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!
On Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th, at 7:30p, turn out to support efforts to fight human trafficking – and enjoy a show of artistic beauty and stunning talent at the same time. At the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, in the Grand Hall, the Karin Stevens Dance company and the rock band JUBILEE will perform together on a show called The New Abolitionist Movement: A Dance Concert For A Slave-Free World.
Week two, April 14 – 17, 2011, of the Stone Soup Theatre Double (XX) Play Fest continues strong, with plenty to witness, experience and enjoy. This week features a new selection of short works written by female playwrights, directed by female directors and performed by some of Seattle’s finest, underexposed talents. Also this week, check out the outrageous 24-Hour All-Female Play Production marathon, where three playwrights write three plays overnight, and then three directors and 9 actors stage the works.
Now that Fremont has enjoyed the beautiful, colorful and interesting mural – by Todd Lown – on the North 46th Street underpass for a year, its time to pitch in and make it tidy once more, on Sunday, April 17th, from 11a – 2p.
On Saturday, April 9th, the newly opened Fremont Branch of Key Bank welcomed a number of celebrities and community folk. Key Branch Manager for Fremont, Samira Salchic, presented Principal McCloskey with a $1,000 check for our local elementary school, B.F. Day.
This Saturday & Sunday, April 9th & 10th, grab some bargains – while supporting the Solstice Parade! The annual Fremont Arts Council (FAC) Rummage Sale will be open for business from 9a – 4p each day, at the Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Ave N,) selling a great variety of donated items from local artists, organizations and other fabulous Fremonsters.
During the summer of 2011, a new, playful walking tour will stroll the sidewalks of Fremont providing a humorous, and slightly hysterical, history of the ‘hood. The Fremont Tour is seeking boring, humorless people to be tour guides. If interested in the job, which includes training and a script, please contact thefremonttour@gmail.com.
Stone Soup Theatre has an incredible opportunity going on over the next three weeks, April 7th – 24th, for lovers of live theater as well as those simply looking to see new talent or find an entertaining way to pass time. The Double (XX) Play Fest kicks-off this weekend with performances of 11 short plays written by, and directed by, women.
Kylie’s Chicago Pizza has alerted Fremocentrist.com that several generous Fremont restaurants are participating in a one-day fundraiser, today, April 6th, for Peace Winds America, which supports relief operations in Japan.
Moisture Festival is in its final week for 2011, and the incredible, indescribable vaudeville revival show appears to be going out with a big, wet bang!
On Saturday, April 9th, from 11a – 1p, the new Fremont branch of Key Bank will hold their Grand Opening Celebration – a great opportunity for the Fremont community to enjoy food, fun and free stuff while meeting the new neighbors.
