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Get busy!
Huckle Cat sez: getcher kitties to SCT for a world premiere show...plus a fabulous big-top show comes to town!
Yeah, we're showin' off! Check out our calendar here.
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Rippin' Corteo
Pulsing, ethnic-sounding music; inspired, oh-wow acrobatics; and European-style clowning: Of course, I'm talking 'bout Cirque du Soleil. Find out what the fuss is about inside the circus' yellow and blue big top, known as the "Grand Chapiteau," currently parked at Marymoor Park. 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond. $38.50-$90. Ages 5 and up. There are still decent opening-night tickets available as we go to press; call 800-678-5440. April 24-May 25: Tuesday, Wednesday 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 4 p.m., 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
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Lowly Worm Live!
Check it! The worm that drives the apple car is coming to town! Srsly do not miss this world-premiere musical based on the beloved Richard Scarry book, What Do People Do All Day? The all-star cast includes all my fave SCT actors. $17-$33. Ages 4 and up. Seattle Children's Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. Opening night is sold out, but you can worm your way in on Saturday and Sunday: 206-441-3322. April 25-June 15: Fridays 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
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I Feel Naked
...that's what the sheep say at Kelsey Creek Farm's wildly popular sheep-shearing event! Crafts, tractor/wagon and pony rides, animal viewing, food and more. Park at Wilburton Park & Ride, 720 114th Ave. S.E. and take the free shuttle to the farm. No pets. Admission free; cost for food and activities varies. Warning: cash only, no ATM on site. All ages. Kelsey Creek Farm Park, 13204 S.E. Eighth Pl., Bellevue. 425-452-7688. Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Jammy Jam
Get the kids in their jammies (you must wear pants!) head to Briar Patch Books for songs and stories by singer Patrice O'Neill (co-director of the Wintergrass Festival in Tacoma and all-around lovely person) and guitarist Hilary Field, whose collection of international lullabies, Siente, has won multiple awards from parenting organizations. Movement activities and an art project, too. Space is limited inside the tiny store, so make sure you call to reserve your spot. 1417 N.W. 70th St., Seattle. Free. Ages 6 and under. 206-595-3240. Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m.
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Big Birdy Brouhaha
Woo-hoo! The Audubon Center at Seward Park is finally opening! From 9-11 a.m., observe bird-banding demonstrations; meet the Talking Tree at 11 a.m. (I don't know, either!); ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon; and from 12:30-5 p.m. enjoy live music, fold origami cranes, build a bird box (for a small fee), take naturalist-led tours of the park, and check out the new citizen-science laboratory. Free. All ages. Seward Park, 5907 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle. 206-684-4396. Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Lucidarium Family Concert
What's a Lucidarium? It's a super-cool Medieval/Italian ensemble taking a swing through Seattle as they tour the world. Their family-friendly concert shows kids the story of Purim, and how it was celebrated in song in several Jewish cultures with cool period wind and string instruments, similar to dulcimers, lutes and guitars. Ages 5 and up. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $5-$10 and are still available -- call 206-325-7066 in advance or get them at the door. Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m.
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Swanky soiree!
We don't mind admitting it, we're getting a little carried away. First, we line up a panel of cool women to talk about work/family balance; then we get Mona Locke to moderate....now, Tom Douglas is making the snacks! Enjoy free appies (and fabulous "O" chardonnay for $2 a glass!), listen, mingle and plot your next move! Join us April 29th - tickets are still available! |
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Music for a Green Planet
I just love this gorgeous new disk: "Sophisticated, lush jazz productions; deep eco-message lyrics...kids' music, yes, but smoothly hip enough for the dinner hour, too."
Want one? Enter to win: Email us, include your mailing address, and put "Green Planet" in the subject line. Good luck!
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