December 20

Winterfest in full swing at Seattle Center

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Channukah has passed, we’re just five days away from Christmas, and 12 from New Years—it’ amazing how fast December has zipped by! If  you haven’t yet had a chance to get out and experience some the festivities that the holiday season has to offer, Queen Anne-ers might want to check out some of the options right here in our own backyard—Seattle Center Winterfest.

Winterfest offers fun and often free activities at Seattle Center through Friday, December 31, including a winter display at the Center House, the classic Winter Train and Village, winter ice rink, and a number of events and shows—from comedy, jazz and dance, to ice sculpting, fireside singing, showcases and cultural celebrations.

One of the most popular Winterfest events, the ice rink, will be open through Sunday, January 2, 2011 in Fisher Pavilion. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (The ice rink will close at 4 p.m. on December 24, will be closed all day on the 25th, and will close at 11:40 p.m. on December 31). Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and $2 for children 5 years old and younger (cash only). This fee includes skate rentals.

There are still tons of special events to catch at Seattle Center before Winterfest comes to a close. Check the full schedule of upcoming events here! Here are just a few of the events coming up this week and next:

The Noise Guy—Tuesday, December 21, 11:30 a.m., Center House, FREE

Charles Preston Williams writes, illustrates and performs funny stories for kids. His live performance mixes a human generated soundscape with classic tales, creating a unique brand of storytelling that captivates and entertains.

SANCA Acrobatics & Circus Arts—Tuesday, December 21, 2:30 p.m., Center House, FREE

Founded in 2006, the SANCA Youth Performance Company utilizes a variety of disciplines, including trapeze, juggling, tightwire, unicycle and acrobatics to fascinate young and old alike.

Mad Science—Wednesday, December 22, 1 p.m., Center House, FREE

Mad Science® is the world’s leading science enrichment provider, introducing children to a world of discovery while sparking their imaginations. Watch and participate in hands-on science experiences that are as entertaining as they are educational.

Zambini Brothers Puppeteers—Wednesday, December 22, 2:30 p.m., Center House, FREE

Based on Vashon Island, WA, Zambini Brothers is a troupe of puppeteer-artists who perform their splendiferously wonderful Giant Puppets, Roving Comedy Characters, Puppet and Comedy Shows at fairs, festivals, schools, libraries and events throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Featured at Winterfest, The Tasty Tale of Brave Sir Bump.

Hot Dog USA – Exhibition Jump Rope—Thursday, December 23, 1 p.m., Center House, FREE

The Hot Dog USA Jump Rope Team is dedicated to inspiring, motivating and educating people of all ages, while fostering local, regional, national and international jump rope competitions, workshops and performances. The team has been competing and teaching jump rope workshops around the world since 1980. The team consists of about 50 boys and girls ranging in age from 6 years old to adults.

KlezKidz—Friday, December 24, 1 p.m., Center House, FREE
This multigenerational group of musicians, singers and dancers presents interactive concerts filled with World Jewish Music and mirth. You’ll hear the wail of clarinets and the rousing sounds of Israeli dance music and see bottles balanced on the heads of dancers.

New Year’s Eve Celebration with The Machine—Friday, December 31, 8 p.m., Center House, FREE

Ring in 2011 with the rocking sounds of The Machine. Known throughout the Pacific Northwest for their highly danceable covers of 80’s and 90’s hits, The Machine offers the best PARTY music in town – setting the stage for a magnificent display of New Year’s fireworks in the skies above Seattle Center!

Seattle Center Winterfest is part of Holidays in the City, and is sponsored by the City of Seattle, Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle Weekly and KOMO 4 TV.


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