878 results for: Performing Arts
Program
The Wayfarer program, 1925
"The Wayfarer" is a religious work combining drama, opera, pageant, and oratorio written by Reverend James Edwin Crowther (1874-1970), a minister from Seattle. The "Passion-Pageant," as it was known, combined previously existing songs and arias by various composers with tableaus of historic and religious subjects using a massive supporting cast. Local music teacher Montgomery Lynch (1879-1948) adapted and directed the…
ID Number:2011.86.1
Date:1925
Ephemera
Favorite Programs On Your Dial radio schedule, 1949
This "Radio Log" contains a four month listing of programs to be aired on several Seattle radio stations: KIRO, KJR, KOMO, KVI, and KING. There is also a weekly schedule of programming for KING-TV and ads for many local businesses.
ID Number:2011.86.3
Date:1949
Ephemera
Trianon Ballroom opening booklet, 1927
The Trianon Ballroom, located at Third Avenue and Bell Street, was an important entertainment venue in Seattle's musical history. One of several large dance clubs in the area which drew national Big Band talent, it was founded by hotelier john Edward Savage (1879-1958) and had a 30 x 135-foot dance floor that accommodated more than 5,000 dancers. Operating under Jim…
ID Number:2013.58.14
Date:1927
Poster
Tania Maria at the Fabulous Rainbow poster, Seattle, April 29-30, 1984
Tania Maria (b. 1948) is a Brazilian jazz singer and musician who began playing the piano at the age of seven. After she came to the attention of American guitarist Charlie Byrd, he recommended her at Concord Records where she was signed and had her first internationally successful album, “Come With Me.” Ms. Maria has since recorded more than 25…
ID Number:2013.87.13
Date:1984
Poster
The Partay concert poster, July 1982
The poster pictured here advertises a concert featuring The Partay, a band made up of members from other local bands: Teddy Jan and Jim Lilly from Kidd Afrika (1967-1982), and Carson Michaels from The Reputations (1979-1987, 2011-present). The line up also included special guest "David the Singing Sound Person."The shows were held on two consecutive Monday nights, July 12 and…
ID Number:2013.87.70
Date:1982
Poster
Del-Psychics concert poster, September 12-14, 1982
The poster pictured here advertises a Del-Psychics concert, featuring Jeff Simmons and Penta Leslee Swanson.The shows were held Sunday, September 12 - Tuesday, September 14, probably in 1982, at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, at 722 N.E. 45th Street in the University District. The Rainbow first opened at the same location as a beer parlor in 1936 by Frank Salvino (1902-1960).…
ID Number:2013.87.72
Date:1982
Poster
Nu Jz concert poster, December 18, 1983
The poster pictured here advertises a concert by Nu Jz, featuring Julian Priester, Jay Clayton, Gary Peacok, and Jerry Granelli. The musicians released an album in 2009 as Quartett.The show was held on Sunday, December 18, probably in 1983, at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, at 722 N.E. 45th Street in the University District. The Rainbow first opened at the same…
ID Number:2013.87.73
Date:1983
Poster
The Big Sky Mudflaps concert poster, May 5-8, 1982
The poster pictured here advertises several rock concerts featuring The Big Sky Mudflaps, a dance band from Montana begun in 1975 that continues to tour throughout the Northwest.The shows were held Wednesday, May 5 - Saturday, May 8, probably in 1982, at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, at 722 N.E. 45th Street in the University District. The Rainbow first opened at…
ID Number:2013.87.74
Date:1982
Poster
Four Nights for Human Rights concert poster, May 11, 1982
The poster pictured here advertises a rock concert benefiting Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES), an non-profit aid group begun in 1980. Performing at the concert were The Allies (1979-1985), made up of Michael Ipsen, Steve Adamek, Joe Shikany, and Dave Kincaid, and power pop quartet, The New Flamingos (circa 1982-1984), fronted by brothers Jim and…
ID Number:2013.87.77
Date:1982
Poster
Dynette Set concert poster, August 28, 1982
The poster pictured here advertises a concert featuring The Dynette Set, a rock-pop band fronted by singers Shelly Stockstill, Christy McWilson, and Riki Mafune, and backed up by Bill Larsen, Brent Pennington, Dave Drewry, and Scott McCaughey.The show was held on Saturday, August 28, probably in 1982, at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, at 722 N.E. 45th Street in the University…
ID Number:2013.87.78
Date:1982