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Image of Ipintombi Dancers backstage at the Paramount Theatre, Seattle, June 27, 2002
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Ipintombi Dancers backstage at the Paramount Theatre, Seattle, June 27, 2002

"Dance This" is an annual showcase of mostly local youth dancers sponsored by Seattle Theatre Group (STG). In 2002, eleven members of the Ipintombi Dancers travelled to Seattle from their home in Guguletu Township, Cape Town, South Africa to participate in the event, which culminated in a performance at the Paramount Theatre. Here, during a rehearsal, members of the Ipintombi…
ID Number:2000.107.2002.CD01.02.02.06.001
Date:2002
Image of Erhard Rom with model of scene from
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Erhard Rom with model of scene from "Manon Lescaut" on miniature Seattle Opera House stage, January 3, 1973

Erhard Rom became enamored with opera after seeing his first live performance at the age of eight. At home, he built a stage from a box and made paper figures to reenact the opera. Later, he created more sophisticated sets on a custom-made scale model of the Seattle Opera House, complete with dimmable stage lighting and battens for manipulating scenery.…
ID Number:2000.107.19730103.1.06
Date:1973
Image of People at preview of Black Arts/West production of
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People at preview of Black Arts/West production of "Black Girl," Seattle, March 22, 1973

Black Arts/West was Seattle's first Black theater and functioned as a three component program: theater, dance, and an art gallery displaying the work of local and national artists. Founded by Douglas Q. Barnett (1931-2019) in 1969, Black Arts/West evolved out of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. As a division of the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP), an anti-poverty…
ID Number:2000.107.19730322.2.14A
Date:1973
Image of People at preview of Black Arts/West production of
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People at preview of Black Arts/West production of "Black Girl," Seattle, March 22, 1973

Black Arts/West was Seattle's first Black theater and functioned as a three component program: theater, dance, and an art gallery displaying the work of local and national artists. Founded by Douglas Q. Barnett (1931-2019) in 1969, Black Arts/West evolved out of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. As a division of the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP), an anti-poverty…
ID Number:2000.107.19730322.2.15A
Date:1973
Image of Cleveland High School African Ensemble dancing at Colman Elementary School, Seattle, January 14, 1974
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Cleveland High School African Ensemble dancing at Colman Elementary School, Seattle, January 14, 1974

Seattle schools were closed on January 15, 1974, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but they held commemorations of his achievements and presentations of African culture on the previous day. Here, in one of the 1974 programs, Cleveland High School’s African Ensemble dances for students at Colman Elementary school. Caption information source: “Dr. King Honored; Schools Closed Today”, Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.19740114.3.25A
Date:1974
Image of Mardi Gras parade, Seattle, February 19, 1977
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Mardi Gras parade, Seattle, February 19, 1977

In 1977, Seattle held its first Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration in Occidental Park, Pioneer Square. The event lasted for five days and was peaceful during the day but got unruly at night. This image shows revelers on a street in Pioneer Square, including a man playing a euphonium, possibly as part of a band. Behind the euphonium player are…
ID Number:2000.107.19770219.1.28
Date:1977
Image of John Keister getting makeup touch-up between takes of Almost Live!, Seattle, September 26, 1992
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John Keister getting makeup touch-up between takes of Almost Live!, Seattle, September 26, 1992

From 1984 to 1999, the KING 5 TV show Almost Live! used humor to capture the experience of living in this region. The show coincided with a time when the region was making headlines with its music scene, tech industry, and coffee culture. Incorporating comedy monologues, in-studio antics, and inventive taped sketches, Almost Live! produced a slew of enduring characters…
ID Number:2000.107.19920926.1.01
Date:1992
Image of Lion Dance performance at Lunar New Year celebration, Seattle, January 25, 1993
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Lion Dance performance at Lunar New Year celebration, Seattle, January 25, 1993

The Lion Dance is based on myths of a lion defending a village from monsters and it dates back more than 1,000 years. The dance is performed at Lunar New Year celebrations and is intended to bring good fortune in the coming year. The costume is usually brightly colored especially red, which symbolizes good luck. The lion dances in a…
ID Number:2000.107.19930124.1.05
Date:1993
Image of Lion Dance performance at Lunar New Year celebration, Seattle, January 25, 1993
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Lion Dance performance at Lunar New Year celebration, Seattle, January 25, 1993

The Lion Dance is based on myths of a lion defending a village from monsters and it dates back more than 1,000 years. The dance is performed at Lunar New Year celebrations and is intended to bring good fortune in the coming year. The costume is usually brightly colored especially red, which symbolizes good luck. The lion dances in a…
ID Number:2000.107.19930124.1.24
Date:1993
Image of Drummer at Festival Sundiata, February 1993
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Drummer at Festival Sundiata, February 1993

Festival Sundiata is an celebration of the art and culture of people of African descent, held annually at Seattle Center since 1980. The festival includes music, spoken word, food, art displays, and other programs, creating an opportunity to bring together diverse communities for a weekend of fun and education. Here, a drummer performs at the 1993 Festival Sundiata at the…
ID Number:2000.107.19930204.3.44
Date:1993
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