An open invitation has been issued by Northwest Folklife to musicians, dancers, community groups, artists, storytellers, and instructors, to become participants in the 45th annual folk arts festival, held over Memorial Day weekend, May 27th – 30th, 2016.
On Friday, September 25th, starting at 7:30p, at Dusty Strings Music Store, The Bushwick Book Club will present a concert inspired by ‘The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao’, a book by Junot Diaz.
Neighborhood and Community Arts Groups can now apply for two unique grants intended to foster creativity among people of all cultural backgrounds and encourage engagement in diverse arts and cultural experiences.
On Thursday, September 17th, at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, Arc Iris will be performing genre-bending music that shifts between cabaret-infused jazz, orchestral sophistication, grimy outlaw country, and big-band exhilaration, all held together by delicate and whimsical harmonies.
This Friday, September 11th, starting at 8p, the Fremont Abbey Arts Center will host a concert by three quality folk artists – Lowland Hum, The Collection and Kathleen Murray. With tickets only $8 (in advance at Brown Paper,) this evening of thoughtful, carefully crafted music could be the perfect way to start the weekend.
On Thursday, September 10th, from 6:30p – 8p, Book Larder will welcome another amazing author to it shop to talk about their recently released book on food. This time, the free event is author Jeff Alworth talking about one of Fremont’s favorites – beer.
On September 9th & 10th, from 4p – 7p, and on Saturday, September 12th, from 10a – 1p, outside of the Fremont PCC Natural Market, Haddad|Drugan want to hear stories, and see souvenirs, from Fremont residents, employees, employers, fans, friends, and everyone who considers this their home base.
The grey of Seattle’s autumn might have fallen upon us, but we can still enjoy very colorful art at the September 4th Fremont First Friday Art Walk, from 6p – 9p.
On September 9th, 10th & 12th, two artists, Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan will be set up in front of the Fremont PCC Natural Market just to talk to you! They want to know what you think of our community – what does Fremont mean to you? Do you have a memento, photo, icon, etc. that symbolizes the Fremont experience?
This fall, learn the intricate art of Ikebana – creating beauty using nature, containers and a disciplined approach. Join one class for a single lesson, or plan to attend all seven class, all taught by Charles Coughlan (who has studied for 33-years and is a third-level teacher of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana) and held at NalandaWest.
