How do you fill the shoes of a local legend like Matt Krashan? Apparently you don't, but you do the next best thing: cast a nationwide search for a replacement. The UW have found that replacement in Michelle Witt. more ›

THALIA MOZART MAHLER: Of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, only one was also a Grace, the embodiment of beauty: Thalia. As conducted by Stephen Rogers Radcliffe, Thalia Symphony does not take the Muse’s name in vain. For over 60 years, the Symphony has been a classical outlet for Seattle musicians, and Sunday’s show is no exception. The orchestra’s third concert of the season includes Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24, featuring George Fiore, former chorus-master for the Seattle Opera, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. If you arrive early, you’ll have a chance to catch a lecture by Mahler scholar Professor Eric Hanson, upliftingly entitled Mahler's First Symphony: The Victory of Life and Spring Over the Icy Death of Winter. If only our own seasons would be so inspired. Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. // Town Hall // $15 ($10 Town Hall members, students & seniors) more ›

Mark Morris's Mozart Dances are performed at the Paramount Theatre tonight at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35-$75 plus fees. more ›

WRITERS GROUP: It's a daylight meetup of the Seattle Writers Group. They're gathering at Greenlake's Revolutions Espresso (across the street from Gregg's Greenlake Cycle) for 45 minutes of writing followed by 15 of discussion. Here is the thing that will help set your writing career on the path: "onsite bakery." It's sort of an insider's thing but behind every great writer is a choice pastry. Joyce=scone with currants and orange peel. True story. more ›