Next Fifty http://www.thenextfifty.org Seattle Center Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:16:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 The Future of Film Expo Presented by NFFTY & The Next Fifty http://www.thenextfifty.org/2012/01/21/nffty-film-festival-next-fifty-film-expo/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2012/01/21/nffty-film-festival-next-fifty-film-expo/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:29 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=1358 A 2-Day free event during NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) 2012 with exhibitor booths, speakers, workshops, panels, demonstrations, lounges, networking opportunities, resources and film related activities targeting young filmmakers, film fans and the future of film at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

NFFTY’s Future of Film Expo gives exhibitors the unparalleled opportunity to meet and interact with the best young filmmakers from around the world, and filmmakers the opportunity to directly learn from and gain valuable connections and resources from industry professionals. The greater arts community will also have ample opportunities to learn and get hands-on experience with the latest technology and educational opportunities.  This year’s Expo is co-sponsored by The Next Fifty, a massive celebration of the 1962 World’s Fair at Seattle Center.

April 28 – 29, 2012

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2012/01/21/nffty-film-festival-next-fifty-film-expo/feed/ 0 The Buzz http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/12/21/buzz/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/12/21/buzz/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:04:16 +0000 gregh http://www.nextfifty.org/1962/?p=624 Why wait until 2012 to celebrate? Join Seattle Center Foundation on the 21st of every month as we unveil a new activity building up to the 50th anniversary. We invite you to participate in this collection of activities – contests, drawings, trivia, parties – designed to involve citizens in the planning and celebration of The Next Fifty, win prizes and have a little fun while we’re at it.

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/12/21/buzz/feed/ 0 New Year’s Resolution Videos http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/12/20/nyr/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/12/20/nyr/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:07:39 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=2171 The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair was about innovation and changing now for a better tomorrow. Tell us what changes you plan on making this new year to ensure that 2012 is your best year yet.

Submit your New Year’s Resolution to us by uploading your video to YouTube and emailing 50@seattlecenter.org with your name, phone number, and the link to your video online by January 20, 2012.

One winner will be selected at random to win the Next 50 grand prize! All ages are welcome to participate.

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/12/20/nyr/feed/ 0 The Season of Giving http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/11/29/the-season-of-giving/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/11/29/the-season-of-giving/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:35:42 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=2158 With the holidays just around the corner, the Next Fifty invites you to partner with Seattle Center in an effort to help others. Make a wish come true this season and contribute to Seattle Center’s Sharing Gift Box Program. Simply choose an item from our online list and help fulfill holiday hopes for local low-income children, teens, and senior citizens.

 To participate, visit www.sharing-gift-box.org.

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/11/29/the-season-of-giving/feed/ 0 Seattle Marathon 10k Run for The Next Fifty http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/25/seattle-marathon-10k-run-for-the-next-fifty/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/25/seattle-marathon-10k-run-for-the-next-fifty/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:00:46 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=1517 The race is being held in conjunction with and benefits the Seattle Center 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2012. In Seattle Marathon style, the 10k will start and end at Seattle Center, traveling through downtown Seattle, past Pike Place Market overlooking the waterfront piers before turning around to head onto the Alaskan Way viaduct. The course then heads north on Aurora through Queen Anne, turning back around and exiting at Mercer to finish near the International Fountain.

August, 2012

 

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/25/seattle-marathon-10k-run-for-the-next-fifty/feed/ 0 Book-It Premiere of The Future Remembered http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/24/book-it/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/24/book-it/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:28:57 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=2017 Join Seattle Center Foundation for the Seattle Premiere of Book-It Repertory Theatre’s staged reading of The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and its Legacy.

November 15, 2011
Intiman Playhouse
6:30pm – gathering (1 free “Bubbleator” drink)
7:30pm -  performance

Tickets

$50 = General Admission
$150 = History Muse (admission for one and signed book)
$250 = History Press Agent (admission for two and a signed book)

All contributions support the history programs of The Next Fifty at Seattle Center.

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets >

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/24/book-it/feed/ 0 Century 21 Oral Histories http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/century-21-oral-histories/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/century-21-oral-histories/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:52 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=1538 People, Passion, PurposeSeattle Center Foundation, KCTS 9, Jack Straw Productions, and others have partnered together to collect personal stories from the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. If you’d like to record your own story to share, visit our Story Share page.

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/century-21-oral-histories/feed/ 0 SPU 1% for Art – Temporary Projects http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/spu-1-for-art-%e2%80%93-temporary-projects/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/spu-1-for-art-%e2%80%93-temporary-projects/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:51 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=1383 SPU will sponsor 4 temporary art projects at various locations on the Seattle Center campus – to be launched during Sustainable Futures month of The Next Fifty.

September 2012

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/spu-1-for-art-%e2%80%93-temporary-projects/feed/ 0 Seattle City Light Artist in Residence http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/seattle-city-light-artist-in-residence/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/seattle-city-light-artist-in-residence/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:50 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=1378 Seattle City Light is seeking an artist-in-residence to highlight Seattle City Light’s conservation projects, beginning this fall. The artist will create a project illuminating City Light’s conservation and sustainability efforts for display at Seattle Center’s Next Fifty anniversary celebration in 2012. More information >

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]]> http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/seattle-city-light-artist-in-residence/feed/ 0 Remembering Century 21: A Community History Conference http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/mohai-remembering-century-21-conference/ http://www.thenextfifty.org/2011/10/21/mohai-remembering-century-21-conference/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:46 +0000 seattlecenter http://www.thenextfifty.org/?p=2024 In the spirit of the 50th anniversary of Century 21, the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) invites you to explore the memories, memorabilia, and myths of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair through a series of free community-wide workshops.  Co-hosted by Seattle Public Library, King County Library System, and the Seattle Center Foundation, this series of workshops and seminars will teach you the skills needed to discover, document, and distribute the fascinating histories of one of Seattle’s most influential events. Additional information coming soon!

September 29, 2012

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