December Shanty Sing Has a Pirate + Xmas Twist

Northwest Seaport hosts a shanty sing-along every second Friday of the month at South Lake Union Park, and this month's event on Friday, December 8 has a pirate twist with a heavy dose of Christmas. Singer and shantyman Matthew Moeller will recite "A Visit from Old Whitebeard," a pirate version of "The Night Before Christmas." Admission is free, though donations accepted. Refreshments and maritime music CDs for sale. For more information, call (206) 447-9800 or e-mail seaport@oz.net.