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.
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’.
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!
On Saturday, June 18th, the Fremont Arts Council Solstice Parade will roll down the fair streets of Fremont, starting at Noon. One outstanding place for viewing – for those who have chosen not to be in the parade – will be at History House (790 N 34th.) For Victory Music will host concerts in the covered sculpture garden courtyard of the museum before and after the parade.
Sunday, June 12th, from 2p – 4p, the second free concert in the Music In The Sculpture Garden (MITSG) series takes place at History House (790 N 34th.) featuring Silver Lining and Larry & Lynette.
This Sunday, June 5th, kicks-off the 7th season of the annual Music In The Sculpture Garden concert series at History House (790 N. 34th St). These FREE concerts, featuring some of the Puget Sound’s best acoustic musicians, will be held weekly from 2p – 4p, in the covered courtyard of History House.
As the Fremont Fair frenzy nears – coming June 18th & 19th – and festival producers, Bold Hat Productions recently announced the schedule of performers for the four entertainment stages. Also, they’ve booked an eclectic collection of other features for this year’s festival – some new and others tried-and-true.
On Wednesday, May 18th, between 5p – 10p, the Red Door will host ‘Pints for Pipes,’ an effort to raise money for instruments and equipment to outfit a Seattle Police Pipes & Drum Band.
On Saturday, May 14th, from Noon – 6p, Gas Works Park will be overrun by marching brass, and Honk! Fest West. The celebration of brass bands, drum corps, and samba lines sets off to stroll the grassy meadows of Gas Works, with entertainment for all ages, and all for free!
