The Windows Art Project in Madison Park Business District
Recommended by Heath Lambe, Communications
Exhibit runs through October 4, 2009
www.madartseattle.com
Twenty emerging artists from Seattle have created site-specific installations for the shop windows of Madison Park. Works can be seen in 18 different stores fronts. This event curated by Bryan Ohno is focused on supporting community and emerging artists in our community by giving them unconventional exhibit space and bringing community together through the arts in a unique way. While the concept of putting Art in window displays isn’t new Bryan has curated a fantastic show of emerging artists from diverse fields that delivers. It is well worth the time to visit and take a stroll.
5th Annual LIVE THEATRE WEEK
Recommended by Sara Edwards, Communications
October 12-18, 2009
Starting October 12th, Theatre Puget Sound is hosting Live Theatre Week 2009. This 5th Annual Live Theatre Week boasts record participation from Puget Sound area arts organizations with over a dozen new theatres joining in this year with special events and/or Free Night of Theatre offers. Check out link above for all the details.
Recessionomics: Tips for the Thrifty from the 1930s, 40s, 70s and Today
Just Do it (Yourself)!
Recommended by Eric Taylor, Heritage 4Culture
Museum of History and Industry
Thursday, October 22, 6:30-8:00
There was a time when every household had a resident handyman or woman who darned socks, repaired cabinets, rewired a lamp and stretched the lives of garments with a needle and thread. Before it was called recycling, people commonly found a new use for old items. Get a crash course on do-it yourself techniques for simple home repairs, and learn clever ideas for homemade treasures and salvage art from what you once might have viewed as household waste. Suggested $7 donation or simply Pay-What-You-Can at the door! Advance registration at www.brownpapertickets.com is requested, but not required.
Redmond Zombie Block Party
Recommended by Heath Lambe, Communications
October 24, 2009
www.RedmondZombies.com
Secondstory Repertory Theatre, in conjunction with Redmond Town Center food outlets and local businesses will bring horror-themed entertainment to the streets of Redmond for Halloween fun. The Party will culminate in a mass “Thriller” dance as part of the “Thrill The World” attempt to break the Guiness world record for simultaneous dance. Groups worldwide will participate in this event on the weekend before Halloween. Afraid of dancing? Don’t be spooked! Learn to dance the Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance from one of the free workshops to get ready for the event. Visit event website for more information.
Artist lecture: Cheryll Leo-Gwin on “Exclusion”
Recommended by Doreen Mitchum, Arts 4Culture
Bellevue Arts Museum
Friday, November 13, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30
Thanks to a Special Projects Grant awarded by King County’s 4Culture, mixed media artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin creates an ongoing series of new work based on the effects of the US Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 on women and their families in the US and China. While the legislation ended in 1945 and several acts thereafter perpetuated its intent, the effects continue to reverberate through modern times. Through her artwork, Cheryll will provide you with a glimpse into a long forgotten piece of history, and draw connections between Chinese and American women of the time and women of today. Underlying the beauty and humor in her work, the artist reveals a dark history and the effects of the exclusion act through current day in America and in China.
