Somewhere within Seattle city limits, a mysterious and unique Emerald City Search Medallion will be hidden in plain sight — and it’s up to the Seattle community to find it! Playmasons, LLC is proud to announce the 4th annual Emerald City Search.

In celebration of Seattle’s rich and diverse music scene – past, present, and future – this year’s theme will be “Music.” From classical composer Alan Hovhaness to jazz on Jackson Street, Hendrix to Fleet Foxes, and Sir Mix-a-Lot to Quincy Jones, our great city has touched nearly every musical genre. In addition, Seattle has an incredibly vibrant live music scene with some of the best venues in the country supporting a dedicated fan base among all musical genres. This year’s theme will visit many of these genres and may have clues from many different parts of the music world (not just Seattle).

Our primary Community Partner this year is Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival, Presented by Samsung Mobile, who is proud to offer as the Grand Prize two Platinum Passes to Bumbershoot, which runs Labor Day weekend, September 5-7 at Seattle Center, PLUS the opportunity for the winner and a guest to watch Franz Ferdinand and hometown heroes Modest Mouse from a VIP sidestage viewing area! But that's just the BEGINNING OF AN ENTIRE YEAR OF MUSIC!!

The Victor Will Also Claim:

1. A Gretsch Electromatic guitar autographed by Panic! At The Disco, courtesy of our friends at 107.7 The End!
   

2. Two spots on the guest list for one show a month at The Showbox at the Market or Showbox SoDo for an entire year!
   

3. Two-night stay at Hotel Max, Seattle's most artistic hotel, located only a hot second from any of the amazing venues and shows that are also part of this Grand Prize. With more than 350 original paintings and photographs found throughout the hotel, the Hotel Max provides guests with an experience of art and luxury combined.
   

4. A one-year KEXP 500 Club membership, which includes invitations for two to attend FOUR VIP Club concerts (recent artists have included Cloud Cult, M83and DeVotchKa), and a Live at KEXP Volume Five CD!
   

5. Two spots on the guest list for one show a month at Neumos for an entire year!
   

6. Two tickets to Teatro ZinZanni, a three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret all served up with a five-course feast designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas!
   

7. Two Paramount Club VIP Seats for Joni Mitchell's The Fiddle and The Drum performed by Albert Ballet, the US Premiere of legendary Canadian artists joining forces for an unforgettable dance-music experience.
   

8. Two tickets to a performance by Seattle Symphony Orchestra at Benaroya Hall!
   

9. Every new CD released on Sub Pop Records for an entire year!
   

10. Two tickets to 103.7 The Mountain's Winter Warmth concert, a pair of passes to FOUR exclusive, intimate Mountain Music Lounge performances (recent performers have included Pete Yorn, Indigo Girls and Keane), and a copy of Live From The Mountain Music Lounge Vol. 15, out Sept 29!
    

11. A one-year family membership to EMP|SFM, as well as a private curatorial tour of the museum, and two passes to four of the “Sound Off!” performances in 2010!
    

12. Two spots on the guest list for four shows in the next year at The Triple Door!
    

13. Two Paramount Club VIP Seats for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, an extraordinary modern dance company performing exuberant, athletic and innovative works by renowned choreographers.
    

14. Two tickets to The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of White Christmas, a joyous adaptation of the film featuring the classic songs "White Christmas," "Sisters," "Blue Skies," and "I Love a Piano." When two showbiz gents team up with a beautiful sister act to save a country inn, the result is a sparkling holiday package bursting with cheerful dancing, treasured tunes and a generous helping of yuletide cheer.
    

15. Two tickets to opening night of Spanish Harlem Orchestra and two tickets to opening night of Taj Majal Trio at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley!
    

16. Every new CD released on Barsuk Records for an entire year, plus a sweet Barsuk tote bag and T-shirt!
    

17. Two tickets to Seattle Repertory Theatre's production of OPUS. Sex. Drugs. Classical music. Go behind the scenes with one of the world's most renowned string quartets. Even in perfect harmony, they just can't get along.
    

18. Two tickets to 99.9 KISW's Holiday Hangover Ball!
    

LATE BREAKING NEWS: ACT Theatre has also provided the winner of Emerald City Search with TWO PAIRS (four tickets) to the Opening Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the powerful and poignant new show from renowned author Tom Stoppard!

Beginning with the first clue which was published on August 26th, 2009, the The Seattle Times will publish one new clue each day, in the paper and online, for ten consecutive days, leading Seattle adventurers to the location of the mysterious Medallion. A series of challenging clues designed to lead the luckiest and most clever explorer to the medallion’s secret location have been created by Puzzle Masters Jeff & Steve at Playmasons, LLC who have helped to run the Search for the past three years. Truly a community quest, only solving the clues can guide the seeker to discovery.

The first qualified person(s) to correctly solve the clues and follow the directions on the back of the medallion will receive a total prize package valued at $5,805.00.