Events in the Community

KUOW is proud to support events in our broadcast region. We choose events that reflect the mission of KUOW's programming and events we believe our listeners would enjoy.

If you have any questions regarding KUOW media sponsorships, please email us at or call 206.221.2501.

Book–It Repertory Theatre – Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

KUOW and Book–It Repertory Theatre present the world premiere adaptation of Tom Robbins' 1970s counter–culture novel, "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," September 16 – October 12 at the Center House Theatre. For more information, visit Book–It Repertory Theatre online.

Safeco Insurance Festál 2008 – Utsav: South Asia Performing Arts Festival

KUOW and Seattle Center present Utsav: South Asia Performing Arts Festival. Local performing arts organizations continue the tradition of South Asian classical arts with this festival of music and dance. The lute, sitar, yogic dance and more from the countries of Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh showcase local and international talent. October 11 and 12. For more information, visit Seattle Center online.

Seattle Arts & Lectures – 2008-09 Poetry Series

Seattle Arts & Lectures and KUOW present the 2008-09 Poetry Series featuring W.S. Merwin, Donald Hall, Gary Snyder, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jane Hirshfield and others. For more information, visit Seattle Arts & Lectures online.

On the Boards – Compagnie Marie Chouinard

KUOW and On the Boards present the Seattle debut of Compagnie Marie Chouinard on stage October 16 – 19. Twelve dancers, furry boots and mechanical snakes introduce a radical spin on the Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice. For more information, visit On the Boards online.

Safeco Insurance Festal 2008 – TurkFest

KUOW and Seattle Center present "TurkFest: Turkish Cultural Festival," featuring folk dance, a fashion show, classical Turkish music, shadow puppetry and more that celebrate the mosaic of this Eurasian culture. October 18 and 19. For more information, visit Seattle Center online.

Richard Hugo House – Hugo Literary Series: Road Trip

KUOW and Richard Hugo House present "Road Trip," the first event in the 2008–2009 Hugo Literary Series, featuring new writing from authors Aimee Bender and Matt Ruff and poet Marie Howe with new songs by Laurie Katherine Carlsson. October 24, 7:30 p.m., at Richard Hugo House. For more information, visit Richard Hugo House online.

CityClub – Community Matters Campaign

Join KUOW for CityClub’s Community Matters Campaign, a series of public forums and dialogues throughout King County, September 12 – November 4. For more information, visit Seattle CityClub online.

The Frye

Frye Art Museum – Empire

KUOW and the Frye Art Museum present "Empire," September 20, 2008 – January 4, 2009. "Empire" includes projected art both metaphorical and documentary, most exhibited for the first time in this country, examining from many perspectives the mechanisms of empire building and destruction, modernity and its discontents. For more information, visit the Frye Art Museum online.

Bellevue Arts Museum – Etsuko Ichikawa

KUOW and Bellevue Arts Museum present "Traces of the Molten State," the first museum solo exhibition by Seattle–based visual artist Etsuko Ichikawa. Featuring two new installation pieces of Ichikawa's signature "glass pyrography" combined with glass and video components. October 4, 2008 – March 8, 2009. For more information, visit Bellevue Arts Museum online.