Gavin Borchert

A Little Night Music

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The Daily Wire: Romantic Comedy

Late Bloomers, Late Review

Safe Sextet

What to do tonight? Our Gavin Borchert suggests you see eighth blackbird (yes, they spell it that way) at the Benny:My guess is that in the future, it'll become apparent that Arnold Schoenberg's most lasting and significant contribution to music history was not the twelve-tone composition method he ... More >>

Itzhak Perlman

What to do tonight? Our Gavin Borchert suggests you see eighth blackbird (yes, they spell it that way) at the Benny:My guess is that in the future, it'll become apparent that Arnold Schoenberg's most lasting and significant contribution to music history was not the twelve-tone composition method he ... More >>

The Necronomicon

What to do tonight? Our Gavin Borchert suggests you see eighth blackbird (yes, they spell it that way) at the Benny:My guess is that in the future, it'll become apparent that Arnold Schoenberg's most lasting and significant contribution to music history was not the twelve-tone composition method he ... More >>

Music of Olivier Messiaen

What to do tonight? Our Gavin Borchert suggests you see eighth blackbird (yes, they spell it that way) at the Benny:My guess is that in the future, it'll become apparent that Arnold Schoenberg's most lasting and significant contribution to music history was not the twelve-tone composition method he ... More >>

Metropolitan Opera at the Movies

What to do tonight? Our Gavin Borchert suggests you see eighth blackbird (yes, they spell it that way) at the Benny:My guess is that in the future, it'll become apparent that Arnold Schoenberg's most lasting and significant contribution to music history was not the twelve-tone composition method he ... More >>

GALLERY CONCERTS

What to do tonight? Our Gavin Borchert suggests you see eighth blackbird (yes, they spell it that way) at the Benny:My guess is that in the future, it'll become apparent that Arnold Schoenberg's most lasting and significant contribution to music history was not the twelve-tone composition method he ... More >>

Polar Bear Plunge

MONDAY: Now that you've got a fresh start, commence swimming and running immediately.

Long, Lush, Meditative Melodies

Maya Beiser

Voice Over

Marni Nixon: The voice of Maria in West Side Story.

The Baltics Bring Us New Music

Premieres of commissioned works.

How Many Violists ...

Does it take to screw in a lightbulb? You won't need to ask after you hear Melia Watras.

Gams and Gamelans

We're lining up for BQ Dance and world percussion.

This Week's Critics' Picks

A Pedro Almodóvar retrospective, a Caryl Churchill play, and a moon viewing in the Japanese Garden top our list.

Accademia d'Amore

Monteverdi's tale of adultery, violence, and tender, melting love comes to SPU.

A Concrete Problem

SAM's sculpture park endures labor pains. Plus: UW, opera news.

This Week's Critics' Picks

We're lining up for Der Rosenkavalier, CSS/Diplo, and First Thursday art walk.

Stage Highlights

We've got tickets for Re-Bar's Fete, Columbia City Cabaret, and Menotti's operas. Have you?

Perfect Summer Events

We've got tickets for Re-Bar's Fete, Columbia City Cabaret, and Menotti's operas. Have you?

My Perfect ...

Perfect summer moments recalled by a chef, a tour guide, a musician, a yogi, a little leaguer, and others.

This Week's Critics' Picks

A Theater Schmeater premiere, keyboardist Byron Schenkman, and comics creator Harvey Pekar.

Train Gang

The comic threesome Train of Thought sketches out a fun evening. Plus: William Chapman Nyaho and Warabiza.

Diner Diva

The comic threesome Train of Thought sketches out a fun evening. Plus: William Chapman Nyaho and Warabiza.

This Week's Critics' Picks

Peking acrobats, Emerson String Quartet, SIFF's Global Lens series.

Prelude to a Museum

Peking acrobats, Emerson String Quartet, SIFF's Global Lens series.

Musica Vitae, Seattle Chamber Music Society

Peking acrobats, Emerson String Quartet, SIFF's Global Lens series.

Performance Picks

Peking acrobats, Emerson String Quartet, SIFF's Global Lens series.

Show Boat

Peking acrobats, Emerson String Quartet, SIFF's Global Lens series.

Your Arts & Watts Weekend Planner

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

The Dina Martina Christmas Show

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Matt Haimovitz

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Showtunes Theater Company

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Seattle Chamber Players

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

A Prairie Home Companion

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

May Day Concert at Town Hall

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Erik Satie's "Vexations"

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Sounders vs. Boca Juniors

​Friday: Margaret Friedman says you should see the stage and video comedy of Reggie Watts at On the Boards (8 p.m.). Adriana Grant recommends you drive up to Bothell to see TV chef Alton Brown at Third Place Books (6:30 p.m.). Saturday: SAAM is hosting the free, one-act operetta Love's Fool, ... More >>

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Cancel Their June 24 Paramount Show, But I'm Not Crying

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

SIFF 2010 Encore Screenings

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Bugs Bunny on Broadway

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Seattle Chamber Music Society

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Northwest Sinfonietta

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Mezzo Lunatico

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Trimpin: The Sound of Invention

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Hauschka

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons just canceled their June 24 concert at the Paramount. Our copy editor Gavin Borchert hazarded, "My guess is airport security wouldn't let their walkers on the plane," but I'm not sure of the actual reason. It's devastating news, but I'm sure if Frankie were here an ... More >>

Kenny G's Favorite Crumpet Shop Reopens; Family-Friendly Pizzeria Comes to Greenwood

The Crumpet Shop reopens today!​The Crumpet Shop in Pike Place Market reopens at 7 a.m. today, following a five-month hiatus during which it underwent repairs, according to Seattle Met. Among the beloved establishment's biggest supporters: SW's Gavin Borchert, who swears it's the best bakery i ... More >>