This Friday, January 6th, be one of the hardy! One of the proud! One of the potentially soggy, wet messes to trudge through Fremont and experience the First Friday Art Walk, from 6p – 9p. It’ll be so worth it!
This Friday, January 6th, during the Fremont First Friday Art Walk, from 6p – 9p, Frank & Dunya will host a long-awaited solo art exhibit of works by the shop’s owner, Emiliya Lane.
Over the Christmas holiday, the Children’s Music Foundation and its founder and president, Rourke O’Brien, have spent several long days at Fremont Studios with a film crew, music teacher host (called ‘Miss Melody,’ Rachel Brackett is a teacher at Lakeview Elementary,) child performers, and visiting musicians. Together they are creating the DVDs that will be the final piece of a First Note music curriculum to be offered to schools all over the country.
Next week, West of Lenin will bring another highly creative experience to Fremont. The black box theatre will convert into a yoga studio and live music venue with the introduction to Seattle of the Pali Chant Suite by Susan Voelz. Twice a day from January 5th – 8th, 70-minute Thai Yoga sessions will be held to music composed by Voelz, and performed by her and two other violinists – Anne Harris and Rose McIntosh.
A wish for peace this holiday season, from The Fremocentrist.com
Over the eight days of Chanukah, also known as ‘The Festival Of Lights,’ A.J. Epstein has installed a progressive lumina display in the store front of the Ethereal Mutt building, where the West of Lenin theatre operates.
The Woodland Park Zoo is open every day, and this mild winter weather makes a stroll around the grounds a perfect activity for the whole family. On December 26, 27 & 28th follow a carefully scheduled wildlife trek as part of the Winter Celebration. Watch the animals munch on special holiday-themed treats including wreaths of assorted fruits, evergreen trees with ornamental fruit, boughs and wrapped boxes.
At their annual Holiday Party, on December 7th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce unveiled their awards for efforts made in 2011 by area businesses, organizations and individuals.
On Saturday, December 17th, between Noon and 7p, the wacky folks at Not A Number will celebrate the season with a selection of traditional Festivus rituals including the Airing Of Grievances, Feats of Strength (including Rock’em Sock’em Robots, thumb wrestling, tater tot toss, etc.,) and a selection of Festivus poles.
Have you found Fremont’s newest hidden treasure? This Fall, Brad Johnsen – with business partner Travis Echert – realized his dream and converted ADD Motorworks into Add-A-Ball Amusements, Fremont’s first pinball arcade!
