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LOCAL ARTISTS PREMIERE NEW INSTALLMENT OF THE OPEN TOWN WALL ANIMATION PROJECT

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Wallrus: The Open Town
SEAT (Seattle Experimental Animation Team) in conjunction with Sound Transit, and with
support from the NW Film Forum present Wallrus: The Open Town, an eight part collaborative mural/animation installation created over four years on the surface of a Light Rail construction barrier in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park. Tomorrow, March 10, at 6:00 pm, local animator Amanda Moore will begin her work on the huge plywood wall—which will see artistic contributions from seven animators and one school group collaborating over time—during Capitol Hill’s Art Walk. The spectacle is free and open to the public and will include a vaudeville showman, old time music not to mention the chance to catch some truly innovative Seattle artist at work. During her 6 month tenure on the wall, Moore will be re-imagining flamboyant characters from Seattle’s turbulent past including a contortionist, a disgraced police chief and a vaudeville tycoon. Check out the link for more on Wallrus.

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FREE FIRST THURSDAYS AT EMP

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EMP|SFM
EMP|SFM will offer free admission and live music tonight, January 6, from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m, as part of its monthly “Free First Thursdays” program. This month’s event features a performance by Seattle-based rock trio Us on Roofs. With song titles like “Dreams of Trees” and “Stones in the River” it’s no wonder that Us on Roofs cite poet Robert Frost as an influence. Combining melodic guitar riffs, superior songwriting, and sincere vocals, this band skillfully translates naturalist themes into catchy indie rock that is both refreshing and quintessentially Northwest. To boot, EMP|SFM’s featured exhibition Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition will also be open during the event. For more information, follow the link.

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FREE THURSDAY AT EMP|SFM

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EMP|SFM
Free First Thursdays at EMP|SFM offers free admission and music from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month during winter hours. November’s Free First Thursday features one of Seattle’s most exciting emerging rock bands, The Courage. After several years of what was becoming a successful solo career, Noah Gundersen and his backup band gradually transformed into The Courage. With orchestral anthems, ambient guitar rock and thoughtful lyrics, Fearful Bones is a tremendous debut album for a band that has been together for less than a year. In this short time, they have crafted innovative new material with soaring melodies, stunning violin lines and a tight rhythm section, making this four piece one of Seattle’s most exciting emerging bands. This month’s free Thursday is on November 4.

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“FILMMAKING RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY” PANEL DISCUSSION

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Artist Trust
Come show off your best networking and listening skills at the “Filmmaking Resources in our Community” panel discussion and networking event. This Saturday, November 6, Representatives from Northwest Film Forum, Washington Film Works and Seattle Office of Film + Music will turn out to discuss essential resources and opportunities within Seattle for filmmakers. On top of this, the event is FREE as part of Artist Trust’s I Am An Artist Professional Development Weekend. More information can be found at the link above.

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ATTEND FREE WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES THIS SATURDAY

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Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
The “Moving Forward: Resources for Artists” workshop is this Saturday, April 3. Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Miguel will also present information about Artist Trust’s grant programs, professional resources, and the EDGE Professional Development Program. The workshops are free but pre-registration is required. Follow the above link for more information.

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EXPLORE IRISH FILMS AT IRISH REELS FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

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Irish Reels
Now in its twelfth year, the Irish Reels Film Festival returns to Seattle on March 12 – 14. Screenings will take place at Henry Art Gallery, Seattle Art Museum and free screenings at the Seattle Center. The guest of honor this year will be the Right Honorable Desmond Guinness. The festival kicks off with a lecture and film screening with Mr. Guinness, sharing his preservation efforts with the Irish Georgian Society, at the Henry Art Gallery on Friday, March 12 at 7:00 pm. Other notable mentions are the highly-acclaimed new feature by Conor McPherson, The Eclipse; the Oscar nominated short animated film, Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty, and the IFTA-nominated documentary, The Yellow Bittern, profiling the Clancy Brothers’ musical journey. Click the above link for the full festival schedule.

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COME SEE SEATTLE COMPOSER JHERECK BISCHOFF PERFORM FOR FREE AT CITY HALL

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Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs

Local composer Jherek Bischoff will perform at City Hall March 18 at noon, admission is free and open to the public. This composer, musician, producer and rising star of the Seattle avant-garde scene has collaborated with David Byrne and Degenerate Art Ensemble. Jherek Bischoff will debut new works with a 15-member band. His buoyant melodies bend and float over crackling rhythms and lush harmonies. Follow the above link for more information.

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FREE SCREENING OF WHITE STRIPES FILM @ CROCODILE MARCH 16

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The Stranger
In conjunction with Sonic Boom Records, the Crocodile will be hosting a free showing of the White Stripes documentary Under Great White Northern Lights Tues. March 16 at 8 pm. The screening will have a first-come first-served admittance policy (no advance tickets). The movie—which is directed by Emmett Malloy and chronicles the Stripes’ 2007 Canadian tour—starts at 8:45; 21+. [vodpod id=Video.2734306&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26]

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