141 results for: Performing Arts and Music
Portrait of Cecilia Shultz by artist Ted Rand, 1965
Cecilia Schultz (1878-1971) was known as Seattle's impresario who was responsible for bringing world renowned musicians, singers, and ballet dancers to the city starting in the 1930s. At that time, she managed the Moore Theatre for 25 years, featuring her "Greatest Artists Series" until 1949. In 1965, she and her husband funded the furnishing and decorating of the "Cecilia Schultz…
ID Number:2019.65.1
Date:1965
Green velvet coat, owned by Mary Ann Wells, 1930s
This green velvet coat belonged to Seattle dance instructor Mary Ann Wells (1894-1971). Wells founded the ballet department at the Cornish School of the Arts (now Cornish College of the Arts) and directed the dance department for seven years. She later formed her own studio, the Mary Ann Wells School of the Dance at 804 1/2 Pine Street. Wells retired…
ID Number:2019.72.2
Date:1930-1939
Compact Disc, "Ernestine Anderson: Blues, Dues, & Love News," 1996, Quest Records
Local jazz singer Ernestine Anderson was a Garfield High school grad. She performed at various Jackson Street nightclubs in Seattle and with Quincy Jones. Jones has described Anderson's voice as "honey at dusk."
ID Number:2019.77.1
Date:1996
Geoduck plush toy made and signed by Ron Konzak, 1973
Ron Konzak (1934-2008) and his family moved to Bainbridge Island in 1965 and worked for architecture firms in Seattle. He was the only one commuting by bicycle on the ferry at the time. An avid musician and performer, Ron co-wrote "The Gooey Duck Song" with friends Jerry and Judy Elfendahl in 1972. Ron, along with Betsy Wilkenson, also made this…
ID Number:2019.94.1
Date:1973
Compact disc, "Grace Love & the True Loves," True Love Records, 2015
The True Love band came together in Seattle in early 2014, led by core members percussionist Ivan Galvez, guitarist Jimmy James, drummer David McGraw and bassist Bryant Moore. Grace Love joined soon after performing songs with classic 1960s soul. Grace Love & the True Loves became darlings of Seattle music until their breakup in 2016.
ID Number:2019.101.3
Date:2015
Heart, "If Looks Could Kill," 45 record, Capitol Records, 1985
This record was released by Heart, a popular 1970s-1980s band influenced by several genres including folk and hard rock. They played at venues around the Seattle area in their early years before they reached widespread acclaim.
ID Number:2019.101.4
Date:1985
Young Fresh Fellows, "Don't Blame it on Yoko," 45 record, Frontier Records, 1990
The Young Fresh Fellows are an alternative rock group that formed in 1981 in Seattle, Washington. Known for their energetic rock sound and humorous lyrics, this band has continued to perform from the 1980s to present day.
ID Number:2019.101.5
Date:1990
Girl Trouble, "Hit it or Quit it," LP record, Sub Pop Records, 1987 and 1988
Girl Trouble is a punk rock band that formed in 1983 with members from Tacoma and Spokane. They helped establish the Pacific Northwest as a premier garage rock region.
ID Number:2019.101.6
Date:1987-1988
Matchbook from Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant, ca. 1990
From 1993 to 2019, Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant, located in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, served as a hub for Northwest musicians and was the place to go for live jazz six nights a week.
ID Number:2019.Tulas.Matchbook
Date:Circa 1990
Sign that hung in Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant, ca. 1990
From 1993 to 2019, Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant, located in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, served as a hub for Northwest musicians and was the place to go for live jazz six nights a week.
ID Number:2019.Tulas.Sign
Date:Circa 1990