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PNW Fleadh: An Irish Festival in the Northwest - Sunday March 24, 2024 in Everett

Wednesday, March 13, 2024


THE BEST OF IRISH CULTURE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

PNW Fleadh: An Irish Festival in the Northwest

Sunday, March 24, 2024 5:00 - 9:00 PM


On a Sunday evening, join the newly founded Irish & Celtic Society of Snohomish County in the final celebration of the St. Patrick’s Day season - the PNW Fleadh. 

‘Fleadh’ (pronounced fl-aw)is an Irish word for festival, and this Irish festival will feature Irish musicians, dancers, chefs, and athletes across the Puget Sound. 

Audience members will be entranced with the rhythms, tastes, and talents while celebrating the best of Irish culture.

“While we highlight Irish dancing and culture throughout the year, St. Patrick’s Day presents an opportunity to share the vibrant culture of Ireland with all in our community. 
"The PNW Fleadh is a rare opportunity to see so many talented Irish performers in one place, and my dancers are honored to be a part of this evening’s entertainment,” commented Lauren Carroll-Bolger of the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance. 
The Carroll-Henderson Irish dancers are among the many performers of the evening.

March features many Irish celebrations throughout Seattle, but there are limited performances for audiences in North Seattle. 

The Irish & Celtic Society of North Snohomish County is changing that with the PNW Fleadh and other upcoming performances. The PNW Fleadh is the ultimate end-celebration of the month and offers an opportunity for audiences not wanting to make the trek into the city.

In addition to many performances, guests are offered dinner by Shawn O’Donnells and can take part in an Irish bake-off and tea tasting competition. 

For the bake-off, inspired Irish bakers can create their best soda and/or brown bread and submit their loaves for judgment by an esteemed panel of Irish bread enthusiasts. 

Guests can also partake in a blind Irish tea tasting competition and see if they can identify the difference between Barrys or Lyons Irish tea.

Full Festival Line-Up:
  • Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance
  • Grafton Street Irish Dance Academy
  • Seattle Irish Dance Company
  • Seattle Gaels - Irish Athletes
  • Stout Pounders - Irish Musicians
  • Shawn O’Donnell’s dinner
Full Bar for 21+ offered by the Sons of Norway

Tickets: Buy early and save 
  • $15 for adults, 
  • $10 for children under the age of 13 
  • $20 at the door (limited quantities available)
Location: Sons of Norway, 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett WA


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Ravenna Quintet Chamber Music for Piano and Strings performs March 17, 2024 in Shoreline

The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church presents:
Ravenna Quintet
Chamber Music for Piano and Strings
Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 4pm

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
Free - with donations gratefully accepted ($20 suggested)

The March 17 program will feature:
  • Piano Quintet in E♭ major, op. 44 by Robert Schumann
  • Mvmt. 1 - Piano Quintet in D minor, Op. 89 by Gabriel Fauré
  • Adagio - Divertimento in E♭ major, K. 563 by W.A. Mozart
Robert Schumann's Piano Quintet in E♭ major, Op. 44, stands as a pinnacle of Romantic chamber music. The first movement captivates with its expansive thematic development and emotional depth, seamlessly weaving together the voices of the piano and the strings. Schumann's innovative use of counterpoint and expressive melodies creates a rich tapestry of sound.

Gabriel Fauré's Piano Quintet in D minor, Op. 89, takes us into a more reflective space. Written in 1905-1906, it's a departure from the intensity of the Romantic style. The first movement, with its melancholic piano melody, gives a sense of deep introspection. Fauré's unique harmonies and delicate interplay between instruments make this quintet a masterpiece of French chamber music.

W.A. Mozart's Divertimento in E♭ major, K. 563, is a classical masterpiece, and the Adagio movement is a shining example of Mozart's specific genius. It's a graceful and emotional piece, where the strings engage in elegant conversation. Mozart's simplicity, intricate counterpoint, and the overall balance of the ensemble make this Adagio unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression of beauty and poise.

Performers:
  • Christine Chu, violin
  • Leah Anderson, violin
  • Nathan Hatch, viola
  • Jonas Chen, cello
  • Luke Raffanti, piano

Join us for a wonderful hour of chamber music at Richmond Beach Congregational Church!

Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from piano quintet to barbershop. 

The Ravenna Quintet is a newly formed ensemble of local players Christine Chu, violin; Leah Anderson, violin; Nathan Hatch, viola; Jonas Chen, cello; and Luke Raffanti, piano. Between them, they have won multiple competitions, earned gold medals, played in hundreds of house concerts, benefits, weddings, memorials, and church services, and studied with the best of the best.


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A Cappella Northwest Barbershop concert Sunday at Richmond Beach Congregational Church

Saturday, March 9, 2024

The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church presents:

Ensembles from A Cappella Northwest in Concert
Contemporary and Classic Barbershop Singing

Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 3pm
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
Free - with donations gratefully accepted ($20 suggested)

The (new!) Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church continues with a showcase of ensembles from A Cappella Northwest, an award-winning local barbershop society.

A Cappella Northwest (ACNW) is a dynamic participant in the ever-growing a cappella movement that has flourished over the last 30 years. 

One shining example of ACNW's vocal prowess is Vocal Vintage, a tenor/bass quartet with over six years of harmonious collaboration and nearly 150 years of collective a cappella singing experience. 

In October 2023, they clinched the Senior Quartet championship in the BHS Evergreen District. Their repertoire includes timeless classics like “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “I Will Go Sailing No More,” “What a Wonderful World,” and “Old Folks are the Best Folks After All.”

Also featured is In the Mix, a new mixed quartet of singers making their debut performance on the recital series. Among the captivating melodies they will showcase are “Ebb Tide,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Almost Like Being in Love,” and “Lazy Day.”

Barbershop singing is a harmonious celebration. Tightly woven harmonies, ringing chords, and a seamless blend of voices in barbershop arrangements generate a distinctive, uplifting sound that elicits smiles and captivates hearts. 
The spirited camaraderie among singers, coupled with the infectious energy of the music, fosters an atmosphere of joy and shared enthusiasm, making barbershop performances an engaging and entertaining experience for all. 

Join us for a wonderful hour of barbershop singing, a time-honored musical tradition!

About the recital series:
Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from piano quintet to barbershop. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the talents of your community, let the Recital Series at RBCC be your destination for memorable musical encounters. 

ACNW is part of the King County 4Culture program and is also actively involved in promoting music education in our public schools.

Richmond Beach Congregational Church is part of the United Church of Christ, a progressive Protestant denomination. We are a ‘journey’ church, as opposed to an ‘answer’ church, which means that theological exploration is essential as we seek to discover what it means to be a human being in this world.

RBCC became a reality on Sunday, March 1, 1891, when 7 people presented themselves for membership; the current members and friends of RBCC-UCC carry on the 100-plus-year-old tradition of worship services and activities that are open and accepting of all who participate. 


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Philharmonia Northwest presents Legacy at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center March 17, 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024


Philharmonia Northwest presents Legacy
John Turman, French horn
Bobby Collins, conductor

Sunday March 17, 2024 at 2pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

PROGRAM
  • Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel: Overture in C major
  • Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 11
  • Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

John Turman, soloist and Bobby Collins, conductor
Photo courtesy Philharmonia Northwest

Our final Music Director Finalist, Bobby Collins
, presents a tableau of Germanic compositional style. Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Overture in C major, her only work for orchestra alone, is a lively, melodic fanfare firmly rooted in early Romanticism. 

Seattle Symphony hornist John Turman joins the orchestra as soloist on Richard Strauss’s quintessential First Horn Concerto. 

Johannes Brahms’ Second Symphony closes the program with some of the most festive and triumphant music of Philharmonia Northwest’s season.

Join us after the concert for a Q&A with Music Director Finalist Bobby Collins!

GET TICKETS
  • $30 Adult, $20 Senior/Student
  • Children under 18 free

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Concert at St. Dunstan's: Reflection, Celebration and Rebirth

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Concert at St. Dunstan's Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 3pm

Reflection, Celebration and Rebirth

Michelle Huang and Erin Wight, a Seattle-based piano and viola duo, will present a special concert for a time of transition, as we move out of Winter and into the promise of Spring.

Featuring a musical collaboration with organist Susanna Valleau, they will weave together perspectives and traditions from around the world, including works of Liszt, Gabriela Lena Frank, Adolphus Hailstork, and Ming-Hsiu Yen.

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church 722 N. 145th St. Shoreline, WA 98133.

Suggested donation $20 adults, $5 students. Ortloff pipe organ.

More information and RSVP at Concert Series – St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (sdchp.org)


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Sno-King School Retirees sponsors Humanities Washington program about Woody Guthrie in the Northwest

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Joel Underwood, Woody Guthrie scholar
Photo courtesy Humanities Washington
“That Ribbon of Highway: Guthrie in the Pacific Northwest” with Joel Underwood, from Humanities Washington, hosted by Sno-King School Retirees on Thursday, February 15, 2023 12 - 3pm 

Sno-King School Retirees organization and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging program with Joel Underwood, a member of the 2024-2025 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. 

Come to enjoy hearing narrative about Woody Guthrie and songs about his time and work in the Northwest along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project in 1941.

This free event takes place in-person on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 12pm in the Board Room of the Edmonds School District ESC, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036. 

Doors open at noon for a Meet and Greet and a brief meeting. The program begins about 1pm.

About the talk

In 1941, folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days while riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project. 

His songs and his unique, authentic voice chronicled both the grandeur and the perils of what he called “The Greatest Thing That Man Has Ever Done” as an employee of the Bonneville Power Administration. 

His time here in the Pacific Northwest inspired a swell of patriotism that led Guthrie to enlist in the U.S. Merchant Marines in World War II. After his time with the Merchant Marines, he returned home to fame and notoriety, but also tragedy and great personal loss. 

Joel Underwood blends his talents, skills and experience to perform a program that is part concert, part theatrical drama, and part lecture. Audience members will sing along to “Roll on Columbia,” “Pastures of Plenty,” and the ever popular “This Land is Your Land,” and learn of the sometime tragic stories behind the songs. 

About Joel Underwood

As a teacher, folksinger, historian and actor, Joel Underwood began his career with 25 years teaching high school history. This led to his drive to get his master’s degree in American History with a focus on folk and protest music. 

He received a Woody Guthrie Fellowship and was granted access to the Woody Guthrie Archives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he researched Woody’s time in the World War II Merchant Marines. He continues to tour as a musician, both solo and with his daughter. He is a local state resident living in Olympia and clearly has an affinity for the Washington State and its unique history.

Humanities Washington is a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to spark conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state. 


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Meet the conductor at Philharmonia Northwest's concert February 4, 2024 at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Meet the Conductor: Stephen Rogers Radcliffe

As part of our ongoing Music Director Search, Philharmonia Northwest's 2023-24 Season will feature each of our Music Director Finalists in concert with the orchestra, conducting a program and guest soloists of the Finalist's choosing. 

Our February 4 concert, Symphonic Dances, features the third of these outstanding conductors: Stephen Rogers Radcliffe.

CONCERT INFO

Sunday, February 4 at 2pm

PROGRAM
  • Engelbert Humperdinck: Overture to Hansel and Gretel
  • Frederick Delius: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
  • Jessie Montgomery: Hymn for Everyone
  • Edvard Grieg: Symphonic Dances, Op. 64

Join us for a FREE pre-concert chat at 1:15pm with Music Director Finalist Stephen Rodgers Radcliffe and soloists Hal Grossman and Walter Gray!

A familiar face to Puget Sound audiences and music students, Stephen Rogers Radcliffe served as Staff Conductor for the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet, and for over a decade as Music Director of both the Marrowstone Music Festival and the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras. 

He has also acted as Principal Guest Conductor of the Hungarian Virtuosi, and from 1987 to 1997 was the Music Director of the New York Chamber Ensemble. 

Maestro Radcliffe has worked with a long and varied roster of internationally acclaimed artists, including pianists Van Cliburn and Andre Watts; opera stars Frederica von Stade and Dawn Upshaw; pop acts The Moody Blues and Blood, Sweat, and Tears; and composers John Corigliano, Aaron Jay Kernis, and P.D.Q. Bach. 

A prize winner of the 1988 Arturo Toscanini International Conductors' Competition, Stephen Rogers Radcliffe was a student of Leonard Bernstein, Franco Ferrara, and Gustav Meier.

Maestro Radcliffe shares these notes about Sunday’s program:

"Few aspects of concert planning give conductors as much joy as the 'discovery' of an unjustly neglected work written by a well-respected composer. Edvard Grieg's Symphonic Dances is one such work. 
"While Grieg's Peer Gynt and Holberg Suites are crown jewels in the symphonic repertoire, the composer's Symphonic Dances has received far less attention in concert halls. 

"Nominally a set of four 'dances' written originally for piano and later transcribed for orchestra, the rhythmic, dance aspects of the four movements all surround sections of lyrical folksong melodies.

"Indeed, the juxtaposition of 'song' and 'dance' lies at the heart of this program. Engelbert Humperdinck's Prelude to Hansel and Gretel contains lyrical sections from the famous children's opera such as the Evening Prayer, along with sections of the witch’s dance pantomime or 'Hexenritt.'

"Similarly, Frederick Delius's Double Concerto (another unjustly neglected work!) combines endless strands of lyrical writing with passages of intense virtuosity for the violin and cello soloists. 

"Even Jessie Montgomery's Hymn for Everyone spreads layers of soaring melodies in the winds and brass over rhythmically punctuated pulsations in strings. 

Learn more about Maestro Radcliffe at his website

Tickets: $30 Adult, $20 Senior/Student; Children under 18 free



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Shorecrest Band students qualify for All-State

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Shorecrest band students qualify for All-State

Shorecrest Band students who qualified for All-State:
  • Peyton Caskey, Senior, Clarinet, All-State Concert Band
  • Jameson Gibbs, Senior, Trumpet, All-State Concert Band
  • Soleil Rogliano-Cavalerie, Senior, Bassoon, All-State Concert Band
  • Alex Senn, Junior, Clarinet, All-State Wind Ensemble
  • Keegan Sass, Junior, Euphonium, All-State Wind Ensemble
Led by Vince Caruso, Band Teacher, Shorecrest High School


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Shorecrest High School Choir students qualify for All-State

Shorecrest students qualify for All-State choirs
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorecrest High School Choir students who qualified for All-State:
  • Maya Jamil, Sophomore, All-State Symphonic Choir
  • Raine McLaughlin, Junior, All-State Treble Choir
  • Abigail Poor, Freshman, All-State Treble Choir
Led by Nathaniel Hendrix, Choir Teacher, Shorecrest High School


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Shorewood orchestra students qualify for All-State

Shorewood orchestra students qualify for All-State
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School Orchestra students who qualified for All-State:
  • Adenson Astillero, Freshman, Viola, All-State Symphony Orchestra
  • Yena Shin, Freshman, Viola, All-State Philharmonic Strings
  • Keiyu Mamiya, Senior, Violin, All-State Chamber Orchestra
  • Kasey Cheung, Sophomore, Violin, All-State Philharmonic Strings
  • Ivy Ren, Freshman, Violin, All-State Chamber Orchestra
Led by Karen Helseth, Orchestra Teacher, Shorewood High School


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Shorewood Band students qualify for All-State, Western International Band Clinic, and Pacific Honor Ensemble in Australia

Shorewood Band members who qualified for All-State 

Shorewood Band students who qualified for All-State:
  • Leah Degenhardt, Junior, Clarinet, All-State Chamber Orchestra
  • Josephina LaBore, Senior, Bassoon, All-State Concert Band
  • Brandon Tsai, Senior, Oboe, All-State Concert Band
  • Monaka Kakuta, Junior, Percussion, All-State Concert Band
  • Marcus Torzillo, Sophomore, Bass, All-State Jazz Band
  • Gianni Milano, Junior, Trombone, All-State Philharmonic Winds
  • Jonah Loschky, Senior, French Horn, All-State Symphony Orchestra
Shorewood Band students also selected for the Western International Band Clinic:
  • Leah Degenhardt
  • Brandon Tsai
  • Gianni Milano
Shorewood student selected for the Pacific Honor Ensemble in Brisbane, Australia:
  • Leah Degenhardt
Led by Dan Baker, Band Teacher, Shorewood High School


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Shorewood Big Band Dance 2024

Tuesday, January 23, 2024


You’re invited! 

The Shorewood High School Jazz Bands are hosting their annual Big Band Dance on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7pm in the Shorewood commons. 

This family friendly evening is a public event open to anyone. 

The night will include a group swing dance lesson with professional instructor, Jonathan Keith. Then dance along or simply enjoy performances from the Einstein Middle School Jazz Bands and Shorewood High School Jazz Bands as they take you back in time with classic swing dance standards. Concessions, desserts, and specialty items will be available for sale at the event.

Get your tickets in advance through Brown Paper Tickets. All ticket proceeds help support the jazz program.

Shorewood Big Band Dance
Saturday, February 10th
7:00pm-11:00pm

Tickets in advance:
  • $10 - Students/Seniors
  • $15 - Adults
Tickets at the door:
  • $15 - Students/Seniors
  • $20 - Adults

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Two-act choral concert You Are Family in Shoreline February 24-25, 2024

You Are Family: Presented by Puget Soundworks, Seattle’s All-Gender, LGBTQIA+ Centered Chorus. This Concert Promises an Intimate, Living Room Experience of Familial Connections, Honoring Historical Significance.

Puget Soundworks is thrilled to announce You Are Family, a two-act choral concert that transcends the boundaries of traditional performances, creating a warm living room atmosphere for an immersive experience. This concert is scheduled to take place on February 24 and 25, 2024 in Shoreline, WA.

About the Concert

You Are Family goes beyond the surface, unraveling the rich tapestry of emotions within the concept of family, for both the LGBTQIA community and its allies. Historically, the term "family" has been a powerful and inclusive identifier within LGBTQIA+ circles, signifying a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Through their unique blend of voices, Puget Soundworks aims to explore the complexities and multifaceted nature of all familial relationships, celebrating the diverse connections that make up our nuclear and extended families.

Just in time for that mid-winter lull, the chorus is building a cozy ambiance inside the beautiful Sanctuary at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church. 

The Sanctuary is a perfect and comfortable setting for an intimate concert and will enhance the feel of the show for every performer and audience member. Attendees can expect a relaxed atmosphere, enhancing the emotional resonance of the performances.

Executive Director, Kate Huisentruit, expressed her excitement, saying, "With 'You Are Family,' we want to create more than just a concert – we wanted to invite our audience into a space that feels like home, where they can immerse themselves in the beauty of the music and connect with each other on a personal level. 
The historical significance of 'family' within LGBTQIA+ circles adds another layer of meaning to this experience. Puget Soundworks is a first, or second family for all of us."

To further enhance the sense of community, light concessions will be available before the show and during intermission, creating a delightful experience reminiscent of a cozy gathering among friends. In the lobby there will be dedicated mingling time, and the option to contribute to a memory wall highlighting what family means to you.

Tickets [$29-$100] for You Are Family are available now and can be purchased through our website

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a unique choral experience that celebrates love, diversity, and the strength of connection.

Perfect for kids who love music and adults of all ages

Event Details

Saturday, February 24th, 2024
  • Matinee 3pm
  • Evening 7pm
Sunday, February 25th, 2024
  • Matinee 3pm
ONLINE
  • March 22nd - 29th
Location:

The Sanctuary at SUUC, Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Accessibility and safety:
  • All performances have accessible floor seating and all-gender restrooms.
  • ASL interpretation will be available for the Saturday, February 24th matinee performance
We offer a limited number of sliding-scale Community Admission tickets for each performance. Join us at no charge, or, if preferred, make a donation in an amount that fits your budget.

Read more about location, parking, and our health and safety protocols to plan your visit.


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"Persistence" - a concert featuring music of strength and tenacity at Shorecrest HS PAC on February 10, 2024

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Seattle Wind Symphony will perform "Persistence" - a concert featuring music of strength and tenacity at the Shorecrest HS Performing Arts Center on February 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm. 

The program includes some truly inspiring works by contemporary composers, like Omar Thomas's "Of Our New Day Begun," as well as classics like the Finale from Symphony No. 5 by Shostakovich. 

We are honored to feature the Northwest African American Museum's African American Cultural Ensemble choir in this performance as well.

Tickets are on sale now and more information can be found at seattlewindsymphony.org.


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The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church presents: Piazzolla Extravaganza! Tango music for violin, cello, and piano

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church presents:
Piazzolla Extravaganza!
Tango music for violin, cello, and piano
Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 3pm

The (new!) Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church rings in the new year with a musical journey through the soul-stirring compositions of the legendary Argentine tango maestro, Astor Piazzolla, at our Piazzolla Extravaganza!

Experience the passion and energy of Piazzolla's innovative nuevo tango style, blending jazz and classical influences. From the haunting beauty of "Oblivion" to the iconic "Libertango," feel the rhythmic pulse that defines Piazzolla's musical genius.

Performers Erika Fiebig (cello), Begin Nora (violin), and David Horton (piano) bring their considerable talents to bear in this afternoon of musical brilliance, celebrating the life and legacy of a tango maestro whose work continues to captivate hearts worldwide. 

Don't miss Piazzolla Extravaganza! – a fusion of tango, jazz, and classical influences that promises an unforgettable musical experience. At times mesmerizing, haunting, breathtaking, and serene, this charming hour-long concert for violin, cello, and piano is a testament to the brilliance and refinement of Astor Piazzolla.

Piazzolla Extravaganza!
Tango music for violin, cello, and piano
Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 3pm
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177
Free - with donations gratefully accepted ($20 suggested)

About the recital series:
Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from virtuoso violin to barbershop. 

Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the talents of your community, let the Recital Series at RBCC be your destination for memorable musical encounters.


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Shoreline CC’s Professional Music Faculty teaching private lessons in Winter 2024

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Shoreline Music Faculty are offering private, non-credit, music and voice lessons Winter quarter 2024. 

Learn to play the piano, saxophone, trumpet, percussion/drums, bass guitar, guitar, ukelele, or to sing for fun or professionally! 

Lessons are flexible, reasonably priced and non-credit. 

Check out the fantastic faculty professional biographies and private lessons options here: Individual Instrument Instruction (campusce.net). Classes are usually held on campus in the #800 Music building at mutually determined dates and times.

Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 206-546-4538. Parking costs dependent on class scheduling.

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Music at St. Dunstan’s Presents TIDINGS OF JOY

Tuesday, December 5, 2023


Music at St. Dunstan’s Presents TIDINGS OF JOY

Please join us on Saturday December 9, 2023 at 5pm for A Festive Carol Celebration with choir and organ

Seattle Girls Choir’s Cantamus ensemble and organist Carol Banach will share music of the season, knitting together an exciting assortment of anthems new and old, lesser-known and beloved.

Along with these choral anthems, the audience will enjoy organ solos by Ms. Banach and join in singing favorite Christmas carols. A reception with holiday treats and hot chocolate will follow the concert.

Suggested Donations: $5 for Students, $20 for Adults

Saint Dunstan’s is located in Shoreline, WA 722 N 145th St near the Aurora and 145th St. E Line Stop

Eventbrite link for Tidings of Joy


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Light is Returning - Sno-King Community Chorale in concert

Sunday, December 3, 2023


The Sno-King Community Chorale presents Light is Returning, a choral performance at the Edmonds Center for the Arts next Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 3pm.

Join us as we sing through the darkness. There is beauty in winter, and together we can highlight its natural wonder, celebrate the holidays, and sing of the love of friends and family.

Tickets: 
  • $15- youth
  • $22- senior/student/ 
  • $25 adult
The Sno-King Community Chorale is a non-profit organization whose mission is: Cultivating strong community bonds through music. Under the direction of Dustin Willetts, the chorale is a non-audition choir which is open to anyone who shares our vision to grow musically.

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Live and Local: Tap your toes at Third Place Commons

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers at Third Place Commons Friday

This Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7pm, Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers return to the stage at Third Place Commons for a sizzling night of blues, jazz, and deep grooves sure to keep you moving all night.

Dance to the 85th Street Big Band Saturday at Third Place Commons

Then Saturday at 7pm, because we know you love to dance, we bring you none other than the 85th Street Big Band for an irresistibly swinging good time.

And by the way, discreet toe-tapping counts as dancing, so if you'd rather just sit and enjoy the great music, that's perfect, too!

Community starts here. Join us!

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.
  

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Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide concert in Shoreline December 10, 2023

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Become part of Magical Strings Yuletide to experience joy and warmth, and shine a light into the darkness of winter!

Celtic Yuletide returns for another year, bringing generations together for a joyful celebration as the Boulding family and special guests weave their magic with lively and soulful music, storytelling, songs of the season, and stellar Irish step-dancing. 

Philip and Pam Boulding’s Celtic harps, dulcimers, concertina, accordion and more are accompanied by their children and guests on violin, cello, whistles, harmonium, guitar, vocals, and percussion.

The Bouldings have been performing since the days of the local medieval and renaissance fairs. Their children have been raised in a musical tradition and are part of the family performances along with a large cast of musicians and Irish step dancers.

Shoreline is a new venue for them this year. The concert is being produced by the Tara Academy of Irish Dance in North Seattle so there will be many amazing Irish dancers at this show.

45th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concerts
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:00pm 
Shorewood High School Theatre

  • Daughter Brittany, violinist with the Seattle Symphony, will be able to appear with her parents at all the shows this year, along with her husband, Prescott, operatic baritone, who will add his vocal magic. 
  • Son Brenin, cellist and juggler, will bring his entire family.
  • Rowan, the beautiful award-winning Irish dancer, her brother Haydn, a world champion Irish dancer and a brilliant percussionist, and award-winning dancers from the Tara Academy of Irish Dance, headed by Brenin’s lovely wife Sara. 
  • Their son Morgan will be there, playing the organ and the tin whistle. 
  • The acclaimed Canadian fiddler and step dancer Jocelyn Pettit is able to join the family once again for this 45th year, along with, as always, Dublin guitarist/singer Colm McCarthaigh. 
  • It wouldn’t be Yuletide without dynamic percussionist Matt Jerrell and his whole family, young dancers with their family’s Tara Academy. 

Pam and Phil Boulding with
hammered dulcimer and Irish harps
About Magical Strings

Philip and Pam Boulding founded Magical Strings in 1978, the same year they began the Celtic Yuletide Concerts with their family. 

They have performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Ireland and Japan, toured and recorded 21 albums on four labels. 

They build their own line of Celtic harps and hammered dulcimers for an international clientele, run the School of Magical Strings and host the Magic Hill Summer Harp Camp at their beautiful 5-acre home overlooking Puget Sound. 

Once called the “Von Trapps of the Northwest” by local media, their love of music is embraced by their five grown children and nine grandchildren age 22 years to one year old, who join the family for Celtic Yuletide.


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