2010 Chefs Dinner for Bailey-Boushay House
On January 17, local area chefs prepared an exquisite, 7-course meal for more than 300 guests to benefit Bailey-Boushay House, a Virginia Mason nursing facility that cares for people living with HIV/AIDS. This year's Mad Hatter tea party-themed dinner, which also featured a silent wine auction, was the most successful dinner in the event's 18-year history, raising an astounding $304,000.
Hutch Holiday Gala
Fred Hutch's annual Hutch Holiday Gala on December 5 at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel brought in an astounding $8.8 million for the Center's cancer research programs during a glitzy evening that included a live auction, dancing and the "Diamond Dash" raffle (the big prize: bling!) sponsored by Alvin Goldfarb Jewelers. Prior to the event, the Bezos family also pledged a $10 million gift to benefit FHCRC.For more event photos, visit our event photo gallery and teamphotogenic.com.
On the Boards Launches OTBTV
Seattle's inimitable On the Boards has launched a completely unique (and supercool) new way to watch the avant garde performances that take place on its stage: OTBTV. Learn more after the click.more
Only four more chances to see Electra!
The Seattle Shakespeare Company's take on the classic Greek play, Electra, is directed by the always awesome Sheila Daniels and stars the phenomenal Marya Sea Kaminsky. Which means you should get thee to one of the final four performances pronto.more
Seattle's short film animators totally rule
The Northwest Film Forum recently hosted an evening of short animated films, reinforcing what I'd already grown to suspect—our city is awash in super-talented animators. Check out a couple of my faves here and watch for an upcoming feature in the mag.more
Sonicsgate at SIFF Through December 17
"Sonicsgate," local filmmaker Jason Reid's documentary about the loss of the Seattle Sonics, opens at SIFF Cinema this weekend—and the press has been very positive (not merely from rabid sports fans!). The only downside, of course, is that it will get you all riled up again about the complete travesty. It runs through Dec. 17. Click through to see the trailer!more
Isabella Rossellini Speaks at SAL
Isabella Rossellini is making papier mâché risque in Green Porno, her hilarious (yet informative!) Sundance Channel series about the sex life of insects and sea creatures. She'll tell us all about it at Seattle Arts & Lectures tonight.more
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