Showing posts with label arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label arts. Show all posts

Join the crew of the Scurvy Dog and set sail on the harmony seas

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Seattle Seachordsmen and Sound Harmony Chorus welcome you to join the crew of the Scurvy Dog and set sail on the harmony seas! 

Barnacle Bill is a hopeless romantic, escaping his heartbreak by joining the ranks of a pirate's ship. In short time, however, he learns that he's embarked on a very different adventure than expected. 

Back amongst the landlubbers, Rosie isn't so rosy as she mourns the departure of her seafaring sailor sweetheart. 

Puns galore and songs are shore-ly in store as the two navigate the choppy seas of love. Will Barnacle Bill reunite with his bonnie lass? Will Rosie wilt away without her Bill? Come find out in "A Pirate's Love for Me!"

Saturday June 22, 2024 at 2pm
Free parking

Tickets
All ages welcome


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Edmonds Arts Festival starts with a party

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Photo courtesy Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation

Edmonds, WA — The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming Celebrate the Arts Party. This vibrant and dynamic event promises an unforgettable evening of creativity, music, and community spirit. 

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm, as we gather on the Frances Anderson Center Plaza to celebrate the arts in Edmonds.

Live music by The DogTones
Here’s what you can look forward to at the party:
  • Live Music by The DogTones: Get ready to groove as The Dogtones take the stage, delivering energetic covers that will have you dancing the night away.
  • Art Preview: Be among the first to explore the Juried Art Galleries. Discover captivating pieces and perhaps find art that speaks to your soul.
  • Studio Tour Preview Show: Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Edmonds Studio Tour. See the work of talented local artists and get inspired.
  • Interactive Art Project: Dive into creativity with the Interactive Art Project by Art Walk Edmonds. Participate, engage, and let your imagination soar.
  • Local Drinks: Raise a glass to Edmonds! Enjoy drinks from our very own Kelnero, Virtue Cellars, and Salish Sea Brewing.
  • Great Food: Savor a selection of delectable heavy hors d’oeuvres and mouthwatering desserts throughout the evening.
But it’s not just about having a great time—your ticket also supports the arts in Edmonds. Proceeds from ticket sales contribute to grants, scholarships, and public art initiatives.

Event Details:
Put on your dancing shoes, gather your friends, and join us for a celebration of creativity, community, and the arts. Let’s make this a night to remember!

About the Festival

The Edmonds Arts Festival has been a cherished event in Edmonds since 1958. 

Tens of thousands of people flock to this event held annually on Father’s Day weekend to browse the galleries, meet artists, shop, socialize with friends, and be entertained by local performing artists in a beautiful setting in the charming, waterfront city of Edmonds – home of the first certified Creative District in Washington state.

A portion of profits raised by the Festival each year is given to the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, which supports educational and cultural enrichment of our community through the arts. 

The Foundation awards art scholarships, education grants, and installs public art. 

In addition, they support ArtWorks, a gathering place for artists in downtown Edmonds, and many other local art groups including the Edmonds Center for the Arts, the Edmonds Art Studio Tour, Edmonds Waterfront Center, and Cascadia Art Museum.

This year, Edmonds Arts Festival runs June 14-16, 2024 (Friday and Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm) at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds.

Save yourself the hassle of trying to find street parking and utilize the free Festival shuttle at Edmonds College! You can park your car in the parking lot at Edmonds College on the west side of 68th Ave W. Just enter from the roundabout on 204th St SW and follow the signs to designated patron parking lots H, I or J. Then jump on one of the free shuttles that run every 15 minutes from Edmonds College to the Edmonds Art Festival in downtown Edmonds.

Learn more about what there is to see and do at edmondsartsfestival.com


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An inspiring evening to empower and protect your creativity

Monday, May 20, 2024

Grammy award winner The Wanz will
speak on the nuts and bolts of protecting
and nurturing your creative products.
Photo courtesy The Wanz 
‘Creatives’ are special, gifted people. They use their imaginations to create something from nothing. 

Join us for an inspiring evening that will empower your creativity, from one ‘creative’ to another! 

Everyone is welcome to hear guest lecturer Michael Wansley "The Wanz".

Learn about the nuts and bolts of the creative business and your creative products from Grammy Award winning Michael Wansley. Michael will talk about his own experience from starting at the ground level and working his way to an international song writer and star.

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00pm. 
No fee. Free parking


Shoreline Community College
Theater, Building 1600
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


The Wanz is an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his soulful and powerful vocal performances. 

The Wanz at video premiere party in 2012 with Macklemore for 'Thrift Shop'
Photo courtesy Michael Wansley

He gained recognition for his collaboration with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on the hit song "Thrift Shop" in 2012, where he delivered the memorable hook. Wanz's musical style is often described as a blend of R&B, soul, and hip-hop.

As a solo artist, Wanz has released his own music, showcasing his vocal prowess and musical versatility. In terms of songwriting, Wanz's lyrics often touch upon personal experiences, emotions, and reflections on life. He has a knack for crafting catchy hooks and memorable melodies that resonate with listeners. His talent and passion shine through, making him a notable figure in the contemporary music scene.


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Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

Friday, May 17, 2024

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club
Photo by Birgit Ages.

Come dance with us! 

We do a large repertoire of folk dances from many countries- couple dances, no-partner dances, set dances, and individual dances. 

You don't need to bring a partner. 

We meet at the Grange in Lynnwood from 7:00 to 9:00pm every Wednesday. First there is a half hour of requests. Next is a lesson, and a program of dances mixed with more requests. 

The second Wednesday of each month we start early at 6:45pm for a lesson in Scottish or English set dancing. 

We have a party the second Saturday of each month - next one is June 8, with a beach theme.

Wednesday, May 22, we have a special guest teacher, Jana Rickel,who will teach three Balkan line dances.


Donation:$8.00; members $6.00. First time free! 

Info: 425-610-9393 (leave a message), www.sno-king.org , or dancesnoking@gmail.com



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RBCC Players present Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical

Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and astonishing stagecraft. 

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time will capture your heart in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! 

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film.

Tickets Available Now
  • June 7, 8, 14 & 15 - 7:30pm
  • June 8 & 15 - 2:00pm
  • Adults - $20
  • Students & Seniors 65+ - $15
Mary Poppins Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), All Authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.


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Humility : Drift, a site-responsive dance performance and exploration of embodied ecology on Saturday May 18, 2024

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Sara Caplan. Photo by Allina Yang

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone presents Humility : Drift, a site-responsive dance performance and exploration of embodied ecology, on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11am - 12:30pm at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline, WA. (Exact location here)

The event is free, but RSVP here

About the performance: Dancers will lead audience members on a short walk, followed by a performance that traverses the beach terrain. Humility : Drift is a dance taught to people by the beach ecology itself. It’s an experiment in relating to the more-than-human world through sensation-based empathy. The title is inspired by the etymological relationship between “humility,” to lower oneself, and the Latin word “humus,” or soil.

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone talks with young audience members.
Photo by Allina Yang

Afterward, audience members are invited to take a free copy of our "embodied ecology cards," created by local scientific illustrator Madison Mayfield, and explore beach ecology through movement. Performers will remain on site to answer questions about the cards and methodology.

About the embodied ecology cards: The cards are inspired by traditional field guides, but they question Western naturalism’s presumed hierarchy of knowledge by including “scores,” or movement suggestions, alongside the expected factual information.

The scores distill hours of site-responsive dance improvisation and present basic movement concepts in accessible terms. Participants use the cards to engage with ecology through physical sensation, imagination, and play. This practice builds knowledge and empathy simultaneously, resulting in a deeper emotional investment in land as teacher, rather than object.

About the artists:

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone is the director of Humility : Drift. She received a 4Culture Artist Grant in support of the project. She has 12 years of experience directing and dancing in NYC, Chicago, and Seattle. Select additional support includes a City of Shoreline Art Cottage Artist in Residence for Humility : Drift, and a University of Washington Body Space Time residency to support dance and music ensemble improvisation. Nicole is also a naturalist with Washington State University Beach Watchers.

Sara Caplan is a performer, choreographer and teacher based in Seattle. She has performed in works choreographed by Kendra Portier, Mariah Maloney, Beth Gill, Elise Beers AachixQaaduug, Bri Wilson, Shenandoah Harris, Madeleine Gregor and Anja Kellner-Rogers. She currently dances for Karin Stevens Dance and collaborates on various independent movement projects.

Madison Mayfield is a natural history artist, taxidermist, educator, and museum professional based in Seattle, WA. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation as well as a certificate in Natural History Illustration from the University of Washington.

Maia Melene D’urfĂ© is a dancer and choreographer in the contemporary, house, and breaking communities of Seattle. They work with dancers, musicians and mixed media artists to create worlds of movement that are full of visceral texture, abstraction, and vivid musicality. Through their dancing, choreography, and curation, Maia works on exploring abstract and personal thoughts through movement, and works to meld their experience with street styles,contemporary dance and music to create something intricate and visceral.

Ellie van Bever is a freelance dancer and producer based in Seattle. She has worked with Christopher K. Morgan and Artists, Jillian Peña, Katie Scherman and Artists, Amirov Dance Theater, AnA and others. Since moving to Seattle she has worked with Beth Twigs of The Gray and is a current member of Karin Stevens Dance. She recently produced and danced in Dragonslayer, an immersive dance-theater performance, at Good Shepherd Center with AnA.

Artist statement: We honor the Indigenous people of the Salish Sea. We honor dxĘ·dÉ™wĘ”abš (Duwamish), dxĘ·sÉ™q̓ q̓Ę·É™bš (Suquamish), sduhubš (Snohomish), and dxĘ·lilap (Tulalip) people, and other Indigenous bands, tribes, and people who cared for and continue to care for these lands and waters since time immemorial. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from kekektwsidat, or place of gathering kinnikinik, in all of its brilliance.

This project is part of our effort to reckon with our own backgrounds, and what it means to live in a good way amidst the wreckage of this world. We believe that dance improvisation offers unique tools for learning how to pay attention. In doing so, we may begin to feel anempathetic and relational bond with the life around us. We want to know: Can sensation lead to attention, attention to devotion, devotion to change?

This work is supported in part by a grant from 4Culture. 


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Recording session at the Drumlin for local band Hokum Creak on Friday May 17, 2024 - public invited

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A local band, Hokum Creak, will be giving a free show at the Drumlin Pub at 522 NE 165th St, Shoreline WA 98155 in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood on Friday at 7 - 10pm

It will be professionally recorded for use in promotional materials. It’s a fun band (says me, the drummer), and we’re hoping for a good crowd.




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Organ concert at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church May 19, 2024

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3pm
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church  

"Organic Expressions: Exploring the Relationship Between Musical Works and Improvisation"
Stephen C. Price, organ

Organist Stephen C. Price closes out the 2023-24 St. Dunstan’s Concert Series with "Organic Expressions: Exploring the Relationship Between Musical Works and Improvisation." 

Dr. Price is the inaugural Paul B. Fitts Faculty Fellow and Artist-in-Residence in organ performance at the University of Washington, and is a sought-after performer and educator. Dr. Price is known for his diverse programs, superbly and adeptly interpreted, that explore the full range of the organ’s capabilities. His musicianship promises to leave a lasting impression for all music lovers!

Dr. Stephen Price, Organist

Dr. Price previously held the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in music (organ) at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. In his previous post, he maintained an organ studio including undergraduate and graduate students, and also taught church music, music history, and music theory courses. His former organ students have obtained church positions throughout the United States and are active within the profession.

Dr. Price is a native of Buffalo, New York. He served as Assistant Minister of Music at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Organ Scholar during his senior year of high school at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, where he studied with Andrew Scanlon. 

Subsequently, he attended Western Connecticut State University, under the direction of Stephen Roberts, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree and served as Organ Scholar at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on the Green in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving under Director of Music, Vince Edwards.

Following his undergraduate career, Dr. Price received a Fulbright Scholarship to Toulouse, France, where he studied "Historical and Modern" performance practices of French Organ Music under the guidance of Michel Bouvard and Jan Willem Jansen. 

Dr. Price then attended the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, receiving the Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees. During his graduate studies, Dr. Price competed and garnered awards in several international competitions, including the Franz Schmidt Organ Competition (Austria), André Marchal Organ Competition (France), and the Canadian International Organ Competition (Montreal). While at Indiana University, he studied under the mentorship of Dr. Janette Fishell.

Recent appearances include the 2022 Organ Historical Society Convention (Columbus, OH); St. Ita's Roman Catholic Church (Chicago); Zion Lutheran Church (Fort Wayne, IN); St. John the Divine (New York City); and First Presbyterian Church (Buffalo, NY). Additionally, Michael Barone has featured recordings and live performances on the Pipedreams Broadcast on NPR.

Dr. Price will perform a wide-ranging program on the Opus 2 Ortloff organ, installed August 2020.

For more information please visit Concert Page


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Loban music trio to perform at Shoreline Covenant Church May 24, 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Shoreline Covenant Church presents Loban - an evening of original worship. A small meal will be provided and childcare available.

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7pm. Sign up by email dennispool1949@me.com

A benefit concert, a freewill offering will be taken during the concert. 


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Choir of the Sound performance will bring a musical theater style experience June 1-2, 2024

Choir of the Sound invites you on a whirlwind tour of the last 100 years of popular culture this spring, as they sing songs that vividly call up times and places.
 
“Stormy Weather” and “I Got Rhythm” invoke New York City in the 1930s; “Rock Around the Clock” and "Blue Suede Shoes" summon images of mid-century teen dances and the birth of rock and roll. 

The Supremes, the Beatles and Whitney Houston take us back to the 60s, 70s, and 80s, just as Enya, Imagine Dragons, and Harry Styles set the tone of the 21st century. 

Whatever generation you belong to, you will hear songs your parents loved, the music you came of age to, and music current today. Thanks to one of our resident composers, you will even get a taste of what the next generation of music makers has in store.

Choir of the Sound has been part of the Shoreline community since 1977. We pursue our mission to enrich the lives of our community and our members by sharing exceptional performances of diverse musical styles. 

This produced show will include dances, costumes, lighting and set designs to bring you a musical theater style experience.

Spring Show 2024: Songs of the Times
  • Saturday, June 1st, 2024, 7:00pm
  • Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, 3:00pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

For those unable to attend in person, a recording will be available for online viewing starting June 7th; see Choir of the Sound for details

Get more details and purchase tickets at Choir of the Sound
  • Supporter - $50 - Help support those who can't afford full price (not tax deductible)
  • Adult - $25 - 22 and up
  • Subsidized - $15 - Limited Means, Senior 65+, Student 13-21, Groups
  • Child - $5 - 12 and under
  • Online - $15
Questions? Get any help you need at info@choirofthesound.org or 206-598-9990


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World Collage Day Art-Making Party Saturday May 11, 2024 at ShoreLake Arts Gallery

Thursday, May 9, 2024

World Collage Day Art-Making Party
Saturday, May 11, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

FREE World Collage Day Event with artist Elsa Bouman @elsa_bouman at ShoreLake Arts Gallery in the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, inside the mall, lower level

She's baaaack! Join artist Elsa Bouman for a fun collage project. All supplies are provided (first come, first served) so just bring your smile and get ready to create with paper and glue! Scissors are not required for little ones. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

PLUS Make-Your-Own Collage Kit! Participants will get a chance to build their own ephemera kits at the end of the workshop so the creativity can continue at home.

About World Collage Day

World Collage Day is an annual, international celebration of collage on the Second Saturday of May. 

Initiated by Kolaj Magazine in 2018, we invited artists and art venues to hold events on that day to celebrate collage. World Collage Day is about artists connecting across borders against a global context of entrenchment and separation. 

And the day is about an art medium that excels at bringing different things together to create new forms and new ways of thinking. 

Ric Kasini Kadour, the editor of Kolaj Magazine, writes, “We created World Collage Day because we wanted to honour this community of artists and to remind the world what a spirit of cooperation, mutual support, and creativity can look like.”

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Senior Activity Center Cloggers to perform at Third Place Commons noon Saturday

Clogging group in a 2023 performance
Photo courtesy Senior Activity Center

The Senior Activity Center Clogging Group is putting on a show at the Lake Forest Park Third Place Commons this Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12 noon! 

Please come out and enjoy a wonderful show Bring friends, family, yourself and enjoy. 

Restaurants are adjacent to the performance space and in the first floor wing. The Commons has many tables where you can eat while you enjoy the show.

Third Place Commons is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155. 


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Gilbert & Sullivan recital at Richmond Beach Congregational Church

Wednesday, May 8, 2024


Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the RBCC Players, the Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church continues with a collaboration with the RBCC Players with a retrospective concert performance of Gilbert and Sullivan favorites!

Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 3:00pm

As we mark the milestone of forty years, we are thrilled to announce a Recital on Sunday, May 12, 2024 Mother's Day. 

Join us for an enchanting evening featuring songs from HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, and Trial by Jury performed by the remarkable talents of several of our RBCC Players.

Free - with donations gratefully accepted


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Ukulele For Everyone! at the Richmond Beach Library May 11, 2024

Tuesday, May 7, 2024


Ukulele For Everyone! at the Richmond Beach Library

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
For ages 10 and older

Learn and play songs together on the ukulele! At the beginning music instructor Josh Hollingsworth will demonstrate basics for people new to the instrument, then participants will play songs the remainder of the session. 

Sheet music provided. We will have several ukuleles available to borrow for the program, or bring your own! No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library


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Here's to making old new friends - Savannah Sipping Society at Driftwood Players through May 19, 2024

Friday, May 3, 2024

Melody Mistlin, Rita Baxter, Dawn Cornell, Kirsten McCory

Review by Kindle Carpp

The Savannah Sipping Society plays through May 19, 2024 by the Edmonds Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds WA 98020. Directed by Joe Goins.

This is a story about four women who range from middle aged to in their golden years who meet by happenstance and form a deep and meaningful bond.

These are women who initially seem to have little in common other than a hot yoga class which they all hated.


Over the two hours of the play they develop deep friendships. As their stories develop and are shared, I wanted to pull up a chair of my own, sit, talk and laugh with them.

Scenes are broken up and cleverly transitioned by monologues from each character, allowing all the acting to be done on Randa's porch, or as they say in Savannah "veranda."

Dawn Cornell, Melody Mistlin

The story feels familiar but is fresh and so very funny. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments.

Babs once told me that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. The friendships that develop among these four women during this play is meant to last for a lifetime.

This is a top tier cast, with great timing, great acting and delivery, no notes! I look forward to seeing them in future productions knowing they will elevate any production in which they act.

Dawn Cornell

The set design deserves more than just a mention. This is one of the better sets that I've seen. The porch not only had great details such as the siding, brackets and dentils, but I want the beautiful porch lights and the screen door. If they disappear you'll know why.

For Show & Ticket Info, please visit: www.EdmondsDriftwoodPlayers.org/shows-tickets. Some dates are already sold out, so don't wait to book your tickets!

And note that they are fundraising for new lights for the stage. Two of five systems have failed and they want to replace them all with LED. You can donate to their campaign here.


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Artist reception Saturday at Red Sky Gallery for local artist Cheryl King


Join us for this epic show of animal paintings by local artist, Cheryl King. 

There will food, drinks, and a raffle to win an original painting of a giraffe done in oil on aluminum by Carol. 


A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Woodland Park zoo’s ‘Forest For All’ project to house the red panda among others. 

Artist reception is this Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park. 17171 Bothell Way, N.E. 

This is a free event open to the public.

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New Executive Director named for ShoreLake Arts

Thursday, May 2, 2024

John Farrimond
Executive Director, ShoreLake Arts
It is with great excitement that we announce the acceptance of the position of Executive Director of ShoreLake Arts by John Farrimond! 

John comes to us from Tennessee where he was the CEO for the Chattanooga Ballet. He helped build the organization into a strong arts organization with a larger staff, budget, and more class offerings. 

John also created a creative outreach program to the rural community around Chattanooga to bring ballet to these areas where folks don't usually get the opportunity to enjoy it.

John has vast experience as a CEO, consultant and president of several non-profit organizations through the years focusing initially on special needs children, a personal passion of his. John has also had his hand in the arts for years himself working as an actor and producer in his early years and currently finishing up a writing project.

Thankfully John's love of the Pacific NW brought him here from Tennessee. He has filled his time here consulting with various firms and sharing his many talents and expertise while looking for a more permanent home. 

We are fortunate to have John join ShoreLake Arts. Our new ED is already out in the community getting to know people, learning about the area and sharing his love for the arts.

Nancy Malek and Tracy Furutani
Co-Presidents, ShoreLake Arts


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Olympic Ballet Theatre presents Don Quixote May 4-5, 2024 in Edmonds

Arcadian Broad and Ashley Baszto in OBT Don Quixote
Photo courtesy Olympic Ballet Theatre

Olympic Ballet Theatre presents Don Quixote
Featuring OBT’s company dancers and guest artists from Cleveland Ballet

Three Performances
May 4, 2024, at 2 PM
May 4, 2024, at 7 PM
May 5, 2022, at 5 PM

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA)

Edmonds, WA – Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) presents a three-act production of Don Quixote, with choreography staged after the production by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky.

This classical comedic ballet follows the adventures of Don Quixote and his mischievous companion Sancho Panza on a heart-warming quest for love, honor, and justice. With an unforgettable score by Ludwig Minkus, colorful costumes, and gorgeous stage art by the late award-winning designer John Iacovelli and Seattle artist Ruth Gilmore, this family-friendly production is perfect for audiences of all ages.

Arcadian Broad and Ashley Baszto
“We presented the full production of Don Quixote two years ago, and due to popular demand, we are thrilled to bring it back to our audiences this May,” said artistic directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev. 
“Our company has grown so much in the last two years, it’s exciting to showcase the talents of our new and experienced company dancers, as well as to bring guest artists from Cleveland Ballet to perform in the lead roles. 
"This beloved classical ballet also gives our Olympic Ballet School students a great opportunity to learn iconic choreography, comedic acting, and performing on stage alongside professional dancers.”

Svetlana Svinko and Lorenzo Pontiggia from Cleveland Ballet are this year’s dancers in the roles of Kitri and Basilio, and Frank Borg returns in the comic role of Sancho Panza. 

In addition to bringing this historical ballet to the stage in Edmonds, OBT is taking a display of production materials to a local library as part of the community outreach efforts to introduce the art of ballet and the classic novel about Don Quixote to the public. 

Visitors at the Edmonds Library can enjoy viewing sparkling tutus and toreador costumes, fun props, and a miniature stage model complete with a sketch of every backdrop. “We hope to bring this wonderful story to more families in our community and get kids excited about the performing arts,” said Gorboulev and Vinson.

OBT company dancers in Don Quixote
Photo courtesy OBT

TICKETS INFORMATION

Don Quixote will run three performances at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2024. 

Tickets range from $29 to $50 and can be purchased here or at the box office 425-774-7570. For more information, contact OBT at dance@olympicballet.org or visit the webpage .

ABOUT OLYMPIC BALLET THEATRE

Olympic Ballet Theatre is a professional ballet company presenting four classical and contemporary ballet productions during each performance season. Founded in 1981 and now under the leadership of co-artistic directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev, OBT has become a mainstay of the north Puget Sound arts scene, regularly touring theaters in Everett and Edmonds. 

With the support of local patrons and organizations, OBT brings high-quality original and classical ballet productions featuring renowned and emerging choreographers. OBT offers audiences of all ages opportunities to experience the joy and the magic of ballet with affordable ticket pricing, intimate venues, and a diverse repertoire of performances.

OLYMPIC BALLET THEATRE
700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020
425-774-7570


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The Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park celebrates 5th season of artist residencies

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park proudly announces its 5th season with a series of captivating Artist in Residencies.

Kicking off the 2024 season is Gabriela Nirino, whose residency runs from April 8 to May 15, 2024. The public is cordially invited to join Gabriela during her open studio hours at the Art Cottage, nestled within the picturesque Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98177


Open studio times are as follows: 
  • April 12, 14, 24, 27, from 10:30am to 4:30pm
  • May 4, 10, 15 from 10:30am to 4:30pm. 
  • Presentation of works will be on Sunday, May 12th from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.
Mutants II by Gabriela Nirino

Gabriela's artistic vision for the residency involves creating a series of weavings utilizing natural materials primarily sourced from foraged plants. With a commitment to sustainability, her work aims to cultivate harmony with nature.

If you have access to a garden and are knowledgeable about plants, we encourage you to bring samples of materials you believe could be incorporated into the artist's artwork. 

Your contribution will enrich the creative process, and your involvement is highly encouraged.

Future residencies

Following Gabriela's residency, the Cottage will host artist residencies with JoEllen Wang for May through June, Leslie Barber from mid-July through August, and Ching-In Chen and Cassie Mira from September through October.

The Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is honored to present these talented artists and invites the community to partake in their enriching open studio sessions. Further open studio dates will be announced.

To stay informed about upcoming events or to apply for future Artist in Residence opportunities, subscribe to Alerts and select "Public Art Events" to receive information about calls to artists, open studio times, Meet the Artist, or other art and cultural events.

The Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park serves as a hub for artistic endeavors, nestled within the serene landscapes of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Each year, it hosts a series of artist residencies, fostering creativity and collaboration within the community.


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Third Annual SPOTLIGHT NORTH Open Studio Tour features north King County artists and their creative workspaces

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

top row: Dale Lindman (studio), Tim Cross (drawing), Liz Copland (ceramic)
bottom row: Robin Arnitz (painting), Iskra Johnson (print), Eva Isaksen (print)

This year marks the third year of SPOTLIGHT NORTH Open Studio Tour. 

An inspiring and captivating event, SPOTLIGHT NORTH bolsters the arts in northern King County by celebrating local contemporary visual artists located in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and the northernmost reaches of north Seattle.

Visitors are encouraged to check out artists’ creative workspaces, see works-in-progress and purchase artwork. 

The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 4th and 5th from Noon - 5pm each day. The event is free and open to the public.

Please check SPOTLIGHT NORTH website map for locations.

This year’s ten featured artists include Robin Arnitz, Laura Brodax, Liz Copland, Tim Cross, Shruti Ghatak, Eva Isaksen, Iskra Johnson, Amanda Knowles, Dale Lindman and Emma Jane Royer. 

They work across a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and ceramics. Visitors will be able to engage the artists in discussion about their inspiration, creative process, tools, materials and completed work.

This year’s event is generously supported by the City of Shoreline, the Port of Seattle, 4Culture, and Cori Whitaker Homes.


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