Whimsical paintings by local artist Janie Olsen will be on display Feb. 2-29 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
“Having painted all my life, it’s a spiritual, driving force within me,” Olsen said in a press release. “Inspiration comes from nature, animals, music, poetry and stories.”
Olsen is a graduate of The Burnley School of Professional Art, where she studied design and illustration.
Olsen’s work is included in several private collections, in the Schack Art Center in Everett, Frank and Dunya in Seattle, Matzke Fine Art in Stanwood, and Carnation Corners in Carnation. Check her website, www.thestorybookstudio.com, for detailed information on current local events she will be participating in throughout the year.
‘Tartuffe’ at Taproot
Molière’s comic masterpiece comes to the stage at Taproot Theatre next month.
“Tartuffe” tells the story of the imposter Tartuffe, a con artist extraordinaire who oozes piety and charm. Will his hypocrisy be discovered before Orgon’s household is turned on its head? This famous farce is a cautionary tale told with lightning-quick wit.
Shows run 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1-March 3. Taproot Theatre is located at 204 N 85th St., Seattle.
Tickets are $22-$37, available at www. taproottheatre.org/buy-tickets or 206-781-9707.
Chemical Brothers movie in Lynnwood
Multi-Grammy Award-winning electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers are bringing their concert event, “The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think,” to Lynnwood.
This event marks the first time the duo’s full live experience has been captured for audiences. Considered to be one of the most mind-bendingly psychedelic live shows ever seen, “The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think” combines the band’s ferocious modern electronic sounds and hard-core dance beats with striking, eye-catching visuals.
The production was directed by Adam Smith, the band’s longtime visual collaborator, and produced with 20 cameras at Japan’s Fujirock Festival in July 2011 in front of a crowd of 50,000.
See the film 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Alderwood 7 Theatres, 3501 184th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Tickets are available at the box office and at www.FathomEvents.com.
‘Goat Rodeo Sessions’ on the big screen
An ensemble of musical talent hits local theaters with “The Goat Rodeo Sessions LIVE featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan and guest vocalist Aoife O’Donovan.”
The event will broadcast from the House of Blues Boston and brings together four string virtuosos: world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, legendary Bluegrass fiddler Stuart Duncan, acclaimed bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolin wizard Chris Thile, along with guest vocalist Aoife O’Donovan.
See it locally at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at Alderwood 7 Theatres, 3501 184th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Tickets are available at the box office and at www.FathomEvents.com.
Hugh Laurie live at Benaroya Hall
Hugh Laurie with The Copper Bottom Band will perform in June at Benaroya Hall.
Laurie, best known for his award-winning role as the title character in the Fox drama “House,” released his debut blues album, “Let Them Talk,” in September 2011.
His upcoming performance at Benaroya Hall will include selections from the album, which is comprised of classic New Orleans blues songs, with Laurie performing on piano and vocals.
Laurie, who has played piano for much of his life, is predominantly self-taught and has been singing, performing and writing music throughout his career.
The concert is 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle.
Tickets start at $35 and are available by calling the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office at 206-215-4747 or 866-833-4747, or www.seattlesymphony.org.
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