events Seattle Art Museum This event has passed. See what’s on at SAM. SAM Performs: D'Vonne Lewis and BEYOND Sat Feb 1 2025 12–2 pm Seattle Art Museum South Hall Photo provided by D'Vonne Lewis Join us for a series of musical performances exploring the genre that inspired the genius exhibited in Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder. Each week, SAM will have a different jazz ensemble perform in our South Hall on Saturday from 12â12:45 pm and 1:15â2 pm. Listen to this experimental and dynamic music as we consider the lasting influence it has on Modern and Contemporary artists. 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