Clyde B. Ellis

seattle, wa


Events:

Short Stories Live: Tradition, With an Edge

Where: Town Hall Seattle

Date: 2007-12-23 16:00:00

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Short Stories Life continues with stories about holiday traditions. Seattle favorite John Aylward reads 'Red Ryder Nails the Cleveland Street Kid;' local historian and raconteur Paul Dorpat intones O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi;' and Julie Briskman takes on William Trevor's 'Another Christmas'-- a corrosive little antidote for the season.

Queen Shmooquan Say My Name Show

Where: The Jewel Box Theater

Date: 2008-02-14 20:00:00

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Enjoy a solo-absurdist musical theater act with special guests.

Pedrito Vargas y su Grupo Ashé

Where: Nectar Lounge

Date: 2008-04-03 20:00:00

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Seattle's first Timba band, Pedrito Vargas y su Grupo Ashé debut April 3rd at Nectar Lounge in Fremont. Hailing from Havana, Cuba, Pedrito Vargas is the former percussionist of Barbarito Torres. Torres is a veteran of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club and a 2004 Grammy nominee. Vargas is a complete percussionist that is at home with all styles of Cuban music. And his new band specializes is Timba music. Timba is contemporary Cuban dance music that combines the elements of traditional Cuban music (like Rumba, Son Montuno) with Funk, R&B and Hip Hop to create rhythmically explosive and infectious dance music. Timba isn’t your Grandma’s Salsa music. Hear samples of Grupo Ashé: http://www.myspace.com/grupoashe or go to Pedrito’s website: http://www.pedritovargas.com

Brent Kessel: It's Not About the Money

Where: Third Place Books

Date: 2008-04-16 19:00:00

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Brent Kessel will discuss and sign his book, 'It's Not About the Money.'

The Corner

Where: The Jewel Box Theater

Date: 2008-04-25 22:30:00

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The Corner featuring D Blak, Brothabrown, Sonny Bonoho and Dyme Def.

Thrice

Where: The Fenix

Date: 2008-05-23 19:00:00

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Combining hardcore with pop-punk elements, Thrice creates a sound that goes beyond genres.

Kidz Bop Live!

Where: The Moore Theatre

Date: 2008-08-02 20:00:00

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KIDZ BOP LIVE is the concert by kids for kids! Come rock out to your favorite songs with a cast of kids that are sure to blow your socks off! Since their debut in 2001, KIDZ BOP CDs have sold over 10.5 million units to date, with nine Gold certifications (for sales exceeding 500,000 units). KIDZ BOP Live is the perfect concert for kids of all ages, and the entire family will enjoy hearing their favorite songs, sung by kids for kids live on stage. Check out www.kidzbop.com/tour for dates and information. 2 shows - 2pm and 6pm.