Life In The Pacific Northwest
I feel bad that, in the flurry of activity that sums up this weekend for me, the Edmonds Arts Festival slipped from my attention. This is one that I simply adore. The Frances Anderson Center is a great venue, and the organization pulls together an delightful show. Of course, knowing several of the talented kids who have work on display helps motivate me, too.
I was able to spend the late morning there today, and plan to head back this afternoon. It runs today until 6:00 pm.
Oooh, summer time is sneaking up on us, and with that Farmer’s Market time! If you’re a performer, here’s a great opportunity to arrange a fun gig in the sun. Ok, it’ll be sunny some of the time…
The City of Lynnwood would like to spotlight local musicians and performing artists this summer. Based on audition videos, the Lynnwood Arts Commission will select artists or groups to perform at the Lynnwood Farmers Market, a free community celebration expected to attract up to 2,000 visitors weekly. Performances will be scheduled on Thursdays, June 11 – September 10, 2015 between 3 – 7PM (set times vary) at Wilcox Park, 5215 196th St SW.
Singers, bands, instrumentalists, jugglers, magicians, and performance artists are invited to apply. Download and mail your application along with a CD or DVD of your performance or a similar performance -OR- email application along with a link to a Youtube video.
This is an opportunity for emerging artists to be seen by an audience in South Snohomish County. Performers will be allowed to busk and sell CDs and merchandise and will be promoted through the Market’s website and Facebook page.
Deadline for Performing Artist applications is Friday, May 1, 2015.
For more information, visit www.
Due to my Fitbit’s constant presentation of my inactivity, I decided to walk in the evenings. Not every night, but several see me striding through these suburbs which I call home. A few nights ago, I hear a buzzing spatter, then see the brilliant blue of welding. A Boeing welder exploring their artistic side? Or perhaps simply repairing a car? Answers escape my view, blocked by a fence.
These sights and sounds, though, remind me of a young sailor. Yes, me, humbly requesting welding school, which aligned with my rate, my work designation. Then it felt perfect, I could see artistry within. Terrible at self-promotion and assertiveness, that path never manifested. How different would my life’s path turned out?
With that, I admire those who craft, who, at day’s end, look upon something physical. An amazingly wonderful thing! I lament nothing of my path or life, though; just a little wonder how things could be. And, mostly, delight at the talent and skill held by my community. It makes me happy, and proud.
Seattle recently launched, in conjunction with KEXP, the Pianos in Your Parks projects. 20 pianos, placed in parks throughout the city, for anyone to play. I find the notion brilliant! Take a moment to follow that link and learn.
Now Everett has launched something similar. See the details below. I intend to check these out.
Street Tunes is an interactive art project, from start to finish, beginning with the commissioning of artists to decorate each piano. Pianos are placed on the street and anyone can stop and play a tune or just tickle the keys. Each location has maps so that you can create a treasure hunt of unique pianos while exploring Everett. The piano with the most votes will be awarded the “People’s Choice Award” by the City of Everett.
See the 2013 Street Tunes pianos’ locations below and for a map, pictures, and an opportunity to vote go to: http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/
1. Scuttlebutt Brewing Co., 1205 Craftsman Way – Buccaneers, by artist Lyussy Hyder
2. Under the Red Umbrella, 1502 Rucker Ave. – Broadway Boogie Woogie , by artist Si Newland
3. Sisters Restaurant & Sno-Isle Food Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave. – Music Leopard Lounge, by artist Janet Wold
4. Sol Food, 1405 Hewitt Ave. – Mambo Kings Sing Songs of Love, by artist Cheri O’Brien
5. Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. – All Star Piano Players, by artist Cathy Tanasse
6. Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. – The Jimi Hendrix Experience, by artist Jesse James Jeter
7. Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St. – Intertwined, by artist Amber Forrest
8. Mermaid Café, 2932 Colby Ave. – Nature’s Melodies, by artist Cassandra Reed
9. Bite Me Cupcakes, 2811 Colby Ave. – Meow Art, by artist Cathy Tanasse
10. Everpark Garage Breezeway, 2816 Colby Ave. – Pianobots of the 25th Century, by artist Mike Capp
11. Wicked Cellars, 2616 Colby Ave. – Epoca Rosso, by artist Alexander Vincini
12. Petite Sweet & J. Matheson Gifts, 2615 Colby Ave. – Pacific Coast Rocks, by artist Melana Bontrager
13. Wetmore Theatre Plaza, 2710 Wetmore Ave. – Night Concerto, by artist Anna Mastronardi Novak
14. Café Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave. – The Phantom, by artist Jeromy Sawdon
15. Everett Comics, 2831 Wetmore Ave. – Summer Reflections, by artist Shannon Danks
16. Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. – The Scenic Route, by artist Jody Carlson Cain
17. Everett Transit Station, 3201 Smith Ave. – Sun in Raven in Whale, by artists Darrin Hess & Jane Meagher
18. 3231 Creatives, 3231 Broadway Ave. – Peek, by artist Jules Anslow
This enchants me so very much. I love my Moleskine notebooks, and their YouTube channel is loaded with fun ideas, clever ideas and quirky fun.
This just came through, posting as is. Great opportunity for the locally artistically inclined.
The City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission invites nominations for the 2013 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the prestigious Richard Wendt Award of Excellence. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching the Everett community through the arts.
This is the 21st year of the Richard Wendt Award of Excellence, a lifetime achievement award given to those individuals whose strong support of the arts has been ongoing through philanthropic and volunteer service.
In recognition of Everett’s growing arts community, the commission has created the Mayor’s Arts Awards, which in its fourth year will honor art educators, artists in the community and young artists demonstrating promise and commitment to the Everett arts community.
Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. The Cultural Arts Commission will review the nominations and select the recipients. The awards, which are non-monetary, are presented annually.
Mayor Ray Stephanson will honor recipients of the 2013 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Richard Wendt Award of Excellence at a public ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 21. For more information and nomination forms, visit http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1945.
Past honorees
Past Wendt award recipients include: J. Leach and Vickie Norris, 2012; Janalene Simpson, 2011; Arden Flom, 2010; Marian and Jerry Krell, 2009; Bob and Dona Anderson, 2008; Dr. Richard and Nancy Wendt, 2007; Imagine Children’s Museum, 2006; Clay and Hap Wertheimer, 2005; Terry and Cheryle Earnheart, 2004; Susan Jane Russell, 2003; Arts Council of Snohomish County, 2002; Mike Jordan, 2001; Peter Newland, 2000; John and Idamae Schack, 1999; Dr. Sanford Wright, 1998; Maryalice Salget, 1997; Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs, 1996; Dr. Richard Wendt, 1995; Carl Gipson, 1994; Dorothy Jayne Wright, Clyde Revord Motors and Jim Noonan, 1993; and Gene Nastri, 1992.
Past Mayor’s Arts Awards recipients include: Lloyd Weller, Arts Educator; Ron and Ursula Stocke, Artist in the Community, 2012; 20 Riverside, Young Artist; Henrietta Wilson, Arts Educator; Tami Walker and Roxy Gesler, Artist in the Community, 2011; Josey Wise, Young Artist; Shannon Danks, Arts Educator; Liz Geiger, Jane Steele-Meagher and Janet Wold of the Corner Studio and Gallery and Cheri O’Brien, Shari Osti and Evelia Sanchez of the Red Door Gallery, Artist in the Community, 2010.
EVERETT – The City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission invites nominations for the 2013 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the prestigious Richard Wendt Award of Excellence. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching the Everett community through the arts.
This is the 21st year of the Richard Wendt Award of Excellence, a lifetime achievement award given to those individuals whose strong support of the arts has been ongoing through philanthropic and volunteer service.
In recognition of Everett’s growing arts community, the commission has created the Mayor’s Arts Awards, which in its fourth year will honor art educators, artists in the community and young artists demonstrating promise and commitment to the Everett arts community.
Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. The Cultural Arts Commission will review the nominations and select the recipients. The awards, which are non-monetary, are presented annually.
Mayor Ray Stephanson will honor recipients of the 2013 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Richard Wendt Award of Excellence at a public ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 21. For more information and nomination forms, visit http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1945.
Past honorees
Past Wendt award recipients include: J. Leach and Vickie Norris, 2012; Janalene Simpson, 2011; Arden Flom, 2010; Marian and Jerry Krell, 2009; Bob and Dona Anderson, 2008; Dr. Richard and Nancy Wendt, 2007; Imagine Children’s Museum, 2006; Clay and Hap Wertheimer, 2005; Terry and Cheryle Earnheart, 2004; Susan Jane Russell, 2003; Arts Council of Snohomish County, 2002; Mike Jordan, 2001; Peter Newland, 2000; John and Idamae Schack, 1999; Dr. Sanford Wright, 1998; Maryalice Salget, 1997; Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs, 1996; Dr. Richard Wendt, 1995; Carl Gipson, 1994; Dorothy Jayne Wright, Clyde Revord Motors and Jim Noonan, 1993; and Gene Nastri, 1992.
Past Mayor’s Arts Awards recipients include: Lloyd Weller, Arts Educator; Ron and Ursula Stocke, Artist in the Community, 2012; 20 Riverside, Young Artist; Henrietta Wilson, Arts Educator; Tami Walker and Roxy Gesler, Artist in the Community, 2011; Josey Wise, Young Artist; Shannon Danks, Arts Educator; Liz Geiger, Jane Steele-Meagher and Janet Wold of the Corner Studio and Gallery and Cheri O’Brien, Shari Osti and Evelia Sanchez of the Red Door Gallery, Artist in the Community, 2010.
The ever cool Schack Art Center has some fun offerings this coming week, and through the weekend. Engaging and fun activities for kids and adults. Check them out!
This harvest-themed weekend at the Schack Art Center features a glass pumpkin patch, glassblowing demonstrations, pumpkin carving demonstrations, activities for kids, “Make It Now” pumpkin classes in the hot shop, and beer tasting for those 21+.
View Daily Schedule of Activities Below:
10am-6pm: GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH
Pick (and purchase) your favorite glass pumpkin from more than 300 colorful and unique pumpkins handcrafted in the Schack glassblowing studio. Also: Harvest themed paintings, pottery, and gifts local artists. Enter to win a glass pumpkin!
5-9pm: BEER & BRAT NIGHT – Ages 21+ ONLY
Tickets: $25 Schack Members/$30 Non-Members
This is a SELL-OUT event. Get your tickets today!
Let local breweries wet your whistle, savor a gourmet brat with all the fixins’, and enjoy live music while watching Jesse Kelly and his team create “The Great Glass Pumpkin” in the Schack hot shop.10% discount on glass pumpkins during Beer & Brat Night!
“MAKE IT NOW” GLASS PUMPKINS, Age 8+ (with an adult). Fees: $45 Schack Members/$50 Non-Members. Advanced reservations recommended.
DEMO BY A MASTER PUMPKIN CARVER
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
“MAKE IT NOW” GLASS PUMPKINS, Age 8+ (with an adult). Fees: $45 Schack Members/$50 Non-Members. Advanced reservations recommended.
SCHACK art center
2921 Hoyt Ave. Everett, WA 98201 – 425.259.5050 – schack.org
LOOK/exhibits – LEARN/classes – CREATE/studios – Always Admission Free
M-F 10am – 6pm, Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. Noon – 5pm
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