G. Allen News

Folk songs, dance, foods, Tae Kwon Do, films and art displays highlight Korea's cultural evolution at Safeco Insurance Festál: Korean Cultural Celebration, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., at Center House.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre announces its 2010 Mainstage season, comprised of five plays, plus a one-time only, add on Charter Membership option for Subscribing Members, giving them access to year-round Central Heating Lab programs for only $50.

One of the most animated festivals in the Safeco Insurance Festál series features colorful costumes, food, martial arts presentations and energetic music illuminating Brazil's African, Portuguese and indigenous roots at Safeco Insurance Festál: BrasilFest, Aug. 16, Noon - 5 p.m., on Seattle Center campus.

Discover 22 Cultures of the Arab World at Safeco Insurance Festál: Arab Festival Dancing, workshops, children's activities, a film series and traditional bazaar provide a glimpse into the 22 cultures of the Arab world at Safeco Insurance Festál: Arab Festival, August 1 - 2, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Center House and Fisher Pavilion.

Sometimes a night of theatre just needs to be down-right entertaining! And that is exactly what Seattle audiences will get at ACT's hootin' n' hollerin' sassy summer musical, Das Barbecü, July 31-September 6.

Sometimes a night of theatre just needs to be down-right entertaining! And that is exactly what Seattle audiences will get at ACT's hootin' n' hollerin' sassy summer musical, Das Barbecü, July 31-September 6.

Hosted by The Central Heating Lab at ACT, the RAWSTOCK Summer Film Festival includes an all-star lineup of independent Seattle filmmaker premieres. David Lowery's evocative and sublime feature film, St.Nick, is a 70-minute tone poem that evokes Malick in its bittersweet chronicle of a runaway brother and sister and their symbiotic relationship. This feature length Seattle premiere is preceded by a program of all new shorts from cutting-edge local filmmakers, including Shawn Telford and Jason Reid. Directors David Lowery, Shawn Telford, and Calvin Reeder will be in attendance for a pre-screening Q&A.

One of the most animated festivals in the Safeco Insurance Festál series features colorful costumes, food, martial arts presentations and energetic music illuminating Brazil's African, Portuguese and indigenous roots at Safeco Insurance Festál: BrasilFest, Aug. 16, Noon - 5 p.m., on Seattle Center campus.

Sometimes a night of theatre just needs to be down-right entertaining! And that is exactly what Seattle audiences will get at ACT's hootin' n' hollerin' sassy summer musical, Das Barbecü, July 31-September 6.

Tickets to ACT ? A Contemporary Theatre?s two holiday shows, A Christmas Carol (November 27-December 27) and Sister?s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi?s Gold (November 27-January 3) are on sale now.

Sometimes a night of theatre just needs to be down-right entertaining! And that is exactly what Seattle audiences will get at ACT's hootin' n' hollerin' sassy summer musical, Das Barbecü, July 31-September 6.

Discover 22 Cultures of the Arab World at Safeco Insurance Festál: Arab Festival Dancing, workshops, children's activities, a film series and traditional bazaar provide a glimpse into the 22 cultures of the Arab world at Safeco Insurance Festál: Arab Festival, August 1 - 2, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Center House and Fisher Pavilion.

Vive la France with picnics, French wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, games and music at Safeco Insurance Festál: Bastille Day - a French Celebration. The festivities begin with a ticketed Fireman's Ballâ on July 11, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free activities are offered on July 12, 11am - 6 p.m. All events take place at Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Fisher Green.

Seattle Shakespeare Company announces its Wooden O free, outdoor summer plays - The Taming of the Shrew and Richard III - which will run July 9 through August 2. Both plays will perform in park venues throughout King County (please see attached schedule). All performances are free and open to the public. Donations are heartily encouraged.

Aubrey Manning as Sister is coming home to ACT for the holidays! In addition to A Christmas Carol (November 27-December 27), ACT is pleased to announce it has added Sister's Christmas Catechism to its 2009 holiday line-up, arriving at ACT's Falls Theatre November 27 for 32 spirited performances. In this latest addition to the Late Nite Catechism series, Sister employs techniques from her favorite TV show, Forensic Files to discover the whereabouts of the Magi's Gold.

A Contemporary Theatre announces a new membership program, an innovative new way for patrons to experience ACT that creates a bridge between subscribing and single ticket purchases. An addition to the existing Subscription Membership program, where patrons pay annually to subscribe to a specific series with guaranteed seats and receive specific benefits, the new Basic Membership program operates like a traditional gym membership (but without an initiation fee). ACT Basic Members pay just $25 a month ($20 for age 30 and under) to receive year-round access to all ACT Mainstage plays (excluding A Christmas Carol) and Central Heating Lab programs, based on availability.

Hosted by The Central Heating Lab at ACT, the RAWSTOCK Summer Film Festival includes an all-star lineup of independent Seattle filmmaker premieres. David Lowery's evocative and sublime feature film, St.Nick, is a 70-minute tone poem that evokes Malick in its bittersweet chronicle of a runaway brother and sister and their symbiotic relationship. This feature length Seattle premiere is preceded by a program of all new shorts from cutting-edge local filmmakers, including Shawn Telford and Jason Reid. Directors David Lowery, Shawn Telford, and Calvin Reeder will be in attendance for a pre-screening Q&A.

Vive la France with picnics, French wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, games and music at Safeco Insurance Festál: Bastille Day - a French Celebration. The festivities begin with a ticketed Fireman's Ballâ on July 11, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free activities are offered on July 12, 11am - 6 p.m. All events take place at Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Fisher Green.

Explore ancient and modern Persian cultures at Safeco Insurance Festál: Iranian Festival, June 20, 11:00 a.m. ? 11:00 p.m., in Center House at Seattle Center. This new addition to the Safeco Insurance Festal roster features a melting pot of experiences as it unites a multifaceted community ? young and old from all walks of life.

Intiman Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Bartlett Sher and Managing Director Brian Colburn, announces that outgoing Board President Susan J. Leavitt and William H. Block, a former Intiman Trustee and Director of the Committee to End Homelessness in King County, will be honored for their outstanding contributions to Intiman at the 2009 Gala.