Concerts
Snohomish, Island counties
Hometown Hootenany: The gang is back with “Finger Pickin’ Good,” a collection of local bluegrass performers, including Northern Departure, a group of musicians all under 21. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave.,
Everett. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors, students and military. $5 for kids. Call the box office at 425-258-6766 or www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006.
Tania Opland & Mike Freeman: Pacific Northwest Folklore Society presents this acoustic duo who delivers a mix of wit and songs in several languages on a variety of instruments, including hammered dulcimer, guitar, recorders, cittern, violin, Native American flute and percussion. Free, donations welcome. 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Community Performing Arts Theater, in the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett.
Lady Day & the Blues: Stacie Calkins performs the Billie Holiday songbook. 8 p.m. April 9. Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors, students and military. Call the box office at 425-258-6766 or www.etix.com.
Seattle
Marcia Ball and The Voice of the Wetlands Allstars: This double bill stars pianist, vocalist and songwriter Marcia Ball whose music mixes soul and pounding piano playing and Gulf Coast blues. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Tickets are $40, $35, $25. Call 425-984-2471 or go to www.npacf.org.
Sugarland: The award-winning country duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, bring their “Incredible Machine Tour” at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $35 to $82 at the box office, by phone at 866-332-8499 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com.
classical music
Snohomish, Island counties
Cascade Symphony: Audiences will find furry, finned and feathered friends during this performance of “Carnival of the Animals,” with choreography by Olympic Ballet Theatre, music by Saint-Saens and narration by Dave Dolacky. The performance is 3 p.m. Feb. 26 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Tickets are $15, $12 and $8. Call 425-776-4938 or go to www.cascadesymphony.org or www.olympicballet.
Seattle
From Prussia with Love II: Music from the courts of Berlin and Dresden at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Trinity Parish Church, 609 Eight Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $25, $20 and $10. Call 206-920-3822.
Seattle Symphony: All take place at Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org.
Around the World Series: Guitar duo Sergio and Odair Assad, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25; $17 to $70.
The Chieftains with Seattle Symphony: Part of the popular culture series, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22; $19 to $80.
Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle: “Winter Nights” features Seattle Violin Virtuosi and the Finesterra Piano Trio playing music by Arensky, Khatchaturian, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Shchedrin, and Svirodov; 5 p.m. Feb. 20. Tickets are $10 to $27. Under 10 free.
“The Indian Queen”: Early Music Guild presents Henry Purcell’s opera featuring baroque dances and early instruments such as the baroque trumpet, harpsichord and theorbo. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26 at The Chapel at The Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle. Tickets are $25, $20 and $10. Call 206-325-7066 or go to www.earlymusicguild.org.
Two Concertos: Guest conductor Alastair Willis joins Orchestra Seattle and the Seattle Chamber Singers for a Liszt piano concerto and a concerto for bassoon, chorus and orchestra by Seattle composer Robert Kechley. At 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W, Seattle. Tickets are $20, $18 and $10. Call 800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com or www.osscs.org.
Pandolfo & Boysen: Pandolfo is known as the Yo-Yo Ma of the viola da gamba and will play French Baroque masterworks. Starts with preconcert lecture at 7 p.m. March 5 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $40, $35, $25 and $15 Call 206-325-7066 or online at www.earlymusicguild.org.
Portland Baroque Orchestra: Portland Baroque Orchestra with vocal soloists from Montreal’s Les Voix Baroques and choral support from Cappella Romana to perform Bach’s “St. John Passion.” Free concert lecture begins at 2 p.m. with the concert at 3 p.m. March 20 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $15 to $40. Call 206-325-7066 or online at www.earlymusicguild.org.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 2011 Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series comprised of Sunday afternoon chamber music concerts at the museum, followed by a smorgasbord. Concerts are 4 and 5 p.m. March 20, April 17, May 22, and June 5 at the museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle. Tickets start at $20 for members. Call 206-789-5707, ext. 10 or go to www.nordicmuseum.org.
BILLBOARD
Leatherhead Pub opportunities: 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood; one- or two-person groups, playing acoustic instruments only; call 360-348-3361 for details and to reserve times; www.leatherheadspub.com.
Monroe Concert Community Band: The band is in critical need of clarinet, trumpet, French horn and percussion players. The 60-member band is all volunteer where players range from high school level to semi-professional. The band has four concerts per season and practices from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the New Hope Fellowship Church, 1216 Main St., Monroe. Contact Roger Walker at 360-691-5310 or go to www.monroeconcertband.org/MCB/Welcome.html.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers meetings: 1 p.m. second Sundays, meeting sites in Edmonds and Mukilteo; open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084; www.NWScottishfiddlers.org.
Recorder music sessions: 10:30 a.m. to noon first and third Saturdays, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; easy medieval, Renaissance and baroque pieces; free; for ages 50 and up; must provide own instrument and be able to sight-read; join anytime; 425-257-8780.
Snohomish County Windjammers men’s barbershop chorus: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; open to ages 16 and older; 425-259-2383; e-mail nfkeck@yahoo.com.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.; new members welcome; 425-774-5555; www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Threshold choir: Women who sing in small groups at the bedsides of the seriously ill and dying. Rehearsals are 4 to 5:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays in Stanwood. Call 360-939-0240.
Voices Northwest: 7 p.m. Mondays, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; open to women 16 and older; 360-794-4426; e-mail kimmieaikins@hotmail.com.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams are 2nd and 4th Fridays, : Celtic group, 5 p.m., workshop, 6 p.m. Circle jam, 7 p.m. Monthly meeting 3rd Sunday, 12:30 – 2 jam followed by a potluck. Bring a fiddle if you have one; a few loaners available; free; Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-691-5907, e-mail noelula@aol.com.
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