Arts and Entertainment
click here for ALL A & E Stories |
|
Five acts to catch at Bumbershoot
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year is the homegrown Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival at Seattle Center. The lineup isn't as fabulous as those of previous years (I'm still squealing over Beck's appearance in 2008), but there are some worthy performers to check out during Labor Day weekend (September 4-6), such as rock i more |
SGN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
--------------------------------------------- |
|
Asian Pacific Islander Pageant returns to Seattle
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
On September 25, the Asian Pacific Islander (A/PI) International Pageant returns to Seattle at Neighbours Nightclub for a night of glamour, entertainment, and pageantry that you won't soon forget.
'Once a year, we showcase the incredible beauty, talent, and diversity within more
--------------------------------------------- |
|
Cho-Dependent a hilarious night of comedy and music
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
Margaret Cho
August 27
Paramount Theatre
Margaret Cho is one of those comedians who are either loved or hated. Judging from the audience's reaction on Friday at the Paramount Theatre, it is obvious that Seattle loves her. There's a good reason for more
--------------------------------------------- |
|
Drag superstar Varla Jean Merman spends an evening in Seattle
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
An Evening With
Varla Jean
Merman
September 22
Julia's on
Broadway
You've seen her on the big screen in Girls Will Be Girls. You've laughed out loud watching her antics on MTV, E!, and Logo. Well, Seattle, now you're getting the more
---------------------------------------------
|
|
A Dyke About Town: John Hiatt rocks
Zoo Tunes
by Mercy Moosemuzzle -
SGN Contributing Writer
High school reunion
Mercy took Cuteness to her high school reunion. Cuteness was a good sport. Mercy was amazed to hear one man who had bullied other kids in grade school apologize. She suspects a 12-step program must be involved.
Mercy heard a man say more
---------------------------------------------
|
|
Bizet's Carmen gives tired opera another chance
by Rod Parke -
SGN A&E Writer
Very seldom does a performance come along that essentially re-writes the book for me about an opera I've seen too many times. This DVD/BD of Bizet's Carmen is just such an experience.
While Bizet's music is a constant wonder of melodic invention and a delight to listen to, I don't u more
--------------------------------------------- |
|
Rufus Wainwright gives emotional, complex performance
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
Rufus Wainwright
August 25
Paramount Theatre
It's rare to witness Rufus Wainwright struggle through a live performance - he's a perfectionist and an immensely skilled musician who always delivers a flawless concert. But at the Paramount Theatre last week, more
--------------------------------------------- |
|
Fantasy Swan crashes into reality
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
The Swan
Artattack Theatre
Through September 25
A swan crashes into a picture window and changes everything. Wouldn't it change everything if it happened to you? This is the premise of The Swan by Elizabeth Egloff, now being presented by Artattack Theatre. more
--------------------------------------------- |
|
Tripping the light fantastic: An interview with Burn the Floor's Gary Wright
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
Burn The Floor
September 14-19
Paramount Theatre
For anyone who ever escaped watching Strictly Ballroom or So You Think You Can Dance, the Paramount Theatre has an answer: the stage production of Burn The Floor. This spectacular dance presentation has resur more
---------------------------------------------
|
|
Scissor Sisters interview with Seattle Gay News next week
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
On your marks, get set, dance!
Scissor Sisters are two weeks away from coming to Seattle, enough time to get those sneakers re-soled with extra rubber, because you'll need it. The New York-based foursome owns 2010's best dance album with Night Work, and they'll be playing trac more
--------------------------------------------- |
|
more
---------------------------------------------
|
|
more
---------------------------------------------
|
|
more
---------------------------------------------
|
Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig |