CULTURE AND EVENTS

Seattle boasts a world class symphony, opera, ballet, numerous theatres, a number of outstanding museums and galleries as well as an active music scene. The following are a sampling of upcoming events in the downtown Seattle area.

 

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act - Oct 15, 2009 - Apr 11, 2010

Michelangelo Public & Private: Drawings for the Sistine Chapel and Other Treasures from the Casa Buonarroti (ONLY U.S. VENUE!) - Oct 15, 2009 - Jan 31, 2010
www.seattleartmuseum.org

THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE
White Christmas - Nov 8 - Dec 30, 2009

South Pacific - Jan 29 - Feb 21, 2010

Legally Blonde - Feb 23 - Mar 14, 2010
www.5thAvenue.org

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
August: Osage County - Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2009

Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Dec 12, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010

Fiddler on the Roof - May 25 - 30, 2010
www.theparamount.com

SEATTLE OPERA
Il Trovatore - Jan 16 - Jan 30, 2010

Falstaff - Feb 27 - Mar 13, 2010
www.seattleopera.org

SEATTLE SYMPHONY
Founded in 1903, the Seattle Symphony is one of the oldest and largest cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. The symphony performs at the stunning Benaroya Hall, which is Seattle's first facility designed exclusively for symphonic music performances. From September through July each year, the Orchestra is heard live in Benaroya Hall, as well as throughout the community, by more than 315,000 people. Please visit their website for a list of upcoming concerts, events and special guest artists.
www.seattlesymphony.org

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