Fremocentrist.com has heard that nearly 50 art cars, the ones on display during the Fremont Fair as the Seattle Art Car Blowout, will meet at Macrina Bakery (1943 First Avenue South) on Sunday morning, June 19th, for donut jousting and a truly Seattle experience – coffee – for those art car-ists visiting from across the U.S. and Canada.
This Friday night, June 17th, starting at 9p, you can witness the most amazing spectacle ever – the Solstice Parade in reverse! The floats that will be on-display during the parade on Saturday at Noon need to be moved into place – they are big, they are heavy, and many hands make light work. Plus, it’s a great way to help the parade, and get a sneak peek!
Things do go a little wacky here at the Center of the Universe in the time of the Solstice, and the Fremont Fair. On June 14, 2011, local developer Brian Regan reported some interesting happenings going on in the ‘hood – particularly in the area of his property at 3417 Evanston Avenue North.
You can go sit and watch the Solstice Parade, at Noon, on Saturday, June 18th – or you can participate! Why be passive when you can be an active part of this incredible experience? Imagine being a part of it all! Questions? Contact volunteers@fremontartscouncil.org if you need more details on how to get involved.
This summer Fremont has many reasons to celebrate, including the arrival west of the Interurban and west of the center of the universe of West Of Lenin, a new 88-seat black box theater space now available for small theatrical works and live music performances, at 203 N 36th St.
This Sunday, June 5th, kicks-off the 7th season of the annual Music In The Sculpture Garden concert series at History House (790 N. 34th St). These FREE concerts, featuring some of the Puget Sound’s best acoustic musicians, will be held weekly from 2p – 4p, in the covered courtyard of History House.
While watching the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) Solstice Parade is nifty-keen, being a part of building this incredible piece of celebration art will provide rush beyond description. Perhaps best of all, a contribution can be large or very, very small.
Again this year, Frame Up Studios will sell the fabulous Fremont Fair posters (before, during and after the festival) to raise money for Solid Ground, and their programs to end poverty through building community.
FrogFrog now provides a chance to check out some Seattle Art Cars. Take a look at the photos collected so far – then compare them in person by visiting the Fremont Street Fair on June 18th & 19th, and the Seattle Art Car Blowout!
Fremonster and film director Dan McComb has been collecting interviews and information this spring on the scene-stealing opening act of the Solstice Parade – the painted cyclists. His film, titled ‘Beyond Naked’, now has a campaign running on Kickstarter to solicit donations to help complete what promises to be a lighthearted, and well-researched, look at the history, dilemmas and fascination naked bicyclists have incited.
