Must List: Jingle Bell Run, Jose Gonzales Trio & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff December 3, 2014
Must See
Softer Side of Taxidermy on Display
(Through 12/31, times vary) Sculptor Rachel Denny’s new show, Strange Menagerie, includes mounted specimens clothed in human trappings: cashmere cable-knits, lace tatting, felt, coins and in at least one case, candy wrappers. Experience the fabric-covered creatures at the Foster White Gallery.
Must Jingle
Run or Walk in the 30th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk
With rings on your fingers and (jingle) bells on your toes, you can walk or run to support the Arthritis Foundation at its 30th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Get in the spirit by sporting holiday-themed costumes and sign the kiddos up for the Run with the Elves 1K.
Must Entertain
9 Easy Entertaining Ideas to Make Your Season Bright
From versatile wine choices and simple decorative flourishes to pre-bottled cocktails and a pretzel bar, put the joy back into the season with time-saving tips that don’t look like shortcuts.
Must Hear
Jose Gonzales Trio Performs ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Thursday (12/11, 6 p.m.) Jam to Vince Guaraldi’s classic holiday gem, A Charlie Brown Christmas, performed by the Jose Gonzales Trio at the Cornish Playhouse.
Must Go East
Bellevue’s Gorgeous Garden d’Lights
(Through 1/3/2015, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Delight is guaranteed at Bellevue Botanical Garden’s annual feast of lights, where over half a million sparkling bulbs transform the garden into a holiday wonderland.
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Little Ways to December in Seattle
A few (mostly) local things worth picking up, wandering through, or falling into as the year wraps.
December always sneaks up on me even though every year I convince myself I’m going to be organized (I’m not). So I’ve been collecting these simple outings and local spots that feel like unwrapped gifts. If you’re looking for a way to escape or lean in, here are some recommendations. A sip of history You…
Back to Gander
Seattle Rep revisits its original world premiere with a new staging that pulls you straight into the heart of the story.
When you walk into the theater, the cast is already onstage in what looks like a Gander high school gym—setting out dishes for a potluck, chatting, and then cleaning up. It feels like you’ve arrived in the middle of a reunion, which is the point. This run marks 10 years since Come From Away first…
Seattle’s Big Holiday Arts Guide
A full lineup of seasonal performances across local theaters and venues.
In the words of William Shakespeare, “All’s well that ends well.” Local theater and arts organizations are hoping for exactly that. Holiday productions often account for as much as half of their annual ticket sales. A 2018 Dance/USA survey found that The Nutcracker alone represented 48% of yearly revenue for many companies producing the Tchaikovsky…
Outside the Frame
In their first solo museum exhibition in Seattle, artist Camille Trautman uses photography to reclaim history, narrative, and self-expression.
You have probably seen Camille Trautman’s work without even realizing it. A huge photograph—20 feet wide—is currently hanging across the exterior of the Frye Art Museum, visible to passersby driving along Boren Avenue. The image is of a wooded landscape in black and white. Its edges are vacuous, with trees swallowed by darkness, but the…