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Lectures and Events

ART MARTThe United Indian Elders' Program features the wares of a dozen Native American artists and craftspeople, and the Northwest Native American Basketweaving Association with a demonstration. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Nov. 25. Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 3801 W. Government Way (in Discovery Park), 206-228-1410.

Lelavision Physical MusicYou know that saying, "writing about music is like dancing about architecture?" In Physical Music,the Lelavision dance troupe's choreography comes from the playing of "musical sculptures" designed to evoke movement. 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 24. Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, 253-284-4750, www.museumofglass.org.

Mark Magrath: Temporary Public ArtSEE THE WIRE. Also: "Portrait Sprawl/Canvas Hardscape" focuses on the small-scale, 2-D aspect of built environment through the work of four painters. 7 p.m. Wed. Nov. 22. Form/Space Atelier, 1907 Second Ave., 206-448-2302, www.formspaceatelier.com. "Portrait" ends Dec. 3.

Xaveer De GeyterSpace.City Art and Architecture forum presents a lecture by the Belgian architect and educator. 6:30 p.m. Mon. Nov. 27. $12 adv. from www.brownpapertickets.com. $15. Seattle Central Library Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-264-1120.

Openings

Fine Art Vision Gallery"From a Different Angle," the vibrant oils of Russian artist Igor Kashinsky, inspired by "the psychology of the music world." Reception: 1-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 25-26. 3833 156th Ave. S.E., Bellevue, 425-681-9772, www.fineartvision.com. Ends Jan. 4.

Last Chance

Foster/WhiteDale Lindman's "Substance of Matter" features textural, strikingly cool minimalist paintings. 220 Third Ave. S., 206-622-2833, www.fosterwhite.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Nov. 25.

Friesen GalleryPaintings and sculpture by Jane Rosen in "Tracking." 1200 Second Ave., 206-628-9501, www.friesengallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Ends Nov. 26.

Garde Rail"Blackstock's Collection" is filled with meticulously organized drawings of birds, trains, and other objects by Seattle artist Gregory Blackstock. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 110 Third Ave. S., 206-621-1055, www.garde-rail.com, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Ends Nov. 25.

Glasshouse StudioLocal glass artists Lon Clark and Annette Ringe show new work. 311 Occidental Ave. S., 206-682-9939, www.glasshouse-studio.com. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ends Nov. 30.

Howard House"How close can you get to something that terrifies you?" That is the question explored by artist Alex Schweder, Richard Barnes, and Charles Mason in "Murmurs," their fascinating new installation at Howard House, which is terrific in both senses of the word. Each winter, tens of thousands of starlings swarm to the Rome suburb of EUR, which also happens to be the site where Mussolini once planned the Universal Exhibition, his unrealized homage to fascism. Together, the artists succeed in both echoing and drawing visitors into the strangeness and wonder of the birds' behavior. 604 Second Ave., 206-256-6399, www.howardhouse.net. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Nov. 25.SUE PETERS

Photographic Center Northwest"Chick Flick" explores family and fantasy life, gender roles, sexuality and more in the works of four nationally established female artists. 900 12th Ave., 206-720-7222, www.pcnw.org. Noon-9:30 p.m. Mon., 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Nov. 29.

SoilOpolis plays with urban environments through the pairing of Sydney-based Salvatore Panatteri's lens media with a video installation from Seattleite Thom Heileson. 112 Third Ave. S., 206-264-8061, www.soilart.org. Noon-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends Nov. 26.

Bellevue Arts Museum Garry Knox Bennett has created 52 wry and funky chairs in "Call Me Chairmaker." Ends Nov. 26.Also: "American Tapestry Alliance Biennial 6" is a juried exhibit of contemporary weavers. Also: "Dim Sum at the On-On Tea Room" presents the work of Northwest jewelry artist Ron Ho. Also: "Mohamed Zakariya, Islamic Calligrapher" presents 18 samples of the Virginia-based artist's elegant script work. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, 425-519-0770, www.bellevuearts.org. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (until 9 p.m. Thurs.), 11 a.m-5:30 p.m. Sun. "Tapestry" ends Jan. 6. "Dim Sum" and Zakariya end Feb. 18.

Galleries

Art/Not TerminalPainter Ed Baines shows stylized "Window Panes." "Artists for Breast Cancer," created by Georgetta Gancarz, is in the Subterranean Room. 2045 Westlake Ave., 206-233-0680, www.antgallery.org. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Mon. Dec. 4.

ArtsWest"Visual Ensembles" features mixed media and pottery works from four local artists. Also: "One Moment in Time" presents work by the Northwest Collage Society. 4711 California Ave. S.W., 206-938-0963, www.artswest.org. Noon-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Dec. 2.

Ballard Fetherston Dorothy Rissman uses bamboo, thread, and wood panel in "Pieces," her first solo show. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballard fetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Dec. 14.

Benham GalleryPhotographers Phil Borges and Luis Delgado and humanitarian organization CARE international exhibit "a visual commentary on culture, power, poverty, torture, perseverance, and exceptional heroes." Reception on Thurs., Dec. 1. 1216 First Ave., 206-622-2480, www.benhamgallery.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Ends Dec. 23.