Dance

International Ballet Theatre
Don Quixote
May 18-20
Celebrated Russian soloists, Dmitry Zavalishin and Maria Makarenko, from the famed Mariinsky Ballet Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia, will star in International Ballet Theatre's exciting production of Don Quixote. Elegant sets and museum quality costumes add to the beauty of this classical ballet masterpiece, which first premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1869. IBT's full length production will sizzle with Spanish flair and excitement, and is appropriate and engaging for all ages.
Tickets: (425) 284-0444 or (206) 325-6500 or www.TicketWindowOnline.com

Music

Bellevue Opera
Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss
April 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue
This effervescent favorite features champagne, waltzes, sparkling arias, and more champagne. Sung in English. Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan stalwarts Jon Palmason (Eisenstein), Glenn Guhr (Falke), Amanda Brown (Rosalinda), and Christina Villareale (Adele) headline a magnificent cast. Maestro Bernie Kwiram conducts.
Tickets: (206) 325-6500 or www.TicketWindowOnline.com

Kirkland Performance Center
William Chapman Nyaho
April 28, 8:00pm
This Ghanaian-born concert pianist brings a unique multi-cultural background to his captivating concerts of music from various African countries as well as the USA and the Caribbean. Hear why Gramophone Magazine hailed "Nyaho's gripping performances."
Box office (425) 893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra
Cascadian Chorale
Benefit Concert for HopeLink
Sunday, April 29 at 7pm
Bellevue Christian Reformed Church, 1221 148th Ave NE, Bellevue.
Presenting "Women in Music", a concert featuring women composers, poets, mentors, conductors, and performers all for the purpose of raising money for one of Eastside's premiere outreach programs, HopeLink.
Tickets ($10.00, $7.50) may be purchased at the door or via www.byso.org

MusicWorks NW
First Friday Series
Friday, May 4 at 7:30pm
14360 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, 98007
Linda Bailey with Klaus Liebetanz and Danius Vaicekonis, in works by Kuhlau, Ganne, Damare, Muczynski and a special performance of After Hours composed by David Schiff. Reception follows performance.
Info: musicworksnw.org

Kirkland Performance Center
Keola Beamer & R. Carlos Nakai - Native Voices
May 5, 2:00 & 8:00pm
Two internationally recognized, multi award-winning master musicians take the KPC stage to share the heritage of their homelands: Keola Beamer, the Hawaiian slack key guitar master who played to a cheering, standing-room-only audience at KPC two seasons ago; and R. Carlos Nakai, the world's premier Native American flutist. Together they'll treat you to an uplifting concert intended as much for the soul as the ears. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
Box office (425) 893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org

Performing Arts Festival Eastside (PAFE)
Awards & Recognition Concerts
Saturday, May 5 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 6 at 2:00pm
Bellevue Christian Church, 10808 SE 28th, Bellevue (Enatai/Beaux Arts area)
First Place and divisional winners of the annual PAFE Spring Festival perform in public, including classical piano, violin, viola, cello, flutes, reeds, harp solos, vocal solos, musical theater and opera arias. The Festival will distribute over $5,000 in Scholarships and Awards, with Tom Dahlstrom as Master of Ceremonies. The event is free of charge and followed by a sponsored reception.
Information: pafenorthwest.org

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra
Showcase Concert III
Sunday, May 19
Interlake Performance Center, Interlake High School, 16245 NE 24th St, Bellevue
3:30 p.m. performance: Debut String Orchestra and Premiere Orchestra; 6:30 p.m. performance: Sinfonia, Flute Ensemble, Youth Symphony.
Tickets: $9.00 and $6.50, at the door or from www.byso.org

The Bellevue Philharmonic
"4th Annual Young Artists Debut Concert"
Friday, May 25, 6:00pm
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
Fusao Kajima, music director; Soloists: Julian Schwarz, cello; David Westen, trombone; Sojung Yi, flute; Letitia Jap, violin; and Nazila Dabestani, piano
Tickets: bellevuephil.org or from TicketWindow: (206) 325-6500 (Tues-Sat, 12-6pm)

Theatre

SecondStory Repertory
SPROUTS Children's Theatre
PINOCCHIO
May 4-20 Fridays at 7pm, Sats & Suns at 1 & 3pm
"Pinocchio" tells the famous story of a traveling circus, a couple of con-artists and a blue fairy who teach a puppet how to become a real boy. This hilarious adaptation by Stan Gill of the traditional tale will delight adults and kids alike! All tickets: $8.75
Tickets: (425) 881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org

Village Theatre - Issaquah
The Who's TOMMY
May 9-June 24
Featuring Broadway sensation Michael K.Lee in the title role, Pete Townshend's electrifying and enthralling tale of a young boy's journey from tragedy to triumph turns one of rock's timeless albums into an unforgettable musical experience.
Tickets and Information: (425) 392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org

Kirkland Performance Center
N*gger Wetb*ck Ch*nk
May 9-19, various dates & times
This clever, nimble, three-man show had KPC patrons raving last year, so we just had to bring Miles, Allen and Rafael back for an extended run and even more in-school residencies. Ranging from outrageous comedy based on society's worst stereotypes to tragic monologues of disarming honesty about doing personal battle with those stereotypes, the performance is a wonder. The co-writers/stars use their skillful theatricality to create engaging, energetic performances and smack the titular racial slurs into submission.
Be advised that this show does contain mature language.
Box office (425) 893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org

Bellevue Youth Theatre
"Rock and Roll High School"
May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7pm and May 13 & 20 at 2pm.
Bellevue Youth Theatre, located at 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue
An original musical written and directed by Daniel Alpern. Tickets are $8.00, seating is reserved.
For tickets or information please call 425-452-7155

SecondStory Repertory
Special Event: NightStories
May 11 & 12 at 8:30pm
This month's theme is "Choices", and we'll present variations on that theme through several authors and styles. You'll hear stories that all start with a 'What if', such as: "Twenty Years Later" by O. Henry, "Fair Exchange?" By Isaac Asimov, "Zero Tolerance" by Bill Pronzini and others. There are no costumes or scenery; yet the worlds created are as vivid as any stage show. "NightStories" brings together the power of the spoken word, the reader's voice, and the listener's imagination. All tickets $8, from (425) 881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org

StoryBook Theater
A LITTLE MERMAID
Everett PUD Auditorium
2320 California Street, Everett
May 12 & 13, Sat @11am & 1pm, Sun @1pm & 3pm
Seattle Museum of History & Industry
May 20, Sun at 1pm & 3pm
Walking and talking underwater aren't easy for a little mermaid who dreams of dancing! Can she find a way to trade in her tail for legs or is she just blowing bubbles? The audience decides in this new and original StoryBook Theater version of Hans Christian Anderson's classic, adapted by Lani Brockman, with music & lyrics by Susan Bardsley.
All Tickets $8. Box Office: 425-827-3123 or 1-877-827-1100 and www.studio-east.org

SecondStory Repertory
Swedish Smorgasbord
May 18 & 19 at 8:30pm
SecondStory presents Anita Myrfors, master chef and storyteller, for two performances only of "Swedish Smorgasbord". From her adolescent adventures in Sweden to modern-day life in Seattle, Anita's tales will charm the pants off you. We'll make sure she does the one about getting stuck in the bathroom window in front of the policeman! Come and enjoy as Anita 'cooks up' a delightful evening.
All tickets $10, from (425) 881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org

Visual Arts

Bellevue Arts Museum
The Garden of Things exhibit opens on May 3.
Passing the Torch 2007: Washington Statewide Jewelry/Metals Exhibition opens on May 5.
bellevuearts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Metal Assemblage/Quilting Workshop
Saturday, May 5 12-3pm
Artist Ross Palmer Beecher will teach a class on how to create mixed media quilts with various metals & recycled objects. $30 Members/$40 Non-members
Call 425.519.0770 or visit bellevuearts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Walking Tour by Michael Monroe
Tuesday, May 8 12:30pm
Don't miss your chance to accompany Michael Monroe, Director and Chief Curator of Bellevue Arts Museum on a lunchtime guided tour of Turning Wood into Art: The Jane and Arthur Mason Collection. After the tour, join Michael in the museum café for further discussion and questions. Free with Museum admission.
Call 425.519.0770 or visit bellevuearts.org

4Culture
Framing the View: Steve Badanes
Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm
Henry Auditorium at Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington
Steve Badanes is an innovative and respected architect, educator and artist, with a joyful and collaborative approach to community and the built environment. Badanes will speak on The Field House located at the Brightwater Treatment System and other projects.
Details at 4culture.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
C.A.S.T (Craft Artist Studio Tours)
Saturday, May 12 10am-5pm
This spring we are featuring the craft studios of renowned artists Ginny Ruffner and Steve Jensen. This all-day tour will also take us on a journey with a docent walking tour of the Olympic Sculpture Park in downtown Seattle and a gourmet lunch will be provided underneath the sun!
$75 Members/$100 Non-members. Call (425) 519-0770 or email admissions@bellevuearts.org for tickets or information. Tickets are limited and must be purchased by May 4.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

KIRKLAND ARTS CENTER
Summer Quarter catalog is now available with classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels in Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, and Glass. Classes: June 11th - August 19th.
Please call 425.822.7161 or find details at www.kirklandartscenter.org

International Ballet Theatre
Summer Dance Classes for ages 3 to 18 - register now!
Call 425.822.7694 or visit www.InterBalletSchool.com for enrollment details.

Studio East
Registration Open for 2007 Summer Programs
LITTLE PLAYERS One-Week Summer Theater Camps (ages 4 - 6) Little Players is an integrated theater and arts program. Limited to 25 students, all camps are in Kirkland.
TAILSPINNERS One-Week Performance Camps (students entering 1st - 2nd grade) TaleSpinners is for the 1st and 2nd grader who wants to explore all aspects of putting on a show. Limited to 30 students, all camps are in Kirkland.
SUMMER STAGE Two-Week Peformance Camps (students entering grades 3 - 6) Join Studio East's Summer Stage! for 2 weeks of theater, friends and fun. Summer Stage! is designed to provide a taste of what theater is all about. Camps meet daily from 9am to 2pm. Limited to 30 students.
Call to Register! 425-827-3123 or 1-877-827-1100 www.studio-east.org