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JULY 2009
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Seattle Art Museum Unveils New Calder and Michelangelo Exhibitions
The Seattle Art Museum is opening two new exhibitions by two different but equally-known artists on Oct. 15, 2009. Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act is an exhibition by the work of the American sculptor Alexander Calder, featuring small-scale works on paper as well as jewelry, large-scale sculptures and one of the artist's largest mobiles. Drawn primarily from private collections, the exhibition includes more than 80 pieces, many of which have rarely been seen by the public. The bold sculptures and two-dimensional works of the exhibit track Calder's creative development from 1927 through the mid-1970s, with an in-depth look at his most celebrated period in the late 1940s. The exhibition will be on view Oct. 15, 2009 – Sep. 7, 2010.
The private side of the man behind one of the 16th century's most recognizable styles is revealed in Michelangelo Public and Private: Drawings for the Sistine Chapel and Other Treasures from the Casa Buonarroti. Organized by the Seattle Art Museum (the exhibition's only venue) and in collaboration with the Casa Buonarroti in Florence, the exhibition shows a side of the artist that he never wanted the public to see. Michelangelo burned most of his drawings before his death so he wouldn't appear less than perfect and tarnish his reputation as an inspired genius. The largest collection of Michelangelo's drawings still in existence resides at the Casa Buonarroti, although for conservation reasons only a small handful can be on view at any given time. Twelve of these drawings are traveling to the Seattle Art Museum. In addition to drawings and models that reveal Michelangelo's creative process, the exhibition also includes works by contemporaries and followers, including painted and sculpted portraits and commemorative medals, as well as engraved copies of passages from the Sistine Chapel ceiling that reveal the original appearance of Michelangelo's masterpiece. The exhibition will be at the Seattle Art Museum Oct. 15, 2009 – Jan.31, 2010.
For more information on both exhibits, visit www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Hostelling International Seattle Opening American Hotel in Downtown Seattle
Hostelling International will open its recently renovated facility in the historic American Hotel in downtown Seattle on July 31, 2009. The American Hotel is a 90-room, 320 bed hostel with rates beginning at $28 per bed for dorm-style accommodations for Hostelling International members. Dorm-style accommodations for non-members are $31 per bed. Private rooms are available for $86 a night for up to two people, with extra persons in a private room for an additional $9. A continental breakfast and sheets, towels and pillows are complimentary. Other amenities include computers, laundry facilities, a self-serve kitchen and storage lockers. For more information on Hostelling International Seattle at the American Hotel, visit www.americanhotelseattle.com
Hyatt Regency Bellevue to Open Doors on Second Tower Expansion
The Hyatt Regency Bellevue will open the doors to its much anticipated expansion on July 31, 2009. The expansion introduces a second tower with 43,000 square-feet of meeting and event space, as well as 351 new guestrooms. With the opening of the second tower, the hotel will house 733 luxury guestrooms, 60,000 square-feet of meeting and event space as well as a 7,000 square-foot workout complex.
To celebrate the expansion completion and the new total of 733 guestrooms at the property, the hotel is offering 733 hours of savings during August on 73 of its rooms each night for a commemorative rate of $73.30 on Fridays and Saturdays and $173.30 for weekday stays Sunday through Thursday. Reservations must be made by Aug. 17, 2009, using the reference code of "733 Hours Rate" and guests must prepay to qualify. The rate is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations may be made online at www.bellevue.hyatt.com or by calling Hyatt Hotels & Resorts at (800) 223-1234.
Theatre Puget Sound Celebrates Fifth Annual Live Theatre Week
Theatre Puget Sound will host the fifth annual Live Theatre Week Oct. 12-18, 2009, which offers a backstage pass to the Seattle region's vibrant performing arts scene through open houses and dress rehearsals, workshops, kids' activities, free performances and receptions at approximately 50 theaters and arts organizations throughout the area. New in 2009 is the Kick-Off Fair which will be held Oct. 4 at Fisher Pavilion on the Seattle Center campus from 12-3 p.m. Participating in the fair this year are not only actors and theater staff but a mix of visual and performance artists, musicians, dancers and more. The fair offers an opportunity to see performances, meet sponsors and participants, obtain an event guide and register for Free Night of Theater tickets before online registration opens on Oct. 5. Participating theaters and events, including theaters taking part in Free Night of Theater on Oct. 15 will be announced in August at http://seattleperforms.com/ltw
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Extends Exhibition Exploring Coffee from Farm to Cup
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture has announced that its current exhibition Coffee: The World in Your Cup has been extended through Sept. 7, 2009. The exhibition provides an overview of the powerful influence of coffee on environments, cultures and worldwide economies and explores ways consumers can make socially responsible coffee purchases. Highlights include weekend coffee tastings and demonstrations, live coffee plants, short videos on various aspects of the coffee industry, including the Seattle area coffee scene. After its run at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, the exhibition travels to the World Forestry Center in Portland, OR, Cedar Falls, IA and the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven, CT.
For more information, visit www.washington.edu/burkemuseum
Seattle Hotels Offer Hotel Packages and Deals
- Now through Sept. 30, 2009 the Mayflower Park Hotel is offering a special "Seattle Summer Savings Rate" package. The special rate includes a classic or deluxe guestroom and complimentary valet parking, a savings of $30 per night. The hotel is also offering 50 percent off a Sunday overnight with a two night stay. Rates for the package start at $175 plus tax for a classic guestroom and $185 plus tax for a deluxe guestroom. Rates are based on availability. Reservations can be made via phone at (800) 426-5100 or via internet at www.mayflowerpark.com.
- The Edgewater Hotel is offering a special package designed exclusively for pooches and their human companions. The Edgewater's "It's Wagnificent" dog lover's package offers luxurious accommodations for two adults and one dog, a collapsible portable water bowl, peanut butter cracker treats, rawhide ring, bouncy ball and an off- leash guide to the city. Biodegradable bags are also available for any scooping needs. The Edgewater will also include a complimentary copy of City Dog magazine and will make a donation to Puget Sound Greyhound Adoption. For human refreshment while out and about, the package also includes a bottle of water and Chukar Cherries trail mix. Rates start at $299 plus tax for two people and one pooch, based on availability. For reservations and more information, call 1(800) 624-0670 or visit www.edgewaterhotel.com.
- Hotel Max's "Eat, Sleep and Be Parked" package is for residents of Oregon, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. The package offers a $40 rate discount, a $20 breakfast voucher at Red Fin restaurant and unlimited in-and-out valet parking. The discount is good for Thursday through Monday night stays and requires a valid Washington, Oregon or British Columbia driver's license. The package is good through Sept. 30, 2009.
- Kimpton Seattle Hotels, which includes Hotel Vintage Park, Alexis Hotel and Hotel Monaco, offer a "Ride the Rails" package currently available to those who make Amtrak their method of transportation to and from Seattle. The package provides 20 percent off the best available room rate and a cab voucher for the return trip to Seattle's King Street Station train depot. Reservations can be made at www.kimptonhotels.com with the rate code of PRTR. Proof of Amtrak reservations must be shown at check-in.
Journalists are encouraged to contact the following SCVB public relations staff for answers to questions or for more information:
David Blandford, (206) 461-5806
dblandford@visitseattle.org
Heather Bryant, (206) 461-5805
hbryant@visitseattle.org
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