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 Plateau Native Arts Celebration is Saturday, April 26 Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
From Burke 101 to wildlife photographers, Thursday night lectures to family weekend activities, the Burke offers a special program for everyone.
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 Mon., June 2, 2008
10 AM – 2 PM
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Come to Homeschool Day at the Burke Museum! Bring your students and family to explore the museum's natural history and culture galleries.
For more information or to RSVP, call 206-543-9681 or e-mail burked@u.washington.edu. |
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 Tue., June 10, 2008
7 PM
The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Avenue at Second & Virginia
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Film and Dance Performance: Edward Curtis Meets the Kwakwaka’wakw "In the Land of the Head Hunters" – Curtis's Landmark 1914 Silent Film of Pacific Northwest First Nations Culture – Restored, Re-evaluated, and Framed with a Live Orchestral Arrangement of the Original Score and a Performance by Descendents of the Indigenous Cast. The Burke Museum, in association with the Seattle Theatre Group and the Seattle International Film Festival, presents a newly restored copy of Edward S. Curtis' historic 1914 silent film "In the Land of the Head Hunters". The restored film features recently discovered missing portions of the original, and its original orchestral score which will be performed live. The film will be introduced and framed by 14 descendents of the original Kwakwaka’wakw cast, who will present many dances from the film. "In the Land of the Head Hunters" premiered at the historic Moore Theatre in 1914 and is being presented as a part of the Moore's Centennial Celebration. Tickets and more information are available from the Moore Theatre.
There will be a student matinee performance June 10 at 11 am. For student and class registration contact Annenelia Bach at the Seattle Theatre Group, 206-467-5510 ext 1123 or annieb@theparamount.com. For more information about the project, performers and restoration, as well as productions in LA, Vancouver BC, Chicago and New York, please visit http://www.curtisfilm.rutgers.edu.Film Restoration: UCLA Film & Television Archive, in cooperation with The Field Museum John Braham Score: Research Library, The Getty Research Institute (850111) Performance Edition: David Gilbert, UCLA Music Library Support for this event has been provided by:
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Fri., July 11 – Sun., August 10, 2008
7 PM
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Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World
Climate change has emerged as one of the most
pressing challenges facing the world today. Scientists predict that
global warming will become a leading cause of species extinction over the
next several decades. Through images that capture both the wonder and
fragility of our nation's plants and animals, the Irreplaceable
exhibit seeks to educate people and inspire us to act.
Irreplaceable is a traveling exhibit organized by Earthjustice, International League of Conservation Photographers, Noah Alliance, and Conservation International. |
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Sat., August 9 – Mon., August 18, 2008
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A Bill Holm Center trip with Dr. Robin K. Wright.
On this trip you will visit Gwaii Haanas, home of the Haida people, who have inhabited this remote archipelago since Raven brought them to life here during myth times. Tour highlights include visits to a number of ancient villages, including a visit to the UN World Heritage site Sgaang Gwaii (or Ninstints). Along the way you will see various species of whale, sea lions, seals, eagles, and hopefully puffins. Traveling with Dr. Wright, you will learn about Haida culture, history, and art. Click here to learn more about the trip and registration. Or you can click here to download the trip brochure in PDF format. |
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