This week the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP,) seeking applications from artists building ensembles or floats for the 24th FAC Solstice Parade, or installations for the Gas Works Park gathering afterwards. McKay grants of up to $1,000 will be given out from a total pool of $4,500, with the deadline for submissions at 5p on Monday, March 26th.
On Friday, February 24th, Catholic Housing Services (CHS) will move closer to building a 71-unit affordable housing building. Abatement work has been underway, and should finish by the 24th. Once completed, it will be safe for contractors to demolish the structure of the once infamous Thunderbird Motel.
Advance tickets on sale now to help raise money for the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) the fun way, with the 11th annual Hop Scotch Spring Beer & Scotch Festival. Come enjoy seasonal microbrews, sophisticated Scotch, Washington whiskies, and the spring release wine – and support bringing independent, quality films to Seattle.
The Chemehuevi Transit Authority of Lake Havasu, California recently awarded the contract to build a 65’ passenger catamaran to Kvichak Marine Industries, located here in Fremont.
Fremocentrist.com wants to take a moment to celebrate our community, and all our Fremonster friends – past, present and future!
As pedestrians may have noticed, the wacky folk at Not A Number Cards & Gifts have put out a series of ‘Burma Shave’ style signs along the sidewalk of North 35th Street to attract attention to the store’s new location. In an effort to keep the signs fresh and interesting, the store is hosting a a slogan contest. The top three slogan submissions (as judged by the decidedly off-beat, always original Not A Number crew) will receive gift certificates for $5, $10 or $15 to purchase amazing items from Not A Number.
Tickets remain available for this Friday’s Fabulous Fling and Valentine’s Dance at Hale’s Palladium (at 7:30p on February 10th.) Also, while purchasing Fabulous Fling tickets, reserve your seats for the actual, upcoming Festival! Moisture Festival shows begin March 15th, and purchasing tickets now guarantees not only a seat – but a place on the calendar.
Sound Theatre Company and GreenStage have joined forces to offer ‘Valentine Sonnets’ delivered directly to your beloved, between February 10th – 14th. For a donation that will support live theatre, an actor in Elizabethan costume will perform one of William Shakespeare’s immortal, romantic love sonnets to order for your special sweetie.
On Friday, February 10th, starting at 7:30p, the entertaining minds at Moisture Festival will show Fremonsters how to celebrate with the Fabulous Fling and Valentine’s Dance, an all ages party and auction at Hale’s Palladium!
Walking Fremont on a February evening, for the First Friday Art Walk on February 3rd from 6p – 9p, separates the art warriors from the weather wimps. Those tough enough – and willing to face potential rain and guaranteed dark to see art – will have plenty to see and explore this month.
