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Events in the Community
KUOW is proud to support nonprofit organizations and events in our broadcast region. We sponsor events that reflect the mission of KUOW's programming and events we believe our listeners would enjoy.
Applications for 2010 KUOW Media Sponsorship will be available soon. Please check back here after March 15 for the program guidelines and online application.
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Richard Hugo House
Richard Hugo House – Literary Series: 'Laws of Attraction'
KUOW and Richard Hugo House present "Laws of Attraction," the final event in the 2009–2010 Hugo Literary Series, featuring new writing from essayist Phillip Lopate, poet Emily Warn and actress Marya Sea Kaminski, with new songs by Seattle rockers Happy Hour Hero. March 19, 7:30 p.m., at the University of Washington's Kane Hall. For more information, visit Richard Hugo House online.
Town Hall — Accordi–O–Rama III: A Squeezebox Spectacular
KUOW, Town Hall's Global Rhythms Series and Northwest Folklife present "Accordi–O–Rama III," Saturday, March 20 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. The concert features musicians from five cultural traditions: Jo Miller & Her Burly Roughnecks with squeezebox virtuoso Nova Devonie playing western swing and rockabilly tunes; accordionist Elias Lammam joined by his brothers Georges and Antoine to perform music of the Arab World; Croatian music with John Morovich and the Sinovi Orchestra and guest dancers; Jovino Santos Neto and Ben Gown with Brazilian rhythms; and Cambodian accordion music from Daran Kravanh and his ensemble. For more information, visit Town Hall Seattle online.
American Jewish Committee — 15th Annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival
KUOW and American Jewish Committee present the 15th Annual SJFF Seattle Jewish Film Festival, a week of independent, international Jewish–themed and Israeli films, special events, educational programming and guest artists, and SJFF's 1st REEL Difference Award. The festival runs March 11 – 21 at SIFF Cinema at McCaw Hall and Cinerama Theatre. Chef Tom Douglas hosts SJFF's Pre–Opening Night Cocktail Party at the Palace Ballroom, with music and a short film series. Sunday Brunch & Family Film hosted by Matzoh Momma Catering. Closing Night Party: ""Sushi, Sake, Sweets & Sumo." For more information, visit AJC Seattle Jewish Film Festival online.
Burien Little Theatre — 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
KUOW and Burien Little Theatre present Arne Zaslove's rock 'n roll version of Shakespeare's romantic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Set at Athens High on Graduation night 1957, the characters, in poodle skirts and leather jackets, sing and dance the night away in a bebopping comedy of mistaken identities, featuring classic 50s rock 'n roll tunes. On stage February 12 – March 21 at Burien Little Theatre. For more information, visit Burien Little Theatre online.
Medieval Women's Choir – 'Greatest Hits of the Medieval Women's Choir'
KUOW and Medieval Women's Choir present "Greatest Hits of the Medieval Women's Choir," on Sunday March 21 at Town Hall in Seattle. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the choir has chosen its favorite pieces from the past 19 seasons, including pieces by composer Hildegard of Bingen. For more information, visit Medieval Women's Choir online.
Seattle Arts & Lectures — Linda Gregg
Seattle Arts & Lectures and KUOW present poet Linda Gregg, who will read from her work, including "All of It Singing," March 25 at Benaroya's Recital Hall. For more information, visit Seattle Arts & Lectures online.
Seattle Public Library — The Price of a Life: Modern–Day Slavery and Human Trafficking
Join KUOW and Seattle Public Library for "Stopping Traffic," the third event of the discussion and film series about modern–day human trafficking and slavery. Guest speakers Sara Lerner, KUOW announcer/reporter; Detective Harvey Sloan, co–chair of the Washington Advisory Committee of Trafficking (WashACT); Ye–ting Woo, co–chair of WashACT; and Kathleen Morris, program manager for the Washington Anti–Trafficking Response Network (WARN); will discuss how local aide organizations are addressing the illegal trade of human beings. Sunday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Seattle Public Library. For more information, visit Seattle Public Library online.
Bainbridge Performing Arts – 'The Grapes of Wrath'
KUOW and Bainbridge Performing Arts present "The Grapes of Wrath." Frank Galati's stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's Depression era novel addresses issues of social and economic justice while underscoring the importance of family, hope for the American Dream, and the retention of human dignity and spirit in the face of adversity. March 19–28 at Bainbridge Performing Arts on Bainbridge Island. For more information, visit Bainbridge Performing Arts online.
A Night with Garrison Keillor and Tom Douglas
KUOW and Tom Douglas Restaurants present a KUOW Benefit Reception with Garrison Keillor, host and creator of "A Prairie Home Companion" at Seattle's Hotel Andra on April 1 at 6:00 p.m. The event includes sips and bites, remarks by Garrison and a question and answer session. Proceeds to benefit KUOW. For more information, visit Tom Douglas Events online.
STG Presents — 'A Prairie Home Companion' Live With Garrison Keillor
Join KUOW and STG Presents for "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor live at The Paramount Theatre on Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, April 3. Both performances will be taped for a live national radio broadcast. For more information, visit STG Presents online.
Seattle Shakespeare Company
Seattle Shakespeare Company – 'The Two Gentlemen Of Verona'
KUOW and Seattle Shakespeare Company present "The Two Gentlemen Of Verona" — Shakespeare's comedy of wandering hearts. March 18 – April 11. For more information, visit Seattle Shakespeare online.
Taproot Theatre – 'Brooklyn Boy'
KUOW and Taproot Theatre present "Brooklyn Boy" by Donald Marguiles (Dinner with Friends, Sight Unseen) running March 19 – April 17. Writer Eric Weiss has finally made it big with a best–seller and a shot at a Hollywood film when he's called back to the Brooklyn neighborhood he happily left behind. This is a story of growing up, coming home and making sense of it all. For more information, visit Taproot Theatre online.
An Evening With NPR On Location – Live In Seattle
Join KUOW and NPR for "NPR On Location" — an evening of music and conversation with NPR's "All Things Considered" Host Michele Norris and singer, songwriter Rosanne Cash. Cash, the eldest daughter of the late Johnny Cash, will share her personal stories, and those of her family, and perform songs from the soundtrack that runs through them all. For more information, visit the Seattle Theatre Group online.
Museum of Glass — 'Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire and Shadows'
KUOW and Museum of Glass present the exhibit, "Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire and Shadows." Singletary's work incorporates design elements of his Tlingit Native American heritage into studio glass. On view now through September 19, 2010. For more information, visit Museum of Glass online.
