Events

Justiceville December 3 - 5 Everett Community College www.everettcc.edu Holiday Events

• Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach Camp offers spectacular light displays across 15 acres, with seven themed areas, an array of family-oriented entertainment and experiences including live music, theater, crafts, food, pony rides, a petting farm, and Polar Express Train rides, 5 – 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December.

Visitors will enjoy meeting Santa Claus, or talking with “Bruce the Spruce,” the affable, joke-telling Christmas tree. Music by many community groups includes Stanwood High School Jazz Band and Choir and Cascade Mountain Boys. Dinner theater performances of “Christmas Moon,” an original production by Sarah Stillion. At the Stage Too Theater the production of “Miracles on Candy Cane Lane” is set in 1940s. For information see warmbeachlights. com or call 800-228- 6724 or 360-652-7575.

The Northwest Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at McIntyre Hall Dec. 4 and 5 and at Mount Baker Theatre Dec. 9-13. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Featuring award-winning choreographer John Bishop and his company of talented ballet artists, and guest artist Mahomi Endoh, of the Alberta Ballet in Calgary performing the role of Clara. For McIntyre Hall tickets call 360-416-7727, online at www.mcintyrehall.org. For information see www.northwestballet.org or call the office at 360-714- 1246. • A benefit for Providence Children’s Center, the

Festival of Trees, Dec. 1-5, has become a major holiday event in Snohomish County with an opening-night reception Dec. 1 amid the lavishly decorated trees, a free Community Open House Dec. 2, an exquisite black-tie gala with live auction Dec. 3, and finally, the Teddy Bear Breakfast Dec. 5, all at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., in Everett. For information see www.providencegeneralfoundation. org or call 425-258-7999.

December 4 -19 Lincoln Theater www.lincolntheater.org • An old-fashioned Christmas is planned by the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Dec. 5 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Floyd Norgaard Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, in Stanwood with music of the season, activities for children, photos with Santa, gift bags, coffee, cocoa and cookies. For information call the chamber at 629-0562.

• A Yule Fest Celebration includes visits Santa, silent auction, shopping, food, raffle and Norwegian delicacies at Tazer Valley Farm, 7314 300th Street NW, in Stanwood 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Day festivities are free, but tickets are required for the evening, which includes spirits and fine cuisine, live entertainment, raffles, comedy, and live and silent auctions. Tickets available at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center; Call Terri at 629-7403 ext. 114 for information or see www. stanwoodseniorcenter.org. • Spend an afternoon with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Camano Senior and Community Tuesday Dec. 8, 2-6 p.m., when kids can decorate Christmas cookies, make a holiday craft, visit with Mr. Bear and the balloon man, and pick out a stuffed animal.

Northwest Masters at Seaside Gallery 112 Morris St. in La Conner includes Bill Reese, Ned Mueller, Jack Dorsey, Mark Bistranin, Steve Hill, Yan Tian, Dave Nichols, Catherine Moffat, Tom Jensen, Paul Mullally, Jim Lamb, Nathan Drushinin, Aleks Kargopoltsev and Mark Conley, through Jan. 6 at Seaside Gallery, open 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For information see www.laconnerseasidegallery. com or call 360-466-5141. • “Miracle on Main Street” is presented at Smokey Point Community Church 17721 Smokey Point Blvd. Arlington Sunday Dec. 6 to benefit local foster families. For information call 360-659-2844 ext 240.

• Skagit Valley Chorale presents its annual “Heralding Christmas” holiday program 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Mc- Intyre Hall, 501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The program includes “Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams and “Seven Joys of Christmas” arranged by Kirke Mechem, as well as contemporary and traditional carols. Tickets at www.mcintyrehall.org.

• Olympic Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets at OBT Box Office, 425- 774-7570.

• Northwest Hot Springs is sponsoring a benefit concert for Toys for Tots at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon 7 p.m. Dec. 20 featuring Leroy Bell & His Only Friends. Tickets are on sale at the Lincoln Theatre.

• Lincoln Theatre and Theater Arts Guild presented

“Inspecting Carol” Dec. 4–19 with shows starting at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. This quirky comedy features a struggling theater company, a tired production of “A Christmas Carol,” a really bad actor and a visiting inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts. Unlike most holiday productions this play contains mature themes and language and is not recommended for viewers under 13. The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St. in Mount Vernon. For information and tickets call 360-336-8955 or visit www.lincolntheatre.org.

• A “Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Daytime Party” where kids can ring in the New Year with crazy hats, party poppers, noisemakers, music, dance and play from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 at the award-winning Imagine Children’s Museum. 1502 Wall St., Everett. For tickets call 425-258-1006 or www. imaginecm.org

• The final year for “Black Nativity” at Intiman Theatre, a holiday favorite with 40 singers, dancers and musicians performing the gospel musical since 1998. Based on text by Langston Hughes, directed by Jacqueline Moscou and choreographed by Kabby Mitchell III, with music direction and arrangements by Pastor Patrinell Wright, Seattle’s “Gospel Queen” and founder of the Total Experience Gospel Choir. To celebrate the production’s 12 years, Intiman is offering special

pricing opportunities for the first “12 Days of Christm a s . ” All adult tickets for every performa nce from Dec. 1- 13 are on sale for $25 at 206-269-1900 or www.intiman. org. Intiman Theatre is at 201 Mercer St. at Seattle Center. (The creative team is exploring new options for the future, including a move to a larger venue in King County.)

Theater

• Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater presents Irving Berlin’s

”White Christmas” Dec. 1 – 20. Tickets at 888- 5th-4TIX or at the box office, 1308 5th Ave. in downtown Seattle.

• Anacortes Community Theatre presents “Honk,” the musical tale of The Ugly Duckling, Nov. 20 – Dec. 19, at 10th & M streets in Anacortes. Directed by Cally Rockwood Johnson, musical director is Marilyn Pinquoch. For tickets, call 360-293-6829.

• Village Theatre’s Pied Piper program presents

“Charlotte’s Web” at the Everett Performing Arts Center 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider, Charlotte’s Web the perfect way to connect literature and theater. For tickets call the EPAC Box Office at 425-257-8600 or see the Web site www.villagetheatre. org.

• Village Theatre’s next production “Meet Me in St. Louis,” is directed by VT Artistic Director Steve Tomkins. Adapted from the beloved film, the heartwarming American classic tells a story of happiness and family love set during the World’s Fair in 1904, following the Smith family and a move that threatens to change their lives forever. Memorable tunes like “The Trolley Song,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, based on the book by Hugh Wheeler, Starts Jan. 8 at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Tickets at the EPAC Box Office, 425- 257-8600 or 888-257-3722, www.villagetheatere.org.

• Studio East and the Schleck Family Present

“Twas the Night . . .” written by Lani Brockman and Susan Bardsley, with music by Bardsley and direction by Brockman at Studio East Mainstage Theater, 402 Sixth St. S., in Kirkland Nov. 28 – Dec. 20, with shows at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 and 4 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. This live musical is an hilarious spin on the familiar holiday poem. Recommended for all ages. Tickets at www.studio-east. org or call 425-827-3123.

• Seattle Children’s Theatre invites all to fly away with “Peter Pan” running through Jan. 10, 2010. Directed by SCT Artistic Director Linda Hartzell, the musical is adapted by Jerome Robbins from the original play by James M. Barrie, with music by Mark Charlap and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. The cast includes Emily Chisholm as Wendy, and David Pichette as Captain Hook, in the Charlotte Martin Theatre, at 201 Thomas St., Seattle Center. Tickets may be purchased at SCT Ticket Office at 206- 441-3322 or at www.sct.org.

• Lyric Light Opera’s

“The Sound of Music” continues at the Kirkland Performance Center Nov. 29 - Dec. 6. Based on the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family during World War II, the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was one of the most successful Oscar winning film musicals ever. For tickets, see www.kpcenter. org or call 425-893- 9900.

• META Performing Arts production of “Pippi Longstocking” continues through Nov. 29, at McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. Since it’s original printing in Sweden, “Pippi Longstocking has spawned 70 translations around the world including movies, television series and stage productions. An international star, Pippi is unconventional, outspoken, independent and funny. Tickets at the McIntyre Box Office at 360-416-7727.

• Everett Community College students present Beth Peterson’s play “Justiceville,” written, directed and produced by EvCC instructor Beth Peterson, who has taught at EvCC since 200. It’s about the lives of superheroes and the villains who plague them, presented one more weekend, Dec. 3-5, in EvCC’s Baker Hall, Room 120, at 2000 Tower St. in Everett. Justiceville is a dark, gritty and comic look at the crime fighting efforts of Dark Avenger to keep his arch nemesis, Alexander Bozo, at bay and Dark Avenger’s girl-friend/ publicist who wrestles with her own demons. Due to strong language and staged violence, the play is not recommended for children. Admission is by donation. For information see www. everettcc.edu or call 425- 388-9525.

Music

• The North Cascades Concert Band will offer a concert at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets at 360-435-9593.

• Christian songwriter

David Harsh is offering a free concert at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., in Arlington 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by several Arlington churches, a free will offering will be accepted. For information see www.aflchurch.org or call 360-435-9191.

• In The Pacific Showroom at the Skagit Casino,

Sawyer Brown offers Christmas show Dec. 4. KMPS presents Country Night at The Skagit, Dec. 18 with Bullet Creek Band and on Dec. 31, shake-in the New Year with Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads. Purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster or with no service charge at The Skagit Casino Cashier Cage I-5 Exit 236, Bow. For information call 877-275-2448.

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• Seattle Children’s Chorus presents “Once Upon a Christmas: Stories of the Season,” featuring the voices of 200 children and youth ages 7-18, under the direction of artistic director Kris Mason. All four levels of the choir will perform beloved carols and favorite songs of Christmas—with plenty of opportunities for the audience to sing-along— in the opening performance of the choir’s 21st season, A Season of Storytelling, Sun, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby, Everett and Sat, Dec. 12, 1 p.m., Seattle’s Town Hall, Eighth and Seneca. Tickets are $16 adults, $12 students and seniors, at www.seattlechildrenschorus. org, 206- 542-5998, 888/561-7139, or at the door.

• Wild Buffalo House of Music has announced it’s upcoming shows includes the son of Paul Simon,

Harper Simon will perform Sunday, Dec. 13, and this week, Municipal Waste, Off With Their Heads, Phobia, Cauldron are schedule for Nov. 25, Too Slim and the Taildraggers early on Nov. 28 and Dj Yogoman and Dj Moonboot later that night. Five Alarm Funk on Dec. 4, BLVD, Izabella, Dec. 5 Trampled by Turtles and the 20 String Band, Dec. 8. Wild Buffalo is located at 208 W. Holly St. in Bellingham. For information call 360-312- 3684 or see the Web site at www.wildbuffalo.net.

• Hometown Hootenany celebrates the roots of American music, including country, folk and bluegrass with one show each month featuring a lively and professional six-piece house band and entertaining guest artists at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Presented by Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, the Dec. 18 concert is “Old-Fashioned Country Christmas” and coming up in the next few months are Folklore and Tall Tales, Jan. 15; Down from the Hills, Bluegrass, Feb. 19; Rockabilly Rocks!, March 26; The American Cowboy on April 16; and Songs of Praise: Gospel and Folk, May 21. For information see www. redcurtainfoundation.org.

• Deck the Hall Ball 2009 includes MUSE, 30 Seconds To Mars, Metric, Phoenix and Vampire Weekend at the WaMu Theater at Qwest Field Events Center 800 Occidental Avenue S., Seattle starting 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, presented by 107.7 The End. Tickets at the Qwest Field Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745- 3000 or online at Ticketmaster. com.

• Everett Symphony’s “Night Before New Year’s Eve” offers hors d’oeuvres and champagne before taking a narrated look back at our history, culture, politics, economy and entertainment of the last 50 years with corresponding popular music selections at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore in Everett, Wednesday, Dec. 30. For tickets see www.everettsymphony.org or call 425-258-1605.

Art

• Lin McJunkin and Ilene Ellickson-Schairer have announced a contemporary collection of photography and fused glass at Photo In- Fusion 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at McJunkin Glass Studio, 18529 Main St., in Conway, I-5 exit 221, just a block south of Fir Island Road. Raffles to benefit local food banks and the suggested admission is two cans of food. For information call 360-445-4527, or see the Web site at www.mcjunkinglass. com/recentwork.

• ”Honey I Shrunk the Art” continues at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery, 2345 Blanche Way, on Camano Island, with works by Sabah Al Dhaher, Lianna Bennett, Kevin Pettelle, Tom Small and Verena Schwippert, among others. 387-2759, www.matzkefineart.com

• The Arts Council of Snohomish County is partnering with the Contemporary

QuiltArt Association to present a holiday art show open through Dec. 31. Also featuring glass, pottery and other artwork from the Pacific Northwest, participating quilters include Roberta Andresen, Bonny Brewer, Bonnie Bucknam, Diane Chaudiere, Donna DeShazo, Deborah Gregory, Sonia Grasvik, Gay Jensen, Janet Kurjan, Melisse Liang, Gabrielle McIntosh, Barbara Nepom, Barbara O’Steen, Jeanette Schurr, Marlene Schurr, Patty Shaw. Cosponsored by Rubatino Refuse Removal Inc. at 1507 Wall St. in Everett, the gallery is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 11-4 p.m. Saturday. For information call 425-257-8380, or see www.artscouncilofsnoco. org.

• The new exhibit at the Skagit County Historical Museum, “Paint Me a River! Art Meets History,” continues through Jan. 3, 2010 featuring the personal views of Skagit history by 85 local artists working in paint, glass, bronze, clay, jewelry, multi-media, photography and neon, at 501 S. 4th, at the top of the hill in La Conner. For information call 360-466-3365 or visit www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

Winter Beer Festival

The Washington Beer Commission has announced the return of the Winter Beer Festival at the Hale’s Palladium 1 – 10 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 to celebrate the season with many winter seasonal beers made by 30 Washington breweries. In addition the event will offer another delectable way to enjoy the holiday season with beer by presenting beer and chocolate pairings in partnership with Chocolate Box, at Hale’s Ales Brewery & Pub, 4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle. Admission is $23 advance/$25 at the door for a tasting cup and six 5.5oz tastes at www.washingtonbeer. com/wbf. Designated driver admission is $5 at the door only.

‘Fall Into Dance’

Western Washington University’s Dance Program presents “Fall Into Dance,” a student choreographed concert, Dec. 2-5 at …Ving!, 311 E. Holly Street. “Fall Into Dance” is an exciting concert that highlights the creativity and talents of Western’s dance majors and minors through performance, choreography, costume and set design. The concert features original choreography by the students in WWU’s advanced choreography class. A variety of dance styles will be performed, including jazz dance, contact improvisation and classical modern dance. Performances start 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-5 with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets at WWU Box Office at 360- 650-6146 or www.tickets. wwu.edu.

Museum of Glass

At the Museum of Glass, special holiday events include the sounds of the season provided by the piano students of Paul Twedt 1 - 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13; meet Martin Blank at this book signing session for the release of his new photo book about Fluent Steps 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and artist Jennifer Adams will help kids create a winter votive candleholder with electric candles at Family Day: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Visitors will be issued a “suitcase” to four countries—France, Poland, Ukraine and Germany—and make traditional Christmas crafts at Christmas around the World, 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 and Synergy Dance Company will perform selections from the Nutcracker at 1 and 3 p.m. Joseph Rossano’s “Mirrored Murrelets” Mezzanine Plaza Reflecting Pool continues through April, 2010. For updated information visit the Web site at www.museumofglass. org or call 253-284- 4750 or 1-866-4MUSEUM.

EDGE for writers

Application deadline is Dec. 7 for literary artists of Washington state to apply to participate in the 2010 EDGE Professional Development Program for Writers.

The EDGE Program provides artists with a comprehensive survey of professional practices through a hands-on, interactive curriculum that includes instruction by professionals in the field, as well as specialized presentations, panel discussions and assignments.

The EDGE Program for Writers is open to emerging or mid-career writers of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Applicants must commit to completing the entire 50-hour program Feb. 12 to March 26, 2010. Tuition is $400 per participant and includes a one-year Artist Trust membership. Limited financial assistance is available.

Applications are available at the Artist Trust office, on the website (www.artisttrust. org/pro_resources/edge or by sending a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope to: EDGE Application, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle. Find out more at www.artisttrust.org.