BIG NEWS: Teen Tix is now good for all teenagers ages 13 to 19. Rejoice!!!
If you are a current (or formerly former) Teen Tix member and you need a new pass, please DO NOT re-register for Teen Tix. Just go here and fill out the lost pass form. We'll get your new pass in the mail to you right away.
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Teen Tix
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
pick of the day
Youth Films in Ballard!
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) NFFTY In Your Neighborhood! – Tuesday June 30
NFFTY and Aster Coffee Lounge present short film screenings of films from NFFTY 2009! Check out films by the up & coming moviemakers of tomorrow. Wine tasting is also happening 4-8pm, short films will play every hour on the hour from 4-8pm. FREE, all ages.
Aster Coffee Lounge
5615 24th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Here's a video with highlights and interviews from NFFTY 2009:
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) NFFTY In Your Neighborhood! – Tuesday June 30
NFFTY and Aster Coffee Lounge present short film screenings of films from NFFTY 2009! Check out films by the up & coming moviemakers of tomorrow. Wine tasting is also happening 4-8pm, short films will play every hour on the hour from 4-8pm. FREE, all ages.
Aster Coffee Lounge
5615 24th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Here's a video with highlights and interviews from NFFTY 2009:
Monday, June 29, 2009
pick of the day
SUMMER!!!
It's beautiful outside and you KNOW that's not going to last forever. Stop sitting in front of your computer and go enjoy some sunshine and art at the Olympic Sculpture Park. Go!
P365 Day 14: The Eagle at Olympic Sculpture Park by Don L on flickr
It's beautiful outside and you KNOW that's not going to last forever. Stop sitting in front of your computer and go enjoy some sunshine and art at the Olympic Sculpture Park. Go!
P365 Day 14: The Eagle at Olympic Sculpture Park by Don L on flickr
Friday, June 26, 2009
MJ Tribute @ Northwest Film Forum
This just in! We scored 15 tickets to the Michael Jackson tribute night at Northwest Film Forum July 7th. YOU MUST RSVP to teentix@seattle.gov to reserve a spot. Hardcore MJ fans HURRY! This show was just scheduled yesterday and it is already almost sold out!
Here's the info:
Tuesday, Jul 7th at 08:00PM (doors at 7:30)
Northwest Film Forum hosts a special celebration of and fitting tribute to the great entertainer and popular music icon Michael Jackson who passed away on June 25th at the age of 50. His greatest music videos from the late-70s and 80s will be shown in the cinema (and cranked up loud). We’ll also show excerpts of a 1968 performance of the Jackson 5, his performance in the 1978 musical ‘The Wiz,’ the unavailable 1983 documentary “The Making Of Michael Jackson’s Thriller” and the 1983 TV performance that introduced the “moonwalk.”
Refreshments will be available in the cinema, and all ages are welcome. Join us raising a glass to the one and only King of Pop, seeing Michael’s moves in action, and shaking a behind to the music that moved the world.
First 15 people to respond get the tickets! The tickets, as always, will be $5.00 each. Woo hoo!
Here's the info:
Tuesday, Jul 7th at 08:00PM (doors at 7:30)
Northwest Film Forum hosts a special celebration of and fitting tribute to the great entertainer and popular music icon Michael Jackson who passed away on June 25th at the age of 50. His greatest music videos from the late-70s and 80s will be shown in the cinema (and cranked up loud). We’ll also show excerpts of a 1968 performance of the Jackson 5, his performance in the 1978 musical ‘The Wiz,’ the unavailable 1983 documentary “The Making Of Michael Jackson’s Thriller” and the 1983 TV performance that introduced the “moonwalk.”
Refreshments will be available in the cinema, and all ages are welcome. Join us raising a glass to the one and only King of Pop, seeing Michael’s moves in action, and shaking a behind to the music that moved the world.
First 15 people to respond get the tickets! The tickets, as always, will be $5.00 each. Woo hoo!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Pick of the Week
the break/s: a mixtape for the stage @ ACT Theatre
"Hip-hop renaissance man" Marc Bamuthi Joseph is an accomplished dancer, an award-winning poet and a passionate educator. His new play – the break/s: a mixtape for the stage – features Joseph's unique fusion of movement and theater; a powerhouse mixture of dance, sound, story, and visual imagery. With two turntables, a video jockey and Joseph's virtuosity, the break/s is an enthralling piece of performance magic. Drawing on interviews and documentary footage, this collaboration between performer, score and projected image explodes the boundaries of theater, dance and film and explores the conflicts between public identity and private identity in our globalized, multi-everything era. This powerhouse performance has sold out theatres and electrified audiences around the country – come experience it for yourself.
From David Schmader's preview in the Stranger:
And here's a video preview:
Now through July 12th
More info and show times here.
ACT's Ticket Office: 206-292-7676
Did you see it? Leave a comment and tell everybody what you thought!
"Hip-hop renaissance man" Marc Bamuthi Joseph is an accomplished dancer, an award-winning poet and a passionate educator. His new play – the break/s: a mixtape for the stage – features Joseph's unique fusion of movement and theater; a powerhouse mixture of dance, sound, story, and visual imagery. With two turntables, a video jockey and Joseph's virtuosity, the break/s is an enthralling piece of performance magic. Drawing on interviews and documentary footage, this collaboration between performer, score and projected image explodes the boundaries of theater, dance and film and explores the conflicts between public identity and private identity in our globalized, multi-everything era. This powerhouse performance has sold out theatres and electrified audiences around the country – come experience it for yourself.
From David Schmader's preview in the Stranger:
Foremost among these "best parts": the titular breaks, those rhythmic interruptions/breakdowns/repetitions that have juiced hiphop since the beginning, co-opted by Joseph in his play's kaleidoscopic-mixtape structure, and the sense of community inherent in both hiphop and theater. "Hiphop sprung up in ritual community space around portable sound systems, where whoever had the loudest system is the one who rocked the party," says Joseph. "That's where hiphop was born, in peaceful communities around loud sound."
And here's a video preview:
Now through July 12th
More info and show times here.
ACT's Ticket Office: 206-292-7676
Did you see it? Leave a comment and tell everybody what you thought!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teen Tix? Teen Tix is a free arts-access pass that allows teenagers to purchase $5 tickets to theatre, dance, music, film and visual art.
Who can sign up for Teen Tix? Any teenager age 13-18 can sign up.
Do I need to live in Seattle in order to sign up? Nope. Anyone, from anywhere, can sign up and use the pass as long as they are 13-18 years old.
How much does it cost to sign up? Nothing! It’s free to sign up.
Where can I use my Teen Tix pass? You can use your Teen Tix pass at any of our Participating Organizations.
How do I use my Teen Tix pass? Teen Tix is a rush ticket program. You show up any time the box office is open on the day of the show that you want to see, and our participating organizations will sell you a ticket for $5. At our museum partners, just show up any time the museum is open and show your pass for $5 entry.
Can I make reservations? No. Teen Tix tickets are sold on a first come, first-served basis starting when the box office opens on the day of the show ONLY. You cannot reserve tickets. However, you can call ahead on the day of the show that you want to see and purchase your Teen Tix ticket over the phone.
Can I buy my ticket in advance? No. Teen Tix is a day-of rush ticket program. You can only purchase your ticket on the day of the show that you want to see. However, you can call ahead on the day of the show that you want to see and purchase your ticket over the phone.
Can I buy my ticket over the phone? Yes! You can call any of our participating organization box offices on the day of the show that you want to go see and purchase a Teen Tix ticket over the phone. You will still need to show your Teen Tix pass and ID when you pick it up. There are no over-the-phone sales for Teen Tix museum entries.
So, how can I be sure there will be tickets available? We can’t make any guarantees, but we can get pretty close. If you’re concerned that there won’t be tickets available for the show you want to see, the best thing to do is call the box office and ask. They usually have a very good idea about how many Teen Tix tickets will be available on any given night, and they’re more than happy to help. The phone number for each participating organization is listed on our website and in the newsletter.
Can I buy more than one ticket? Yes! On Sundays (at our participating performing arts organizations) and on Thursdays (at our participating museums) Teen Tix members can purchase a second ticket for just $5! That means you can bring along anyone you like, including an adult or a child too young for Teen Tix, and buy them a $5 ticket, too!
How do I find out what’s playing? As a Teen Tix member, you will automatically be subscribed to our weekly email newsletter, which will tell you about all of the great stuff you can go see with your Teen Tix pass. Additionally, the Teen Tix website has event listings that are constantly updated. You can also check our participating organizations' websites to find out what’s going on. We also recommend checking this blog frequently for recommendations, interviews, and reviews by other teens.
Will you sell my information? No. Teen Tix will never share your email address, or any of your other information, with any outside group for any reason. However, as a public agency, Seattle Center is subject to and must comply with public disclosure requests.
I lost my pass, what do I do? If you lost pass (or never received one in the first place), please click here to fill out the lost pass form. It takes a few days, so don't wait until the day you want to go to the show! We'll email you a temporary pass, and get a new pass out to you within a week.
I registered for Teen Tix but never received my pass. What’s up? If it’s been two weeks or less, your pass is probably on the way – there are only a few of us and so many of you, sometimes it takes us a little while, but it’s coming, we swear! If it’s been more than two weeks, it might have gotten lost in the mail. Email us with your name and address and we’ll get a new one out to you.
I registered for Teen Tix and received my pass, but I’ve never received the e-newsletters. What’s up? It sounds like we probably got the wrong email address for you when you signed up and your newsletters are bouncing back at us. Send us an email with your name and correct email address, and we’ll get you back on the distribution list. DO NOT re-register for Teen Tix!
Don’t you have to dress up to go to these places? No. You can dress up if you want to, and you’ll probably see some people who look pretty fancy when you go, but it’s not a requirement. In fact, one of the nicest things about the arts scene here in Seattle is that it’s pretty casual – it’s about enjoying the art, not being in a fashion show! So wear what you’re comfortable in…just keep your feet off the seats.
What’s the point of all this? The point is that art is valuable, and it’s for everyone. An arts-going community is a healthy community, and we think that means that everyone should have access to high quality arts programming, regardless of age.
Okay, how do I register? Go here and fill out the online form. In about two weeks, you’ll get your pass in the mail, and then you’ll be good to go.
My question still isn’t answered. What should I do? Give us a call or shoot us an email. The number here is 206-233-3959, and the email address is teentix at seattle dot gov.
Who can sign up for Teen Tix? Any teenager age 13-18 can sign up.
Do I need to live in Seattle in order to sign up? Nope. Anyone, from anywhere, can sign up and use the pass as long as they are 13-18 years old.
How much does it cost to sign up? Nothing! It’s free to sign up.
Where can I use my Teen Tix pass? You can use your Teen Tix pass at any of our Participating Organizations.
How do I use my Teen Tix pass? Teen Tix is a rush ticket program. You show up any time the box office is open on the day of the show that you want to see, and our participating organizations will sell you a ticket for $5. At our museum partners, just show up any time the museum is open and show your pass for $5 entry.
Can I make reservations? No. Teen Tix tickets are sold on a first come, first-served basis starting when the box office opens on the day of the show ONLY. You cannot reserve tickets. However, you can call ahead on the day of the show that you want to see and purchase your Teen Tix ticket over the phone.
Can I buy my ticket in advance? No. Teen Tix is a day-of rush ticket program. You can only purchase your ticket on the day of the show that you want to see. However, you can call ahead on the day of the show that you want to see and purchase your ticket over the phone.
Can I buy my ticket over the phone? Yes! You can call any of our participating organization box offices on the day of the show that you want to go see and purchase a Teen Tix ticket over the phone. You will still need to show your Teen Tix pass and ID when you pick it up. There are no over-the-phone sales for Teen Tix museum entries.
So, how can I be sure there will be tickets available? We can’t make any guarantees, but we can get pretty close. If you’re concerned that there won’t be tickets available for the show you want to see, the best thing to do is call the box office and ask. They usually have a very good idea about how many Teen Tix tickets will be available on any given night, and they’re more than happy to help. The phone number for each participating organization is listed on our website and in the newsletter.
Can I buy more than one ticket? Yes! On Sundays (at our participating performing arts organizations) and on Thursdays (at our participating museums) Teen Tix members can purchase a second ticket for just $5! That means you can bring along anyone you like, including an adult or a child too young for Teen Tix, and buy them a $5 ticket, too!
How do I find out what’s playing? As a Teen Tix member, you will automatically be subscribed to our weekly email newsletter, which will tell you about all of the great stuff you can go see with your Teen Tix pass. Additionally, the Teen Tix website has event listings that are constantly updated. You can also check our participating organizations' websites to find out what’s going on. We also recommend checking this blog frequently for recommendations, interviews, and reviews by other teens.
Will you sell my information? No. Teen Tix will never share your email address, or any of your other information, with any outside group for any reason. However, as a public agency, Seattle Center is subject to and must comply with public disclosure requests.
I lost my pass, what do I do? If you lost pass (or never received one in the first place), please click here to fill out the lost pass form. It takes a few days, so don't wait until the day you want to go to the show! We'll email you a temporary pass, and get a new pass out to you within a week.
I registered for Teen Tix but never received my pass. What’s up? If it’s been two weeks or less, your pass is probably on the way – there are only a few of us and so many of you, sometimes it takes us a little while, but it’s coming, we swear! If it’s been more than two weeks, it might have gotten lost in the mail. Email us with your name and address and we’ll get a new one out to you.
I registered for Teen Tix and received my pass, but I’ve never received the e-newsletters. What’s up? It sounds like we probably got the wrong email address for you when you signed up and your newsletters are bouncing back at us. Send us an email with your name and correct email address, and we’ll get you back on the distribution list. DO NOT re-register for Teen Tix!
Don’t you have to dress up to go to these places? No. You can dress up if you want to, and you’ll probably see some people who look pretty fancy when you go, but it’s not a requirement. In fact, one of the nicest things about the arts scene here in Seattle is that it’s pretty casual – it’s about enjoying the art, not being in a fashion show! So wear what you’re comfortable in…just keep your feet off the seats.
What’s the point of all this? The point is that art is valuable, and it’s for everyone. An arts-going community is a healthy community, and we think that means that everyone should have access to high quality arts programming, regardless of age.
Okay, how do I register? Go here and fill out the online form. In about two weeks, you’ll get your pass in the mail, and then you’ll be good to go.
My question still isn’t answered. What should I do? Give us a call or shoot us an email. The number here is 206-233-3959, and the email address is teentix at seattle dot gov.
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