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February 1, 2012

Enjoy Coal Black Humor With ‘White Hot’

Kirby Lindsay

Fans of truly dark, disturbing black humor must rush to get tickets for the remaining two weeks of ‘White Hot,’ a play by Tommy Smith now on stage at West of Lenin.

Ray Tagavilla and Kimberley Sustad, in 'White Hot' by Tommy Smith Photo by John Cornicello

This small dramatic work contains dysfunction, perversion of the spirit and awkward moments – as well as disturbing images – that engage, and entertains.

Produced by Marxiano Productions, the play features the acting talents of Hannah Victoria Franklin, Kimberley Sustad and Ray Tagavilla.

Director Braden Abraham not only staged this compelling work, but he has also stepped in to the cast when Tommy Smith stepped away for personal reasons.

Tickets for the drama, now showing at West of Lenin, can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets. Only two weeks remain of this visceral and thought-provoking play, so reserve tickets today!

January 31, 2012

A Hardcore February Fremont First Friday Art Walk

Kirby Lindsay

Watercolor by Chris Adams, on display at High Dive in February 2012

Walking Fremont on a February evening, for the First Friday Art Walk on February 3^rd from 6p – 9p, separates the art warriors from the weather wimps. Those tough enough – and willing to face potential rain and guaranteed dark to see art – will have plenty to see and explore this month.

Theo Chocolate has rejoined the walk, showing photography by Nate Watters that captures the dynamic colors, machinery and ingredients of the chocolate factory. Frame-Up Studios has visually stunning photographic and scanned images manipulated, using digital technology and chemistry, by Michael Angelo Caci. Portage Bay Goods offers the delightful images Seattle-based artist Claire Jauregui, of Orange Twist cards, who started her humorous line of hand screenprinted note cards in 2008.

The newest addition to the regular FFF line-up, High Dive, has the bold watercolor designs of native Seattleite, and tattoo artist, Chris Adams. In the tree house offices of Brown Paper Tickets (upstairs from LTD Bar & Grill,) see works by Starheadboy, which pose the question – ‘what do your pets do when you are at work, and out of their sight?’ Also hear the music of Rachel Wong. At Hub And Bespoke, enjoy the graphics of artist (and bicycle mechanic) Soren O’Malley.

Pet paintings by Starheadboy, on display at the Brown Paper Ticket offices in February 2012

Also, make it a priority to make the trek to the offices of Johnston Architects PLLC and see images created using text – specifically Gertrude Stein’s writings – by Sally Schuh. Then explore shows going on also at Fremont Jewelry Design, Art F/X Gallery, Evo TimesInfinity Gallery, Kylie’s Chicago Pizza and 509 Winery & Tasting Room.

Most importantly, start the evening by celebrating, and giving thanks, to Melanie Masson, from 6p – 7:30p. After two years as FFF organizer, Masson has moved on and found some commercial success with her photography. Enjoy some 509 Wine and cake with Masson, at Pel’meni Dumpling Tzar, while also enjoying the photographic and ceramic works of the restaurant’s owner Zach Perry.

Explore art out and about this Friday, February 3^rd, as one of the few, the proud and the hardy! Before you go, though, check the Fremont First Friday website for the latest information on venues, artists and activities to see and enjoy.

January 30, 2012

Celebrate An Important Local Book Launch at History House

Kirby Lindsay

On Saturday, February 4^th, at 2p, attend a celebration of a life, and a memoir of growing up on Green Lake, at History House. The charming collection of stories, ‘Pork Neckbones, Sauerkraut & Rutabagas’ by Dorothea Nordstrand, will be officially launched at this celebration of her life.

The humorous and heartwarming collection culminates 25-years of writing down the stories of her family – from the homestead in Pend Oreille County to the shores of Green Lake. Nordstrand began writing at the age of 70, and only stopped when she passed away last year at the age of 96.

Revealing a spirit uncommonly adventurous for a woman of her era, Nordstrand also relates the experiences of her parents, siblings, spouse, children and friends, with love and respect. The book, published by HistoryLink, captures a century and life growing up in a Seattle few now recall.

Hear passages from the collection of stories, meet the author’s family, enjoy light refreshments, and get answers to the question – “Pork what?” The event is free to attend, and copies of ‘Pork Neckbones, Sauerkraut & Rutabagas’ will be available for purchase for only $14.95

January 28, 2012

Celebrate First Anniversaries For Two Fremont Businesses

Kirby Lindsay

Pel'meni Dumpling Tzar, founded in Fremont in February 2011. Photo by K. Lindsay, Jan 2012

In February, Fremonsters can help celebrate the 1-year mark of two area businesses. While small businesses struggle with the tough economic atmosphere, let’s rejoice in two enterprises that have successfully survived the rough first year!

On Wednesday, February 1^st, from 6p – 9p, Pel’meni Russian Dumpling Tzar invites fans and friends to celebrate 1-year of serving dumplings. Owner Jesse Parry promised live music and samples of the new side salads being added to the menu in February. She also said there will be cake.

White Rabbit celebrates its 1st Anniversary on Feb 9, 2012 Photo by K. Lindsay

Married couple Jesse and Zach Parry began the business a year ago, serving delicious dumplings made by a partner company out of Bellingham. They started sharing the kitchen, and serving late night hours. Over the year, they’ve expanded into the space, added lunch and will remodel the space to make it work better for their growing business. Come meet this enterprising couple, and celebrate the 1^st year of the Dumpling Tzar.

On February 9^th, to the music of Marmalade, White Rabbit will celebrate its 1^st anniversary as ‘Seattle premier music café.’ White Rabbit replaced Tost, a popular nightclub where Marmalade started their weekly jam sessions nine years ago. Come hear the groove, and celebrate a first year for White Rabbit starting at 9p. Cover charge only $6.

January 27, 2012

Woodland Park Community Preschool Now Offers Five-Year Olds Program

Kirby Lindsay

Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool now offers classes for five-year-olds. Photo provided by WPCP

Woodland Park Community Preschool, located in the Fremont Baptist Church building, has just announced its new 5’s program, the latest addition to its community of cooperative schools. Classes will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. The school will enroll students due to turn five on or before December 31, 2012.

This program works ideally for students who are:

taking a transitional year before starting kindergarten
enrolled in half-day morning kindergarten
turning five by December 31^st and ready to start Pre-K

The Woodland Park 5’s program can best be described as a progressive, play-based curriculum, one that starts from the premise that children learn best when given the opportunity to freely engage with the world around them, pursuing their own passions and curiosities in a community setting.

“Teacher Tom” Hobson, Woodland Park’s teacher since 2002, thinks of the school as a community in which families choose to raise their children together. Just as earlier generations learned everything they needed to know from neighbors and their neighborhood, Teacher Tom strives to create a classroom in which children are stimulated to explore the world beyond their own homes in partnership with the adults who love them.

With preschoolers running through its halls, as Woodland Park Community Preschools operates its program there, it is no wonder Fremont Baptist Church is too busy... Photo by K. Lindsay, Jan 2012

A cooperative school, Woodland Park Community Preschools is owned and operated by the families of its students. Parents take on essential roles both inside and outside the classroom, serving as assistant teachers and fulfilling other roles in the school from executive to janitorial, with the teacher being the sole paid employee. The powerful dynamic of parents working shoulder-to-shoulder with the teacher helps insure a unique and vibrant learning experience for each child.

For more details, and enrollment information, please visit the 5’s Program website. The Pre-3’s and 3-5’s classes in the Woodland Park Community Preschools are part of a network of independent cooperative preschools run through North Seattle Community College, and are also enrolling students for the 2012-13 school year now. Find out more about those programs on-line as well.

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