Join your fellow neighbors in the media lounge next Wednesday evening from 7-9 to watch Sherlock Holmes on Blue Ray. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. See you there!

“White Stripes fans take note: A free viewing of a new DVD featuring the band, titled “Under Great White Northern Lights,” is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Seattle’s Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle. It’s a 21-and-over event, and seating is limited.”

Source

The Crocodile Cafe recently closed in 2007, but back by popular demand and by protesting music lovers, it’s back and newly remodeled.  Looks great inside.

Check out their website.

Mon., March 8, 6:30pm

Daily from Tue., March 9 until Thu., March 18

James Bond will be featured in five 007 movies from the franchise’s early-to-middle period.

Watch these free screenings of these movies this spring at the Central Library. The screenings are free and open to the public. Each featured film will be in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles.  Limited parking will be available at the Central Library for 5$ but it’s actually in walking distance from our Aspira building. This Saturday kicks off the event with..

“A Thousand Years of Good Prayers,” directed by Wayne Wang

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13
Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium

“A film about a Chinese man who decides to visit his estranged daughter living in Spokane, Wash. after his wife dies. While visiting, he strikes up a friendship with an old Iranian woman; since neither speaks English well, they communicate with gestures and in their own languages. This film is based on the short story by Yiyun Li.”

“Red Cliff,” directed by John Woo
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3
Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium

“This is a film based on the Battle of the Red Cliff and other events during the end of the Han Dynasty; it takes place immediately prior to the period of the Three Kingdoms in ancient China. In 208 A.D., the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao Cao convinces the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite China is to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west, and East Wu in the south. Thus begins a military campaign of unprecedented scale, led by the Prime Minister, causing the two kingdoms to form an alliance. Numerous battles ensue on land and water, eventually culminating in the battle of Red Cliff.”

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In a statement released on Tuesday, the PNB announced they will return in 2010-11 with two full length ballets- “Cinderella” and “A Midsummer Nights Dream. ” The ballet is featured at the beautiful McCaw Hall near the Seattle Center.  For tickets and more information call 206-441-2424. Individual tickets go on sale in July.

Experience SAM Downtown bursting at the seams with art, performances, talks, dancing and more at this late-night creative explosion!

The night’s activities include:
* SAM Talks: Artist Salon with videos, images and more presented by Seattle-based artists and performers
* Live, kinetic sculpture installations by Lingo Dance Company
* Exquisite Corpse projects with Janet Fagan-Smith
* Mashups spun by DJ Freddy King of Pants
* “Soccer Practice” performance piece by Mike Pham of Helsinki Syndrome
* Modern dance by Evoke Productions
* Brokenbeat performances by SunTzu Sound
* Accordionist Philip Kobernik of band Hey Marseilles playing live in the galleries
* SAMtrax playlists in Fourth Floor galleries, curated by writers, artists, critics and more
* Teatro ZinZanni’s amazing juggler Bernard Hazens
* Design competition with Curtis Steiner’s interactive sculpture, 1,000 Blocks.
* Seattle Beard & Stache Fest’s Bearded Lady competition
* A drawing studio with live models
* Masquerade face painting
* A stage of renowned recording artists curated by Decibel Festival featuring Gel-Sol, Loscil, The Sight Below and Nordic Soul
* Readings by poets Daemond Arrindell and Storme Webber with Rosalyn DeRoos
* My Favorite Things tours with local artists, critics and arts organizations, including Adriana Grant, Regina Hackett, Denee McCloud & Gao Gao, KT Niehoff of Lingo Dance, Yoko Ott & Scott Lawrimore, Jessica Powers, Helen Divjak of MOHAI, Vivian Phillips of the Hansberry Project at ACT, Carlo Scandiuzzi of Act Theatre and more.

SAM members enjoy priority access, a members-only lounge with one complimentary drink , plus much more.

Members: $5
Adults: $10
Students: $8
Seniors: $8

Tickets may be purchased at the Ticketing Desk at any of SAM’s three sites or over the phone with a credit card by calling the Box Office at 206.654.3121. This is an ages 18+ event.

Saturday March 20th, Chelsea Handler!

The host of  “Chelsea Lately”, currently the highest rated program on E! will be right in our back yard.  Tickets are available ranging from $45.50-75.50 (not including fees).

To purchase tickets you can call 1-877-STG-4TIX or online at…

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=6674402.

Also…

CHICAGO!!! March 3rd-7th.

I’ve sen this show personally and think its perfect for date night! I loved it and would go see it over and over again. To purchase tickets online go to…

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=30247&event_val=CHIC&schedule=list.