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Director’s Choice Pacific Northwest Ballet’s November production is usually designed as a contrast to the family-friendly sweetness of its Nutcracker, which comes right after, and this program fits that need. David Dawson’s neoclassical powerhouse A Million Kisses to My Skin, Nacho Duato’s Haitian-inspired Rassemblement, and a new-to-us duet by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa join a world premiere by rising star Justin Peck, recently named the resident choreographer at New York City Ballet. There’s not a sugarplum among them. (See pnb.org for schedule; ends Nov. 16.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $28 and up Friday, November 14, 2014

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Spectrum Dance Theater The upstairs studio at Madrona Dance Center is more than spacious enough for classes, but when it’s transformed into a performing space, the dancers are right on top of the audience. This can lead to some extreme experiences, and that’s likely just fine with Spectrum Dance Theater director Donald Byrd. In this fall program, Byrd is reviving his high-tension Interrupted Narratives/WAR from 2006, and adding three more works, including a premiere to Arnold Schoenberg’s iconic Verklarte Nacht (Transfigured Night). Since its 1899 premiere, the score for string sextet has attracted choreographers who want to grapple with its emotional intensity, which should be right up Byrd’s alley. SANDRA KURTZ 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14-Sat., Nov. 15, 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 16. Madrona Performance Studio, Spectrum Dance Theater, 800 Lake Washington Blvd. $20-$30 Friday, November 14, 2014

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Director’s Choice Pacific Northwest Ballet’s November production is usually designed as a contrast to the family-friendly sweetness of its Nutcracker, which comes right after, and this program fits that need. David Dawson’s neoclassical powerhouse A Million Kisses to My Skin, Nacho Duato’s Haitian-inspired Rassemblement, and a new-to-us duet by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa join a world premiere by rising star Justin Peck, recently named the resident choreographer at New York City Ballet. There’s not a sugarplum among them. (See pnb.org for schedule; ends Nov. 16.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $28 and up Saturday, November 15, 2014

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Spectrum Dance Theater The upstairs studio at Madrona Dance Center is more than spacious enough for classes, but when it’s transformed into a performing space, the dancers are right on top of the audience. This can lead to some extreme experiences, and that’s likely just fine with Spectrum Dance Theater director Donald Byrd. In this fall program, Byrd is reviving his high-tension Interrupted Narratives/WAR from 2006, and adding three more works, including a premiere to Arnold Schoenberg’s iconic Verklarte Nacht (Transfigured Night). Since its 1899 premiere, the score for string sextet has attracted choreographers who want to grapple with its emotional intensity, which should be right up Byrd’s alley. SANDRA KURTZ 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14-Sat., Nov. 15, 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 16. Madrona Performance Studio, Spectrum Dance Theater, 800 Lake Washington Blvd. $20-$30 Saturday, November 15, 2014

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Director’s Choice Pacific Northwest Ballet’s November production is usually designed as a contrast to the family-friendly sweetness of its Nutcracker, which comes right after, and this program fits that need. David Dawson’s neoclassical powerhouse A Million Kisses to My Skin, Nacho Duato’s Haitian-inspired Rassemblement, and a new-to-us duet by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa join a world premiere by rising star Justin Peck, recently named the resident choreographer at New York City Ballet. There’s not a sugarplum among them. (See pnb.org for schedule; ends Nov. 16.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $28 and up Sunday, November 16, 2014

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Spectrum Dance Theater The upstairs studio at Madrona Dance Center is more than spacious enough for classes, but when it’s transformed into a performing space, the dancers are right on top of the audience. This can lead to some extreme experiences, and that’s likely just fine with Spectrum Dance Theater director Donald Byrd. In this fall program, Byrd is reviving his high-tension Interrupted Narratives/WAR from 2006, and adding three more works, including a premiere to Arnold Schoenberg’s iconic Verklarte Nacht (Transfigured Night). Since its 1899 premiere, the score for string sextet has attracted choreographers who want to grapple with its emotional intensity, which should be right up Byrd’s alley. SANDRA KURTZ 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14-Sat., Nov. 15, 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 16. Madrona Performance Studio, Spectrum Dance Theater, 800 Lake Washington Blvd. $20-$30 Sunday, November 16, 2014

106.1 Kiss FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 106.1 KISS FM, Seattle’s #1 Hit Music Station, today unveiled the star-studded lineup for its annual holiday concert, 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 taking place on Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00p.m. PST at the WAMU Theater. 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the season’s biggest annual music event that captures the holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app, in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, and Tampa, with additional Jingle Ball concert events in Dallas, Atlanta and Columbus.

106.1 KISS FM officially announced the all-star performers for 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014, which will include Lil Jon, Afrojack, Fall Out Boy, Mary Lambert, Fences, Jake Miller, Rixton, Lindsey Stirling and MAGIC!.

Pre-Sale tickets will be sold exclusively to 106.1 KISS VIP’s via Ticketmaster outlets on Friday, October 17 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. PST.  Fans can register for free to become a 106.1 KISS FM VIP Club Member by logging on to www.KISSFMSEATTLE.com.  Any remaining tickets following the will be available for public purchase starting Saturday, October 18, at 10a.m. PST via Ticketmaster.com.

“There’s truly something for everyone on this year’s Jingle Ball lineup,” said Eric Powers, 106.1 KISS FM Program Director.  “We’ve got range … pop favorites like Jake Miller and Rixton … hometown legends Mary Lambert and Fences … plus huge DJs in Lil Jon and Afrojack. This is gonna be one huge holiday party!

Every year 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball gives back to the community to celebrate the holiday season.  This year’s official charity for 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 is the station’s annual Radiothon partner Seattle Children’s Hospital in advance of Bender’s One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital.

For up-to-minute information on 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 log on to www.KISSFMSEATTLE.com keyword: Jingle Ball or listen to 106.1 KISS FM on-air or online via the station’s website, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one music streaming and digital radio service. iHeartRadio is available across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive partners, smart TVs, gaming devices and more. iHeartRadio is always free for listeners to use, with no capped hours or monthly subscription fees. It delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations “Perfect For” any mood or activity, and a Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today.  To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

Artists and/or event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Wamu Theater at Centurylink Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134 Visit website for more info Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 6pm