305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 684-7200
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 684-7200
KeyArena began its history opening April 21, 1962 as the Washington State Pavilion for the Century 21 Exposition and Seattle World’s Fair. After the close of the Exposition, the Pavilion was remodeled as the Washington State Coliseum, one of the centerpieces of Seattle Center. The Coliseum soon became home to the Seattle SuperSonics beginning with their inaugural season in 1967. The Washington State Coliseum later was renamed the Seattle Center Coliseum and continued to be operated by the City of Seattle. The Coliseum was rebuilt from the ground up between 1994 and 1995, bringing the arena into the 21st century with state-of-the-art amenities. The remodeled facility maintained the architectural integrity of the original hyperbolic roofline by using the existing steel trusses in combination with four new main diagonal trusses. The wood, steel and concrete from the demolition were either reused in construction of the new arena or sold to recyclers. The original acoustical panels, those attached to the roof that keep the space from echoing, were refurbished and reused. The court was lowered 35 feet below street level to allow for 3,000 more seats. On April 11, 1995, the city sold the naming rights to Cleveland-based KeyCorp, the parent of KeyBank, which renamed the Coliseum as KeyArena. The doors opened on the newly renovated arena and home court for the Seattle Sonics on October 26, 1995. The arena accommodates up to 17,000 for sporting events, and with help from its flexible lay-out it is adaptable to more intimate gatherings of 5,000 to 9,000. In 2002, KeyArena welcomed the WNBA Seattle Storm. The Seattle Sonics continued to play in the arena until 2008. In 2009 this premier large events venue continued to host dozens of nationally touring concerts, family shows and conferences. It also welcomed the Rat City Rollergirls and Seattle University Men’s Basketball in its return to NCAA Division I competition.
Bell Harbor International Conference Center is managed by Columbia Hospitality.
Sakura-Con is an annual three-day anime convention held during March or April at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington. The convention, which is traditionally held over Easter weekend, is the largest anime convention in the Northwest and is the 9th largest North American anime convention as of 2015. It is organized by the volunteer Asia-Northwest Cultural Education Association (ANCEA).ProgrammingThe convention typically offers anime game shows, anime music video contest, art show, artist alley, dances/raves, collectible card gaming, cosplay chess, cosplay contest, exhibitors hall, fashion show, Japanese cultural arts and presentations (aikido demonstrations, kabuki performances, kendama play, kendo swordsmanship, taiko drumming, tea ceremonies), Japanese pop and rock concerts, karaoke, masquerade ball, panels, table top RPG gaming, video gaming (arcade, console, PC), 24-hour video theaters. The convention runs programming for 24 hours a day.In 2002 the charity auction benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raised $4,560. The 2010 charity auction also benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation raised $27,000. The convention before holding fundraisers at the 2012 event raised $90,000 for Tsunami relief. The 2015 charity auction benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raised over $40,000.
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, formerly known as the Civic Auditorium and Seattle Opera House, is a performing arts hall in Seattle, Washington, United States. Located on the grounds of Seattle Center and owned by the city of Seattle, McCaw Hall's two principal tenants are the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet. The building is named for Marion Oliver McCaw, whose four sons donated $20 million to fund a major renovation in 2003.HistoryThe building originally opened in 1928 as the Civic Auditorium. Its construction was funded by a donation from Seattle saloon owner James Osborne and a voter-approved municipal bond issue; the site was donated to the city by David Denny, one of the members of the Denny Party credited with founding the city of Seattle. The auditorium became the home of the Seattle Symphony and also hosted several touring shows. In 1956, voters passed another bond measure to fund expansion of the Civic Auditorium for use as a venue in the upcoming World's Fair. Construction began in 1959, and the auditorium reopened as the Seattle Opera House on April 21, 1962 – the opening day of the World's Fair – with a Seattle Symphony performance featuring Igor Stravinsky as a guest conductor and Van Cliburn as a guest soloist.
Official Facebook fan page for Pacific Northwest Ballet. Behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and PNB insight for ballet lovers all over the globe.
Prelude, the 188-seat full-service restaurant, is conveniently located on the south end of the entry level lobby. The menu changes frequently, and is cleverly designed to complement each performance. The wine list features premium wines by the glass or bottle, and boasts a selection of over 30 wines by the half bottle. With elegant and efficient table service, Prelude is designed to provide a complete, multiple course fine dining experience before each performance. At SAVOR…, we enjoy relationships with local purveyors, farms, and businesses that bring the best seasonal, organic, and locally produced ingredients into our kitchen. Executive chef Shawn Applin designs creative, seasonal menus for Prelude focusing on fresh, hyper-local ingredients. Our wine program is designed to offer value-driven wines that complement and enhance your dining experience. We feature highly allocated local wines, along with a few sleek classics. Several of our outlets are equipped with an argon wine preservation system, which allows us to provide premium quality wines by the glass at a true value. No time before the performance? Skip the lines at intermission and pre-order your meal! Prelude offers the option to pre-order for the intermission. From dessert and champagne, to a full multiple course meal, Prelude provides full meal service during the intermission by having your full order prepared, on the table, and waiting for you when you arrive. Prelude is open 2 ½ hours prior to opera performances, and 2 hours prior to ballet performances. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please make your reservation on the link below via OpenTable, or by calling 206-615-0404.