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The music scene is still kicking—there's something going on every night of the week in nearly every genre of music. And today, the city's dynamic theater scene is a highly regarded proving ground for Broadway, while the Seattle International Film Festival draws the finest in world cinema here each spring. The ethereal McCaw Hall is a first-class venue for opera and ballet, and Benaroya Hall, with its outstanding acoustics, is a premier symphony hall. Families enjoy the Children's Theatre, the Northwest Puppet Center, and the many summertime folk art and music festivals.

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