The Seattle Foundation GiveBIG campaign generated $7.43 million in on-line contributions for non-profit organizations that operate here in the Pacific Northwest – doubling the amount raised last year. The 24-hour donation drive, held May 2nd, attracted more than 37,800 donations – from donors located at computers in all 50 states, and in 23 foreign countries.
On Sunday, May 20th, from 7p – 9p, figure out ‘Who Done It’ during an interactive murder mystery dinner at The Backdoor @ Roxy’s. A $60 ticket, per person (21+,) includes a delicious, four-course dinner, a drink, murder-tainment, taxes and gratuity.
On Saturday, May 12th, the Glass Eye Studio will hold one of its twice-yearly sales of discontinued, prototype, seconds and overrun products. This rare opportunity allows Fremonsters to shop the artisan glass products created right here in Fremont, and sold in galleries and museums all over the world. The sale will go from 9a – 1p, but those who arrive early will have the best selection.
Registration remains open for the two 12-week classes on ‘The Artist’s Way’ by Julia Cameron, an international bestselling book on the subject of creativity. The classes are being offered, through the Seattle Artist’s Way Center, either on Mondays at 6:30p, starting May 14th, or Fridays at 10:30a, starting May 11th, and taught at Present Sense (at 4131 Woodland Park Avenue.)
This Sunday, May 6th, the Fremont Arts Council headquarters, the Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Ave N,) will unofficially launch Solstice Parade building with two workshops for those wanting to learn about the Carnival Clowns and/or Ice Queens.
During the month of May, at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, to celebrate National Preservation Month, the Fremont Historical Society has organized a display of information, and photos, of ten Fremont buildings.
It’s that time of year, for another serving of truly outrageous, and original, offerings both theatrical and gastronomic from Café Nordo. Beginning May 4th, explore the historic Washington Hall while partaking of a progressive dinner with ‘Café Nordo’s Cabinet of Curiosities.’
Come hungry! The Mobile Food Rodeo debuted as the largest showcase for mobile food trucks (taco wagons, hot dog stands, etc.) on the west coast last September with over 7,000 people in attendance! This year, admission is FREE and activities will be added to the street food festival, on May 6th, from Noon to 7p, in Fremont!
This Thursday, May 3rd, from 6:30p – 8:30p, Molly Moon Neitzel will be at Book Larder to promote her new ‘cookbook’ titled Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream.
This Friday, May 4th, from 6p – 9p, will be the Fremont First Friday Art Walk – an always lovely excuse to go for a stroll and seek out the treasures on display in the vast variety of Fremont’s art venues.
