CONCERTS
Snohomish County
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society free concert: The duo Pint &Dale, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. William Pint and Felicia Dale bring a blend of traditional and modern music reflecting the vitality of people who live and work on the sea. With vocals, guitar, octave mandolin, Irish pennywhistles, percussion and the vielle-à-roue or hurdy gurdy, Pint &Dale offer an energetic and contemporary spirit. Call 425-257-8000.
Mukilteo Community Orchestra: The orchestra brings back popular soloist Alexander Ardakov to play Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, at 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The concert is free. More information is at www.mukilteoorchestra.org.
The Concert for Old Dogs: A concert to benefit Old Dog Haven is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Classical music and Broadway tunes will be performed by mezzo-soprano Joy Baldridge, pianist Victoria Casteel, violinist Anna Fuhrmann-Ferenczy, guitarist Stephen Bell and singer Robert Malcolm. More information is at www.olddoghaven.org.
Rachel and the Holywaters: A concert to benefit the historic restoration of Westminster Presbyterian Church sanctuary is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The Holywaters are an acoustic trio of guitar and vocals featuring Rachel Sekerak and Amy and Chris Holowaty. Their music is a blend of folk and contemporary music. Admission by donation. Reception to follow.
Pearl Django: The gypsy swing group returns to the Camano Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Tickets for adults are $20; students with ID are free. Stop by the center or call 360-387-0222.
Legends of the Blues II: Arlington Arts Council presents an all star cast in concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. Arlington. Patti Allen, Jim McLaughlin, The Mark Riley Trio, The CD Woodbury Band, Randy Norris &Jeff Nicely, and Blues Playground are scheduled to perform. Tickets are $15 at the door, or available in advance at brownpapertickets.com or Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave. Arlington. Children are free. Proceeds go to support Public Art in Arlington.
Sweet Honey in the Rock: The quintet performs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Edmonds Center of the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Sweet Honey in the Rock, active in social justice movements, sings blues, African, jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues. Tickets are $44, $39 &$34, $15 youth. Call 425-275-9595.
David Lanz: Grammy-nominated pianist and composer David Lanz is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25. Call 425-258-6766.
Everett Philharmonic: “Imagine: The Sounds of the Season” is a holiday family concert by the orchestra set for 3 p.m. Nov. 30 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Family tickets are available. More information is at www.everettphil.org.
Washington Blues Society: The 2014 Snohomish Blues Invasion is 2 to 10 p.m. Nov. 30 in six venues on Historic First Street in downtown Snohomish. Cost is $10 at the door of each place. Proceeds help the society send two entrants to represent the state at the world’s largest gathering of blues bands, the International Blues Challenge in January in Memphis.
Jazz Pianist David Benoit’s Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown: Benoit plays Vince Guaraldi tunes, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. He will be joined by a children’s choir comprised of students from the Edmonds School District during the second half of the concert. Ticket prices are $15 for students, and from $29 through $39 for adults. Call 425-275-9595.
Seattle
Seattle Symphony: The orchestra performs Esteban Benzecry’s “Colores de la Cruz del Sur,” accompanies violinist Augustin Hadelich playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle. Tickets are available at www.benaroyahall.org or call 206-215-4747.
Brandi Carlile: The singer performs with the Seattle Symphony at 8 p.m. Nov. 28, 29 and 30 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle. Ticket prices range from $55 to $106. Call 206-215-4747. The jazz, pop and Latin combo Pink Martini plays with the orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and 22.
BILLBOARD
Washington Old Time Fiddlers: The Snohomish County chapter meets at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave NE, Arlington. Celtic jam is at 5 p.m. Christmas songs will be played during the workshop at 6 p.m. Circle jam at 7 p.m. Listeners, singers, dancers and acoustic musicians of all ages and their instruments are welcome. More information is available by calling 360-631-5907.
“Messiah”: A community choir of people primarily from north Snohomish County is set to begin rehearsal for the every-other-year performance of the Christmas portions of the great work by Handel. Vocalists and instrumentalists are invited to join conductor Lyle Forde and the Arlington Community Choir and Orchestra for the concert at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. Rehearsals are there on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is open to all. For information, contact Lyle at llforde@aolcom or 360-659-4686.
Evergreen Community Orchestra: Join the orchestra from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Music Hall, next to Macy’s inside the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. For more information, email to myrovers@comcast.net. The orchestra performs two concerts a year at the Music Hall. New conductor is Marcin Paczkowski, a doctoral student at the University of Washington. The orchestra performs a variety of music, including classical and pops. More information is available at musichallcommunityorchestra.org.
Mukilteo Chorale: Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Mondays, Rosehill Community Center art room, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
Friday Music Jam Sessions: For people with disabilities and their friends, the Village Music and Art’s Friday jam sessions, featuring live music by Jon Dalgarn and Voices of the Village, are 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays at 338 N. McLeod, Arlington. Musicians and other interested community members are welcome. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Call 360-653-7752, ext. 14, for information or to sign up.
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