On August 16, 2009, Mestre Curisco Capoeira Malês performed capoeira at the 11th annual Brasil Fest in the Seattle Center. Capoeira is a centuries-old Brazilian art form combining music, self-defense and fluid movement.
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The 11th annual Brasil Fest was held in the Seattle Center on Sunday, August 16, 2009. Among the activities were performances, booths and people in and about the Mural Amphitheatre.
The 14th annual Tibet Fest was held in the Seattle Center on August 22-23, 2009. The festival highlights the centuries-old artwork, dance and other traditions of Tibet. The event is organized by the Tibetan Association of Washington.
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Tara Sharp organized a panel on leveraging social media technology for the benefit of arts organizations. The event was held at the Balagan Theater, in Seattle, on August 12, 2009
On July 25, 2009, I made my way to the Alki Art Fair via Metro bus, King County Water Taxi and the free Water Taxi neighborhood shuttle.
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On July 1, 2009, Marni Muir Gallery, located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, hosted and opening night reception for “Culture Complex: Editoons,” an exhibition by Seattle artist Molly Norris.
Seattlepridefest09 was held in the Seattle Center on June 28, 2009. The festival was one of a variety of events celebrating gay pride.
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Jazz vocalist Melissa Morgan made her Seattle debut at Jazz Alley in a two-night run in late June 2009. Backing Ms. Morgan were Seattle pianist Randy Halberstadt, Seattle bassist Doug Miller and Los Angeles drummer Kevin Kanner. 
Artist Judith Kindler invited guests to a studio exhibition, annual studio party and sale, on June 26, 2009.
On June 19, 2009, a celebration for Seattle Art Museum (SAM) out-going director Mimi Gates was held at the museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park. After 15 dynamic years as director, Ms. Gates is leaving that position in July 2009.
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On May 22, 2009, an opening night event was held for the University of Washington’s 2009 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhbition at the Henry Art Gallery.
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Nick Licata, running for reelection to the Seattle City Council, held a fundraiser in the home of Brian and Margie Livingston, on April 9, 2009.
On March 3, 2009, the Henry Contemporaries enjoyed a collection visit at the home of Greg Kucera and Larry Yocom. 
G. Gibson Gallery invited friends and supporters to the gallery on inauguration night to celebrate the Barack Obama presidency.
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Western Bridge hosted a holiday potluck on December 24, 2008. The gathering also saluted the 50th anniversary of the peace symbol, which originated as the logo of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
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Etsuko Ichikawa is a Seattle-based artist. On November 17, 2008, I met her at Viscosity Glass, in Seattle, to photograph her process and to document the creation of glass pyrographs.
The Seattle artist-run Crawl Space Gallery was the beneficiary of The Grand Geometrician’s Ball, a party and fundraiser hosted by Jeffrey Mitchell, John Behnke and the CS Secret Society on Saturday, November 22, 2008.
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12 Views, an exhibition by Claire Cowie, opened at James Harris Gallery on November 13, 2008. Comprised of works on paper, 12 Views is inspired by the work of 19th century Japanese painter and printmaker Hokusai.
Liis and I walked over to Bryan and Margaret Lake’s home for a large and festive Thanksgiving celebration and dinner.
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On October 12, Liis, Anne-Marie, Nancy and I took the kids to the Caza Berry Farm (a.k.a. Buckhorn Berry Farm) Pumpkin Festival. Located near Buckhorn, Ontario, the farm hosts the pumpkin festival annually.
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The air was clear and warm, the sun bright and Mississagua Lake still on the morning of Sunday, October 11, 2008.
Liis and I arrived in Toronto via Air Canada on October 7. We stayed overnight in the apartment of Liis’ brother, Baron Marcus, a database guru and front man of the Gothic surf band Vampire Beach Babes.
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Hank Willis Thomas
Liz Magor
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Cynthia Greig
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Alfred Harris (center)
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Marita
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Macani Toungara
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Susan Robb
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On our last day in cottage country, Liis and I took a long walk.
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