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May 2008

art

Exhibition: Signs of Life
May 14 – June 12. Contemporary jewelry art and a literary journal featuring the metalsmith work of nine artists paired with nine authors. Opening reception (May 14th) includes local artists and writers Cynthia Toops, Nancy Bonnema, Sarah J. G. Wauzynski, Roberta Olson, Nina Ramsey, Jean Lenihan, Judith Barrington, Garth Stein, Susan Landgraf, and Jana Harris. Free. Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 12-5pm. Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery, City Centre Bldg., 1420 Fifth Ave. 206-624-6768. www.facerejewelryart.com

book and poetry readings

Seattle Reads: The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears
Thurs. May 8. Part of a month-long series of author appearances, here is your chance to meet Dinaw Mengestu and join in a discussion between readers and writer. 12-1:30 pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle Central Community College. Info at www.spl.org.

Reading: Alexandra Fuller
Wed. May 14. Award-winning author of Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight discusses her latest nonfiction work, The Legend of Colton H. Bryant. Free. 7pm. Seattle Public Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. Info at www.spl.org or www.elliottbaybook.com/events.

events

University District Street Fair
Sat. & Sun. May 17 & May 18. Kick-off event for the street fair season with nearly 400 booths, three entertainment stages, unique local and regional arts & crafts and an array of international food. Free. Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. University Way NE between NE 41st St. & NE 50th St. www.udistrictstreetfair.org

ALR: Walk With Us to Cure Lupus
Sun. May 18. Walkathon held at Alki Beach in West Seattle to help in the quest to prevent, treat and cure lupus, a deadly autoimmune disease. 100% of contributions to the ALR goes directly to support lupus research programs. 9am registration and check-in, Alki Beach, 2701 Alki Ave. SW; Walk starts at 10am. Info at 206-932-5131 or www.lupusresearch.org.

Seattle Inner City Search Party
Sat. May 31. Racing against the clock, teams of 2-4 will walk, run and chase after challenging city clues throughout Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood to benefit the Sierra Club’s Inner City Outings, followed by a “Lost and Found” after-party with entertainment, prizes and refreshments. Info and registration at 206-947-3461 or www.ico.sierraclub.org/seattle.

Relay For Life®
Sat.–Sun. May 31 – June 1. The American Cancer Society’s signature fund-raiser where teams of 8-15 people participate in a celebration of cancer survivors, remembrance of those lost, and fighting back against the disease. The event, along with a luminaria ceremony, is held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps, as team members take turns walking or running laps in Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center. Registration at www.centralseattlerelay.org.

fund-raisers

Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good!
Thurs. May 1. Annual Fashion Show benefit for local breast cancer patients includes fashions from twelve Seattle-area boutiques with both male and female models (including several breast cancer survivors). $40+. Showbox SODO. Info and tickets at 206-215-2888 or www.nwhopeandhealing.org.

Under the Big Top: Pratt Fine Arts Center
Sat. May 17. 26th Annual Fine Art Auction brings together artists, seasoned collectors and art lovers for more than 300 works of art under a 30-foot tall circus tent with a gourmet dinner, conversation and lively bidding. $175. 5-11pm. Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St. 206-328-2200. www.pratt.org

Ten Grands
Sat. May 17. Unique night of music features ten well-known pianists and ten pianos on one stage playing jazz, classical, contemporary, pop, boogie-woogie, blues and more to support public school and community music education programs. $36+. 7pm. S. Mark Taper Auditorium at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. Info at www.poncho.org.

lectures

The HPV Vaccine: What It Is and Who Should Get It
Thurs. May 1. Laura Koutsky, Ph.D., a UW researcher whose expertise contributed to the development of the HPV vaccine, will share information about this newly available vaccine and who should get vaccinated. Free. (Please RSVP to attend.) 7-8:30pm. Light refreshments at 6:45. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway, 206-709-1400. www.gildasclubseattle.org

The Teen Brain: What Parents Need to Know
Tues. May 6. Laura Kastner, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UW, talks about tools to better understand teens and help them survive the roller-coaster years. $18-$25. 7-9pm. Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 201 Thomas St. www.brownpapertickets.com

Science Lecture Series: Sue Halpern on Memory
Thurs. May 15. Author of Can’t Remember What I Forgot: The Good News From the Front Lines of Memory Research (part of which appeared in The New Yorker) discusses what experts really know, what scientists are working on and “whether the crossword puzzles, sudokus and ballroom dancing can really keep us lucid.” $5 at the door. 7:30 pm. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. Info at 206-634-3400 or www.ubookstore.com.

music/dance

Medieval Women’s Choir: Heloise & Abelard
Fri. May 16. Fresh look at the most famous lovers of the 12th century – a bright young French woman and her Breton teacher-philosopher. $16-$26. 8pm. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. Tickets at 206-264-4822 or www.medievalwomenschoir.org.

6th Day Dance presents: Burden
Sat. May 17. Seattle-based contemporary dance company with a collection of new works that explore questions and answers about the purpose of life and death. $12-15. 3pm & 8pm. MainSpace Theater, 915 E. Pine St. 206-406-5465. Tickets at the door or www.sixthdaydance.org.

networking

Girl Power Hour: Red Party!
Thurs. May 15. Wear red to support the American Heart Association at this monthly social networking experience for young professional women. Meet other cool women, share ideas, inspire and connect with each other over cocktails. Girl Power Hour happens the 3rd Thursday of every month. Each event offers swag bags, door prizes, cocktail specials, a charity tie-in and one or two 5-minute presentations highlighting supporters. $10 at the door. 6:30-9:30pm. See Sound Lounge, 115 Blanchard St. (Belltown) www.girlpowerhour.com

Women Business Owners: Power Luncheon
Thurs. May 22. Lisa Johnson, CEO of Reach Group Consulting, will speak on “Marketing to Women” based on her 15 years of innovative research and work with numerous Fortune 500 clients. A recognized authority on marketing to women and the “connected generation,” Lisa has been quoted in a variety of national publications and will offer insights into “how to make consumers feel heard, involved and inspired to buy.” 11:30-1:30. Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave. 206-575-3232. womenbusinessowners.org

theater

Short Stories Live: Contemporary American Women
Sun. May 11. Spend Mother’s Day afternoon with local actors reading stories about modern American life by acclaimed female writers Joyce Carol Oates, Deborah Eisenberg and Melissa Banks. Directed and hosted by Kurt Beattie, Artistic Director of ACT Theatre. 4pm. $13-$18. Town Hall 1119 Eighth Ave. Tickets and info at www.townhallseattle.org.

Intiman Theatre presents: The Diary of Anne Frank
Thru May 17. Original Pulitzer Prize-winning stage adaptation starring Lucy DeVito as Anne. $10-$48. Sun., Tues.-Thur. 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 8pm; Sat.-Sun. 2pm. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St. 206-269-1900. www.intiman.org

Nextbook presents: Jewish Mothers
Tues. May 20. NPR’s Susan Stamberg hosts an evening of comic and dramatic readings from works of writers Kim Chernin, Tillie Olsen, Anne Roiphe, Paul Rudnick and others. Directed by Shana Bestock, with music by the Kosher Red Hots. $6-$8. 7pm. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. Tickets and info at www.nextbook.org.