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Lectures and Events

Arts Etc. 2006 This third annual celebration of Asian-American art includes pop music and a fashion show along with visual art from Mia Bradsaw, Diem Chau, Michael Curato, Joby Shimomura, Aki Sogabe, and Nha Vuu. 7-10 p.m. Sat. Nov. 4. Port of Seattle Atrium on Pier 69, 206-624-3925. www.iexaminer.org. $15 adv./$20.

ArtsLaunch Forum The quarterly event supporting the works in progress of established and emerging artists features performances from composers (Garrett Fisher), choreographers (Sherri Brown, Wobbly Dance), poets (Anna Maria Hong), painters (Jonathan Clarren and Jane McGehee), and more. 8 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 2. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, Vandenbrink Community Room, 110 Third Ave. S., 206-621-1055, www.garde-rail.com. $5-$15.

Blank Canvas Artist Throwdown Collaborative works will be made by restaurant/bar staff, followed by a cocktail party and charity auction of the art, to benefit FareStart. Artist Throwdown: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 5. .twist., 2313 First Ave., 206-448-9478.

Chinese Art in a Persian Mirror The Silk Road lecture series, which brings specialists in Eurasian cultural history to Seattle, kicks off with this talk from Harvard's David Roxburgh. 7 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 2. Kane Hall at UW, 206-628-0888. depts.washington.edu/silkroad. Free.

Fremont First Friday Over 16 local galleries and shops participate in this monthly art walk. Guide maps are available at various locations. 6-9 p.m. Fri. Nov. 3. www.fremontseattle.com. Free.

Islamic Women Artists Karen Mathews, a lecturer in the Art History department of UW, discusses both modern and historical art made by Islamic women. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fri. Nov. 3. Stimson Auditorium, Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., 206-654-3100. Free.

Jewish Arts Festival Hillel at UW celebrates its first Arts Month. 7-9:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 1. Hillel Center, 4745 17th Ave. Nß.E., 206-527-1997. wwwjconnectseattle.org. $5.

Pratt Open House Bronzers will be pouring, welders will be welding, and you get to snoop on them all in the throes of artistic creation. 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 4. Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., 206-328-2200. www.pratt.org.

SUNNY ARMS OPEN HOUSE Members of this South Seattle Artist Cooperative open the studios in their renovated factory to the public. Everything from photography to sculpture to glass will be on display. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Nov. 5. 707 S. Snoqualmie and Seventh Ave., www.sunnyarms.com. Free.

First Thursday

CORRIDOR GALLERY "BTW, OMG! WTF" is a selection of ink drawings and the final Seattle show of TAR ART RAT, newly relocated to Berlin. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 306 S. Washington St., 206-856-7037, www.tashirokaplan.com/corridor/ Noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Dec. 2.

Davidson Contemporary Colorful distemper paintings are paired with 'hoardings' inspired by Indian advertising in "Outsourced: Donald Fels in India." Also, Francesca Sundsten's intriguing new work of hand-painted alterations on found photographs. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 310 S. Washington St., 206-624-7684, www.davidsongalleries.com. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Sat. Dec. 2.

Davidson Galleries Hand-colored woodcuts detail Japanese travels in Lockwood Dennis' "Nine Days in Kobe," along with new oils showing American scenes. "Shunga," in the Archive Print Department, features erotic Japanese prints from Edo period. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 206-624-1324, www.davidsongalleries.com. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Sat. Dec. 2.

Form/Space Atelier "Portrait Sprawl/Canvas Hardscape" focuses on the small-scale, 2-D aspect of built environment through the work of four painters. Reception: 6-10 p.m. 1907 Second Ave., 206-448-2302, www.formspaceatelier.com. Noon-6 p.m. Wed., Thurs., & Sat., Noon-7 p.m. Fri., Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 3.

Foster/White Dale Lindman's Substance of Matter features textural, strikingly cool minimalist paintings. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 220 Third Ave. S., 206-622-2833, www.fosterwhite.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Nov. 25.

Gallery4Culture 23 artists and craftspeople display functional objects—such as handmade doors or light fixtures—as part of the Arts Parts: Artist Made Building Parts Registry Artists showcase. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 101 Prefontaine Pl. S., 206-296-7580, www.4culture.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends. Fri. Dec. 1.

Gallery IMA "Cue Mnemonic," new works by sculptor Paul Metivier, and "ad rem," abstract paintings from Glenn Ossiander. Reception: 6-9 p.m. 123 S. Jackson St., 206-625-0055, www.galleryima.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Fri. Dec. 1.

Garde Rail "Blackstock's Collection" is filled with meticulously organized drawings of birds, trains, and other objects by Seattle artist Gregory Blackstock. Artist signing: 6-8 p.m. 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 Studio Local glass artists Lon Clark and Annette Ringe show new work. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 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.

Grover/Thurston Gallery Austin-based Lance Letscher shows his "Curtains and Windows," dreamlike collages made from found materials. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 309 Occidental Ave. S., 206-223-0816, www.groverthurston.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Dec. 2.