Museums, Wineries & Theater

Seattle Art Museum
The new concrete and glass Seattle Art Museum (SAM) sits on the downtown slope and is distinguished by the three-story Hammering Man sculpture, which symbolizes Seattle’s working class origins. The collection ranges from ancient to contemporary and Native American art. 100 University St., 206-654-3100.

Seattle Asian Art Museum
SAM’s Asian Art Museum sits in an art deco landmark several miles away in Volunteer Park. Its collection is internationally acclaimed.

1400 E. Prospect St.
206-654-3206
www.seattleartmuseum.org

Frye Art Museum
The Frye Art Museum emphasizes painting and sculpture from the 19th century to the present, including the work of regional artists.

704 Terry Ave.
206-622-9250
www.fryeart.org

Curtain Calls

Seattle Opera
Founded in 1963, the Seattle Opera has developed into one of the leading opera companies in the country for its compelling and musically accomplished performances. It performs at the striking new Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center.

321 Mercer St.
206-389-7600
ticket office is at 1020 John St.
206-389-7676

Seattle Symphony
The highly regarded, 90-member Seattle Symphony performs downtown near the Seattle Art Museum in a stunning, acoustically superb venue, Benaryoya Hall, whose Grand Lobby provides spectacular views. Tours of the hall are available, and the symphony’s Soundbridge program offers one-time evening classes for adults.

200 University St.
206-215-4895
For t icket information call 206-215-4747.
The ticket office is in the Boeing Company Gallery at the hall.

Pacific Northwest Ballet
The Pacific Northwest Ballet performs a wide range of classical and contemporary ballets at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. 301 Mercer St., 206-441-9411; tickets 206-441-2424 or from the ticket office at McCaw Hall.

Book-It Repertory Theatre
Book-It Repertory Theatre transforms great books into theatre. Call 206-216-0877 for information, 206-216-0833 for tickets.

Seattle Shakespeare Company
Enjoy the works of the bard as performed by the Seattle Shakespeare Company at Seattle Center. Ticket information, 206-733-8222.

Paramount Theatre
An opulent performance venue, not a theatre company, the Paramount Theatre hosts touring theatrical performances, especially Broadway productions, and concerts. A restored old movie palace that’s the source of much local pride, its resplendent 1928 auditorium is rich with gilt. 911 Pine St.; ticket information 206-682-1414, box office at the theatre.

Moore Theatre
The Moore Theatre is associated with the Paramount Theatre and tends to offer Off-Broadway productions and other off-the-beaten-path-events. 2nd Ave. and Virginia St.; ticket information 206-682-1414, box office at the theater.

5th Avenue Theatre
Another old movie palace, the magnificently restored 5th Avenue Theatre features a breathtaking 1926 Chinese interior—and some excellent performances by visiting performers. 1308 5th Avenue. Ticket information 206-625-1900, box office at the theatre.

Seattle’s Wineries

You don’t have to travel to Eastern Washington to sample some of the state’s outstanding wines. Chateau Ste. Michelle, one of the state’s oldest and most prestigious wineries, offers tours and tastings at its winery in suburban Woodinville, where it brings grapes from Eastern Washington (half are grown there in its own vineyards). The winery is set on the grounds of a magnificent chateau that you can also tour.

14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville
425-488-1133
www.ste-michelle.com

There are also tours and tastings at the Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145th St., Woodinville, 425-488-2776, www.columbiawinery.com, and Hedges Cellars, 195 NE Gillman Blvd. in suburban Gillman, 425-391-6056.

For a small fee, wine lovers can taste artisan wines from some of Washington’s best small wineries, and enjoy the ambience of an exclusive wine cellar at The Tasting Room, a co-op that represents these small vintners, at 1924 Post Alley, downtown, 206-770-7611