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Arts and entertainment for the Eastside November 2011

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Inside Story Dear reader, Get out your stretch pants.

You heard me.

I’m all for looking good. I wear makeup most days, and I even got a manicure once.

But, in reality, my fashion sense is mostly dictated by what doesn’t itch (or, as you will read in our feature on rubber boots, by what’s waterproof in this drizzly climate).

In other words, I love being comfortable.

That’s especially true each November when I am blessed with not one, but TWO, Thanksgiving dinners, thanks to my dad’s wacky work schedule.

It’s stretch pants season.

First, there’s my cool, 40-something parents’ alternative Thanksgiving (PreThanks), complete with barbecued turkey legs and crab mac ‘n cheese. Then, on the actual day, I head over to my future in-laws’ house for the iconic fare.

I may be a girl – but I’m no delicate flower when good food is involved.

Thanks to my phoPhoto by Chad Coleman fellow reporters, Nat Levy and Celeste Gracey, who share my passion for delicious eats, this issue will help you get the most out of your Thanksgiving.

Here’s your first tip: The starring role (turkey) needs some supporting actors to truly make it a memorable meal. Play up the sides with Bellevue chef Carol Dearth’s recipes for stuffing with bread, crab or wild-rice and get tips on vegetarian options. For wine pairings throughout the meal, take a look at what experts from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery have to say.

Finally, on the big day, grab a plate and make yourself comfortable. Forget about the stresses of work and life you’ll have to face on Monday.

For those of us fortunate enough to be surrounded by loved ones and greeted by those amazing aromas – we really are lucky, aren’t we?

Let’s be thankful this November.

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Sound of success from a local maestro

BY GABRIELLE NOMURA | PHOTOS BY STUDIO B PORTRAITS It’s almost like a dance – conducting an orchestra.

At least, that’s how Sammamish Symphony Orchestra maestro, R. Joseph Scott, puts it.

Every eyebrow raise or smile, the sharp or graceful gestures Scott makes during a

performance tell a story that informs the 80 musicians how to play.

“It’s not about surrendering to the music,” he says. “It’s about being true to it.”

Scott is a leader of the symphony in many ways, not just with his baton.

This year marks the orchestra’s 20th season. Scott says he’s seen the ensemble double in size in the 13 years he’s been conductor, in addition to growing artistically.

Organizers of the group attribute that success, in part, to his vision.

“You have to want to lead in order to be a good conductor,” says Scott, who first organized and led choral groups as a high school student. “The sound is built on the personality of the conductor. You’re conveying all the time what you feel; what you want to be brought out in the music.”

In addition to his more than a decade with the Sammamish group, Scott founded the now defunct Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, serving as music director, conductor and general manager from 1967 – 1997.

“It’s always a challenge to keep people coming to the concerts,” he says. The Sammamish ensemble relies on volunteer talent, as well as a broad base of support from Eastsiders and other audience members from the Greater Seattle area.

But, despite current challenges for arts groups, it’s so important to keep music a vital part of the community, he says.

“There is nothing like a live performance, being able to visually see where the sound comes from and how its achieved.”

MORE INFORMATION: The next Sammamish Symphony Orchestra performance, “Holiday Pops,” is Dec. 10-11 at Eastlake Performing Arts Center, 400 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish. For more information, go to http://www.sammamishsymphony.org/.

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Fashion

These boots were made for splashing For other regions, splash-proof Gortex and colorful patterns in rubber mean April showers.

Only here, in rainy, gray paradise, is it a year-round fashion statement

BY GABRIELLE NOMURA | PHOTOS BY CHAD COLEMAN Fashion purists may dismiss the rain boot.

It might be just another example of our REI-loving, lackadaisical Pacific Northwest style (or lack thereof).

But I disagree.

While, yes, they may be waterproof, and no, they don’t have a high heel – there’s something sweet and iconic about a good pair of old fashion puddle jumpers.

Not that they’re old fashioned at all these days – rain boots for the modernday gal come with Coach labels and sassy colors or patterns like hot pink or leopard print.

They can even be found in the most ritzy of shops: Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s. Here on the Eastside, another good source for the rubber beauties is The Grange in Issaquah, 145 NE Gilman Blvd.

For everyday, you can rock the boots with your favorite pair of skinny jeans.

For special occasions, I’ve even seen adventurous Northwest brides make them the required footwear for bridesmaids (go to Bellingham photographer, Josh Durias’ blog, http://www.duriasblog.com/ to see what I mean.)

I grew up in the land of gray skies, where we appreciate our proximity to water, and the rain at night on the roof makes for the best night’s sleep a girl could ask for – rather than an annoyance. Pacific Northwesties, you know what I’m talking about.

We’re not the sunshine bikini state. Instead, our fashion is rain-proof and ready for inclement weather.

We may as well embrace this glorious, very wet place we live in.

GET THE LOOK: 1. (Far left) Coach Pixy Glaser Graffiti Boot. Color: grey, multi. $115 at Macy’s.: 400 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, 425- 6886000; www.coach.com/.

2. (Second from left) Pelican pink Sperry boot, $69.95 at Nordstrom, 100 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, 425-455-5800; www. sperrytopsider.com/store/.

3. (Third from left) Women’s Rubberware.

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4. (Far right) Hunter boots in Royal Purple, $125 at Nordstrom. 100 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, 425-455-5800; http://usa.hunter-boot.com/1/Welcome-To-TheHome-Of-Hunter-Wellies.aspx.

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BY GABRIELLE NOMURA In a studio in Pacific Northwest Ballet's Francia Russell Center, a smiling Jensine Winther presses the camera button on her iPad, capturing an image of her 10-yearold daughter, Rose Hayden, at the barre.

The picture she takes doesn't even resemble the ones from six years ago, when Hayden was only a tiny girl, whirling around in baggy tights and a leotard for the first time.

As Winther stands back to look at the screen, it's a much more grown-up dancer she sees: Hayden, standing a few inches taller, but feeling miles-high from the excitement in her eyes, in a pair of pink, satin pointe shoes.

Her first pair.

"This has been the day that they've been looking forward to since last year, when they heard they were going in to level four," says Winther, who lives in Woodinville, but has taken her daughter to the Bellevue ballet school since Hayden was around Kindergarten age.

It was obvious that something special was going to happen the moment Hayden and her friends from ballet class filed into the studio reserved for their fitting, moms in tow. Now, representatives from Freed of London, PNB's pointe ROSE HAYDEN in pointe shoes for the first time, assisted shoe supplier, as well as PNB school by Pacific Northwest Ballet School teacher, Meg Potter, at teachers, are on hand to help with Bellevue’s Francia Russell Center, Sept. 14. CHAD COLEMAN, Photo. the fitting.

Dressed in street clothes, with tights underneath, Each of the 31 level-four dancers try on pair after pair until she finds the perfect fit.

Despite it being her first time, Hayden manages to get her entire small frame on top of her hard, new shoes – the pretty product of dried glue, pink satin, burlap and hand-craftsmanship. “It didn’t even hurt; it was exciting,� she says.

Abbie Siegel, PNB School principal, says the young dancers get so excited, some go as far as sleeping with their shoes. Being allowed to dance en pointe is a dream come true for an aspiring ballerina, and a symbol of accomplishment. “They love learning how to put them on, how to tie them,� she says.

A beaming Hayden and her friend, Lauren Zimmermann of Sammamish, fit Siegel’s description to a tee.

Zimmermann pliĂŠs in first position, while Nicholas Ade, the Eastside school principal, asks if her toes have enough room. [more BALLET on page 9]

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Later in her training, Zimmermann will be able to gracefully relevĂŠ, or rise, onto her toes. For now, Ade has her “climbâ€? up with the assistance of the barre.

For Zimmermann, her first pair of pointe shoes means she’s one step closer to being more like her idols – including PNB principal dancer, Carla KĂśrbes. “She’s what made me want to go on pointe,â€? Zimmermann says.

Sometimes, girls in Zimmermann and Hayden’s class even write letters to the company dancers they admire.

Receiving autographed pointe shoes from Carla is a special gift. The students collect the company dancers’ shoes.

This is an important part of becoming a ballet dancer. In emulating the professionals, the students carry on what Carla KĂśrbes a principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, in they observe, Siegel says. rehearsal attire. COURTESY PHOTO “It becomes a sort of tradias mesmerized by their favorite player’s tion.â€?

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KĂśrbes knows firsthand how imporIt may be odd, but among dancers, tant role models are. Although young pointe shoes are like sacred objects. students look up to her, she has idols of KĂśrbes even has a special place in her her own. house for the pointe shoes of her own “It motivates them and gives them role model, the late Alexandra Danilova. something to look toward,â€? she says. “As She was a famous prima ballerina with a little girl in Brazil, I didn’t have many role models or access to meeting profes- the Imperial Ballet and a Balanchine collaborator, sional dancers until I was about 16.â€? “It’s almost like you have a part of her,â€?

Pointe shoes are a big part of that proKĂśrbes says. “Even though the shoes are cess, that passing on of tradition. sweaty and ugly, someone created magic It’s difficult to explain why the shoes with them.â€? are so special. Sure, they’re shiny, but it’s hard to imagine young athletes quite

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Get Stuffed One of Bellevue’s top culinary talents, Carol Dearth, shares her secrets to flawless Turkey Day side dishes

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CAROL DEARTH of Sizzleworks in Bellevue makes wild rice stuffing with pears, cranberries and toasted hazelnuts, a tasty option for Thanksgiving.

It’s not about the bird, it’s what you stuff it with.

Skip the cardboard boxes of preseasoned bread cubes, and try making the Thanksgiving favorite from scratch this year.

Thanksgiving is about the sides, at least for Chef Carol Dearth, from the Bellevue-based cooking school, Sizzleworks. She offered a few recipes and several tips.

For those who swear by stuffing cooked inside the turkey, make sure it gets to 160 degrees or it could make your guests ill.

Often by the time the stuffing is done, the bird has been overcooked, so Dearth makes her stuffing in a casserole dish instead. It also makes the dressing fluffier with a crispy top.

For those who like the pressed dense

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cover stuffing that comes from inside the turkey’s juicy bosom, that texture can be replicated in a casserole dish by mixing in a raw egg before baking.

To keep the bird flavorful, stuff it with onion, herbs or a lemon that has been pierced with a meat fork. Rub the inside cavity with pepper and salt. Just don’t eat any of the seasonings, unless they get to 160 degrees.

Most stuffings are made with either rice or bread as a base. The South tends to like using corn bread too, Dearth says.

It’s Thanksgiving, so splurge a little on a fresh artisan loaf of bread. Cut the loaf into cubes and let them dry over night on a cookie sheet or use an oven to speed up the process.

The stock is also an important ingredient. Making it from scratch is easy and virtually free. Just use the giblets the turkey comes with.

Vegetarians seeking to celebrate can easily fill a squash with the stuffing as a substitute to a turkey. Try a small pumpkin or a colorful acorn squash.

Dearth plans to post several more Thanksgiving recipes on her blog, www. thesizzleworks.com/blog.

CLASSIC BREAD STUFFING 3 tbsp olive oil 1 – 2-pound loaf of good quality sourdough bread. Cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 pounds of Italian sweet or hot sausage, casing removed (optional) 2 cups chopped onions, medium dice 4 stalks celery, medium dice 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp poultry seasoning, or 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano and basil Fresh ground pepper and kosher salt to taste 1 1/2 cup chicken stock heated + about 1 cup extra for moistening stuffing before baking Direction Preheat oven to 350 F. Place bread cubes on two ungreased baking sheets. Bake until cubes are dry but not hard, turning occasionally.

Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add sausage and cook through, breaking up with the back of the fork.

Cook until pink is gone. Add onions, celery, garlic, poultry seasoning (add dry seasoning here, or fresh herbs with the

1/2 pound cooked crab (optional) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce 6 tablespoons lemon juice dash Tabasco 1/2 cup vegetable stock Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat oven to 375 F. Stir pesto into the melted butter; set aside.

Combine bread crumbs, onion, crab, peppers, parsley, mustard, Worchestershire sauce, lemon juice and Tabasco.

Drizzle stock over top, toss to combine.

Then drizzle butter/pesto mixture over and fold in. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Serves 6-8.

“Most stuffings are made with either rice or bread as a base. The South tends to like using corn bread, too.” stock) and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute until onions and celery are soft. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes. Toss to blend, add fresh herbs if using, and then add stock; season with salt and pepper.

To bake separately, generously butter a 13x9 inch-baking dish. Add enough extra stock to stuffing to moisten. Transfer stuffing to baking dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake

until heated through, about 45 minutes.

Remove foil and bake until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes longer. Serves 12.

CRAB STUFFING 1 cup melted butter (1 stick) 2-4 teaspoons pesto 4 cups soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup minced onion

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH PEARS, CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS 2 cups vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup wild rice blend 2 tablespoons butter 2 fresh ripe pears, cut into dice 1/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/2 small rib celery, finely diced 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves large pinch of salt 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons minced chives Directions In medium saucepan, bring stock to boil. Add rice blend; return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is fully cooked, 40 to 45 minutes.

Turn rice into medium heat-proof bowl; fluff with fork.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pears and toss to coat with the butter. Cook slowly, until the pears begin to brown.

Add hazelnuts, toss and stir, toasting them until they become fragrant and nutty. Then add shallots, celery, thyme and salt; saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat and fold into rice, with the cranberries and chives. Keep warm until serving time, or cool and use as stuffing for fowl. Garnish with additional minced chives.

Makes about 3 cups stuffing.

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I love the turkey, gravy, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and the infinite other culinary delights that come with them. And the tryptophan-induced slumber that night is the best I get all season.

Much of the planning for this day centers on the food choices. Turkey or ham? Sweet potatoes, or regular?

But another important element of the Thanksgiving feast is the wine.

Now the combinations at the dinner table on Turkey Day obviously vary quite a bit. If you want to achieve the perfect mix of food and drink for that special evening, you have to mind the flavors and the combinations that they create. Here are a few possible combinations in case you are planning your meal and fumbling with the choice of beverage.

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CHEATEU STE. MICHELLE - Perhaps the most well known of Western Washington wineries, the Woodinville vineyard delivers the goods. It’s got an excellent selection for any type of pairings. I left my last visit with a tasty bottle of the Gewurztraminer that I’d happily buy again.

14111 NE 145th Street, Woodinville 425-488-1133; http://www.ste-michelle. com/ NORTHWEST CELLARS - Woodinville’s cavalcade of wineries garners most of the attention on the Eastside, but another great option lies just south in Kirkland. Northwest Cellars features an online catalog with a variety of choices from 2007-2009 available in store or online.

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iconic image. Experts and amateurs alike recommend a semi-sweet wine such as a dry riesling. The dry selection is crisp and smooth, and doesn’t overwhelm the subtle flavor of the turkey.

Another option is the Gewürztraminer, a balanced, yet sweet option that is very drinkable to connoisseurs and newbies, too.

Potatoes, gravy, stuffing - These side dishes are often as important as the turkey. Stuffing is definitely one of the best parts of the Thanksgiving meal, and I like to slather all the dishes in gravy. If your primary aim is to match your wine selection to these flavors, you need to go with something a little more bold, sweet. A fruity Merlot could be the answer, or if the flavor’s not strong enough, a Syrah (Shiraz) makes a good match. The full-bodied flavors of these

wines can compete with the strong tastes of mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing.

Dessert - If you’re not too stuffed from dinner, it’s time to grab a tasty dessert. For my purposes, we’re going to focus on the classic Thanksgiving finale: pumpkin pie. If you want to skip the coffee with dessert, give the Muscat Canelli a shot. It’s got the rich full flavor that can stand up to the powerful spice of a great slice of pumpkin pie.

Experts say not to over think these selections. Tom Wilson, of Woodinvillebased Cheateu Ste. Michelle, said a couple different options for each portion of the meal will get the job done. In the end, it’s important to remember the culinary focus of the Thanksgiving meal.

“It’s a food celebration,” he said.

“Wine is there to complement the food.”

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BY GABRIELLE NOMURA OK I admit it – I’m a huge “Grey’s Anatomy” fan. So when I get over my star-struck-ness of interviewing the conjoined twins from Season three, Randy (wearing glasses) and Jason (“You Are Here”) Sklar, I realize they’re just a couple of normal dudes who happen to be a bit famous.

Their 20 years of experience include projects in radio, film and TV (“Entourage” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) and of course – standup. Interviewing the guys over the phone is much like listening to their tag-team routine – as they finish one another’s sentences in ways that only close siblings can.

scene: Describe your two-man standup style.

Jason: Rapid-fire. Pop-culture heavy. A post-modern take on modern comedy. There’s no straight man and comedy man. It can veer somewhere between standup and sketch. There’s a lot of interplay with the audience and with each other.

scene: How did you develop this approach to comedy?

Randy: It felt most organic to the way we are in real life.

People wanted to direct us into playing like we were polar opposites, which the Smothers Brothers already did. Now, we’ve been doing it for 20 years and we’re just kind of slowly figuring out what works best for us. I’m super excited about where our material is going. The benefits of our style is there are two of us, which allows our comedy to go in different places. The disadvantages are we have to split the money, which is never great.

scene: Considering how closely you two work with each other (and maybe also because you shared a womb) you must have learned to get along pretty well?

Jason: We each have families and are connected to our separate entities, which helps. If we were still single and living together, I’d imagine it would feel very claustrophobic. The fact that we’re dads, we have kids – that’s hard enough. I’m not raising Randy anymore. It feels like a responsibility has been lifted, and we can just focus on the standup. So our careers, our families – it all came together at the right time.

scene: So, are you two fraternal twins?

Jason: We’re actually identical. For years, we thought we were fraternal, but then somebody wrote a book about how science was not advanced enough for twins born

around our generation to be able to see when the egg split.

scene: People often see you two as one entity, but what are some ways that you’re different?

Randy: We are different in subtle ways. I tend to be more emotional, my behavior goes to the extreme, which can be stressful in terms of creating material. Jay does a better job of keeping us on track. Jason: I think Randy lately has been creating a lot of the premises and I’ve been good at shaping the bits and guiding their development. scene: You guys have been featured in numerous TV shows, including “Entourage” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” What are some of your memorable moments on set?

Randy: “Entourage” was such a fun experience. Mary J. Blige was in that episode. Jason: With both “Entourage” and “Grey’s” it was fun to be on a show in it’s prime doing really well. Also, I got to do an episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” where there was no script, I didn’t know what was going on, but that was super great. I feel bad Randy didn’t get to do it.

scene: What’s next for you guys?

Jason: We’re doing a show for History Channel, and we’ve shot three out of six episodes. We haven’t been given the green light to discuss all the details, but it will come out at the beginning of 2012. It’s about sports, but it’s broader than that. We’re also working on a show with NPR. We’ve done a pilot for them already where we talk about sports.

But, we’d like to take it from being a California show to a national show.

Randy and Jason Sklar will perform at the Parlor Live Comedy Club on Nov. 17-19. For tickets, go to www. parlorlive.com. For more information, go to www. supersklars.com/.

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BY GABRIELLE NOMURA

Thursday, 11-3 to Sunday 11-6 and Wednesday, 11-9 to Sunday, 11-13

Disney On Ice presents “Toy Story 3,” times vary, Nov. 3-6 at Everett’s Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave.; 866-3328499; and Nov. 9-13 at Kent ShoWare Center, W. James St.; 877-973-9613; www.disneyonice.com.

“There’s a snake in my boot!” Do you know what that quote is from? If you do – you’re my kind of person (I spent my last birthday, the big 2-3, in Disneyland with my sweetheart). The “Toy Story” series is already magical for kids, young and old alike. Put it on ice skates and it’s right in time for the winter season.

Friday, 11-4 and Saturday,11-19

Seattle Opera’s Young Artist Program presents “Werther” at 7 p.m., Nov. 4 at Kirkland Performance Center, 450 Kirkland Ave.; and at 8 p.m., Nov. 19 at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; www.seattleopera.org/; 206-3897676.

Ever since I saw my first opera this past summer, “Porgy and Bess,” I have been hooked. I love the drama, romance and tradition of this singing, where no micro-

PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET principal dancers Carla Körbes and Karel Cruz with company dancers in Aurora’s Wedding from Ronald Hynd’s “The Sleeping Beauty,” presented as part of LOVE STORIES, Nov. 4 – 13. ANGELA STERLING, Photo

Friday, 11-4 to Sunday, 11-13

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “Love Stories” (different ballet pieces in one evening) times vary, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle; www.pnb.org/; 206-441-2424.

I could go on about the gorgeous dances you will see in this program. But, to keep it brief here are my thoughts on each “love story”: 1. “Divertimento from “Le Baiser de la Fée” – look for chemistry between the dancing couples. 2. “Afternoon of a Faun” – if you love a good scandal, Wikipedia this dance. 3. “Balcony pas de deux from Roméo et Juliette” – I cry, no, boo-boo, every time.

4. “Black Swan pas de deux from Swan Lake” – for all you Natalie Portman fans. 5. Aurora’s Wedding from “The Sleeping Beauty” – traditional, pick-the-girl-upput-her-down ballet at its finest, complete with tutu and prince charming.

Wednesday, 11-9

“Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour” by Cirque du Soleil at 8 p.m., KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; www.seattlecenter.com/; 206-684-7200.

An homage to the king of pop; Michael Jackson unites with the leader in entertainment, Cirque du Soleil. Pricy, but probably life-changing.

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Village Theatre’s “Annie Get Your Gun”; times vary; 303 Front St. N., Issaquah; villagetheatre.org; 425-392-2202.

I may just wear red lipstick, a flannel and my cowgirl boots to this, Irving Berlin’s Wild West Broadway hit.

Sharpshooter Annie Oakley and heart-throb Frank Butler fall head over heels in a show that includes tunes such as, “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” and “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better.”

Saturday, 11-5

Saturday, 11-19

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Bellevue Club Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 11200 SE sixth St., Bellevue; www.bellevueclub.com/holidaybazaar/; 425-688-3384.

Crafts are so hot right now. If you die for DIY, come to this bazaar, featuring more than 75 of the region’s best artists and craftspeople. This year, it’s bigger and better than ever with free gift wrapping, holiday carols, a kid’s craft table and, yes, complimentary hot cocoa.

Enchanted Holidays at the Bravern – Holiday Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., The Bravern, 11111 NE Eighth St., Bellevue; www. magicseason.com/events/enchantedholidays.html; 425-4533110.

The Bravern kicks off the season with good ol’ fashion Christmas spirit, plus the queen of social media, Miss KIRO 7 TV herself – Jenni Hogan. The festivities include a visit from Santa Claus escorted by the Sea Gals in a

horse-drawn carriage. Attendees can relax by the fire, snack on kettle corn and take part in a sing-along with the Dickens Carolers.

Friday, 11-25 to Sunday, 11-27

Bellevue Youth Theatre (BYT) presents “A Christmas Carol,” times vary, Theatre at Meydenbauer,1100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue; www.bytf.org/; 425-452-7155.

Turkey day is done and BAM – Christmas season starts the next day thanks to BYT’s “A Christmas Carol.” This traditional retelling of the Charles Dickens WEAR YOUR STRETCH PANTS Nov. 24, Thanksgiving story follows Day. COURTESY PHOTO Ebenezer Scrooge as he is unwillingly taken through an ultimately uplifting tale with music and dance that will leave you pumped up for the holidays.

Sunday, 11-27 to Wednesday, 11-30

Bellevue Ice Skating Arena, times vary by day, Bellevue Downtown Park: Bellevue Way NE and NE Fourth St.; www.magicseason.com/; 425-453-3110.

Whether it’s a date or family affair, there’s nothing that gears one up for the festive, cold-weather season like a warm scarf, ice skates and someone to hold hands with.

Garden d’Lights Festival, 5-10 p.m., Bellevue Botanical Garden: 12001 Main St.; www.gardendlights.org/; 425-4522750.

Like “Nutcracker” and “Snowflake Lane,” Garden d’Lights is an annual holiday tradition for everyone. Featuring more than half a million lights, the spectacle transforms the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland that more than 150,000 people enjoy.

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