Events

Each year The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy partners with community organizations to sponsor festivities that benefit the Fund For The Needy. Listed below are this year's events. Don't miss these opportunities to support a great cause and have a good time.

Argosy Christmas Ship™ Festival
Dec. 1-23, 2005

Catch the wondrous spirit of the holiday. Hear it in glorious caroling by some of the Northwest's finest choirs on 23 magical evenings. Feel it in free community bonfires shared by thousands of people of all ages at waterfront locations. See it in the shimmering of hundreds of sparkling white lights. Again this year a portion of all Christmas Ship™ Festival ticket sales will help raise thousands of dollars to benefit The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.

Schedule and ticket information

The Sound of Music
The 5th Avenue Theatre
Nov. 29-Dec. 18, 2005
Fund For The Needy Benefit Performance, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music and The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to present their production of this timeless classic for the holidays. Filled with cherished songs and the heart-warming story of the von Trapp family, this is an event the entire family will enjoy. Partial proceeds from ticket sales to the Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. performance will benefit the Fund For The Needy. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster locations, or at The 5th Avenue Theatre box office.

David Lanz Concert
Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall
Dec. 21, 2005
8 p.m.

Spend an unforgettable evening of joyous holiday music with Grammy-nominated local composer and pianist David Lanz. Join Lanz, and his special guest flutist Gary Stroutsos, in the intimate setting of the Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall as he performs music from a repertoire that spans more than 20 years. Tickets for this Winter Solstice concert to benefit the Fund For The Needy are available through ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations.

Sleeping Beauty
Seattle Children's Theatre
Dec. 2, 2005-Feb. 4, 2006
Fund For The Needy Benefit Performances, Jan. 7, 21 and 28, 2 p.m.

Enjoy the timeless magic of Sleeping Beauty with a modern touch of humor, music and style. With adventure, romance, friendships and family, there is something for kids of all ages. And when you see select performances of Sleeping Beauty you'll also help make a difference for our community's children, families and seniors in need. Partial proceeds from ticket sales for the 2 p.m. Saturday performances on January 7, 21 and 28 benefit The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy. Call 206/441-3322 for information or to purchase tickets.