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Lectures and Events
Art of the Northwest CoastAldona Jonaitis celebrates the release of her anthology of the same name with a reading and signing. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 8. Also: "A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico" is a bilingual photography exhibit honoring Oaxaca's annual tradition, typically celebrated on the first of November and throughout the month. Also: "Sacred Portraits from Tibet", hand-tinted photographs from the turn of the century. Burke Museum, N.E. 45th St. and 17th Ave. N.E., 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on First Thursdays. "Souls" Ends Dec. 31. "Tibet" ends Feb. 4.
Ballard artwalkOver 20 galleries and shops participate in the neighborhood's second Saturday walk. Guides are available at several locations. Ballard Ave. and N.W. Market St. 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11. www.inballard.com.
Bemis Fall Exhibition The large South Seattle building opens its studio doors to the public, with work from the over 30 painters, photographers, sculptors, and digital artists that live and work there. 6-10 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11. The Bemis Building, 55 S. Atlantic St., 206-621-2146. Free.
Mathias KlotzThe Space.City Art and Architecture Forum present a lecture by the innovative Chilean architect. 6:30 p.m. Mon. Nov. 13. Seattle Central Library Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 4th Ave., 206-264-1120. $12-$15.
nutcracker preview party Over 40 locally designed nutcrackers will be on display at this artist meet-and-greet/auction to benefit Northwest Center programs for children with developmental disabilities. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mon. Nov. 13. Grand Lobby, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 206-378-6379.
Richard Kehl Celebration A 70th birthday celebration and exhibition honoring the life and art of UW professor Richard Kehl plays out all weekend. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Fri. Nov. 10. and 12-8 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11. Also: In "Discovering Buddhist Art—Seeking the Sublime," nearly 100 works represent the influence of Buddhism on Asian art and culture. The wonderful array of antique snuff bottles is a highlight.Also: Tooba is a powerful, haunting allegorical video by Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat about a woman who merges with a tree. Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., 206-654-3100, www.seattleartmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs. Ongoing. Tooba Ends April, 2007.
SOIL 2006 Auction This year's SOIL soiree puts work from over 65 artists at your fingertips. Silent auction at 3:30 p.m. Live auction 5-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 12. $10.Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave. S., 206-624-0770, www.gregkucera.com.Also: Whiting Tennis' "Bovine." SEE ROUNDUP, PAGE 84. Also: prints by L.A. artists Raymond Pettibon and Mark Bennett. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Both end Nov. 11.
Walid Raad & the Atlas GroupThe Lebanese artist presents "The Loudest Muttering is Over," a lecture and multimedia performance incorporating slides, notebook pages, and videotape to examine how we "represent, remember, and make sense of war." 7 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 9. Henry Art Gallery, UW Campus, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 206-543-2280. $6-$10.
Vik MunizThe Brazilian photographer discusses his new show "Reflex." 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 9. Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., 206-654-3100, www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Openings
Ballard Fetherston Dorothy Rissman uses bamboo, thread, and wood panel in "Pieces", her first solo show. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Fri. Nov. 10. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballardfetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Dec. 14.
BLVD GalleryNew works from Robert Hardgrave and Warren Dykeman in "Hard Light." Reception: 6-10 p.m. Fri. Nov. 10. 2312 Second Ave., www.blvdart.com. 1-6 p.m. Wed., Thurs., & Sat., 1-7 p.m. Fri. Ends Dec. 2.
Columbia City"Adornments and Small Works" are new by Columbia City artists; In the guest gallery, "From the Furnace" shows glass art from Viscosity Glass Studio. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11. 4864 Rainier Ave. S., 206-760-9843, www.columbiacitygallery.com. Noon-8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 14.
Gallery63Eleven "French Connection," new paintings from Jeff Mihalyo. Reception: 6-10 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11. 6311 24th Ave. N.W., 206-478-2238, www.gallery63eleven.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Dec. 6.
Henry Art Gallery The fall exhibitions opening party is your first glimpse of Walid Raad's (We Decided to let Them Say 'We Are Convinced' Twice. It was More Convincing This Way," "Beyond Territory: neurotransmitter," and "New Works Laboratory." Reception: 8-10 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 9. $8-$10."day ring, night ring" are sound artist Steve Roden's two new installations that respond to the museum's permanent wonder room, Skyspace by James Turrell. Ends Nov. 12.Also: "The Biographical Landscape: The Photography of Stephen Shore, 1968-1993," large-format color photos demonstrate Shore's influential vision of the last half century. 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. "Shore" ends Dec. 31.
Jack Straw New Media Gallery Bay Area artist Joe Colley exhibits "Lonely Microphone," an interactive installation on space and sound. Artist talk: 7:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 8. Reception: 7 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 9. 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-634-0919, www.jackstraw.org. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends Dec. 29.
