Published: Friday, June 1, 2012, 12:01 a.m.
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Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival: Explore the cultural and contemporary aspects of the Philippines through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, foods, children's activities and a marketplace; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9 and noon to 5 p.m. June 10 at the Armory/ Center House and Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. For more information call 206-684-7200 or go to www.SeattleCenter.com.
"Hungry Planet: What the World Eats": The Burke will host this weekly event series designed to encourage discussion on how people incorporate food into their lives and cultures -- around the world and in our own backyard. Presented in partnership with PCC Natural Markets and other organizations; hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and until 8 p.m. on first Thursdays through June 10 at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus, at the corner of NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE. Admission: $10 general, $8 senior, $7.50 student/ youth. Free to children 4 and under, Burke members, UW students, faculty, and staff. Call 206-543-5590 or go to www.burkemuseum.org.
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs: The exhibition features more than 100 objects from King Tut's tomb and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. Many of these objects have never toured in the United States before this exhibit. Come face-to-face with the largest image of King Tut ever unearthed -- a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh; to Jan. 6 at Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. Admission is $27.50, $24.50, $16.50 and $15.50. Call 206-443-2001, www.pacificsciencecenter.org.
Theater
Seattle
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites": The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings puppetry and whimsical music to take kids through the magical library of Eric Carle's stories. Shows at various times through June 14 at Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St. Tickets are $20 to $36; 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org/Index.aspx. Ages 2 through 8.
New season: Seattle Children's Theatre 2012-2013 season:
"Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat": Sept. 27 through Oct. 28 for all ages; an irreverent cat.
"Danny, King of the Basement": Oct. 18 through Nov. 18 for ages 8 and up; economic hardships and divorce.
"The Wizard of Oz": Nov. 15 through Jan. 6 for ages 5 and up; flying monkeys might be scary.
"Dot & Ziggy": Jan. 15 through Feb. 17 for newborns through age 4; introduction to interactive theater.
"War Horse": Feb. 13 through Feb 24 for ages 10 and up; warfare scenes and lots of emotion.
"The Edge of Peace": Feb. 28 through March 17 for ages 10 and up; multiple storylines and wartime issues.
"Adventures With Spot": March 21 through April 28 for ages 2 through 7; simple and colorful.
"Crash": April 18 through May 19 for ages 8 and up; family medical issue and bullying.
Billboard
Casting call: The Blue Stilly Players of Arlington will present "Hansel and Gretel," to be performed in Arlington Terrace Park Aug. 25 and encore performance at the Boys and Girls Club in Arlington. Play calls for three males and three females, late teens to youthful middle age. Rehearsals in the evening in June, July and August at the Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Contact Bridget Clawson at 360-435-6223 or clawson4855@msn.com or [URL]www.bluestillyplayers.com/;http://www.bluestillyplayers.com/[URL].
Summer Parade: Stanwood Camano Rotary Club is planning the 2012 Summer Parade and is looking for businesses, clubs, teams and organizations who want to celebrate volunteers. Deadline for entry into the parade is July 20. Contact Terry Robertson at terry.robertson@josephinenet.com or call 360-510-2083 for application materials, indicating whether you would like the general or the school scholarship application.
Pet event: Vendor applications are being accepted for the sixth annual Poochapalooza in Marysville. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 14 at Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, 6100 152nd St. NE, Marysville. To apply go to [/URL]www.poochapalooza.org;http://www.poochapalooza.org[URL] or call 360- 651-0633. All-day activities include pet contests, flyball, rescue groups, the Red Carpet dog show and live music.[/URL]
Seattle
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival: Explore the cultural and contemporary aspects of the Philippines through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, foods, children's activities and a marketplace; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9 and noon to 5 p.m. June 10 at the Armory/ Center House and Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. For more information call 206-684-7200 or go to www.SeattleCenter.com.
"Hungry Planet: What the World Eats": The Burke will host this weekly event series designed to encourage discussion on how people incorporate food into their lives and cultures -- around the world and in our own backyard. Presented in partnership with PCC Natural Markets and other organizations; hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and until 8 p.m. on first Thursdays through June 10 at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus, at the corner of NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE. Admission: $10 general, $8 senior, $7.50 student/ youth. Free to children 4 and under, Burke members, UW students, faculty, and staff. Call 206-543-5590 or go to www.burkemuseum.org.
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs: The exhibition features more than 100 objects from King Tut's tomb and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. Many of these objects have never toured in the United States before this exhibit. Come face-to-face with the largest image of King Tut ever unearthed -- a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh; to Jan. 6 at Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. Admission is $27.50, $24.50, $16.50 and $15.50. Call 206-443-2001, www.pacificsciencecenter.org.
Theater
Seattle
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites": The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings puppetry and whimsical music to take kids through the magical library of Eric Carle's stories. Shows at various times through June 14 at Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St. Tickets are $20 to $36; 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org/Index.aspx. Ages 2 through 8.
New season: Seattle Children's Theatre 2012-2013 season:
"Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat": Sept. 27 through Oct. 28 for all ages; an irreverent cat.
"Danny, King of the Basement": Oct. 18 through Nov. 18 for ages 8 and up; economic hardships and divorce.
"The Wizard of Oz": Nov. 15 through Jan. 6 for ages 5 and up; flying monkeys might be scary.
"Dot & Ziggy": Jan. 15 through Feb. 17 for newborns through age 4; introduction to interactive theater.
"War Horse": Feb. 13 through Feb 24 for ages 10 and up; warfare scenes and lots of emotion.
"The Edge of Peace": Feb. 28 through March 17 for ages 10 and up; multiple storylines and wartime issues.
"Adventures With Spot": March 21 through April 28 for ages 2 through 7; simple and colorful.
"Crash": April 18 through May 19 for ages 8 and up; family medical issue and bullying.
Billboard
Casting call: The Blue Stilly Players of Arlington will present "Hansel and Gretel," to be performed in Arlington Terrace Park Aug. 25 and encore performance at the Boys and Girls Club in Arlington. Play calls for three males and three females, late teens to youthful middle age. Rehearsals in the evening in June, July and August at the Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Contact Bridget Clawson at 360-435-6223 or clawson4855@msn.com or [URL]www.bluestillyplayers.com/;http://www.bluestillyplayers.com/[URL].
Summer Parade: Stanwood Camano Rotary Club is planning the 2012 Summer Parade and is looking for businesses, clubs, teams and organizations who want to celebrate volunteers. Deadline for entry into the parade is July 20. Contact Terry Robertson at terry.robertson@josephinenet.com or call 360-510-2083 for application materials, indicating whether you would like the general or the school scholarship application.
Pet event: Vendor applications are being accepted for the sixth annual Poochapalooza in Marysville. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 14 at Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, 6100 152nd St. NE, Marysville. To apply go to [/URL]www.poochapalooza.org;http://www.poochapalooza.org[URL] or call 360- 651-0633. All-day activities include pet contests, flyball, rescue groups, the Red Carpet dog show and live music.[/URL]
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