Pacific Northwest Ballet

Miriam Landis' new book celebrates diverse young dancers -- LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is "impossible to put down"

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Friday, November 3, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is a new middle grade book by author Miriam Landis, set in the world of ballet. For fans of the classic novel BALLET SHOES, its a coming-of-age dance story reimagined for a diverse new generation!

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  • Published by Rhododendron Press, LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is available from Bookshop.org, Amazon, B&N, and your local bookstore.
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is a new middle grade book by author Miriam Landis, set in the world of ballet.
  • For fans of the classic novel BALLET SHOES, its a coming-of-age dance story reimagined for a diverse new generation!
  • Published by Rhododendron Press, LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is available from Bookshop.org, Amazon, B&N, and most importantly, your local indie bookstore.

The Washington Ballet Appoints Edwaard Liang as its New Artistic Director

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Washington Ballet (TWB) today announced that American arts leader Edwaard Liang has been appointed its new Artistic Director. The internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and administrator becomes only the fourth artistic director in the company's history and the first person of color to head the organization.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Washington Ballet (TWB) today announced that American arts leader Edwaard Liang has been appointed its new Artistic Director.
  • "Edwaard Liang is a proven, visionary leader and deeply gifted artist who is uniquely prepared to nurture all aspects of The Washington Ballet — our world-class artists, our school and training programs, and the communities we serve," stated Jean-Marie Fernandez, chair of the Board of The Washington Ballet.
  • — Board Chair Jean-Marie Fernandez
    Edwaard Liang stated: "The Washington Ballet is a remarkable organization that I've felt drawn to since I first worked with the company in 2008.
  • In the past 20 years, his works have been performed by dance companies worldwide, including New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Shanghai Ballet, among others.

True Tickets and Pacific Northwest Ballet Collaboration Takes on Ticketing Fraud for The Nutcracker and Beyond

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

This collaboration marks True Tickets' inaugural foray into the dynamic Seattle arts scene and underscores its commitment to reinventing the ticketing landscape, with a particular focus on safeguarding against ticket fraud and scalping during Pacific Northwest Ballet's highly anticipated holiday production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

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  • This collaboration marks True Tickets' inaugural foray into the dynamic Seattle arts scene and underscores its commitment to reinventing the ticketing landscape, with a particular focus on safeguarding against ticket fraud and scalping during Pacific Northwest Ballet's highly anticipated holiday production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.
  • True Tickets' cutting-edge digital ticketing service seamlessly integrates into Pacific Northwest Ballet’s current ticketing platform, introducing a new era of patron engagement and ticketing security.
  • Lia Chiarelli, PNB’s Chief Marketing and Advancement Officer shared, “Pacific Northwest Ballet’s partnership with True Tickets will improve the ticketing experience for our audience.
  • We look forward to providing Pacific Northwest Ballet's audiences with an effortless and secure ticketing experience."

Washington Wine Mourns Industry Giant Allen Shoup 1943 - 2022

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allen Chester Shoup, Washington wine visionary who led the Washington wine industry through its formative years for two decades before establishing Long Shadows Vintners in 2002, passed away at home of natural causes on November 7, 2022 at the age of 79.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allen Chester Shoup, Washington wine visionary who led the Washington wine industry through its formative years for two decades before establishing Long Shadows Vintners in 2002, passed away at home of natural causes on November 7, 2022 at the age of 79.
  • "Allen Shoup was to Washington wines what his friend and mentor Robert Mondavi was to Napa Valley," Agustin Huneeus, Sr.
    Shoup was a guiding force behind the growth of the Washington wine industry for more than 40 years.
  • He led the effort to gain appellation status for the Columbia Valley, helped establish the Washington Wine Commission and created the Auction of Washington Wines.
  • In addition to serving on the boards of the various Washington wine groups he established,he was actively involved in several other industry boards including the American Vintners Association and California Wine Institute.

A Virtual Mother's Day Tasting Experience with TEALEAVES, Fran's Chocolates, and Pacific Northwest Ballet

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

As well, a special guest from PNB will make an appearance and share some exciting behind-the-scenes knowledge about their spectacular ballet performance, Copplia .

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  • As well, a special guest from PNB will make an appearance and share some exciting behind-the-scenes knowledge about their spectacular ballet performance, Copplia .
  • Before or after the event, guests can also "hit play" to watch the Pacific Northwest Ballet's (PNB) virtual performance of Copplia, through an exclusive event link.
  • Pre-order sales for this special event package will be available on Fran's website as of April 9, 2021.
  • Chocolatier Fran Bigelow has cultivated an experience of craftsmanship and pure luxury with a long history of sourcing local and certified organic and Fairtrade ingredients.