French-born pianist Hélène Grimaud returned to Seattle last Thursday for a solo performance at the University of Washington. Her thrilling recital featured works by Mozart, Berg, Bartók, and Liszt. Continue reading Pianist Hélène Grimaud’s Dramatic Return to UW’s Meany Hall
On Saturday, iconic performance artist Laurie Anderson presented her recent work “Dirtday!”, at the University of Washington’s Meany Hall. The multimedia performance included a spoken-word monologue, instrumental interludes, and demonstrations of Anderson’s electronic sound inventions. Continue reading Laurie Anderson’s “Dirtday!” Enthralls at UW’s Meany Hall
The Paul Taylor Dance Company brings a dazzling kaleidoscope of movement to the University of Washington this weekend with three performances at Meany Hall. The program features the West Coast premiere of “The Uncommitted,” accompanied by live music from the Seattle Modern Orchestra. Continue reading Paul Taylor Dance Company Dazzles at UW’s Meany Hall
Captain Krezner, he who helms the mighty M/V Mocha, says he’s back for another year of transporting not so many people at a time (up to 14 passengers plus two bikes) across the not so vast expanse of Lake Union. The new sailing season begins Friday, May 25, 2012. Continue reading Captain Krezner’s Mini-Ferry Trips From UW to SLU are Back
University of Washington basketball team can do no more to burnish their NCAA Tournament resume. Final submission came with a typo–yesterday’s upset loss to Oregon State in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament. Sunday at 3 p.m., live on CBS, the 10 members of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee will announce the seedings for the 68-team tournament. With yesterday’s loss, the Huskies’ hope is to be one of the 37 teams to win an “at-large bid,” that is, to get a spot in the tournament despite not gaining the automatic bid awarded for winning the conference tournament. Continue reading Huskies and Fans Wait in Fear for Sunday
If you want an idea of just how fierce the basketball rivalry between the University of Washington and Seattle University has gotten, know that this morning, on the day of the game between the two schools, Washington coach Lorenzo Romar appeared at an SU fundraising breakfast. At this point, it’s not so much brother vs. brother as rich uncle humoring poor nephew. Continue reading Grudge Match It’s Not, But Seattle vs. UW Basketball Should Be Fun
Yep, that was in fact, the smooth jazz saxophonist and Franklin/UW alum making a guest appearance–with Foster the People, of course. Continue reading We All Just Saw Kenny G on Saturday Night Live, Yes?
