Archive • January 2015

Scottish Dance and Song on Saturday

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Don’t let the post-holiday blahs get you down.  All you need is a lively dose of Scottish music and dance this Saturday, January 10th at 3 pm on the Commons stage. Come see The Shelton Highland Dancers perform many of Scotland’s treasured dance, including the Sword Dance, the Highland Fling, the Hornpipe, and many others this Saturday. The concert ...

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From Classic Bebop to Americana

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This Friday evening in the Commons, The Jacob Zimmerman Quartet performs classic bebop jazz from the 40s and 50s. For almost two years the group has held down a monthly series at Egan’s Ballard Jam House, in addition to performances at the Ballard Jazz Festival, The Royal Room, and other venues. Seattle-based alto saxophonist and composer Jacob ...

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Seattle Opera Previews in the Commons

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Did you know that you can learn about opera in the Commons?  We have been delighted to host Seattle Opera Previews for several years, and welcome local fans on Tuesday evenings before a new production begins. On Tuesday, January 6th at 7 pm, staff from the Opera’s Education Department will lead a tour of Giacomo Puccini’s ...

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New Year, New Music!

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New Year, New Music!

Happy 2015!  Welcome to a new year, and a new line up of musicians in the Commons! While you’ll see many of your favorites, we’ll be interspersing new acts and expanding the Commons musical offerings!  From tried and true Swing bands and blues favorites, to 70’s dance covers (Commander Mojo) and bluegrass tinged covers of ...

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