Must List: Fall Festivals, Bellevue Fashion Week and PNB’s ‘Jewels’
What to do this weekend
By Seattle Magazine Staff September 26, 2014
Must See
PNB’s Revival of Balanchine’s Jewels
(9/26 to 10/5, times vary) — Now in his 10th season as artistic director, Peter Boal has invited original participants to collaborate on PNB’s revival of George Balanchine’s beloved Jewels. Expect each section—Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds—of this full-length ballet to have an updated look, but retain the streamlined, leggy style that Balanchine fans know and love.
Must Fest
Fall Festivals and Haunted Events to Attend
Like it or not, fall is officially here. To accompany all this autumnal festive-ness in the air, a number of events are happening around town, including the Italian Festival and, if you’re up for a quick trek to Leavenworth, the Autumn Leaf Festival. So stop lamenting summer’s end and get out and do fall!
Must Strut
Bellevue Fashion Week
(Through 9/28, times vary) — For the past nine years, The Bellevue Collection has produced one of the best multi-night fashion events in the region. The festivities this year include a beauty and trend show, a huge Vogue-sponsored runway show, a fabulous hair show by Seven salon and a multitude of complimentary in-store events.
Must Save the Date
Get Your Tickets for Seattle Magazine’s Brew Seattle
Friday (10/10, 6 to 9 p.m.) — Expect stellar brews from more than 20 breweries and cideries around town, plus bites such as pulled pork sliders from Pinky’s BBQ at our annual beer-tasting event. Reserve your tickets now—they’re going fast!
Must Get Empowered
New Documentary Screening at McCaw Hall
Monday (9/29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) — Produced by local independent film company IndieFlix, The Empowerment Project is a new documentary profiling ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Bring a young woman to this inspiring, free screening and watch as female filmmakers travel across the U.S. interviewing successful women.
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