Teen docents complete training at BAM
Twenty area high school students are now docents at Bellevue Arts Museum for the 2011-12 school year. Training includes learning about BAM’s focus on art, craft and design, in addition to the specific exhibits, “What are the themes? Who are the artists? What materials and processes are used to convey meaning?” BAM’s Teen Docent Program has become an outlet for more than 100 teens ages 14 – 18. Email info@bellevuearts.org for additional information.
Free day at 5th Avenue Theatre
In celebration of its new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!,” 5th Avenue Theatre is opening its doors with a free community day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 4 at 1308 5th Ave., Seattle. The day will include sing-alongs, crafts a Chinese New Year lions Dance, show previews and more. Visitors are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before each scheduled event begins, as spaces will fill up quickly. Go to www.5thavenue.org for more information.
Bellevue native stars in NBC’s ‘Smash’
Megan Hilty, a former Sammamish High School student and Bellevue Youth Theatre participant, is starring on the new TV show about Broadway, “Smash.” The show premiers at 10 p.m. on NBC. Hilty has also starred on Broadway in “Wicked” and “9 to 5” the musical.
Classical concert in Sammamish
The Sammamish Art Commission presents a concert by the clarinet and string group, Simple Measures. From Brahms to The Beatles, the “UnstrungHero” concert will offer a variety at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Rd., Sammamish. For more information, go to www.ci.sammamish.wa.us.
Orchestra Seattle/Seattle Chamber Singers presents Russian Masters
The show will feature guest conductor Eric Garcia, now in his second season as assistant conductor of the Seattle Symphony. This show is at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4 at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 40th Street, Seattle. For more information, go to www.osscs.org.
‘Orphée et Eurydice’ returns to Seattle Opera
After 24 years, this ultimate story of love lost and regained returns to the Seattle Opera stage. The show runs for six performances from Feb. 25- March 10 at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. Single tickets start at $25. For more information, go to www.seattleopera.org.
Annual Scottish Arts Concert
The Celtic Arts Foundation Annual Masters of Scottish Arts Concert will be at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10 at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. The Mount Vernon-based foundation works all year to gather the best of the best from around the world. The 2012 roster includes eight pipers, five drummers and three fiddlers from countries including Scotland, Canada and Northern Ireland. For more information, go to celticarts.org.
Gabrielle Nomura can be reached at 425-453-4270.