

Icicle Creek Theatre Festival launches high school conservatorySleeping Lady LodgeLeavenworth, WAAug. 2-8The Icicle Creek Theatre Festival is offering large scholarships to their full-immersion conservatory! For one week in August, teenagers who love the arts will have the opportunity to work hands-on with Broadway actors, award-winning directors, and voice-over artists from their favorite X-Box 360 video games. The week will cumulate in a staged reading of plays written by the students in the stunning Canyon Wren Hall. Icicle Creek has spent the past six months working in collaboration with ACT Theatre, and as part of the ICTF this summer, ACT's Artistic Director Kurt Beattie will be directing one of the plays. Scholarship applications are easy to fill out and available online. Students of all economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply for scholarships. Find out more at their website!http://www.iciclecreekact.com/

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ARTattack at SAM this week!!!!

DON'T MISS IT! ARTattack: Teen Night Out — American Rebels Are you ready to be a cultural rebel? We all know the American Revolution didn’t stop in 1776. Give props to your world-changing, revolutionary role models. They could be historical freedom fighters or people in your family or community who give back in a BIG way. Rock a poem, dance, make art or sing your heart out. We want to see your skills! Come make ARTattack your stage. Featuring local talent: SAM's Teen Advisory Group (TAG), Jason Webley, The Frontmen, Seattle Youth Poetry Slam finalists from Youth Speaks Seattle and more!Date: 5/8/2009 Time: 6-9 pm Location: SAM Downtown (near The Hammering Man)

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Hi, I love to read your articles and would like t…

Hi,I love to read your articles and would like to share it to my blog readers. I was hoping we can exchange links. My blog url is http://GirlsTalk.Zengato.com. TITLE: Girls Talk Celebrity OopsURL : http://GirlsTalk.Zengato.comHope to hear from you soon. Kindly leave a comment in my blog once you have added my link so that I can do the same for you blog.THanks,JeannaCelebrity OopsG

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Hi, I love to read your articles and would like t…

Hi,I love to read your articles and would like to share it to my blog readers. I was hoping we can exchange links. My blog url is http://GirlsTalk.Zengato.com. TITLE: Girls Talk Celebrity OopsURL : http://GirlsTalk.Zengato.comHope to hear from you soon. Kindly leave a comment in my blog once you have added my link so that I can do the same for you blog.THanks,JeannaCelebrity Oops

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YOUTH TOWN HALL MEETING

Presented by the Mayor's Youth CouncilTell the Mayor what you think!!!Voice your opinions!Saturday May 16, 2009At the VERA Projectlocated in Seattle Center at the corner of Warren Ave N and Republican Street12:30pm: Doors open1:00 - 2:00pm: Ask the Mayor2:30 - 4:00pm: Round Table Discussions onSchools Climate Action NOW Racial Discrimination Teen Homelessness EnvironmentQuestions???? Contact: Jenny Frankl, Program Coordinatorjenny.frankl@seattle.gov206.733.9588 (Office)Or Visit:pugetsoundoff.orgorhttp://www.seattle.gov/mayor/myc/

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“Life is a Banquet” in Edmonds

A review of Auntie Mameat Driftwood Players by Jenny S.Auntie Mame, based on the 1955 fictional account of a boy’s relationship with his freewheeling aunt has enjoyed many incarnations as a novel, play, movie, musical, and movie musical. Visual productions of Mame Dennis’s life tend to feature lavish period costumes, million dollar sets, and actresses of illustrious fame and renown in the title role. While the Driftwood Players production of Auntie Mame boasts none of these assets (the theatre is small and dingy, the costumes clearly rented from the community, and the cast comprised of local actors who have not, alas, quit their day jobs) nonetheless, this is community theatre at its best; a wonderful interpretation of Lawrence and Lee’s witty text. Once one becomes accustomed to the smaller scale on which The Driftwood produces its shows, it is easy to note the beauty and huge effort that went into this particular production. The Driftwood is a nonprofit organization which depends heavily on community support and volunteers to continue its existence, an existence ever more precarious in these times of financial hardships which are hitting arts and culture institutions extremely hard. Now more than ever we must continue to support all art forms, and continue to appreciate and value the institution of community theatre.Mame Dennis’s crazy adventures take place over a span of about thirty years, starting in the days of prohibition and jazz in the 20s, and spanning into poodle skirt wearing, chocolate-malt drinking world of the 50s. Mame’s character of carefree, living, loving, learning abandon has captivated audiences worldwide. The story of a kind hearted eccentric who takes in her orphaned nephew in order to “show him the ways of the world” is equal parts amusing and touching. The Driftwood’s production includes many creative elements that make this portrayal of the play individual and innovative. Little affections like playing music of the era during set transitions, which altered as the play progressed throughout the decades, transport the viewer to an earlier time. Local artist’s works are featured in the lobby of the theatre as well as in the set of Mame’s New-York City art deco apartment. Among the cast itself, Alyson Soma shines as a fine comic actress in the role of Agnes Gooch, a woman hired as a secretary to record Mame’s life story on a rickety type-writer into a multi-volume epic. Melody Mistlin and Laura Crouch also steal their scenes, respectively as a Broadway actress and a jealous Southern belle. Mame, a show written and directed (in this case) by men, is dominated by strong, often hilarious, female characters. Mame herself shines, under her slightly askew wig and fraying evening gown. Margaret Bicknell takes on the title role with class, talent, and tireless labor; she is scarcely ever off stage for more than three minutes at a time. She truly carried the show.“Live! Live! Live! Life is a banquet!” bursts out Mame, fighting the small mindedness of bigots, anti-Semites, and uncultured fools who continue to infringe on the education of her darling nephew. “And most poor sons of bitches are STARVING to death!” This most famous line of the show encompasses the message depicted in the somewhat lengthy production. Whether on Broadway or in Edmonds, Mame’s message of creativity and love for life leaves audiences with what can only be described as a warm glow. Imperfections and all, this fine production is highly recommended. Auntie Mame plays at Driftwood Players,located in Edmonds, now through May 2ndVisit www.driftwoodplayers.org or call 425.774.9600 for more information

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A Dreary Night of Theatre: Steer Clear!

A Review of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hydeat ACTby Tavis H.In this crazy world, time is money. We run to and fro trying to make short term bucks, long term bucks, and ultimately just enough bucks to get by. But sometimes all this buck bogarting can become a little tiring and we spend some of that cold hard cash on entertainment. Now when people like you and me seek entertainment we usually go for a movie, a concert, a night at the symphony, or a play. It is most disappointing when one learns that have spent their money to have someone waste their time. This is the problem with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -the newly proclaimed “opus” of the rising American actor and playwright Jeffery Hatcher -a man that ACT Theater would like you to think is a rising star- it tricks you into thinking you are going to see a stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated novels of the latter two hundred years, then successfully robs you blind and wastes your time. Jekyll and Hyde is a striking example of how avant-garde theater can be an enormously pretentious flop; a parade of strained messages, weak themes, and moral conundrums –usually in the form of making you feel torn between leaving at intermission or sucking it up and pretending to get your money’s worth. To briefly summarize the show, it’s loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the story of the esteemed Doctor Jekyll who discovers a potion that can alter the physical and mental attributes of a person. Upon taking it, he transforms into the nefarious Mr. Hyde, a murderous, hateful misanthrope. The story itself is an alluring target for the modern playwright. I can see how it could be envisioned as a strong base for being crafted and altered into a psycho-philosophical exploration into nihilism, existentialism, realism, justice, emotion, good/evil, and all the other mumbo jumbo in-between. However where it fails miserably is in the key word PLOT. When dealing with philosophical shows like Waiting for Godot or Equus you are dealing with a show that is powerful because its plot is layered around a core of these messages, themes, and philosophy (MTP’s). These MTP’s are liquid, hardly tangible, free to interpret as we please, and no where near as solid as a plot. Therefore the well structured MTP show ends up like one of those vodka filled truffles; liquid on the inside, but cleverly held together by a shell of chocolate on the outside. However, Jeffery Hatcher seems to get this arrangement very confused. He tries to layer the plot driven story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with MTP’s. What you end up with is a small, solid, chocolate core with the vodka on the outside; it is very messy, and does not hold together one bit. What it results in is a quasi-minimalist, avant-garde flop that reminds us where the stereotype of bombastically vain theater comes from. Now, it would be unfair to rail against this show -nay, tear it a new one- without describing why it so dismally failed; and the one word to do so is script. The script is dreadfully loose, frequently dispersing imbecilic koans of hackneyed wisdom regarding morality meeting inherent nature, the mind juxtaposed to the brain, and one of my favorites, the discussion on how “the will is all one needs” and how “sin is nothing but weakness.” In other words if you have taken a psychology or basic philosophy class you will find these questions and statements awfully convoluted regarding the sense that the show can’t decide if it’s empiricist or rationalist; a failure of distinction that leaves you robbed of that little kernel of joy that you have at the end of a show or play where you say to yourself “hmmmm, that’s an interesting concept-- I’m going to think about that.” No, no, my friends, the way it has been written leads to the elusion of all facets of critical thinking, and in its place leaves a dark hole of mediocrity; one that leaves you nonchalant as well as nonplussed. The cliché dialogue not only dins the ears of the audience, but also renders a state of blasé drudgery for the techies, director, and actors.The script is life and death for any fine actor. A great actor can deliver a script so as to make it excellent, but when it comes to actors that are skilled in their profession, yet not quite great, a script can annihilate them all. This was what definitely happened to the victimized actors of Jekyll and Hyde. They were killed by their script. It was clear that all of them were pouring great amounts of energy and focus into creating and maintaining the multiple characters they had to play (despite the fact that the Scottish accents were atrocious) yet only two were able to escape the poor structure and cheap, two-bit dialogue of the show. They were David Pichette (Mr. Gabriel Utterson, Mr. Edward Hyde) a wonderful Seattle actor, and Bradford Farwell (Dr. Henry Jekyll) a fine actor making his Seattle debut.Now there was some err on the parts of the actors. Many of the lines they delivered were cut with long, strained pauses and stutters. This would often lead the audience into falling out of the illusion and wonder whether the actor had forgotten a line or was just not delivering it well. There is also one actress who was good, but horribly miscast. Sylvie Davidson (Ms. Elizabeth Jelkes) is clearly strong in her trade but was poorly directed and was allowed to go into a form of acting more fitting for the drama of the high school grapevine. The totality of the show cannot be entirely blamed on the script however, for there was another significant flaw that forced my date and I to draw blood from our knuckles trying not to laugh out loud. The music of the show was mostly that of Phillip Glass’ Dracula soundtrack –an epic that I have a great affection for- and was played at the most inappropriate times, reminding me of the Ingmar Bergman movie Smiles of the Summer Night and how Bergman decided to place the most comical sound bits at the most awkward spots. If you are unfamiliar with Bergman’s film, imagine watching a very serious courtroom drama, and all of the sudden, in the middle of a tear jerking witness stand confession, Banana Phone starts blasting over the PA system…yes, it is very silly. It is with this in mind, my friends, that I suggest you steer clear from ACT until May 22nd –when another show comes out- for if you go, you will be grossly disappointed and you will feel that your five or ten dollars could have gone towards scrumptiously well-priced Thai food instead of a dreary night at a show that is more confused than its own main character. Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde plays at ACT now through May 9thvisit www.acttheatre.org or call 206 292-7676 for tickets and information.Disagree with this review? Leave a comment, or submit a review of your own to teentix@seattle.gov

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This Summer, Join the Circus!

Teatro ZinZanni presents Camp ZinZanniSix One-Week Summer Day Circus Camps for Children Ages 9-16from July 6 through August 15Held in Teatro ZinZanni’s Magical SpiegeltentObjects in Motion – Juggling, Yo-Yo, Rings, Hoops, Ribbons, SpinningPlates, Diabolo, Cigar Boxes, Spinning Clubs, Hats, and magic handtricks.July 6 – July 11 Ages 9 – 12July 27 – August 1 Ages 13 - 16Let’s Get Physical – Physical expression through Slapstick, Dance,Movement, Mime and Clowning.July 13 – July 18 Ages 9 – 12July 20 – July 25 Ages 13 - 16Acrobalance – Floor Acrobatics, Tumbling and Balance on Trampoline,Rola Bola, Ladder, Stilts, Unicycle, Rolling Globes and Aerial Arts.August 3 – August 8 Ages 9 – 12August 10 – August 15 Ages 13 - 16Each session will culminate in a free revue-style performance for family and friendsunder Teatro ZinZanni's antique red velvet spiegeltent. Cost per camper is $350 persession. For enrollment information, please visit http://zica.zinzanni.org.All the details and a video can be found here:http://zica.zinzanni.org/camps.htm

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RSVP for Teen Tix Special Event April 21st!

Teen Tix Special Eventat ACT TheatreDr. Jeckyll and Mr. HydeCome celebrate the first show of ACT's 2009 season with a special backstage tour, a conversation with Artistic Director Kurt Beatie, and gourmet popcorn to boot!Your Teen Tix pass gets you $5 admission to all of the above.Tuesday April 21st6:00pm: Tour of ACT's theatre and backstage spaces by Steve Coulter, Technical Director6:45pm: Conversation with Kurt Beatie, Artistic Director about the importance of theater in society, and about Jeckyll and Hyde7:00pm: Gourmet popcorn and soda snack7:30pm See the show!ACT is an amazing space. . .you don't want to miss out on the tour.About the Show:Jeffrey Hatcher has seen the Victorians, and they are us. In his inventive retelling of the classic thriller, four different actors play Henry Jekyll's depraved alter ego. With its observations on the blurry line between good and evil, audiences will savor this show's psychological musings as much as its classic melodrama. And if you think this timeless story just might say something about how we live today, well...the doctor is in."Hatcher has written a play that honors the original, but gives a more complex interpretation of the dual nature of man . . . It's a dark and disturbing story liberally peppered with humor."Arizona Daily StarYou must RSVP to attend. Email teentix@seattle.gov with the name and number of people attending by Monday April 20th.

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Basically, the show is Awesome!

A Review of Improvise Your Own Adventureat Unexpected ProductionsBy Jasmine K.The "Improvise Your Own Adventure" at Unexpected Productions exceeded my expectations beyond belief. I had to keep telling myself that every show is different, there is no script, and the actors were just wingin' it. They performed adequately considering the constraints of the media. The whole theatre was engaged in the experience and it wasn't just actors on a stage that were performing a play, it was raw, interactive and hands down hilarious. I highly suggest anyone [the shows are all-ages friendly] to see this show, over and over again, it will never be the same, that's the great thing about improv. If that doesn't convince you enough, deep sea+engaged couple+pre-honeymoon disaster+underwater volcano+crazy submarine people=laugh-til-you-cry-syndrome, and you will leave this show quoting lines that will never be heard... because there was no script! Beautiful!I can't even put it into words! I'm so glad I went!Unexpected Productions is housed at the Market Theatre in Pike Place Market.They have shows Wednesday thru Sunday, several shows a night.Current offerings include: Improvise Your Own Adventure, Theatre Sports, and Duo Comedy Improv ShowcaseCheck out www.unexpectedproductions.org for more information, and then use your Teen Tix pass to get $5 tickets any time!

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NFFTY is Teen Tix Eligible This Year!

National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)April 24 - 26, 2009113 Films by Filmmakers 22 and Underheld at SIFF Cinema, Cinerama, and EMP/SFMParticipate in Panels, Workshops, Concerts, Parties and much more!This year over 75 of our filmmakers are coming from around the world, as well as dozens of Hollywood professionals; so it's a great opportunity to meet lots of cool people. visit www.nffty.org for more information.SPECIAL DEALTeen Tix members gain admission to film screenings for $5 with your Teen Tix Pass orGain entry to all NFFTY 09 film screenings, panels, and special events by purchasing a VIP Festival PassThis pass normally costs $65, but as a Teen Tix member you can get it for $20!!To order your pass today, visit http://nffty09vip.eventbrite.com/?discount=teentix

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Swan Lake is Better than a Teenage Soap Opera

A review of Swan Lakeby Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hallby Renee A.Love at first sight, evil sorcerers, and evil look-a-likes: sounds like the latest bad teenage soap opera. Actually, what I really am referring to is Pacific Northwest Ballet’s performance of Swan Lake (playing April 9th through the 19th at McCaw Hall). I would just like to point out the dance is beautifully done and about the furthest thing away from a bad teenage soap opera. My opening night experience was immaculate as all aspects of the show, from the staff’s eager willingness to direct me to the pre-show talk (I got a little turned around), to the beauty of the set and costumes made me want to come back and see it all again!For those of you unfamiliar with the plot, Swan Lake is about the tragic love between Prince Siegfried (played opening night by Lucien Postlewaite) and Odette the Swan Queen (Kaori Nakamura), a woman who spends her days in bird form and only returns to her beautiful, human form at night. The audience follows along as Prince Siegfried is informed by his mother, the Queen, that he must choose a bride. The story then truly turns to fantasy when on a hunting excursion, the Prince and his men encounter a flock of swans that magnificently transform into women (in a glorious dance number of course). Soon after experiencing the swan-girls for the first time, we get to meet the sorcerer (quite a dramatic character), who is responsible for the curse put on Odette and the others. While the story can be found all over the internet, and if you attend the pre-show lecture you will hear the entire plot, I am not in favor of spoiling the ending for you.So before I do my final schpiel of encouraging you to partake in this fantastical experience, I thought I would touch on a few of the highlights of the show just to give you that added urge to go. I never thought that dancers and actors partook in each others’ worlds, unless it was to be in a musical, but these dancers have not only mastered their beautiful choreography but also the strong acting that it takes to carry out a show with no talking. I found the Prince (Played by Lucien Postlewaite) to demonstrate particularly excellent acting skills but my favorite character by far was the Jester (played by Jonathan Porretta) and I suggest that you keep a watch out for his mischievous antics throughout the show. Also an interesting fact that I learned at the pre-show lecture is that the entire set is built slightly at a 5 degree angle. Once I made it into the auditorium I saw for myself that it is true. I agree wholly with PNB’s Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington that this idea does help the allusion that the story is taking place in another world, similar yet different that the one we live in. So if you are craving for something different that the usual Friday movie and friends routine, or you are simply looking for a new experience to expand your horizons, consider getting yourself down to McCaw Hall to catch a performance of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Swan Lake.Swan Lake plays at McCaw Hall at Seattle Center now through April 19th, 2009visit www.pnb.org for tickets and information, or call 206.441.2424

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Part Bewitched, Part Enlightened, 100% Moved

A review of Samuel Jones Vita Accademica, and Brahms Violin Concerto No. 3at Seattle Symphonyby Tavis H.Now a days, with programs like Limewire and websites like PirateBay.net, there is seldom a piece of music that one wants to pay for. However, once in a while we truly find a fleeting moment of musical brilliance ensnared by staff and shared in timelessness; something so tremendous that by the end of it we feel part bewitched, part enlightened, and 100% moved. Very little pieces have such an effect on me; for example, Beethoven’s 7th, Phillip Glass’s 5th, and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, are some of those powerhouses; for me they can cut through all defenses and seize me at the purest level of my emotional core. These rare beauteous pieces of great power and emotion are comparable to a fine dinner; its contents are masterfully prepared and when experienced, all ranges of emotions are released. Is this the type of meal we run off on without paying? Are we talking about the Red Robin of music; some mediocre chow house made for the ever so beloved dine and dash? No! For this is a form of art that you do not merely pick up from the internet on a Wednesday night as the active afterthought of tangential procrastination! No, this is a spectacular creation that I am talking of, something that is so precious that one should feel cheap and immoral if they dared to scrounge and thieve without penitence or recourse. On Sunday I witnessed such a moment. Brahms will be Brahms; he’s great and will continue to be. But the wondrous beauty that I speak of resonated from the droll enchantment and captivating measures of Samuel Jones’s latest piece, Vita Academica, a Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. Commissioned by Charles and Benita Staadecker, for their 25th anniversary, the piece is about Charles’ college days at Cornell. It tells the tale of his arrival, meeting his wife to be, falling in love, studying, and even a drunken football game. With the trombone playing as Charles, and other orchestra members portraying different people and emotions, the synchronization was precise and perfect in its ratio; like a fine watch, the instruments and movements intertwined perfectly to weave this beautiful tapestry of music. It may have started out as a portrait of a man, but it ultimately exceeded beyond its intentions and transformed into an extraordinary example, and staple of, the modern repertoire. With it’s melodious and heart melting moments to it’s glorious uplifting power, it is like Wagner had a brain child with Mozart; no, that’s nearly an insult; for what Samuel Jones has created is so beautifully original and refreshing to the modern scene that comparisons lack and juxtapositions die. He has defined, utilized, and controlled, a uniqueness and tonal individuality that has averted a world of modern music that is full of weak muses and failed inspirations. The other performance that was, in my eyes inferior to Jones but equally, worthy of fiscal respect was the Brahms. Vadim Repin shined; unequivocally magnificent. He brought a emotionally resonant flame to his performance that made the Violin Concerto No. 3 look like it was tailored by Brahms for Repin’s sleek and handsome Russian passion. He is truly a virtuoso when it comes to the mastery of the violin and made the instrument look easier that slicing through soft butter; smooth, elegant, with little resistance, and careful precision. Ultimately the totality of the orchestra and Repin perfectly captivated the haunting joy and grace of Brahms.Kahlil Gibran once stated that “beauty is a light in the heart.” When I reflect upon that Sunday afternoon, and think of that quote, I am stunned, for I know now that I have witnessed such a beauty. From Jones pouring his heart and joy into his concerto, to Repin whose “heart light” shined through his fingers, a fantastic masterpiece was born, and another perpetuated. Samuel Jones Vita Accademica, and Brahms Violin Concerto No. 3. played at Benaroya Hall as part of Seattle Symphony's season on April 5th, 2009For a list of upcoming Teen Tix eligible Symphony events, visit www.seattlecenter.com/teentixfor more info on Seattle Symphony, visit www.seattlesymphony.org

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Puget Sound Off Digital Connectors

Pugest Sound Off (PSO) is recruiting PSO Digital Connectors. Join your peers for some fun while learning about leadership and technology; as well as making a difference in your community.PSO Digital Connectors is for High School Students who want to:Connect with PeersHave FunEngage with the CommunityLearn Technology skillsSupport a local social networking websiteGet your Summer 2009 Puget Sound Off Digital Connectors Application by visiting Metrocenter YMCA's website:www.metrocenterymca.orgClick onthe "What's New" tab and look for Puget Sound Off.What is Puget Sound Off?PSO is the newest, coolest, online space created for youth by youth. A site for you to SOUND OFF about issues that matter to you most, find resources, share events, and connect with peers.

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS at Northwest Film Forum

Moviemaking in Action: Using Video to Tell Your StoriesMonday-Friday, Aug 24–28, 12–4pmInstructor: Amanda BeckerTuition: $250Max Attendance: 9Recommended for ages 14-17In the beginning there is a story. But what does it take to get from story to screen? This week long, intensive course is designed to help you build a story or experiment with themes, learn the basic techniques of digital filmmaking (including: video cameras, lighting, and sound) as well as discovering the magic behind persistence of vision. We'll work in small groups, developing ideas and learning the basic communication skills necessary to function as a filmmaking team. Your 2-3 minute group films will be edited using Final Cut Pro. The course will conclude with a screening of all finished projects in NWFF's cinema.Mixed Animation CampMonday–Friday, July 13–17, 12–4pmInstructor: Britta JohnsonTuition: $250Max Attendance: 10Recommended for ages 14-17Are you a first-time animator or a seasoned filmmaker looking to pick up some new tricks and skills? Come join us for a solid week of animation! Classic Disney films and TV shows like Gumby were all made before computers and demonstrated a variety of hands-on animation styles which are still used today in films like Coraline. Students will learn these traditional animation techniques by working with drawings, collage, clay, puppets or objects. Each student will create his or her own short film by going through the whole process: planning a project with scripts and storyboards, using movement to give characters expression, and finishing pieces with voiceovers and sound. Finished films will be compiled on a DVD for students to take home and share.Music Video Production!Monday–Wednesday, Aug 3, 4 & 5, 12–3pmInstructors: Clyde Petersen & Forrest BaumTuition: $150Max Attendance: 10 Recommended for ages 11-14Get ready to rock! In this 3-day camp, kids will work with a local band to create a live-action music video. Students will prepare for the filming by brainstorming ideas, creating storyboards, building props and sets, and creating costumes. On the third day, they will shoot a video with the band members. Instructors (and experienced music video-makers) Clyde Petersen and Forrest Baum will add some polish so that all the students will receive a DVD of the final video. Clay Animation NetworkFour Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25 & Aug 1, 10am–3pmInstructor: Lukas AllenbaughTuition: $250Max Attendance: 9Recommended for ages 11-14Clay is one of the most popular and expressive forms of stop-motion animation! In this four-weekend class, students will work under a camera to create clay-animation movies in the spirit of popular shows and films like Gumby, and James and the Giant Peach. Through animation, students learn basic physics principles (momentum, acceleration, friction, collision), math (measurement, fractions, timing, patterns, cycles) language arts (storyboarding, story structure), art (sculpture, composition, color theory) and music (composition, voice-overs). The course will conclude with a screening of all finished projects in NWFF's cinema. Also, finished works will be on view at www.cancancancan.com and Youtube, and each participant receives a DVD of their work at the end of the session.

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Summer Theatre Classes at SMT

Seattle Musical Theatre announces SummerStage 2009 for students 11-18.This intensive program (June 29--August 1) offers students a full immersion in musical theater. Mornings are devoted to classes in vocal work, movement, and acting, or optional technical theater classes. Afternoons are devoted to rehearsing a fully staged version of Guys and Dolls for performance on our Magnuson Park stage.More information is available at http://seattlemusicaltheatre.org/SummerStage/

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