ARTS

Macbeth: A play of contradiction and ambition, Macbeth opens with three witches spinning predictions of grandeur, and quickly moves deeper into chaos, “fog and filthy air,” dark mystery and murder. Driven to fulfill the witches’ prophecy, Macbeth seizes power only to be destroyed by his blind ambition. This Studio East production is best for ages 12 and up. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. May 6-7 at Studio East Mainstage Theater, 11730 118th Ave. N.E., Suite 100. All seats $10. For tickets, call 425-820-1800.

19th Annual International Miniature Art Show: Parklane Gallery presents a really big show of really small art. Miniature painters comply with strict standards of scale and balance to produce works that beg for a closer look. Magnifying glasses are provided for a more close and personal look. The exhibit runs through June 5 at Parklane Gallery, 130 Park Lane. For information, visit www.parklanegallery.com or call 425-827-1462.

Best of IBT Gala: Kirkland’s International Ballet Theatre is celebrating 10 years of international ballet with a Best of IBT Gala at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Meydenbauer Theatre, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. In 2001, Vera Altunina realized her dream by launching IBT in Kirkland. In a collaboration of international talent, IBT is thrilled to welcome back returning IBT soloists, favored IBT guest principals and is proud to celebrate current IBT company members. Tickets are $50 adults; $40 students/seniors and $25 children and can be purchased by calling 800-838-3006. Also, to celebrate 10 years of IBT, a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception will be held on stage immediately following the performance. This is a unique opportunity to meet the guest artists and IBT’s artistic staff. Tickets are $25 for the reception. Forinformation, visit www.interballettheatre.org.

A Sense of Place: Howard/Mandville Gallery presents “A Sense of Place,” landscapes reflecting the artist’s personal bond to the land they call home. Featuring artists Alfred Currier, Michael Ferguson, Renato Muccillo, Kim Matthews Wheaton and Romona Youngquist. The exhibit runs through May 29 at Howard/Mandville, 120 Park Lane, Suite D.

The ARTisan Gourmet is a series of fun, handcrafted food events sponsored by the Kirkland Cultural Council. Tickets are $25 per person for each event and proceeds go to supporting the arts, culture and heritage in Kirkland. For reservations, visit kccartisangourmetbrunch.eventbrite.com/:

Wine, Cheese and Antipasto ARTisan Gourmet: Wine and cheese go hand-in-hand – and for good reason! When experimenting with various wine and cheese combinations through a planned tasting, one can detect the palate influence of a precise cheese on a particular wine. Adding an antipasto plate increases the nuances and complexity of the repast. Pat Heffron, with the assistance of Kirkland Deputy Mayor and owner of The Grape Choice, Penny Sweet, guides us through the subtleties and co-host with Heffron’s wife, KCC member Cathy Heffron. Happens from 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 15.

The following classes are offered at the Kirkland Arts Center. To register, call 425-822-7161:

Drawing into Painting (Ages 8-12): Explore the world of art in this fun introductory class that runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 11 through June 15. Cost is $130 members; $150 non-members.

Sumi Workshop: Under the Sea: Explore creative forms of self-expression while experiencing the flowing techniques of Sumi painting in this workshop for all levels. Runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 28. Cost is $75 members; $90 non-members.

Drawing the Portrait in Watercolor: Come and learn what all the rage is about with watercolor sticks. Happens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14. Cost is $75 members; $90 non-members.

Printmaking 101: Explore the process of producing monotypes using a variety of techniques and methods, all from simple principle of transferring ink from a piece of Plexiglas to paper. The class runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 10 through June 14. Cost is $165 members; $190 non-members.

Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop: Create a still life in oil in this workshop designed for beginners from 12-5 p.m. April 23-24 at the KAC. Cost is $115 members; $135 non-members.

Painting the Figure: This class teaches us to paint what we see, rather than what we think we see. Painting live models is a time-tested, classic academic method for teaching students the skill of representational rendering via drawing, painting, sculpting and photography. The class runs from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, May 11 through June 15. Cost is $230 members; $255 non-members.

Second Friday ArtWalk: Change is in the air for Artwalk in downtown Kirkland. Artwalk is now from 6-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Along with the participating galleries of downtown Kirkland, the City of Kirkland Cultural Council “Artilization” Team has plans to invigorate the new artwalk experience with the inclusion of sidewalk activities, temporary artist placement in participating businesses and live performances. Participants include Blaubak Gallery, Gallery Wine, Howard/Mandville Gallery, George’s Place, Jennifer Winter Photo Studio, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland Painting Company, Kirkland Performing Arts Center, Lakeshore Gallery, Merrill Gardens, Parklane Gallery, Unique Plus +, Soul Ease and Zoka Coffee. For a free, self-guided Artwalk Map go to www.kirklandartwalk.org.

Hari Kondabolu: Like his comedic heroes, Hari Kondabolu wants to speak truth to power with confrontational and personal material. Unlike them, he does not want to die of a morphine overdose or set himself on fire. Hari has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and John Oliver’s “New York Standup Show.” The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets are $16-$20. Visit www.kpcenter.org.

Jami Sieber: Electric cellist, vocalist and composer, Jami Sieber paints her own style of world music that creates an immediate emotional impact. She reaches inside the soul with compositions that are contemporary, timeless, lush, and powerfully evocative. Joining Jami at KPC will be Teo Shantz, one of the most talented young drummers in the Northwest, and Kane Mathis, master multi-instrumentalist, known for performing on the 21-string Mandinka Harp. The performance begins at 8 p.m. May 7 at the Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets are $22-$25. Visit www.kpcenter.org.

Chinese Acrobats of Hebei: Spectacular feats of athleticism and jaw-dropping tricks will keep you on the edge of your seat! Witness the ancient art of Chinese acrobatics straight from its place of origin—the Chinese province of Hebei. The performance begins at 7 p.m. May 8 at the Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets are $20 youth; $30 adult. Visit www.kpcenter.org.

Craig Terrill & Kara Grainger: A double bill of country-rock and Americana! Craig Terrill, defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, is also a country-rock band leader who has performed with Garth Brooks. Terrill has been playing music since the age of 13 and released his first album, “CT” in 2008. He has even performed the National Anthem at Qwest Field prior to the Seahawks playoff game against the Cowboys in 2007. Kara Grainger sings in the Americana tradition of Mavis Staples and John Lee Hooker. The performance begins at 8 p.m. May 14 at the Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets are $22-$25. Visit www.kpcenter.org.

Fauré’s Requiem: Kirkland Choral Society’s 23rd season concludes with a perennial favorite: Fauré’s hauntingly beautiful Requiem, sung in the splendor of two of our area’s finest venues, Bastyr University Chapel and First Church of Seattle. In addition, KCS celebrates the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt, with his seldom heard masterpiece, the powerful Missa Choralis. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. May 7 at Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive, Kenmore; and 7:30 p.m. May 14 at the First Church of Seattle, 180 Denny Way, Seattle. Tickets are $12 student/senior; $18 adult. For information, visit www.kirklandchoralsociety.org.

Seasons of Life: Inspired by its 20th anniversary season, Master Chorus Eastside presents Seasons of Life, a sometimes thoughtful, sometimes whimsical, but always warm-hearted exploration of the passage of time. Enjoy imaginative choral music that ponders the joys of childhood, the delights of romance and marriage, occupations and travel, and a spirited old age, all of which act as a metaphor for MCE’s own growth from choral infancy to full-blown maturity as a recognized eastside artistic treasure. Performance begins at 3 p.m. May 15 at the Kirkland Performance Center. For tickets, call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 425-392-8446. For information, visit www.masterchoruseastside.org.

Kirkland Artists Studio Tour: KAST is a free, self-guided tour of artists’ studios in Kirkland that happens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-8. More than 50 artists will open up their studios for the public. View their new artwork, watch artist demonstrations and make purchases directly from the artists.

KAC Open House: Curious about the Kirkland Arts Center? Take the opportunity to learn about KAC and its programs during a free open house from 2-6 p.m. May 21 at KAC, 620 Market St. Enjoy print demonstrations, a Raku firing, hands on activities for kids and a ceramics sale.

The Three-Dimensional Line: The Three-Dimensional Line presents 11 artists who amalgamate volume, dimension, scale, emotion, and illusion with line in a myriad of ways. This exhibition explores the creation of three-dimensional form in the space of a room or in the mind of a viewer. The exhibit is curated by Ellen Ziegler for In Lieu Exhibit Space. The exhibit runs through May 26. For information, call 425-822-7161.

Students Ceramics Sale: Join the Kirkland Arts Center in celebrating Spring with the sale of student ceramic work from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20-22 at KAC, 620 Market St. The sale features a variety of pieces, from functional pottery to sculpture, at a wide range of prices.

Sunday Life: Work from a live or costumed model during this drop-in drawing, painting or sculpting session from 1-4 p.m. May 8 and June 5 at the Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St. There is an $8 model fee per session.

Howard/Mandville Gallery: Featured artwork by artists Renato Muccillo and Kim Matthews Wheaton. Oil/panel artist Renato is from British Columbia and is firmly established with collectors in Canada, but relatively undiscovered in the U.S. Oil/linen artist Wheaton lives and works in the Columbia Basin region of Washington. View the artwork at the Howard/Mandville Gallery, located at 120 Park Lane, Suite D. For information, call 425-889-8212.

Second Saturday Contradance: A new community dance series will be held every second Saturday at the Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. The evening will be primarily contradances – a social dance form originally from New England. Dances are presented by a caller with a live band of traditional folk musicians. A walk-through is provided for each dance. Attending with a partner is not necessary. Beginner contradance instruction starts at 7:30 p.m. and the dance gets into full swing by 8 p.m. Free ice cream is provided during the break. Admission is $8 at the door; $4 for student with an ID. Info www.folkhorizons.org or 425-605-0804. Folk Horizons is a non-profit organization.

Early Music Fridays: A series of concerts covering more than 700 years and representing the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, will be performed on Fridays in Kirkland. Early Music Fridays, presented by Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church and the Early Music Guild location, will be held at 8 p.m. at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave S, Kirkland. Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 Students and NUUC members. They are available online, by phone, or at the door on the evening of the performances. Free parking is available in the church parking lot. More information is available at 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org. The next concert is May 20 and features “The Art of the Lute Song: Baroque Beginnings.”

Skylight Open Studio: Kirkland Arts Center students and members are invited to enjoy free weekly drawing and painting sessions from 1-5 p.m. Fridays in the Skylight Room at the Kirkland Arts Center. For information, visit www.kirklandartscenter.org.

Artluck!: On the last Friday of each month, artists come to Kirkland Arts Center to share a meal, view new work, and discuss current art issues. Each month features a short presentation or exercises to boost creativity. Potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. at KAC, 620 Market St.

Kirkland Arts Center Store: This is the place for unique, affordable, quality work in 2-D, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, glass, and more. Wonderful new work is arriving weekly in all mediums, so make this a regular stop for gifts, self-indulgence, and retail therapy. Conveniently located at the core of downtown Kirkland at 336 Parkplace, Kirkland Arts Center’s has store is open seven days a week, and offers art-making activities for kids and special in-store events. Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 425-827-8219.

Live Guitarist: Guitarist Jake Olason takes requests from 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday at St. James Espresso, 355 Kirkland Ave. For information, visit www.kirklandsbestcoffee.com.