2011 Fremont Oktoberfest Has Beer!
At this year’s Fremont Oktoberfest, on September 23, 24 & 25, the tasting garden features over 80 microbrews, imports, and German beers.
The Fabulous, Free and Fetching Fremont First Friday Art Walk Strides Forth September 2nd
Labor Day weekend might turn thoughts to Bumbershoot or Burning Man, but this year, seriously, think about how it is the First Friday of the month, on September 2nd, and from 6p – 9p it will be the Fremont Art Walk!
‘Spontaneous Fantasia: The Omnicentric Universe’ being performed, briefly, at West of Lenin
For eight years, J-Walt has been amazing audiences with his unique performances that blend music, theatre, visual art and technology. For four performances – on August 31st, September 2nd & 3rd – he will bring Spontaneous Fantasia to Seattle. His newest show, The Omnicentric Universe, will play in Fremont at West of Lenin.
“The Big Lebowski” fundraiser at Fremont Outdoor Movies
The 2011 Fremont Outdoor Movies season closes, on Saturday, August 27th, with a crowd pleasing favorite – ‘The Big Lebowski’ – and a challenge issued to raise funds to aid Africa through Lumana.
Lovefest This Weekend!
On August 27th & 28th, the Northwest Lovefest music festival will take place at the foot of Stone Way, on the doorstep of Solsticio. The festival does feature games, vendors and plenty of information on enviro-friendly, and community-building programs and organizations – as well as art! Ultimately, though, it is a musical festival with a great line-up of locally based, or locally-affiliated, musicians. Check out the line-up…
Open Call for Musicians at the Paul Frank ‘Academy of Awesome’
On Friday, September 2nd, the Paul Frank ‘Academy of Awesome’ tour hits Fremont (Winnebago and all) and they need musicians! Along with games, exhibits and contests (plus, the Puppy Prom!) the show includes a stage to showcase the incredible talent among local musicians, who can win the chance at exposure to a nation-wide audience.
Upcoming Fremont Clothes Swap Benefits the Fremont Arts Council
Save up your unwanted, gently worn clothes, shoes and accessories and trade-them-out for new-to-you treasures at the Clothes Swap this Saturday, August 27th, from 1p – 5p. In addition to recycling in the best way possible – re-use – this event also raises funds for the Fremont Arts Council!
Historic Mt. Rainier Climb Launched From Fremont
In July, the Silence-Heart-Nest staff hosted Nimdoma Sherpa, of the Kingdom of Nepal. Nimdoma holds the record as the youngest woman ever to climb Mt. Everest. She climbed at age 16, celebrated her birthday on the mountain and summited at age 17. Now age 19, Nimdoma, the youngest woman ever to be on top of the world, has completed a mountain-climbing world tour including Mt. Rainier.
Ukulele Jams at Dusty Strings Sunday, August 21st, with Sunga Rose
This Sunday, August 21st, from 2:30 – 4:30p, ukulele players can gather for the monthly Uke Jam at Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont Ave N,) hosted by Sunga Rose.
No ‘Twilight’ for the 2011 Outdoor Cinema
Well junior supernatural angst fans (and the adults who love them) the rescheduled screening of the movie ‘Twilight’ casually planned for Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at the Fremont Outdoor Movies has been officially cancelled.