School has started and the Butterfly Garden has closed, but Woodland Park Zoo still has plenty to offer those wanting some time to talk to the animals and get quality critter therapy. Woodland Park Zoo is open every day, except Christmas, and the animals are waiting to see you!
For one month, the non-profit Coltura is staging ‘Gas Station Theatre: Ghosts Of Gasoline’ at public locations around Seattle. On Wednesday, September 21st, at 5:30p, Coltura will bring one of these free, original outdoor performances to the ‘People Waiting For The Interurban’ statue by Rich Beyer.
Only 0.4% of female college freshmen plan to major in computer science. The ‘Made With Code’ party, on September 20th at the Fremont Google campus, is an attempt to inspire the next generation of female freshmen to learn code and to see it as a means to their dream careers.
The Fremont Oktoberfest is coming – September 23rd to 25th. This annual fundraiser for the community programs of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce brings inventive craft brews and traditional German tastes to the ‘Center of the Brewniverse.’
On Sunday, September 25th, the Relay Dance Collective will stage two performances of its first-ever, new choreography showcase, called ‘Showcase.’
This weekend, September 15th – 17th, West of Lenin will host the delightfully dark American Fairy Tales of the Bret Fetzer & The Moonshine Revival Tent for three nights only!
On Wednesday, September 21st, at Noon, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting on the state of the Fremont Silicon Canal, and making connections between the businesses, non-profits and ‘techies’ of the Center of the Universe. Gather at the Tableau Conference Room, at 837 N 34th St #200, for lunch and networking.
The Fremont Arts Council (FAC) welcomes everyone to come make art in the public Powerhouse workshop at 3940 Fremont Ave N, for free! This month, they will host lantern making sessions, in preparation for Luminata at dusk on September 21st at Green Lake.
Registration is still open for the upcoming weekend ‘Painting Experience’ workshop being held in Fremont, at Doric Lodge #92, on September 30th – October 2nd.
On Wednesday, September 21st, the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) will host its annual Luminata Lantern Walk at Green Lake. The FAC has a Luminata Art Grant fund to give awards from $100 to $500 per project, to cover artist fees, materials & supplies, equipment purchase or rental, and/or transportation. These grants are available for existing art as well as original pieces and performances.
