Introducing Experience: the Band

THE MEMBER PUBLICATION OF EMP|SFM WINTER 2008

Introducing Experience: The Band

New Jimi Hendrix Exhibition

Science Fiction Short Film Festival 2008

Sound Off! 2008 From the Cover

• Experience: The Band members:

• Austin DeVries, age 15, Meadowdale High School, drums and guitar, inspired by Muse and The Strokes

• Spencer Doren, age 17, Mercer Island High School, bass, inspired by Kevin Eubanks and Tool

• Olivia Kosaka, age 15, Holy Names Academy, vocals, inspired by Janis Joplin, Regina Spektor

• Taylor Lloyd, age 12, Stahl Jr. High School, guitar, inspired by Metallica, Stevie Ray Vaughan

• Grace Noah, age 13, Seattle Let the Rocking Out Begin! Country Day School, vocals and guitar, inspired by Paramore In October, an innovative rock band program at EMP|SFM was born. Nine musicians from diverse backgrounds held their first practice session and embarked on a musical journey that could take them • Nathan Read, age 17, New to one of the most acclaimed music schools in the country. Horizon, keyboards and drums, inspired by Cradle of Filth and Experience: The Band is a part of the Berklee City Music Network, a scholarship program and partnership between Experience Music Godsmack Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) and the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Members of Experience: The • Robin Sadinsky, age 15, Band receive weekly music lessons by Seattle Berklee instructors Garfield High School, guitar, and practice as a rock band. Members study theory and composition, inspired by The Beatles utilize state-of-the-art online learning materials and perform concerts at EMP|SFM. • David E. Sarmiento, age 12, INFORMATION Cover image by Naomi Campbell. Hamilton Middle School, guitar, Information line: 206.770.2702 E-mail: [email protected] Experience: The Band inset photos by inspired by Nirvana and Ozzy Web site: empsfm.org Eduardo Brambilla, taken at the band’s first showcase at EMP|SFM on December Osbourne IMPRINT STAFF 15, 2007. Mandy Davis and Maggie Skinner, managing editors Event photos by Gregory A. Perez. Anita Lillig, production editor • Brogan Woodburn, age 17, Virginia Witt Abbott, designer Exhibition images by Lara Swimmer. Trio a.d.s., printer Westside Christian High School, IMPRINT is a publication of EMP|SFM Sound Off! band photos by Chona Reproduction in whole or in part without Kasinger and Eric Anderson. guitar, inspired by Steve Vai and permission is prohibited. © 2008 EMP|SFM Joe Satriani Printed on recycled paper

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Dear Members, The coming year will be filled with more of EMP|SFM’s popular The last year has been filled programs. Sound Off!—the Pacific Northwest’s largest underage with positive transformations battle of the bands in February and March; the third annual Science for the museum. In 2007, more Fiction Short Film Festival in February; Oral History Live!—intimate than 20,000 visitors attended interviews with musicians, authors, filmmakers and producers before All Access Nights at EMP|SFM, a live audience; and Family Days at EMP|SFM—featuring family- the museum’s free admission friendly activities and live music the third Saturday of every month. evening with live music that occurs the first Thursday of In late January we introduced a new two-part Jimi Hendrix exhibition every month. In addition, focusing on his guitar sound and its continued resonance with music EMP|SFM lowered its admission listeners. In the spring, the museum will push the limits of imagina- price to $15. As a result, museum attendance increased by 14 tion with machines that often imitate man in an exhibition featuring percent in 2007. We are thrilled! toy robots.

This issue of IMPRINT features EMP|SFM’s Experience: The Band, a In February, a new film series will begin, in partnership with Warren new music scholarship project for teens in partnership with Berklee Etheridge from The Warren Report. Exposed: Inside Film at EMP|SFM City Music Network. We are delighted to have these deserving and will feature conversations with actors, directors and screenwriters of talented young musicians in the building. This type of program is new films, cult classics, science fiction and music films. exactly why the museum was created. Look for invitations to their first public performance at EMP|SFM in June. I look forward to seeing you at the museum soon. We have many programs and new exhibitions happening under our This fall, we held a wonderful members’ party with live music and “one-of-a-kind” roof in 2008. Join us! dancing to celebrate the opening of American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. The exhibition has received high praise from the community. The Seattle Times was very enthusiastic saying, “Ameri- can Sabor is the best kind of museum exhibit: intoxicating and invit- ing for both music expert and novice alike. And no detail here, in this exhibit that will eventually tour the country, went overlooked.” You can visit the exhibition now through September 7, 2008. Josi Callan In November, EMP|SFM opened Innersphere: Sculptural Works [email protected] by Rik Allen. Allen, a Washington-based artist, joined members for the opening. Organized by EMP|SFM, the exhibition features glass and metal sculpture inspired by his life-long fascination with technology and science fiction. The exhibition is open now through EMP|SFM members and community partners celebrate with Joe Santiago and the Salsa April 27, 2008. All-Stars, at the American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music exhibition preview and dance party, October 12, 2007, in Sky Church.

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EMP|SFM Science Fiction Short Film Festival 2008

EMP|SFM, in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival session. The grand prize winner will receive a pitch meeting with SCI Group (SIFF), presents the third annual Science Fiction Short Film FI Channel executives for a chance to potentially write or direct a Festival (SFSFF) on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the Seattle Cinerama two-hour film for the network. A jury, which includes science fiction Theatre. The SFSFF brings together industry professionals in both notables and award-winning film professionals, will view these 20 filmmaking and the genre of science fiction to encourage and films to determine the winners. Festival attendees will vote for the support new, creative additions to science fiction cinema arts. Audience Award.

Twenty films have been chosen to participate in the festival on Tickets are $9 for a single session and $15 for both sessions Feb. 2. Ten of the films will be screened in the first session from 4-6 and available through the SIFF Web site, seattlefilm.org. p.m. and the other set of ten films will be screened in the second For additional information, call 206.464.5830. session from 7-9 p.m. An awards ceremony will follow the evening See page 8 for special member upgrade offer.

2008 SFSFF Film Sessions: First Session—4-6 pm

Adam, Vampire (USA) Lucidity (USA) Director: Travis Jackson Director: Barry Friedman SCIA 1950s B-Movie star struggles Darren is consumed with lucid FI with the decision to cheat on his dreaming, preferring the fantasy wife while a splinter from a prop life he can create to real life with wooden stake races toward his his alienated girlfriend. Will he ever heart. An Atom-Age fairy tale. get her to understand and share in the gift he has discovered?

Alpha Worm (USA) Monster Job Hunter (USA) Director: Mike Fischer Director: Yehudi Mercado Alpha Worm is a tale of survival Monster Job Hunter is about a about an astronaut and alien – at man/child rising to the occasion war with each other but drifting and becoming the hero he only helplessly through space together. dreams to be in his world of video Who will prevail in this conflict of games. willpower and intellect?

Not 2b Toyed With (USA) The Apparatus (USA) Director: Hal Melfi Director: Jesse Moore Avid Star Wars toy collector Troy is A once renowned sleep therapist about to discover the power of the is losing business rapidly as a new dark side when his nephew invades sleep apparatus, the LunaScape his perfectly packaged world. What TR by HewlittLabs, begins invading happens when your world sud- the infomercial slots of late-night denly collapses all around you? television. The Recordist (USA) E:D:E:N (Italy) Director: Zal Batmanglij Director: Fabio Guaglione Charlie Hall, an alcoholic college- The human race is at risk of extinc- student, haphazardly drifts through tion. A bunch of military explorers her life. But when she meets an embark upon a space expedition older woman, who talks of aliens searching for a new habitable and the occult, Charlie begins a planet. They locate one several years journey of self-realization. later, but they soon discover that they are not alone… The Nothing Pill (USA) Director: Yu Gu Eggworld (USA) Dr. Vera Yong is a scientist Director: Vincent Le Quang compelled by an oppressive Eggworld capital – 3007. 500 government to develop the years after the great war, the egg ‘nothing pill.’ The antidote to lone- people, also known as ‘Oeumans’, liness, the pill is intended to help are living under the protection of solo astronauts in their colonization their captors, the Octoboss. A new of space. In her dying world, will find is about to change their lives she discover an escape from her forever. own painful memories?

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2008 SFSFF Film Sessions: Second Session—7-9 pm

Avant Petalos Grillados (Spain) Graw (USA) Director: Velasco Broca Director: Joseph Pettinatti SCI FI Second and last folder of the A masked scavenger stealing from audiovisual tryptich Echos der the victims of a horrific disaster is Büchrucken, inspired by an open forced to decide between saving tale by Elier Ansgar Wilpert. his bounty or his life.

EEE-Funk (USA) Director: Hunter Fine I Was a Creature From Outer A stop-motion animation music Space! (USA) video for the L.A. indy rock band, Director: Vincent Sassone Sputnik Monroe. The video was A strange creature from outer constructed with over 6,000 space is held captive in a secret pictures cut out of the band and New Jersey facility. Terrible things the leading characters. The end happen when a young lab techni- product is an animation realm cian foolishly starts taunting the that’s never been done before. creature to impress his girlfriend.

Escape! From Robot Island The Mourner (USA) (USA) Director: Eric Brown Director: Tim Thompson After a man’s wife is raped and Kirk Samson, held captive in Robot brutally murdered he volunteers Island, must choose to save the himself to serve as the murderer’s world or destroy it, and escape the executioner. But is it the answer clutches of the evil Dr. Vonderbugen he’s looking for? with his daughter in this sci-fi homage. Operation: Fish (USA) Director: Jeff Riley Forecast (USA) A child’s goldfish is abducted Director: Erik Courtney by a criminal mastermind with ne- An old man embarks on a danger- farious intent and a Secret Agent is ous trip back in time to undo a dispatched to rescue it. Utilizing his tragic event that has haunted him time displacement gun to for decades. manipulate events, the agent attempts to foil the villainous scheme.

Four Corners (USA) What Love Remains (USA) Director: Douglas Mueller Director: Nicholas Jenkins The crossroad of life is revealed to Around the corner from tomorrow, a cyclist when he encounters an a man resurrects his dead wife in unexplained traffic light. the form of an android. At first glance, it is her. But he slowly begins to question everything about their relationship, including their daughter.

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INNERSPHERE sculptural works by rik allen Open now through April 27, 2008

Fifty years ago, the Soviet Union successfully launched the first satel- with the sleek futurity of the rocket form. But as I watched Allen work lite into Earth’s orbit. Sputnik, an unassuming, 24-inch antennaed and studied closely his craft, it’s obvious that the setting is entirely sphere, started not only the race for dominance in space, but also appropriate, and that this proximity to nature is inherent in his work something equally impressive – the spark of imagination and excite- and a purposeful part of his process. Allen has been able to find an ment about the possibilities of technology, space, and most impor- easy equilibrium between sleek technology and the visual chaos of tantly, the future. Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum the natural world. and Hall of Fame’s new exhibition, Innersphere: Sculptural Works by Rik Allen orbits around these two precariously balanced axes: the In each piece, there is a celebration of imperfection, chaos, and pas- outer journey of humanity as it reaches for the stars and the inner sage of time – a slight skew to symmetry, bubbles covering the glass journey of the creative individual who dreams of what could be. surface, corroded metallic finishes – all nods to the power of the natural world. Allen’s work is suffused in the Japanese aesthetic of Rik Allen’s artistic focus developed out of his long-time fascination wabi-sabi, where imperfection is paramount to beauty. In this we see with NASA rocket launches, futuristic films, and science fiction nov- his particular twist on the mid-20th century future perfect. His sculp- els. His sculptures mirror our American cultural perception of how a tures have the classic aerodynamic rocket form and all the cultural rocket should look – the classic cigar shape with long fins or legs – and imaginative meaning associated with them, but in those forms which eternally designates the idea of futuristic. Many objects in our there is the addition of flaw, chance, and most of all, the implication culture are presented as representative of the cutting edge, but few of use. While they are vessels of great technological accomplish- escape becoming outdated. There’s something about that magical ment, they’ve also been sailing the galactic seas for millennia. This point in United States history from the beginning of the 20th century simultaneity of both new and old is reflected in title as well as form: to the early 1960s when the populace was entranced by the pos- Azaziel, Rhysmonic Orbiter, Trireme, Yoyeurnaut’s Ark – the appella- sibilities of the future – so much so that the material effects of that tions variously bring to mind the far future and the ancient past. fascination: architecture, vehicles, fashion, art – all retain and reflect that timeless futuristic character, even from the vantage point of the With Innersphere: Sculptural Works by Rik Allen, the outward mys- present. An edifice such as the Space Needle, for example, built for teries of science are integrally combined with the inward journeys of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, continues to recall the future for us, the human imagination. Beyond mere physical form, Rik has imbued even if that future turned out differently from architectural prophecy. these objects with the motive force of creativity. Gone are the tradi- tional methods of propulsion – these rockets are propelled by more This idea that the future is within our grasp was so powerful and so ethereal means. Spheres of power (the Innersphere of the exhibition suffused American culture in the mid-20th century that, today, the title) suspended within the fuselage are harnessed with spun fila- idea has passed forever into the eidetic realm of popular culture. ments of rare elements, which restrain their raw cosmic power and Allen’s rockets are suffused with cultural meaning. We don’t need propel the craft through our mental universe. Of course, the real fuel any explanation of what they are or what they do. Our minds are for these vessels is the power of imagination which Rik Allen’s work filled with images of raging space battles, explorations of Mars, stirs in us all. and spacesuited astronauts walking on the Moon. Our recognition explains some of the instant appeal of Allen’s work, on a level both artistic and culturally casual. Peeling away the veneer of appealing — Jacob McMurray futurity reveals the subtlety and nuance of these works. During this Senior Curator exhibition’s development, I was able to spend quite a bit of time EMP|SFM with Rik Allen and his wife (and fellow artist) Shelley at their pleas- ant rural domain in the wilds of northern Washington. Situated on Excerpt from Innersphere: Sculptural Works by Rik Allen exhibition catalogue, available at a winding, unmarked road amid pastures and forests, the locale in the EMP|SFM museum stores. which he creates his work is at first glance odd for one obsessed

Left and detail: Bottom right: Rik Allen, Minius Module, 2006, 12”h x 16 x 16, blown glass, silver stainless steel wire. Rik Allen, Franklin IV, 2006, 20”h x 14 x 14, blown glass, cast aluminum, steel. Photo by Russell Johnson. Work presented courtesy of the Traver Gallery. Photo by Russell Johnson. Work presented courtesy of the Traver Gallery.

Top right: Rik Allen, X-12 Teslascopic Probe, 2007, 30.5”h x 11 x 11, blown glass, steel, silver, brass. Photo by Russell Johnson. Work presented courtesy of the Traver Gallery.

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Special Member Event Opportunity!

As a member of EMP|SFM you already enjoy year-round admission to exhibitions, invitations to special member-only events, and the pleasure of knowing you are an integral part of a unique institution.

But did you know that by increasing your support you can EMP|SFM would like The permanent exhibition Sound and Salsa dancers celebrate in EMP|SFM’s Vision: Artists Tell Their Stories provides both help the museum continue American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular to thank the following access to a rotating selection of EMP|SFM’s to offer exciting exhibitions and Music exhibition, at the exhibition remarkable collection of oral history preview, October 12, 2007. sponsors: interviews. programs and take advantage of an even wider array of Annual Fund Campaign The Boeing Company, for membership benefits? Increasing support of the American Sabor: Behind-the-Scenes Tour your support to a donor-level As a non-profit organization, Latinos in U.S. Popular Music membership of $150 or more for EMP|SFM Members EMP|SFM relies on generous and exhibition, and for ongoing allows you deeper access to the Saturday, February 16 enthusiastic people like you to sponsorship of EMP|SFM’s All amazing activities at EMP|SFM, support our operating expenses, Access Nights program. 9:00 am – 11:00 am including invitations to behind- exhibitions and public and the-scenes tours and exclusive educational programming. Wells Fargo, for sponsorship EMP|SFM members, we invite opportunities to meet the artists of EMP|SFM’s Oral History Live! you to discover the secrets behind featured throughout Giving to EMP|SFM’s unrestricted program the exhibitions at a member tour the museum! Annual Fund is one of the most of the entire museum with an important ways in which you Courtyard by Marriott Lake esteemed EMP|SFM curator as Upgrade to a donor-level can help us. You can take pride Union for their continued your guide. Tours will last about membership of $150 or more in knowing your contribution support, which offsets EMP|SFM 1 hour; coffee, tea and pastries today, and receive your will support the many EMP|SFM events and program costs. will be served. invitation to the Science Fiction Short Film Festival Artist programs that make a difference to young people in our area, Qwest is a long-term sponsor To RSVP or for more information Reception, taking place after the such as Sound Off!, the Science of EMP|SFM exhibitions, and call 206.770.2772 or contact awards ceremony on February 2, Fiction Short Film Festival, our partners with EMP|SFM to [email protected] by 2008! Don’t miss your chance popular arts and science create innovative and engaging February 12, 2008. Tour times to meet up-and-coming young summer camps and our education programs for students will be assigned and requests filmmakers and ask them about expanding outreach to teachers and teachers. Qwest for will be granted on a first come- their creative work in a fun, and educators. Education focuses on enriching first served basis. informal atmosphere. Your the lives of children by support- donor member benefits, If you have questions or ing preK-12 educational pro- including additional guest comments about donating to grams and initiatives, because passes for friends and family, EMP|SFM, contact the Qwest believes that education will begin as soon as you in- development office at is key to developing productive, crease your membership support [email protected] or prosperous communities. to $150 or more, so act now. Stop by the EMP|SFM ticket- 206.770.2773. ing counter, call 206.770.2772 or go online to empsfm.org/ membership to upgrade your Thankmembership today!You 8 IMPRINT WINTER 2008 Exhibition PreviewandOpeningFestivities Latinos inU.S.PopularMusic Latinos in U.S. Popular Music Hollyoke College,ontheSkyChurch screen, atthe Image of Safeco Insurance. Moneytree andNintendo. Opening festivitieswere sponsored by Insurance, 7, 2008andissponsored by Qwest,TheBoeingCompany, Safeco American Sabor:LatinosinU.S.PopularMusic Totiyo yAmigosandTumbao. Como Va” alsoenjoyedmusicby and“SoulSacrifice.”Visitors discussed howtheycreated arrangementsforsongslike“Oye Adrian Areas whoplayedthe timbales.Inbetweensongsthey joined bybassistAlphonsoJohnsonandChepitoAreas’s son, and MichaelShrieve—originalpercussionists from Santana—were tion withmusiciansfrom Santana, headlinedthe The nextday, SantanaRhythms,aperformancebyandconversa Ruben Molina. Torres,“Chepito” Areas, Willie KarlosLandin,MarkGuerrero and joinedbyguestsincludingJorgeSantana,AbelSánchez,José attend thepreview. Memberswere who were featured intheexhibition It wasanhonortohavemusicians the SkyChurch dancefloor. prompted gueststosalsaacross dynamic Latintuneswhich with DJPabloYglesiasperformed Santiago andtheSalsaAll-Stars exhibition preview onOct.12.Joe night awayatthe EMP|SFM membersdancedthe American Sabor:LatinosinU.S.PopularMusic Popular Music Life

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Education and Programming Volunteer Spotlight: Sound Off! 2008 Ramon Agudo Battle of the Underage Bands

For the seventh year EMP|SFM hosts Sound Off!, the Northwest’s largest underage battle of the bands competition for musicians 21 and under. The competition supports the local underage music scene by giving young artists from all different backgrounds a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come together and play their original music in a great all-ages atmosphere. After receiving more than 80 entries this year, we are excited to announce the newest group of Sound Off! semi-finalists!

Saturday, February 9: Semifinals #1 Saturday, February 16: Semifinals #2 Saturday, February 23: Semifinals #3 a. The Batteries, Carnation, WA e. KnowMads, Seattle, WA i. Deer City, Issaquah, WA b. The Dead Are Judged, Marysville, WA f. The Nextdoor Neighbors, Olympia, WA j. Kusikia, Tacoma, WA c. New Faces, Port Townsend, WA g. Pat Goodwin, Seattle, WA k. Man Down Medic, Seattle, WA d. Southgate, Pendleton, OR h. Scribes, Seattle, WA l. Shotty, Kirkland, WA Ramon Agudo describes himself as a music enthusiast All semifinals shows will be held in Level 3 at EMP|SFM with the final concert taking place in Sky Church, whose musical interests “have Saturday March 1, at EMP|SFM. Admission is $7 for students or EMP|SFM members; $10 for the always hovered near Latin general public. and independent music, even before it was indie.” Ramon has Tickets are available at the EMP|SFM box office or by calling 206.770.2702. For more information visit applied these musical interests myspace.com/empsoundoff. to his volunteer position at EMP|SFM, which he first held Sound Off! is sponsored by IKEA, Shure, 107.7 The End, KEXP, Bumbershoot and Gibson. in 2000. Presently, Ramon’s volunteer role is serving as a docent for American Sabor: Semifinals #1 Semifinals #2 Semifinals #3 Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, a. e. i. where he offers bilingual exhibition tours that highlight the exhibition’s themes and unique interactive qualities.

When asked what he enjoys b. f. j. most about EMP|SFM, Agudo replies, “That [the museum] continues to focus on education, and innovation. It just doesn’t speak to one generation or culture, and in doing so, brings them together c. g. k. under one roof.” EMP|SFM gratefully thanks Agudo for being a part of the museum’s educational efforts.

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February 2, Saturday February 9, Saturday February 23, Saturday April 3, Thursday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Educator In-service Workshop Sound Off! Semifinal Round One Sound Off! Semifinal All Access Nights Media Literacy: Behind the Scenes The Batteries, The Dead Are Judged, Round Three Sponsored by The Boeing Company For more information or to register, New Faces and Southgate Dear City, Kusikia, Man Down Medic contact EMP|SFM Education at Admission is $7 for EMP|SFM mem- and Shotty April 10-13 febru206.770.2765 or bers, $10 general admission. For Admission is $7 for EMP|SFM mem- 2008 Pop Conference at EMP|SFM - [email protected]. tickets, visit the EMP|SFM box office bers, $10 general admission. For Shake, Rattle: Music, Conflict, Presented in partnership with or call 206.770.2702. tickets, visit the EMP|SFM box office and Change Seattle Cinerama Theatre or call 206.770.2702. The Pop Conference at EMP|SFM, and the Seattle International Film February 16, Saturday in its seventh year, joins academics, Festival Group 9:00 am – 11:00 am MARCH critics, writers of all kinds and Member Tours of EMP|SFM performers in a rare common discus- February 2, Saturday Discover the secrets behind the March 1, Saturday sion. The conference is sponsored by Science Fiction Short Film Festival exhibitions at this member tour 8:00 pm the Seattle Partnership for American Seattle Cinerama Theatre of the entire museum with an Sound Off! Finals Popular Music (Experience Music The Science Fiction Short Film esteemed EMP|SFM curator as your Featuring the finalists of each Project, the University of Washing- Festival brings together industry guide. Tours will last about 1 hour; semifinal roundl ton School of Music and KEXP 90.3 professionals in both filmmaking coffee, tea and pastries will be Admission is $7 for EMP|SFM mem- FM), through a grant from the Paul and the genre of science fiction served. To RSVP for your tour or for bers, $10 general admission. For G. Allen Family Foundation. to encourage and support new, more information please contact tickets, visit the EMP|SFM box office creative additions to science fiction [email protected] or call or call 206.770.2702. April 19, Saturday arycinema arts. 206.770.2772 by Feb.12, 2008. Family Days Two screening sessions: 4:00 pm – March 6, Thursday Children 10 and under free 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm February 16, Saturday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EMP|SFM hosts Family Days the Admission is $9 for a single ses- Family Days All Access Nights third Saturday of every month. Bring sion, $15 for both sessions. For Children 10 and under free March’s All Access Night at EMP|SFM the family and join us for a day of tickets, visit seattlefilm.org or call EMP|SFM hosts Family Days the third will feature Somos El Son, a local creativity and imagination. 206.464.5830. Saturday of every month. Family Day salsa dance company performing Sponsored by IKEA Presented in partnership with activities can include art projects, live in Sky Church at 6:00 pm and 7:00 Seattle Cinerama Theatre music, special tours and workshops pm, with each performance fol- April 25, Friday and the Seattle International Film for everyone. February’s Family Day lowed by a 30-minute dance lesson. Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Festival Group features an art workshop with local Sponsored by The Boeing Company Sound Exhibition Preview artist Diana Falchuk and a musical Save the date! Watch your mailbox February 7, Thursday performance by Alma Villegas in Sky March 15, Saturday for event information. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Church at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Family Days All Access Nights Sponsored by IKEA Children 10 and under free April 26, Saturday EMP|SFM offers free admission and March’s Family Day features musical 10:00 am – 5:00 pm marchlive music from 5:00 pm to 8:00 February 16, Saturday performances by Mariachi Huenachi Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of pm on the first Thursday evening of 8:00 pm at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm in Sky Sound Exhibition Opening every month. February’s All Access Sound Off! Semifinal Round Two Church and a special art workshop Night at EMP|SFM will feature local KnowMads, The Nextdoor Neigh- with local artist Toi Sennhauser in bands The Army Corps of Architects bors, Pat Goodwin and Scribes SpinKids Station. and The Globes. The Army Corps of Admission is $7 for EMP|SFM mem- Sponsored by IKEA Architects is an indie pop band from bers, $10 general admission. For Bainbridge Island. The Globes, for- tickets, visit the EMP|SFM box office merly For Years Blue, were winners or call 206.770.2702. of EMP|SFM’s Sound Off! 2007. Sponsored by The Boeing Company april11 IMPRINT WINTER 2008 Jimi Hendrix

EMP|SFM is proud to announce an original exhibition, revealed in two parts, featuring the legendary Jimi Hendrix.

Message to Love: Remembering and Reclaiming Jimi Hendrix will give visitors the opportunity to reflect on Hendrix’s influ- ence on our culture. The exhibition will feature two iconic Hen- drix objects, his Woodstock Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul guitar played by Hendrix in 1963—which he gave to his friend, Larry Lee, who later performed with it at Woodstock. The gallery will house only these two objects, and the gallery walls will be transformed into a blank slate for visitors to write comments and reflections. These thoughts will be used to help shape future EMP|SFM exhibitions about Hendrix. Message to Love: Remembering and Reclaiming Jimi Hendrix runs Saturday, JimiJanuary 26, 2008 through Sunday, April 6, 2008.

The second phase of the exhibition, Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound, will focus on the visitor experience and how Hendrix indelibly affected popular music with his unique talents and innovative sound. Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound runs Satur- day, April 26, 2008 through Sunday, February 7, 2010.

Detail of Jimi Hendrix performing at Madison Square Garden, New York City, circa 1969. Courtesy of Jim Cummins.

January 26, 2008 – April 6, 2008

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