SEATTLE, October 29, 2010 – SAM Remix is back downtown on Saturday, November 13, with longer hours and inspiration from the exhibition Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. The late-night event will fill the entire museum with Seattle’s hottest DJ’s, dance performances, art making, poetry, “My Favorite Things Tours” and more. Remix takes place from 7 pm-1pm at SAM, 1300 First Avenue. TASTE Restaurant is open until 10 pm. The Russell Investment Center Parking Garage is open until 1:30 am.

Fans will move to the “party rock” sounds of Tigerbeat all night long. Other performances will include live marimba by Erin Jorgensen and surprises from the swing meets hip-hop meets modern circus acrobatic dance group the Harlequin Hipsters. Attendees can test their knowledge during artist trivia contests led by Geeks Who Drink, take artist Ryan Molenkamp’s “portrait challenge” no matter what their skill level, do live figure drawing in the “Blue Studio,” Contribute found objects to a collaborative collage sculpture, take part in interactive spoken word activities led by the Vis-à-Vis Society and much more. The popular “My Favorite Things: Highly Opinionated Public Tours” are back, with tours led by graffiti artist Dan Primo, Mayors Art Award winner Juan Alonso, and spoken word, vocal, and visual artist Storme Weber, among others.

A FULL EVENT SCHEDULE FOR REMIX FOLLOWS

TICKETS
Tickets may be purchased online at www.seattleartmuseum.org, at the Ticketing Desk at any of SAM's three sites or over the phone with a credit card by calling the Box Office at 206.654.3121. SAM remix tickets sell out quickly. Advance ticket purchase is highly encouraged. Purchase tickets online at www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Prices are $25 (Adults), $20 (Students with ID & seniors) and $12 (SAM Members). SAM Remix is open to age 18 and over only. In keeping with the Picasso spirit, the first 50 guests at the door wearing striped sailor shirts will get in FREE.

EXCLUSIVE SAM MEMBERS LOUNGE
Membership has its benefits. Escape the crowd and get the VIP treatment in the Remix Members Lounge. Perks include a members-only bar, mix and mingle with Remix artists, a Pernod Absinthe fountain, one complimentary glass of red wine or non-alcoholic beverage and art making activities.

Turn your Remix ticket in for $10 off a new SAM membership. Offer good on Student ($30) level memberships and higher. Offer good onsite only during Remix. Please present your Remix ticket at the Membership Desk or Members Lounge to redeem this offer.

SAM REMIX
Geared toward adults ages 18 and up, SAM Remix takes place quarterly. This late-night event features Seattle’s hottest DJ’s, films, performances, activities and My Favorite Things Tours that together create a fun, engaging, social atmosphere.

FULL SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 13 SAM REMIX
(More performances, tours and activities may be announced. Up-to-date information can be found at www.seattleartmuseum.org)

BROTMAN FORUM
7-7:40 PM
Erin Jorgensen performs French chansons on the marimba.

7:45-8 PM
Performances by the Harlequin Hipsters and Can Can Castaways

8 PM–12:45 AM
Dance into the night’s darkest hours with Tigerbeat

10-10:20 PM
Performances by the Harlequin Hipsters and Can Can Castaways

FORUM GALLERY, 2nd FLOOR
7 pm-12 am
SAM Creates: Snapshot. Become an artist’s muse in the photo booth

ARNOLD BOARD ROOM
9 pm-11:30 pm
Put your expertise to the test at Artist Trivia with Geeks Who Drink. Competitions at 9 pm, 10 pm and 11 pm.

THINK TANK, 2nd FLOOR
7 pm-12 am
SAM Creates: Portrait Challenge. Take The Portrait Challenge with Seattle-based artist Ryan Molenkamp.

SOUTH HALL
7 pm-12 am
SAM Creates: Assemblage. Contribute found objects to a collaborative sculpture with artist Romson Bustillo

CHASE OPEN STUDIO, MEZZANINE, GRAND STAIRCASE
7 pm-12 am
SAM Creates: Drawing Studio. Get creative in the Blue Drawing Studio with Kimberly Trowbridge and live models

KNUDSON FAMILY ROOM, THIRD FLOOR GALLERIES
8-10:30 pm
SAM Word: Go on an interactive gallery adventure with the Vis-à-Vis Society. Performance at 9:30 pm. Interactive tours leave the Family Room at 8:30 pm and 10 pm.

FOURTH FLOOR GALLERIES
7:30-11 pm
Hear harpist Sara Reyna perform classical and contemporary melodies in the Baroque galleries. 30 minute performances at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 pm

TOURS
My Favorite Things: Highly Opinionated Tours
Experience the galleries in new and unexpected ways with highly opinionated tours led by artists, Remix co-hosts and special guests. Tours meet in the 3rd floor galleries at the top of the escalator.*

7:30 pm
Ryan Arai, member, SAM Education & Community Engagement Committee

8 pm
Juan Alonso, visual artist and recipient of the 2010 Mayor’s Art Awards *

8:30 pm
Matika Wilbur, artist

9 pm
Chiyo Ishikawa, Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art and Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, Seattle Art Museum *

9:30 pm
Storme Webber, spoken word, vocal, and visual artist, and founder, Voices Rising (Remix cohost)

10 pm
Dan Primo, artist *

10:30 pm
Michael Seiwerath, Executive Director, Capitol Hill Housing Foundation

11 pm
JK, Seattle Art Museum docent *

*Tours on the hour will meet in Lockwood Living Room in the 4th floor Picasso exhibition galleries. Timed ticket required for entry.

SAM REMIX CO-HOSTS

• ACT THEATRE
• NW NOMA—National Organization of Minority Architects
• GAGE ACADEMY OF ART
• VOICES RISING
• 911 MEDIA
• ARCADE
• AIA – SEATTLE
• SEATTLE SYMPHONY
• MOHAI
• UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW’S ADVOCATES FOR THE ARTS (AFTA)
• REGROUP SAM YOUNG ADULT ADVISORS
• LONGHOUSE MEDIA