Walk the red carpet with the stars at the premiere of “Battle in Seattle” at the 34th Seattle International Film Festival opening, May 22 at Seattle Center.
For 25 days, the film festival presents more than 400 feature, documentary and short films as well as discussions, forums and special events throughout local theaters. The festival kicks off with the “Battle in Seattle” premiere and gala party. The film’s star, Charlize Theron, director Stuart Townsend and other actors from this ensemble dramatization of the 1999 protests of the World Trade Organization are expected to attend. Tickets for film festival showings, May 22- June 15, as well as the SIFF Opening Night Gala at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall are now on sale.
Also happening this weekend at Seattle Center:
Play, sing, taste, dance, learn and participate at the Northwest Folklife Festival, May 23 – 26 at Seattle Center.
This annual celebration of the rich fabric of Northwest cultures and communities is one of the nation’s largest community arts festivals. Hundreds of performances and interactive events are held throughout Memorial Day weekend for the expected 250,000 guests at this quintessential Seattle event. Highlights this year include a Friday night square dance with local favorites “The Tallboys” and a Brass Band Showcase. Admission is FREE 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Donations are suggested to continue this Seattle tradition.
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