ArtsLink

Band Members:

Andrew Swanson - Saxophones/EWI
Aaron Otheim - Keys
Chris Icasiano - Drums
Luke Bergman - Bass

Check out their myspace.

Honors photography student Jason Hirata and painting major Kathy Liao are giving a talk today.

They’re the winners of the School of Art Open juried by Billy Howard of Howard House. Come see 1000 lbs of sand and a medical grade animal respirator in action as well as evocative portaits. The Jacob Lawrence gallery will be open from 12-4PM in the art building and then at 5:30 Jason and Kathy will talk about their work downstairs in the Parnassus Cafe.

Part of the ArtsLink Presents Parnassus Emerging Artist Series. Free refreshments!

Andrew Franks, undergraduate filmmaker, will be screening several of his videos and answering questions about pursing his creative passion at the UW. Through work in Cinema Studies and DXARTS as well as experiences outside of the classroom, Andrew has been able to design for himself a singular and meaningful educational opportunity. To preview some of his work, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBFqMTI8VEM

The Parnassus Emerging Artist Series is a casual forum for undergraduate student artists in the visual, literary and performing arts to exhibit and present their work and talk about their educational experiences and artistic practice with their fellow students. Poets, photographers, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and dancers — all current students or recent alumni — answer questions from the audience in an open-ended format. For students investigating the arts as a possible major, this is a great opportunity to learn more in an interactive, informal context.

Parnassus, a student-operated cafe in the basement of the Art building, serves a comprehensive menu of espresso and teas as well as food items. Please join us! For upcoming events in the series, visit the blog.

Music major, Charlotte Dike, performs.

Wednesday, Feb 13
Parnassus Cafe
5 - 6:30pm

About the Parnassus Emerging Artist Series: Enjoy a good cup of coffee, during Parnassus’ extended hours. Discuss ideas, share work, socialize. Bring your friends or make some new ones at this weekly meeting of students interested in the arts. The Parnassus Emerging Artist Series is all about becoming a part of UW’s growing arts community.

Tuesday

JRR Tolkien: A Storyteller’s Story, “Allegory and Farewell”

This lecture takes up the question of how Tolkien’s work has been interpreted and received over the years, from accusations of racism and sexism to Peter Jackson’s recent film adaptations. The last word, however, is given to Tolkien himself. Join us as we examine the stories and poems of his later years and watch him reflect on how he chose to spend his life, and on the frequently tortured relationship between creator and creation. Kane Hall Room 130 UW Seattle Campus. 7-9 PM $5 Students $15 Non-Students. More Info

Wednesday

ArtsLink Presents: Parnassus Emerging Artist Series!

Come and hear the amazing musical talents of music major Charlotte Dike, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and take advantage of the cafe’s extended hours and musical entertainment! 5 - 6:30 PM at Parnassus Cafe (Basement of Art Building)

Jazz Innovations Part 1 

Student jazz ensembles, coached by faculty jazz artists Tom Collier, Marc Seales, Phil Sparks, and Cuong Vu, present unique programs on two evenings (second concert is March 6).  Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music. 7:30 PM $5 all tickets, at the door only, cash or check.

Thursday - Valentine’s Day

Second Thursdays at the SAM = Jazz + Poetry. Free with Museum Admission. Both events listed below, Student Suggested Admission $7.

Art of Jazz My Funny Valentine  5:30–7:30 p.m. Brotman Forum.

 Fine jazz vocals for Valentine’s Day: performances by top singers Beth Winter, Katy Bourne and Gail Pettis, with a great piano trio.

SAM Word Love & Woe 8–9 p.m. South Hall

Seattle’s Poet Populist Cody Walker is in residence at SAM for these newly formed evenings of creative wordsmithing. Walker selects some of Seattle’s finest poets to share works related to the museum’s collection and current events. Tonight we feature Rebecca Hoogs, Julius Larios and Linda Bierds.

Friday

Stray-Poetry Reading

Come hear three artists from the student group Stray read their poetry. 5:30 - 7PM Parnassus Cafe+Gallery (basement of the art building)

Wednesday, January 30 at 5:30. Artist Talk followed by open forum.

Meet undergraduate artist Sol Hashemi from Photography and participate in an open forum to ask him questions about his work, his major or anything else.

Parnassus Cafe will be open, so come grab something delicious to drink and learn about the life of an art major. Bring friends, all are welcome.

Parnassus is a student run cafe and gallery located in the basement of the Art Building.