The 50th anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair. This all summer long celebration ends today. Other than a closing ceremony (which I missed), many performances were held at Fisher Pavilion. Seattle Symphony played Gershwin (Cuban Overture), John Cage (Variation 3), Beethoven (Leonore Overture), Debussy (Fete from Nocturnes), and Berlioz (Roman Carnival Overture). Morlot conducted and talked. The room's acoustics is not too bad.
World Vision held an audio tour of a girl growing up at Kasenaero, a fishing village by Lake Victoria in Uganda, the epicentre of AIDS. Belief in God and help from World Vision and other organizations allowed the girl and her mother to survive. 500k people receive care in Uganda. You are welcome to sponsor a child or leave them prayers through World Vision. On my way out, chatted with an employee. She's never been to Africa, but sponsors a boy in Kenya. A clever way of asking for donation.
A more interesting performance is by Pat Graney's 50 dancers, all dressed in white, walked/lay on ground/stood on chairs, yes each with a white chair, around the fountain. Both old and young, half are kids, only 2 guys. Some in summer dress, some in winter coat. Even though it was simple and not very synchronized, it's still quite different and entertaining. A chilly day to perform outdoors (~9°C). It started drizzle towards the end. Some of the performers were a bit wet.
Center House (somehow is called Armory now) is also hosting Turkey Festival this weekend.
