Chris Bennion
Seattle Children's Theater resurrects the beloved The Velveteen Rabbit.
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Country Crafts Home and Gift Show—Savor the season's delights and thousands of hand-crafted gifts, furnishings, gourmet foods, garments, and accessories from 95 Northwest crafters and designers. Accepting canned food donations to benefit local food banks. Wheelchair accessible. Vasa Park Resort, 3549 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, 425-888-1798 or www.country-craft.com. Free. Thu-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6. 11/18-12/4.
The Velveteen Rabbit—Remember that Margery Williams story about a velveteen rabbit who becomes a boy's best pal, until the stuffed animal's exiled from the house after the boy contracts scarlet fever? Whether you do or not, you don't want to miss Burgess Clark's stage adaptation of this timeless tale, as directed by Christine Sumpton. Set designer Edie Whitsett moves away from the traditional English nursery of earlier productions to impart an open, Scandinavian-inspired atmosphere. The puppets are an integral part of the staging, with all puppeteers fully visible and incorporated into the action. Presented by Seattle Children's Theater. Seattle Center, Eve Alvord Theater, 441-3322. Adult matinees $20.50/evenings $19.50; senior/student/child matinees $14.50/evenings $13.50. Sat-Sun at 2 and 5:30. 11/18-1/15/00.
University Village's Annual Sharing & Caring Tree—Now's your chance to share the spirit of the season with children in need by selecting a gift wish ornament from the Sharing & Caring Tree. Shoppers can also purchase a child's gift wish and return it unwrapped to the tree for delivery to the child's home on Christmas Eve. Co-sponsored by the University Sunrise Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop #186, donating to University Food Bank, Central Area Motivational Program, and Fremont Food Bank. University Village, Center Court, 523-7104. Gift drop-off times: Weeknights 5-8, Sat 10-6, Sun noon-5. 11/18-12/19.
20th Annual Christmas House Bazaar—Celebrate the Christmas House's history while browsing through a plentiful collection of unique and beautiful hand-crafted gift and decorating items brought to you by 40 exhibitors. 2517 10th W, 283-1043. Free. Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. 11/19-21.
Best of the Northwest—Come on down to this unique arts and crafts marketplace representing the finest in Northwest arts, crafts, music, food, and creative expression. Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall, 360-221-6191. $6, 12 and under free. Fri noon-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6. 11/19-21.
Emerald City Crafters 19th Annual Bazaar—I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto, but this seems even better! This juried event, bigger than ever, boasts unique items crafted by local artists. Sample the famous spiced cider or just mosey on through the many booths. Free parking, wheelchair accessible. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th NE, 365-8477. Free. Fri 4-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3. 11/19-21.
18th Annual Ayame-Kai Holiday Crafts Fair—This fab fair offers over 60 quality crafts, including Asian crafts, Christmas decorations, Japanese dolls, pottery, stained glass, woodcrafts, and much more. Browse while munching on an Asian pastry. Proceeds benefit the Seattle Keiro Nursing Home. Seattle Buddhist Church, 1427 S Main, 723-5283. Free. 11/20, 10-4.
A Festival of Hope—This alternative Christmas fair features third world and local crafts, books, cards, gifts, decorations, lunch, and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit hunger relief programs. Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, 5019 Keystone Pl N, 632-6021. Free. Sat 10-4, Sun noon-3. 11/20-21.
Nordic Heritage Museum's Yulefest—Want to find out what an aebleskiver tastes like? Well, now's the time, as this museum transforms itself into a gigantic, festive Christmas marketplace filled with music, dance, trinkets, and food. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th, 789-5707. $1 admission, $1 parking. 11/20-21, 10-6.
University Village Open House—U-Village kicks off the season with a variety of festivities, including live entertainment, trunk shows, refreshments, holiday treats, and Canvas, an a cappella jazz ensemble who will perform holiday music from 1-3. This is also U-Village's special Holiday Shopping Day, during which participating merchants donate a portion of proceeds to First Place, a school for homeless children in Seattle. Look for the signs in participating merchants' windows. University Village, 523-0622. Free. 11/21, 11-6.
The Teddy Bear Suite—Don't miss your chance to hang out with the Teddy Bear family in their rustic holiday cabin! Four Seasons Olympic Hotel, 411 University, 621-1700 ext. 3259. Free, donations to Children's Hospital gladly accepted. 11/24-12/31, 9-7.
The Art of the Holiday Season Tour—What's better than a trip to Vancouver? A trip to Vancouver with a tour of selected group artist studios where you can buy one-of-a-kind works in ceramic, wood, glass, and other media. So get up north and get ready for fun! This tour features neighborhoods filled with festive lights and a visit to Trudy Van Dop's home gallery, one of the most prominent galleries in Western Canada, featuring an outstanding collection of contemporary Canadian fine art and crafts from across the country. Pickup from downtown hotels, call 604-646-6636 for information. $56. 11/24-12/23, 5-9pm.
Bellevue: The Magic Season—Where else to celebrate the holidays than beautiful Bellevue? Here's a sample of the treats downtown's offering during its Magic Season celebration: Skating at the Wells Fargo Ice Arena under the big-top tent in Downtown Bellevue Park, one block south of Bellevue Square, 425-451-2455. $5 admission, $2 skate rentals. Overlake Hospital Garden D'Lights offers 3-D "blossoms" fashioned from nearly 200,000 lights, accompanied by musical entertainment and treats. Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main, 425-451-3755. $3 donation. 5-10. Main Street Magic in Old Bellevue allows you to stroll through Old Bellevue while enjoying a neighborhood enriched with over 80 unique shops and boutiques, specialty restaurants, holiday lighting, and festive decor. Old Bellevue, Main, 425-453-1655. Santa's Toyland Parade brings the jolly old man to town by horse-drawn carriage. The parade begins at the west drive of Bellevue Square 12/26 at 5:30, and free entertainment follows in the Center Court at 6:30. Bellevue Square, 425-454-8096. 11/26-1/3/00.
