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WINTERFEST
NOV. 2012 – JAN. 2013 EVENTS GUIDE
Winterfest Ice Rink • Winter Train & Village
Ice Sculpting • Music & Theatrical Performances
New Year’s Eve Festivities • More to Enjoy!
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november continued
INSPECTING CAROL
Nov. 23 – Dec. 23 • Seattle Repertory Theatre
SEATTLE’S COOLEST SANTA AND HIS OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD WORKSHIP
Nov. 23 – 25, Dec. 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 15 – 16, 21 – 24; 11am – 5pm
Space Needle Observation Deck
Everything old is new again at Seattle Center Winterfest, six weeks of
FREE, fun-filled entertainment, Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 2013. Visit the gracefully
restored Seattle Center Armory and timeless Winter Train & Village.
Winterfest Ice Rink returns, along with ice sculpting, student
showcases, live performances and a New Year’s Eve celebration.
SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS
Nov. 24, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Fanciful art installation and performance by Lucia Neare Theatricals
Nov. 24, 4pm • International Fountain • FREE
Part of Holidays in Seattle. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, T-Mobile,
City of Seattle and Seattle Center Foundation.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
ongoing winterfest events
Nov. 24 • KeyArena
2012 SEATTLE MARATHON AND KIDS MARATHON
CAMPUS LUMINATA SPONSORED BY T-MOBILE
Nov. 24 – 25 • Seattle Center Campus
Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 2013, after dusk • Seattle Center Campus • FREE
WINTER TRAIN & VILLAGE
Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 2013, 10am – 6pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
(Dec. 24 – early closure 4pm, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 – closed)
Control the model train 10:30am – 12 noon, 1pm – 2:30pm,
3:30pm – 5:30pm daily • $2 suggested donation
WINTERFEST ICE RINK
Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 2013
Sun. – Thurs. 11am – 8pm; Fri. – Sat. 11am – 10pm
(Dec. 24 – early closure 4pm, Dec. 25 – closed,
Dec. 31 – extended hours until 11:30pm)
Fisher Pavilion • Admission/Skate Rental Fees, Cash Only
CAT PACK WITH UNEXPECTED PRODUCTIONS
WINTER TRAIN & VILLAGE
Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 2013, 10am – 6pm
Armory / Center House • FREE
WINTERFEST ICE RINK
Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 2013
See left column for more details
ICE SCULPTING
Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 12 noon – 2pm
Outside Fisher Pavilion • FREE
Comedy improv inspired by The Rat Pack era
Nov. 25, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
STRAIGHT NO CHASER: #SNCLIVE FALL 2012 TOUR
Nov. 26 • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
CELTIC THUNDER: VOYAGE II TOUR
coming to keyarena and marion oliver mccaw hall
Nov. 28 – 29 • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
ONE DAY’S WAGES ANNUAL GALA
Nov. 30 • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
BARRYMORE
Christopher Plummer’s portrayal of John Barrymore
Nov. 30 – Dec. 6 • SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
ICE SCULPTING
Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 12 noon – 2pm
Outside Fisher Pavilion • FREE
december
WINTERFEST STUDENT SHOWCASES
PROFESSOR WELLBODY’S ACADEMY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS EXHIBIT
THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT: PTSA REFLECTIONS
MAGIC: THE GATHERING
PRO TOUR QUALIFIER HOSTED BY CARD KINGDOM
Opens Dec. 1 • Pacific Science Center
Nov. 26 – Jan. 6, 2013, various times • Armory / Center House • FREE
Dec. 10 – 31, 9am – 9pm
Harrison Street Gallery, Armory / Center House, 3rd Floor • FREE
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UN-WEDGED JURIED COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
Through Nov. 30 • Pottery Northwest Studio • FREE
Dec. 1 • Rainier & Olympic Rooms
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Nov. 24
KeyArena
STOWELL & SENDAK NUTCRACKER
Dec. 7 – 29
Pacific Northwest Ballet
McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
COUGAR HARDWOOD CLASSIC
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY VS.
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
Dec. 21 • KeyArena
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Through Dec. 2 • Seattle Repertory Theatre
THE ROLLING STONES 1972, PHOTOGRAPHS BY JIM MARSHALL
Through Jan. 6, 2013 • EMP Museum
across seattle center campus
Dec. 4 • The Killers, M83, Metric and more • KeyArena
OWEN MEANY’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Dec. 4 – 23 • Book-It Repertory Theatre
ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT – CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE
Dec. 5 & Jan. 2, 2013 • 5pm – 6pm
Armory / Center House, 4th Floor • FREE
RETURN TO PARADISE
Through Jan. 27, 2013 • Teatro ZinZanni
HEAR MY TRAIN A COMIN’: HENDRIX HITS LONDON EXHIBIT
Opens Nov. 17 • EMP Museum
GEEKWIRE GALA
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Nov. 21; Dec. 2, 13, 17, 19, 22,
29; Jan. 10, 12, 24, 26, 31, 2013
KeyArena
SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS
Nov. 24, 12:30pm
Armory / Center House
FREE
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Fanciful art installation
and performance
Nov. 24, 4pm
International Fountain • FREE
CELTIC THUNDER:
VOYAGE II TOUR
Nov. 28 – 29
McCaw Hall
at Seattle Center
107.7 THE END’S
DECK THE HALL BALL
The Killers, M83, Metric
and more
Dec. 4 • KeyArena
Nov. 21 • KeyArena
GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING
Dec. 8 – 9 • Glasshouse at Chihuly Garden and Glass
Dec. 15 • KeyArena
SEATTLE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FREE and affordable Winterfest events and activities
Dec. 7 – 29 • Pacific Northwest Ballet • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
STATE FARM® BATTLE IN SEATTLE
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY VS. KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL
Nov. 23 – 24 • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center • FREE Admission
STOWELL & SENDAK NUTCRACKER
Mexican folkloric dance performance
Dec. 15, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
An exploration of winter festivals from around the globe
Nov. 19 – Jan. 6, 2013 • Seattle Children’s Museum
ETSYRAIN HANDMADE HOLIDAY SHOW
Dec. 6 • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
BAILADORES DE BRONCE
FESTIVALS OF LIGHT
Nov. 23, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL
107.7 THE END’S DECK THE HALL BALL
Through Jan. 6, 2013 • Seattle Children’s Theatre
Through Jan. 2013 • EMP Museum
Dec. 1 – 23 • Pottery Northwest Studio • FREE Admission
Dec. 3 • (Class Jan. 7 – March 14, 2013) • Pottery Northwest Studio
THE WIZARD OF OZ
WORN TO BE WILD: THE BLACK LEATHER JACKET EXHIBIT
RESIDENT ARTISTS HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE
WINTER POTTERY CLASS – REGISTRATION BEGINS
Through Jan. 6, 2013 • Pacific Science Center
Through Jan. 2013 • Boeing IMAX® Theater • Pacific Science Center
Dec. 1 – 2 • Exhibition Hall • FREE Admission
Dec. 2, 13, 17, 19, 22, 29 • KeyArena
TUTANKHAMUN: THE GOLDEN KING AND THE GREAT PHARAOHS EXHIBIT
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
URBAN CRAFT UPRISING
KLEZ KIDZ
BAILADORES DE BRONCE
Mexican folkloric
dance performance
Dec. 15, 12:30pm
Armory / Center House • FREE
STATE FARM® BATTLE IN SEATTLE
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY VS.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Dec. 15 • KeyArena
GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
JAZZ BAND
Dec. 23, 1pm
Armory / Center House
FREE
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
WITH THE RHYTHM NATION
Dec. 31, 8:15pm – 11:45pm
Armory / Center House
FREE
NEW YEAR’S EVE
AT THE NEEDLE
Dec. 31, 11:30pm
Space Needle
Dec. 16, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
SWAN LAKE FROM ROYAL BALLET LONDON
Dec. 17 • SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
FREE and affordable Winterfest events and activities
december continued
SEATTLE CENTER FESTÁL 2013
A series of FREE cultural events. From
Feb. – Nov., explore the similarities
and distinctions among 22 global
cultures celebrated through
traditional and contemporary music,
art, dance, foods and more.
COUGAR HARDWOOD CLASSIC
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY VS. UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
Dec. 21 • KeyArena
SANCA YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY
Acrobatics and new circus arts
Dec. 22, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
SEATTLE CENTER MONORAIL
The Holiday Express Monorail is
the fastest route between KING 5
Wonderland (Downtown Seattle)
and Seattle Center. The Monorail
departs approximately every 10
minutes. Visit seattlemonorail.com
for hours of operation, rider alerts,
special hours and rates.
GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND
Dec. 23, 1pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
THE DICKENS CAROLERS
Dec. 29, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
EASTSIDE MODERN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Dec. 30, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION WITH THE RHYTHM NATION
PARKING
Dec. 31, 8:15pm – 11:45pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
Seattle Center offers three
convenient and affordable parking
garages. When you park at these
facilities, your fees support Seattle
Center free programs and campus
grounds: Mercer Garage at 3rd Ave.
N. and Roy St.; 1st Ave. North Garage
between John and Thomas Streets;
and the 5th Ave. N. Garage** along
5th Ave. between Harrison and
Republican Streets.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE NEEDLE
Dec 31, 11:30pm • Space Needle
january 2013
A DOLL’S HOUSE
Jan. 2 – 27 • Seattle Shakespeare Company
MICROSOFT JUMPIN’ JIVE ORCHESTRA
Jan. 5, 12:30pm • Armory / Center House • FREE
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL
** 5TH AVE N GARAGE – $1 PARKING OFFER
Through May 24, 2013, receive $1 parking when you visit Seattle Center
Armory / Center House food merchants and purchase $10 or more in food
and beverage. The discount, which applies to up to 90 minutes of parking,
offers extra incentive for you to enjoy the local, fresh foods by Northwest
chefs featured in the newly renovated space. If you’re parking for longer
than 90 minutes (up to 5 hours), you’ll receive $2 off the standard rate.
Details and restrictions at seattlecenter.com/validate.
Jan. 10, 12, 24, 26, 31 • KeyArena
AMERICAN BUFFALO
Jan. 11 – Feb. 3 • Seattle Repertory Theatre
ROSSINI’S CINDERELLA (LA CENERENTOLA)
Jan. 12 – 26 • Seattle Opera • McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
SEATTLE WEDDING EXPO
Jan. 19 – 20 • Exhibition Hall
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SEATTLE GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL
Jan. 26 – 27 • Fisher Pavilion
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Seattle Center Armory (formely Center House) has evolved over the many
years as a community gathering place. Newly updated, the “Center of
the Center” now features fresh, local foods and beverages. Taste the new
savory and sweet offerings and stay for Seattle Center Winterfest.
World-class arts, entertainment,
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all in the heart of Downtown Seattle.
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