Kirby has been in Fremont for a lifetime, as a resident, employee, employer, and playmate. She's served on the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the Fremont Neighborhood Council and the Fremont Arts Council, and can be seen wandering the Center of the Universe year 'round. When it comes to Fremont, she likes to say she's full of it!
The Northwest Legend Tour will come to a close this weekend with two final performances in Kirkland, Washington for NANDA. The acrobatalist ninja action show, ‘The Jacket’, will be performed live on December 21st & 22nd at the Kirkland Performance Center.
The 24th Annual Fremont Arts Council Feast Of The Winter Solstice will take place this Friday, December 21st. Dine, dance and celebrate the longest night of the year, and the return of the light!
At History House of Greater Seattle, see the HMS Discovery, the SS Beaver and the Schooner Exact arrived at the museum of neighborhood history for a limited engagement. The large, meticulously crafted models representing Pacific Northwest maritime icons were created by the Discovery Modelers Education Center of Seattle.
On Sunday, December 16th from 3p – 8p, visit a working glass studio and see the stunning works of one of Fremont’s most prolific and popular glass artists, Rodman Miller.
Vote for Fremont’s Best Neighbor for 2012, Fremont’s Best Business for 2012, and Fremont’s Best Organization/Project for 2012. See an extensive list of suggested nominees in the Fremocentrist.com column from November.
Tomorrow, on Saturday, December 8th starting at 6p, a special pop-up arts show will take place in the Bright Street Gallery of Pacific Crest School (600 NW Bright St,) featuring works from more than 70 local artists and artisans.
After five years, Willow & Bloom, Fremont’s florist, will relocate to Magnolia. “We will miss being in Fremont, and all of the Fremonsters we’ve become friends with!,” wrote owner Miya Ferguson by e-mail.
From December 15th – January 13th, see the Fremont Players weave the tales of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘The Princess & The Pea’ into one hilarious show full of original songs, with the musical score performed live by the Fremont Philharmonic.
The third annual Art F/X Gallery Holiday Sale is going on now, with discounts from 20% – 50%. Also, shoppers may find a few free offers while browsing the unique, handmade and/or art items this one-of-a-kind shop.
With the memory of a flooded and closed Interstate 5 in the not too distant past, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is prepared to keep freight moving when the next emergency closes a key commerce corridor.
