Thought this might be of interest to some on my F-List. I know I'd love to attend, but I am on the wrong coast. Alas.

A HIGHLIGHT OF THE UPCOMING SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL!

Tarot, Tea, Film, Literature and Live Music at the Pensione Nichols
November 11 - 15th! $15 per night / http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/886-43
Pensione Nichols
123 First Avenue
between Stewart & Virginia

A dazzling array of Dark Arts collide at the Pensione Nichols during the Seattle International Cabaret Festival!
Tarot and literary readings, visual art, film screenings and live musical entertainment all play a part in Poes Peculiar Parlour series. Attendees are encouraged to join in the spirit by dressing in Victorian garb.

SCHEDULE:

WED, NOV. 11th New Yorks Huxley Vertical Cabaret kick off the proceedings joined by Circus Contraptions Shmootzi the Clod.

THURS, NOV. 12th is a meet-the-artist affair, with entertainment from Veronique Chevalier, NYC Seth Bedford and Hollywood/SF-based Agness Twin.

FRI, NOV. 13th, Armitage Shanks plays host to an evening devoted to the great Kurt Weill.
An-Magrith Erlandsen, creator of "Tarot of the Pomegranate", will be at your service reading Tarot from the other side and beyond..! http://www.tarotofthepomegranate.com

SAT, NOV. 14th, The legendary Dame Darcy will be reading palms, screening her films and signing books. The evening is hosted by Diva Le Deviant and features a cabaret performances by Stella Rose + from SF Vinsantos.

SUN, NOV. 15th is the closing night event of a history of the Spirit boards, presented by Gargoyles. It features surprise short film screenings, as well as a reading by Maureen O'Donnell, music by Death By Doll and Lonesome Shack.

The gallery display has been curated by Miss Oblivious.
AkAk
JennyBird
Javier.S.Ortega
Crystal Fosnaugh
Mike Mullins
Sara Devout
Christy Kane
The Seattle International Cabaret Festival takes place at various venues throughout downtown Seattle, beginning November 6 and resuming November 11 through 15. It pays homage to the genre storied roots but focuses on contemporary performances by artists from around the globe.
Its presented by producer Chris Snell, whose Can Can Presents production company has been recognized by such media heavy hitters as the Wall Street Journal and the BBC for its creation, development and management of unconventional music and physical performance acts, is a staunch supporter of the re-energized genre.
Confirmed performers include the Can Cans Castaways, Vagabond Opera (Portland), Kitten On The Keys (San Francisco) and Peculiar Pretzelmen (Los Angeles). DJs include KEXPs Darek Mazzone, Emerald City Soul Club, I (heart) Shiva and Switzerlands Gypsy Sound System.
SICF is presented in association with The Moore Theater, The Triple Door, ACT Theater, Pensione Nichols and Can Can. It is sponsored by the Seattle Theatre Group and Pensione Nichols.

For more information, visit http://www.cabaretfestival.com
For tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/886-43

When the crows shriek their frightening warnings,
When autumn ends, and Winter falls,
You will see a Lady a wondering,weeping through the saddened fields.
She is turning the Silver Wheel of the seasons.

When the crows heed their endless calling,
Look to the Moon to see a Lady, dancing in the blackened clouds,
And when at night you see her coming, fall in wonder of what
beauty she possesses, and shed your tears.
The Great Queen is walking her footsteps once again.
Morrighan, Morrighan, you’ll call her by name.

When the old earth opens from beneath your feet,
crows will catch you before you fall and place you in Her cauldron,
where rebirth waits and death awakens,
your prophecy you will find.
What you see is Her, walking the shadows and howling to the Universe,
forewarning Her arrival.

Black hair falling to Her feet, fill the ocean and become the waves,
Her legs become the forest; Her breasts become the mountains.
Her womb becomes your ancient home.

~Anne-Christine Johnson