As usual, the Fremont First Friday Art Walk (this month on July 1st) contains too much to see, do and experience during its much too short window, from 6p to 9p. Solution? Review the offerings (always listed in advance on the website) and plot a course.
Start training for the 9th annual Fremont Oktoberfest 5K presented by Pyramid Breweries, and scheduled for Sunday, September 25th at 10:00am. The official 5K takes runners from Solstice Plaza (near N. 34th Street and Fremont Ave North) along the scenic Burke-Gilman Trail and Lake Union Ship Canal to finish at the Fremont Oktoberfest Pyramid Breweries Village Beer Garden.
On Sunday, June 26th, from 2p – 4p, History House of Greater Seattle (790 N 34th) will present another concert in the seventh season of the Music In The Sculpture Garden series. Produced by John Nordstrand, each week’s concert features the best of the Puget Sound’s acoustic musicians performing, free to the public, in the covered, outdoor sculpture garden – this week’s performers are ‘The RooTsters’ and ‘Steve Beck & Friends’.
This Saturday, June 25th, come enjoy the very first show of the 19th season of the Fremont Outdoor Cinema! Be among the first in Seattle to join the fun for 2011 – and one of the rare few to ever participate in a Shaun Of The Dead quote-along.
On Sunday, June 26th, the doors open at 7p, as local artists gather to perform a tribute concert for Ron Davies, the talented song writer who passed away. The show also launches the release of a CD of 18 of Davies’ songs, recorded by fans and friends. The concert, at Hale’s Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW,) will feature the considerable talents of many local musicians and performers.
On Saturday, June 25th, from 10:30-11:15 a.m., youngsters, and their parents, are welcome to join in the fun as Dusty Strings hosts a family concert, featuring Caspar Babypants. Arrive early for this free show, to make sure the children have enough room to dance and sing along!
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.
