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Movie star/AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor dies
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Staff Writer
Hollywood icon and AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor died on March 23. She was 79.
In the often treacherous world of Hollywood, she earned a reputation as a loyal friend.
She stood by Michael Jackson, for example, throughout the twists and turns of his career, appearing at his 2005 trial to offer moral suppor more |
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The hidden Holocaust
The history behind Seattle's upcoming exhibit and performances
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
World War II ended over 60 years ago. Remembering and honoring those who perished is the obligation of the living.
As the 66th anniversary of liberation from oppression approaches, S more
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Pacific Northwest Ballet continues Contemporary 4
by Milton W. Hamlin -
SGN A&E Writer
Contemporary 4
Pacific Northwest
Ballet
Through March 27
Pacific Northwest Ballet opened its mixed repertory production of four contemporary works last weekend. The program, billed as Contemporary 4, continues performances through Sunday, March 27. F more
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A history lesson with Dina Martina
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
Dina Martina: LIVE at Re-bar's Place!
Re-bar
Through April 30
Dina Martina has been described as many things: a comic genius, a superstar, a horrifying legend.
After watching Dina's latest show Dina Martina: LIVE at Re-bar's Place! she more
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Perfect casting elevates The Happy Ones
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
The Happy Ones
Seattle Public Theater
Through April 10
In 1975, California was in a time of political retrenchment as the Vietnam War was winding down, South Vietnam was capitulating to the North, and the U.S. was adjusting to the lack of trust in government that more
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White Party promises cutting-edge extravaganza
by David Nguyen -
SGN Contributing Writer
Join SGN as we descend upon the largest Gay dance music festival in the world and mingle with men and women from around the globe at White Party Palm Springs. The annual three-day spectacular will take place on April 8-11, 2011 in the California desert and is the marquee event of the ci more
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Twilight Zone Live a fun and funny evening of sci-fi
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
THE Twilight Zone Live
Theater Schmeater
Through April 16
Theater Schmeater continues its smashing productions of actual Twilight Zone TV series episodes done live. This outing, Rob Burgess has a tremendous amount to do, as his talents are showcased in each of th more
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Opening the Iron Curtain reveals tons of puns and laughs
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Iron Curtain
The Village Theatre
Issaquah: through April 24
Everett: April 29-May 22
A confectionary kiss to the musical theater genre is having its world-premiere at The Village Theatre. Iron Curtain is so silly and funny that you might have sore jaws fro more
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Stevie Nicks, Paul Simon, Cut Copy swing through in April
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
Three rock icons dominate the month of April - Stevie Nicks, Paul Simon, and Rod Stewart - making it the most interesting month for live music thus far in 2011. A fourth legend, John Mellencamp, is also slated to appear this month in Seattle. Aside from the Nicks/Stewart (April 23, Key Arena more
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A Dyke About Town: Dark Divas present energetic performance
by Mercy Moosemuzzle -
SGN Contributing Writer
Dark Divas
Dark Divas' fundraiser for Nu Black ArtsWest Theater had a sold-out enthusiastic audience March 20 at the Triple Door. The theme was historical African-American female singers. It included interesting information about each of the women.
The en more
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Conductor Currentzis impossible to ignore
by Rod Parke -
SGN A&E Writer
Teodor Currentzis conducts the SSO
March 19
Benaroya Hall
Although he is Greek, conductor Teodor Currentzis moved to Russia in the early 1990s and has made it his home. And in a program of entirely Russian music, he showed his affinity for the Russian soul. 'Dan more
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