The Event

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Thursday, June 6 — A&P's NIGHT OF A BUNCH OF GENIUSES

Learn about the most fascinating artists in Seattle in our summer issue of A&P. Party with this year's newly announced finalists in Visual Art, Music, Literature, Performance, and Film.

420 Pike Street
7-11pm - 21+ over
VIP $500 (with a case of Genius Juice)
GA $25 (with a glass of Juice or a fancy cocktail)

FIVE NIGHTS OF GENIUS AT THE FRYE

5:30-6:30 cocktails and private tours of the museum
6:30-8:00 interview and audience Q&A with Genius Finalists in all five categories

July 24 Music Showcase — Hosted by Emily Nokes, featuring Katie Kate, Eyvind Kang with Jessika Kenney, and Jherek Bischoff
July 31 Film Showcase — Hosted by David Schmader, featuring Cinematographer Ben Kasulke, Director Scott Blake, and Director/Actor Zack Weintraub
August 7 Visual Art Showcase — Hosted by Jen Graves, featuring Matthew Offenbacher, Sherry Markovitz, and Rodrigo Valenzuela
August 14 Literature Showcase — Hosted by Paul Constant, featuring Maged Zaher, Neal Stephenson, and the producers of the APRIL small press festival
August 21 Performance Showcase — Hosted by Brendan Kiley, featuring Zoe/Juniper, Pat Graney, and Amy O'Neal
The Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
5:30-8pm - 21+ over
$10 tickets come with a sponsored cocktail
$40 full series pass comes with a sponsored cocktail for each show plus your name on the 2013 Genius Patron list

Saturday, September 28 — The 11th Annual Genius Awards

Winners of the 2013 Genius Awards in Music, Film, Visual Art, Literature, and Performance are announced LIVE at the Moore Theatre. Original scoring by Seattle Rock Orchestra followed by a concert of Madonna's Greatest Hits.

The Moore Theater
1932 Second Ave
7:30-11:30pm - 21+ over
VIP $125 includes hosted early entry, patron recognition, pre-show cocktail reception (5:30-7:30pm), and VIP gift bag
GA $10

The Tenth Annual Stranger Genius Awards

September 22, 2012 at The Moore Theatre

The Ninth Annual Stranger Genius Awards

September 16, 2011 at The Moore Theatre

  • Party featuring:
  • Wheedle's Groove
  • Wild Orchid Children
  • Emerald City Soul Club
  • OC Notes

The Eighth Annual Stranger Genius Awards

September 17, 2010 at The Moore Theatre

  • Party featuring:
  • Shabazz Palaces
  • Emerald City Soul Club
  • Trouble Disco

The Seventh Annual Stranger Genius Awards

November 13, 2009 at The Moore Theatre

  • Party featuring:
  • Throw Me the Statue
  • They Live!
  • USF (Universal Studios Florida)
  • Emerald City Soul Club

The Sixth Annual Stranger Genius Awards

September 13, 2008 at The Moore Theatre

  • Party featuring:
  • Dyme Def
  • Daedelus
  • James Pants
  • Emerald City Soul Club

The Fifth Annual Stranger Genius Awards

September 14, 2007 at The Central Library

  • Party featuring:
  • Velella Velella
  • The Blow

The Fourth Annual Stranger Genius Awards

October 21, 2006 at Henry Art Gallery

  • Party featuring:
  • Har Mar Superstar
  • Aqueduct

The Third Annual Stranger Genius Awards

October 15, 2005 at Seattle Art Museum

  • Party featuring:
  • Voyager One
  • Helio Sequence

The Second Annual Stranger Genius Awards

October 15, 2004 at Western Bridge

The First Annual Stranger Genius Awards

October 10, 2003 at Consolidated Works