Plenty to do and see at Seattle Center this week!  Don’t forget to check out the monorail’s new look inspired by Harry Potter: the Exhibition taking place at Pacific Science Center!  Red train is currently wrapped to look like The Hogwarts™ Express train from the Harry Potter movies!  Catch the train from Westlake Center (5th and Pine Street) to Seattle Center to see the exhibition!

Monday, 11/15:

• ‘No Boundaries’ art exhibit takes place at the Center House and showcases art by artists with disabilities living in the Pacific Northwest. http://www.creativeactivities.org/programs/no-boundaries
• ‘Wittenberg’ by the Seattle Shakespeare Company takes place at Seattle Center House Theatre at 7:30pm, this is a preview performance!  http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/

Tuesday, 11/16:

• ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ performance by the Seattle Repertory Theatre takes place in Bagley Wright Theatre at 7:30pm.  This is a ‘Pay What You Can’ Preview Performance. http://www.seattlerep.org/
• Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) celebrates Italian film culture and is showcasing various Italian films in McCaw Hall Nesholm Family Lecture Hall.  Come see ‘The Double Hour’ at 7pm and ‘Raise Your Head’ at 9:30pm  http://www.siff.net/cinema/calendar.aspx?mode=1&GID=-1&date=11/16/2010

Wednesday, 11/17:

• Check out Harry Potter: the Exhibition and Mindbender Mansion exhibits at Pacific Science Center!  Just like the monorail, Pacific Science Center offers discounted rates for school groups! http://pacsci.org/
• Seattle University vs Oregon State men’s basketball game at 7pm at KeyArena.http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=555
• ‘The Scarlet Letter’ takes place at Intiman Playhouse at 7:30pm.  http://www.intiman.org/

Thursday, 11/18:

• Come see Battlestar Galactica: the Exhibition at EMP|SFM!  http://www.empsfm.org/
• Watch ‘Three Tall Women’ performed by Seattle Repertory Theatre at Leo Kreielsheimer Theatre at 7:30pm!  http://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1011/TW/

Friday, 11/19:

• Check out Warren Miller’s ‘Wintervention’ which is being presented this weekend in McCaw Hall.  Showtimes include: Friday, 11/19 at 8pm, Saturday, 11/20 at 6 pm and 9pm.  The film is narrated by Jonny Moseley and presented in high definition.  It features shots from all over the world including Canada, Antarctica, New Zealand, Utah, and more!  Ticket information:  http://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/events/mccaw-hall-at-seattle-center
• Remember, ‘Wintervention’ will be shown on Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 6pm and 9pm.

Saturday, 11/20:

• Family Days with Northwest Folklife takes place at EMP|SFM.  It features northwest music and local culture and is the perfect family activity!  It takes place from 10am to 5pm in Sky Church.  Admission to museum galleries is not included with Family Days.  For more information:  http://www.empsfm.org/calendar/index.asp?m=11&d=20&y=2010&eventID=677&CategoryID=179

The Seattle Center Monorail is open daily 9am to 11pm and runs between Westlake Center (5th Ave and Pine Street) and Seattle Center – home to the Space Needle, Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum, Pacific Science Center, Intiman Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and many more!

Monday, 11/8:

• ‘No Boundaries’ artwork exhibit at the Center House gallery. It features artwork by artists with disabilities living in the Pacific Northwest. It will be displayed all week! http://www.creativeactivities.org/programs/no-boundaries

Tuesday, 11/9:

• Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition is on display at the Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum.  The exhibition features full size prop spaceships, costumes, and props from the series.http://www.empsfm.org/exhibitions/index.asp?articleID=1491
• Choice Career Fair takes place in the Olympic Room at Seattle Center from 10:30am to 2pm.  Admission is free! http://www.choicecareerfairs.com/seattle-jobs/

Wednesday, 11/10:

• ‘Harry Potter: the Exhibition’ is happening at the Pacific Science Center.  The exhibit will be in Seattle through January!  Come check out the incredible props, costumes, set pieces, and movie memorabilia The Monorail is currently wrapped to look like the Hogwarts™ Express train from the movie! Catch the train to the exhibit! http://pacsci.org/
• Usher ‘OMG Tour’ at KeyArena at 7pm! It features special guests Trey Songz and Miguel.  Catch the monorail to the concert and avoid having to pay for expensive event parking!http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=546

Thursday, 11/11:

• Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog is now at the Seattle Children’s Museum!!  Great fun for the whole family! http://thechildrensmuseum.org/
• ‘All Tharp’ presented by Pacific Northwest Ballet takes place at McCaw Hall Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30pm. http://www.pnb.org/Season/10-11/AllTharp/

Friday, 11/12:

• ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ Preview Performance presented by Seattle Repertory Theatre at Bagley Wright Theatre begins at 7:30pm.  It takes place in rural Ireland in 1936 and tells the story of five Irish sisters and their brother who has just returned from Uganda.  http://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1011/DL/

Saturday, 11/13:

• Trans Siberian Orchestra performs two shows at KeyArena! The first show is at 3pm and the second show is at 8pm.  Doors open one hour prior to the show beginning.  The shows feature lasers, pyrotechics, and amazing lighting! http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=547

Sunday, 11/14:

• 4th Annual Alive! Expo takes place in the Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center at 10am!  It is ‘The Natural Products and Green Living’ consumer event.  Visit their website for more information! http://www.aliveexpo.com/ticket_info.php
• Seattle University vs. Cal Poly Men’s Basketball game at KeyArena at 5pm. http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=554

The Seattle Center Monorail provides fast, direct transportation from downtown Seattle (5th and Pine, Westlake Center, 3rd floor) to Seattle Center (adjacent to Space Needle, walking distance to KeyArena, Pacific Science Center, EMP, etc).

We are open 9am to 11pm and the monorail departs every 10 minutes.  The train can carry 200 passengers at a time, so we can easily provide transportation for large groups.  Catch the monorail to save money on expensive event parking, avoid traffic, and enjoy the view from 30 feet above street level!

Thursday, 11/4:

• Free First Thursday at EMP|SFM! 5pm to 8pm free admission to EMP|SFM! Don’t miss out on live music in Sky Church! http://www.empsfm.org/
• The Scarlet Letter is being performed at Intiman Theatre at 7:30pm. Intiman Theatre Information
• Three Tall Women is being performed by Seattle Repertory Theatre at Leo Kreielsheimer Theatre http://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1011/TW/

Friday, 11/5:

• ‘Un-Wedged’ Ceramic Competition and Art Show is being featured November 4-30th in Pottery Northwest’s south gallery located at 226 First Avenue North, one block south of KeyArena.  A gala opening reception is being held on 11/5 from 6-8pm and is open to the public. http://www.potterynorthwest.org/unwedged.htm#show
• Greg Laurie: Seattle Harvest begins at KeyArena gates open at 6pm, event starts at 7:30pm! The event runs all weekend!  Friday features musical guests Jeremy Camp and the Katinas.  http://www.harvest.org/crusades/2010/seattle/event-information/fast-facts.html
• ‘All Tharp’ Opening Performance by Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall at 7:30pm. This performance runs through November 14th and performances occur Thursday through Sunday.  See their website for more details: http://www.pnb.org/Season/10-11/AllTharp/

Saturday, 11/6:

• PTQ – Paris takes place in the Olympic Room at Seattle Center at 9am http://www.cascadegames.com/
• Seattle Center Cultural Festival: Hmong New Year Celebration begins 10am at Center House.  It features the Hmong New Year Celebration which helps preserve this Southeast Asian culture that originates in the mountains of China, Laos, and Thailand.  The event features traditional music, exhibits, and other cultural demonstrations. http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=20
• 18th Seattle Polish Film Festival takes place in Nesholm Family Lecture Hall this weekend!  http://www.polishfilms.org/
• Greg Laurie: Seattle Harvest takes place at KeyArena gates open at 6pm and the event starts at 7:30pm.  Musical guests include Kutless and the Katinas. http://www.harvest.org/crusades/2010/seattle/

Sunday, 11/7:

• ‘Hamlet’ is being performed at Seattle Center House Theatre by Seattle Shakespeare Company at 2pm. http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/
• Greg Laurie: Seattle Harvest takes place at KeyArena gates open at 4:30pm and event starts at 6pm.  Musical guests include MercyMe, Jars of Clay and the Katinas. http://www.harvest.org/crusades/2010/seattle/
• The Second Annual Gala Benefit for ZinZanni Institute for the Circus Arts takes place at Teatro ZinZanni from 4:30-9pm.  The event features wine tasting, a silent auction, a four-course gourmet feast, and the performance of their current show “Hearts on Fire”!  For ticket and event  information, visit their website: http://dreams.zinzanni.org/gala.htm

If you’re looking for something to do this week, Seattle Center is the place to go!  The international zombie convention, Harry Potter exhibition, Hello Kitty anniversary celebration, and the Verizon Urban Challenge are all happening here!

The monorail operates everyday from 9am to 11pm and runs between Westlake Center (5th and Pine) and Seattle Center (adjacent to the Space Needle).  Call 206-905-2620 for more information or visit our homepage: http://www.seattlemonorail.com/

Daily at Seattle Center:

• Harry Potter: the Exhibition is at the Pacific Science Center.  The exhibition is interactive, fun, and designed for people of all-ages! Additionally, the monorail’s exterior is currently wrapped to look like The Hogwarts™ Express train from the movie.  Visit the Pacific Science Center’s website for more information about the exhibition: http://www.pacsci.org/harrypotter/
• Check out Battlestar Galactica: the Exhibition at the EMP|SFM!  It just opened at the Science Fiction Museum last weekend!  Come see 3 full-size prop spaceships, costumes, films, and many other incredible props from the series.  The exhibition will be in town until March 4, 2012.  http://www.empsfm.org/exhibitions/index.asp?articleID=1491
• ‘The Scarlet Letter’ is playing at Intiman Theatre daily.  The performance was adapted by Naomi lizuka and runs one hour and twenty five minutes, including one intermission.  We’ve heard great things about this play! http://www.intiman.org/season/the-scarlet-letter/
• ‘Three Tall Women’ is being performed by the Seattle Repertory Theatre at Leo Kreielsheimer Theatre from now through November 28th.  It runs two hours including one intermission and features three, tall women in different stages of their lives.  It won the 1994 Pulitzer Prize and is by Edward Albee.   http://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1011/TW/

Thursday, 10/28:

• Come see Dia De Muertos – A Mexican Celebration to Remember the Departed.  The art exhibit can be found in the Center House gallery.
• Tonight, the Space Needle presents ‘Meet the Winemakers at SkyCity’ which features Olsen Estates.  The event starts at 5pm. http://www.spaceneedle.com/visit/calendar.html
• ‘An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall: The Power of Youth is Global’ is happening in McCaw Hall tonight at 7:30pm.  Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.  http://seattlecenter.com/events/event_detail.asp?ca_calnum=357339
• ‘Hamlet’ is being performed by the Seattle Shakespeare Company at 7:30pm in the Seattle Center House Theatre.  This performance is a Pay-What-You-Will Preview Performance http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/2010-2011/Hamlet/index.asp

Friday, 10/29:

• ZomBcon is taking place at Seattle Center this Halloween weekend.  This is the world’s first dedicated zombie culture convention.  Fans of all ages will find unique, one-of-a-kind events, workshops and presentations celebrating the zombie.  http://www.zombcon.com/

• Women of Faith ‘Imagine’ takes place at KeyArena from 10am to 3:30pm and 7pm to 10pm.  The conference will continue on Saturday from 9am to 5pm at KeyArena. http://www.womenoffaith.com/seattle/

Saturday, 10/30:

• The Verizon Urban Challenge takes place at Center Square at Seattle Center at 9am.  Check-in closes at 9:30am.  There are 50 teams of two competing in 12 challenges as they race through Seattle in hopes of winning up to $3,000 in cash, two HTC smartphones, and $125 Verizon Wireless gift cards.  http://www.verizonurbanchallenge.com/
• Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Tour makes a stop at Seattle Center near the International Fountain from 11am to 7pm.  You can meet Hello Kitty, check out cool Hello Kitty products, pick up free coupons and stickers, and the first fifty shoppers will receive a free goody bag (with purchase).http://www.facebook.com/hellokitty?v=wall#!/event.php?eid=156451621057514&index=1

Sunday, 10/31:

• Dia De Muertos Cultural Festival takes place in Center House to showcase the celebration to remember the departed.  It begins at 12pm. http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=19
• Go to ZomBCon International 2010 Convention at Seattle Center!
• Happy Halloween!!

Tuesday, 11/2:

• Gorillaz perform at KeyArena with special guest N.E.R.D.  The show begins at 7:30pm.  The monorail is a great way to get to the concert and avoid having to pay for event parking! http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=539

It’s official! Red train has been transformed into The Hogwarts™ Express in celebration of Harry Potter™: the Exhibition at the Pacific Science Center.  The train includes a steam locomotive whistle that announces the train’s arrival at Seattle Center.

The Monorail will be wrapped as The Hogwarts™ Express train through January.  Catch it from downtown to Seattle Center to see the exhibition taking place at Pacific Science Center.  Visit their website to purchase tickets: http://www.pacsci.org/harrypotter/

There are so many incredible exhibitions and events taking place at Seattle Center this week!  It’s going to be a very BUSY and exciting week here!  The Monorail runs from 9am to 11pm, with a few exceptions this week:

• The Monorail will close early at 8pm on Wednesday, 10/20 because of a VIP visiting the Seattle-area, we plan to reopen at 10am on Thursday, 10/21.
• The Monorail will stay open late on Saturday, 10/23 until 11:30pm to help accommodate guests who are attending the Northwest Chocolate Festival

Wednesday, 10/20:

• Sweet Adelines International Convention is taking place at KeyArena http://seattlecenter.com/events/event_detail.asp?ca_calnum=194109 We can provide transportation for groups staying in downtown hotels who need a fun, easy way to travel to KeyArena.  If you are interested in a weekly pass for this event, call Megan at (206)905-2602
• Come see the ‘Dia De Muertos’ art exhibit at Center House Harrison Street Gallery
• Take your kids to ‘Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog’ at the Seattle Children’s Museum.  http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org/
• Check out ‘SkyCity at the Needle’s Guest Chef Celebration’ at the Space Needle at 5pm.  The event features chefs of Farestart and Sam Clinton. http://www.spaceneedle.com/visit/calendar.html
• Seattle Opera Performance presents Lucia di Lammermoor at  7:30pm in McCaw Hall http://www.seattleopera.org/tickets/2010-2011/lucia/videos.aspx

Thursday (10/21):

• Check out the Space Needle’s ‘Meet the Winemakers at SkyCity’ event at 5pm at the Space Needle.
• Watch ‘Morgan’s Journey’ presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre Performance in Eve Alvord Theatre at 7pm http://www.sct.org/browse/production.aspx?prod=7580
• Come see ‘Grandchildren Grieves’ and ‘Land of Pines’ perform at the Snoqualmie Room for an all-ages music showhttp://theveraproject.org/shows/

Friday, 10/22:

• Visit ‘Mindbender Mansion’ exhibit at the Pacific Science Center. It includes all sorts of exciting and interactive puzzles and brainteasers. http://www.pacsci.org/exhibits/
• Don’t miss the Seattle Repertory Theatre Preview Performance for ‘Three Tall Women’ at 7:30pm in Leo Kreielsheimer Theatre http://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1011/TW/
• Intiman Theatre presents a preview performance of ‘The Scarlet Letter’ at Intiman Playhouse at 8pm.http://www.intiman.org/season/the-scarlet-letter/

Saturday, 10/23:

• FINALLY!!  Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens at the Pacific Science Center at 10am.  Visit their website to purchase tickets and reserve your time slot!  Ride the monorail to the exhibition! http://www.pacsci.org/harrypotter/
• NEW at the EMP|SFM… ‘Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition’ opens the same day as Harry Potter!  It features three stunning, full-size prop spaceships, costumes, films, and many other incredible props! http://www.empsfm.org/exhibitions/index.asp?articleID=1491
• The Northwest Chocolate Festival is being held in the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center.  Come visit and enjoy wonderful chocolate!  The monorail will stay open until 11:30pm Saturday night to provide guests attending the ‘Masquerade Ball’ with transportation back to downtown. http://www.nwchocolatefestival.com/
• Robothon 2010 is taking place at Center House 10am-5pm.  http://www.robothon.org/robothon/index.php

So many exciting events and activities happening at Seattle Center this week!  Remember, the monorail is open from 9am to 11pm daily. We accept cash or check only. You can visit our website for more information: http://www.seattlemonorail.com/

Friday 10/8:

• Mindbender Mansion exhibit at the Pacific Science Center! This exhibit runs from October 2, 2010-January 2, 2011 and features puzzles and interactive challenges for both individuals and groups.  Entry to Mindbender Mansion is included with the price of general admission and is free for Pacific Science Center members!  http://www.pacsci.org/mindbender-mansion/
• The Seattle Children’s Theatre presents ‘The Borrowers’ at the Charlotte Martin Theatre at 7pm. http://www.sct.org/browse/production.aspx?prod=7577
• Alice in Chains is performing at KeyArena at 7pm for their tour ‘BLACKDIAMONDSKYE’. The concert will also feature Deftones and Mastodon. http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=521

Saturday 10/9:

• Seattle’s Hip-Hop Career & Business Expo is being held in the Northwest Rooms. Registration begins at 8:30am. Visit their website for more information: http://seattlehiphopsummit.wordpress.com/events/
• Come see Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit at the Children’s Museum! The museum is open Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am to 6pm. http://thechildrensmuseum.org/
• Seattle Repertory Theatre Performance presents ‘God of Carnage’ at Bagley Wright Threatre. There are showings at 2 and 7:30pm on Saturday. http://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1011/GC/
• EMP Founders Award honoring Billy Cox is at 6:30pm in EMP’s Sky Church. It features a concert with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band. The event also includes a five item auction including a trip to the GRAMMY Awards and a trip to go record shopping with Krist Novoselic.  http://www.empsfm.org/programs/index.asp?articleID=1349

Sunday 10/10:

• Utsav – South Asian Performing Arts Festival starts at 11am! Utsav is a festival of music and dance of India, and it promotes the understanding and appreciation of performing arts of India and neighboring countries.

• ‘Dream a Sound Future’ Competition Final takes place at 1pm in the Seattle Center Pavilion Room B. It is a design competition to create a vision of a truly sustainable future. The premise is that it’s the year 2100, our world is thriving, but how did we arrive at such future? What is our best cast scenario? http://sustainableseattle.org/Programs/emergingppi/Dream/
• ‘Frog Eyes’ are performing at The Vera Project at 7:30pm for an all-ages music show. http://www.theveraproject.org/

Monday 10/11:

• WWE RAW is being hosted at KeyArena at 5:30pm. Features John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus. http://www.keyarena.com/default.asp?keyarena=18&objId=535

Weekdays:

• Exhibits available include: ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ at the Children’s Museum, ‘Mindbender Mansion’ at the Pacific Science Center
• Theatre performances include ‘God of Carnage’ – Seattle Rep, ‘The Cider House Rules’ – Book-It Repertory Theatre,

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Flat Stanley is visiting Seattle from Alexander, Virgina! For those of you who have not heard about Flat Stanley, he is a character from the popular children’s book originally published in 1964.

The Flat Stanley Project began in 1995 by Dave Hubert, a third grade school teacher in Ontario, Canada.  After reading the book, ‘Flat Stanley’, students have the opportunity to take a paper cut-out of Stanley and mail him to someone who lives far away.  Once you receive Flat Stanley, you can keep a journal of all the different places Stanley visits and activities he participates in.

The goal of the project is to increase literacy, letter-writing skills, and to build a stronger sense of community.  We made a video journal of Stanley’s visit to the Seattle Center Monorail – enjoy!

‘The Next Fifty’ is the big celebration that will begin April 21, 2012 to commemorate the Seattle World’s Fair 50th Anniversary at Seattle Center.  There are many contests that will take place leading up to this celebration to help build excitement and community involvement.  Here are the two contests that are currently taking place:

1. T-shirt Design Contest: This contest is to design a commemorative t-shirt for the 1962 World’s Fair 50th Anniversary. The theme for the design is ‘The Next Fifty Years: Arts, Culture, & Design’.  We love this theme because of how influential Seattle has been in terms of art, theatre, and architecture. Be creative! Have fun with this! And of course, there are GREAT prizes… including: studio time at GAGE Academy of Design and The Vera Project or tickets to local museums like the Seattle Art Museum and the Experience Music Project. Contest ends on October 21, 2010.
2. Haiku Contest: This contest is for participants to write a haiku based on the theme: sustainability.  The contest will be judged by the Haiku Society of America. Our region has been a leader in the sustainability movement, and judges will look for a haiku that exemplifies this idea of sustainability.  The prize is $100! Contest ends on December 31st.

Visit ‘The Next Fifty’ website for details about the contests:

http://seattlecenter.org/the-next-fifty-buzz/

On Wednesday, September 29th, Ride the Ducks of Seattle is donating 100% of their ticket sales directly to Starlight Children’s Foundation of Washington!

Starlight  Children’s Foundation of Washington is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children who are very ill or injured by providing them with unique opportunities to enjoy entertainment, education, and family activities while coping with their daily struggles.  This amazing organization provides programs that include family activities and outings, in-hospital entertainment technology, educational programming, in-hospital playrooms and special events.  Starlight Washington provides services for more than 7,000 Washington families each month.  http://www.starlight-washington.org/washington/

This event is an incredible opportunity to help a foundation that does amazing work in our community.  Last year, through the partnership between Ride the Ducks of Seattle and Starlight Washington, they raised $10,000!

Visit this website to purchase tickets for Wednesday, September 29th and donate!  http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/starlight.htm