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ARTISTS ABOUND ON THIS WEEKS “ARTZONE WITH NANCY GUPPY”

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Join Nancy Guppy and a superlative group of special guests for this week’s Artzone, with artists from a multitude of mediums. The episode will feature gorgeous work from Gabrielle Bakker; a charming profile of painter and ArtCar curator Kelly Lyles; hilarious animation from Dale Goodson; a chat with art gallery owner, Greg Kucera; and terrific music from local band Head Like a Kite. ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) at 8:00 PM, Sunday night at 11:00 PM on KCTS 9 and is also streaming and podcasting. You can also catch Nancy’s art segment feature on KING 5’s “New Day Northwest” this Thursday, May 12. For more information, visit the above link.

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SEATTLE CHANNEL NOMINATED FOR 17 REGIONAL EMMYS

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On Thursday, the Northwest Chapter of National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the regional Emmy nominees for 2011. Among those honored, Seattle Channel garnered 17 nominations, which includes a nod for “Station Excellence”. The five states covered by the NATAS are Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Seattle Channel station manager Beth Hester said, “We want to thank our peers in the broadcast media for this recognition. Credit should not only go to the talented and creative individuals who received the nominations but also to the entire staff of Seattle Channel who work hard every day to serve the residents of Seattle.” The Northwest Emmy Awards will take place Saturday, June 11 at Snoqualmie Casino. Interested parties can purchase tickets online here.

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GET READY FOR AN OPEN STUDIO EPISODE WITH THIS WEEK’S “ARTZONE”

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Today’s episode of ArtZone with Nancy Guppy will be an all performance “open studio” featuring some amazing local talent. The show will have you jamming to original music from three awesome singer songwriters: Kim Virant, Jim Page and The Femurs. Nancy will also feature an excerpt from Elizabeth Kenny’s Sick, a one-woman show about her pharmaceutically induced fall into psychosis. The show will conclude with weirdly wonderful music and theatrics from UMO Ensemble’s newest production, Red Tiger Tales. Also: Starting this Thursday, April 14, Nancy will join KING 5’s “New Day Northwest” host, Margaret Larson, with a regular “what’s happening around town” calendar of events art segment. ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) at 8:00 pm, and is also streaming and podcasting. For more information, visit the above link.

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NANCY GUPPY TOURS EMP’S NEW NIRVANA EXHIBIT IN THIS WEEK’S ALL-NEW “ARTZONE”

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This Friday’s episode of ArtZone with Nancy Guppy “takes punk to the masses,” and then some with an exclusive preview of EMP’s hugely-anticipated Nirvana exhibition, which debuts April 16. Also featured in this week’s episode: A look at Seattle scribe John Longenbaum’s new play about the infamous Lusty Lady; an in-studio excerpt of the Intiman Theatre’s “All My Sons”; an Interview with local nature photog Paul Bannick and his new Burke Museum Exhibit, “The Owl and the Woodpecker”; and a calendar mention of Northwest Film Forum’s “Summer Filmmaking Camps for Kids and Teens.” Nancy will also present Vincent Kitch, the new director of the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, with a “Welcome to Seattle” gift basket. ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) at 8:00 pm, and is also streaming and podcasting. For more information, visit the above link.

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THIS WEEK’S ALL-NEW “ARTZONE” FEATURES LYNN SHELTON AND MORE

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Lynn Shelton imparts some of her sage filmmaking insight in the latest episode of ArtZone with Nancy Guppy, which premieres this Friday, April 1, on Seattle Channel. The renowned Seattle director will sit down with show host Nancy Guppy to discuss her body of work and, particularly, how she gets creatively “unstuck.” Also featured in this week’s episode: Lyric Light Opera’s production of the classic musical Camelot; singer-songwriter Heather Duby, who will chat about her newest record Latency; and Vermillion Gallery & Bar’s “Frances Farmer Organ Karaoke,” the second annual event for people who can’t sing. Up-and-coming local band Joseph Giant will visit the ArtZone studio to play a few tunes as well. ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) at 8:00 pm, and is also streaming and podcasting. For more information, visit the above link.

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CALL IN TO “ASK THE MAYOR” YOUR QUESTIONS

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“Ask the Mayor” gives Seattle residents a chance to speak directly to our mayor, Mike McGinn, live on Seattle Channel 21. The next show airs tonight, March 30, at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to ask the mayor questions of interest to musicians and filmmakers! To join in on the conversation, call 684-8821 or email askthemayor@seattle.gov. For more information or to submit your questions ahead of time, follow the link.

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“ARTZONE” IS ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 8:00

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ArtZone with Nancy Guppy is full of arty goodness in this week’s all-new episode. Tune in to Seattle Channel (Channel 21) tonight at 8:00 pm for a behind-the-scenes tour of the popular “Twisted Flicks” series; a profile of cartoonist Jim Woodring; and a performance from musical guests Gabriel Mintz & Friends. Also making an ArtZone studio appearance are select items from Nick Cave’s gloriously uncanny sculptural costume exhibition, “Soundsuits,” which is now showing at The Seattle Art Museum. ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) with re-broadcasts Sundays on KCTS 9, and is also streaming and podcasting.

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BE SURE TO TUNE IN TO ARTZONE’S “OPEN STUDIO” SPECIAL TONIGHT

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ArtZone’s all-performance “Open Studio” special premieres tonight, featuring five stellar Seattle acts. Taking to the ArtZone stage are: drummer extraordinaire and Young Evils band member, Faustine Hudson; performers from the local leg of the upcoming American Handel Festival; singer/songwriter Tai Shaun; and Moisture Festival’s Bill Robinson. Our very own James Keblas will also talk about the road to renewing Washington’s Film Incentive program, while sharing clips from Washington Filmworks’ “Incentive Renewal Video.” ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) at 8:00 pm, and is also streaming and podcasting.

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DON’T MISS THIS WEEK’S ALL-NEW “ARTZONE”

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Be sure to tune in to Seattle Channel tonight at 8:00 pm for the latest episode of ArtZone with Nancy Guppy. This week’s show features a candid tutorial on how to make a YouTube video; a profile of Stranger art critic, Jen Graves; and a look at the awesome dancers of local troupe, Vicious Puppies. For the uninitiated, ArtZone highlights Seattle’s thriving arts community with interviews with from local artists and performers; reviews and previews of current arts events; and lots of surprises, all under the ardent guidance of host Nancy Guppy. ArtZone airs every Friday on Seattle Channel (Channel 21) at 8:00 pm, and is also streaming and podcasting. For more on the program, follow the link above.

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CALL IN TO “ASK THE MAYOR” YOUR QUESTIONS

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“Ask the Mayor” gives Seattle residents a chance to speak directly to our mayor, Mike McGinn, live on Seattle Channel 21. The next show airs tonight, February 23, at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to ask the mayor questions of interest to musicians and filmmakers! To join in on the conversation, call 684-8821 or email askthemayor@seattle.gov. For more information or to submit your questions ahead of time, follow the link.

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