Recommended by Heritage and Preservation Staff
In Residence: How to Research a Building
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:30am-4:30pm
Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle
A MOHAI Nearby History Workshop, this full day class is presented in partnership with Historic Seattle. Local experts will introduce the skills needed to discover and document the history of your own home and/or neighborhood. Find out how to dig up architectural permits and plans, recognize original structural elements, and identify the personalities who gave your home its unique character. Cost is $45/55 day of event, pre-registration is closed. Additional Info: visit www.historicseattle.org.
Heritage Series: Colman Cold Case
Thursday, May 20th, 2010, 7:00pm
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue
Learn about life on Lake Washington in the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of Clarissa Colman, and hear the intrigue & mystery surrounding the murder of her husband, James Manning Colman. Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center, in partnership with Bellevue Parks and Community Services. Additional Info: visit www.eastsideheritagecenter.org.
“Modern Views, A Conversation on Northwest Modern Architecture” documentary film.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6:30 pm
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), 2700 24th Ave E, Seattle
The film focuses on the work of Ralph Anderson, Fred Bassetti, Arne Bystrom, Wendell Lovett, and Gene Zema. Made by studio/216, the film was produced by the University of Washington Department of Architecture. Tickets: visit Brown Paper Tickets.
2010 Annual Spellman Awards
Friday, May 21, 2010, 10am
Carol Edwards Center at Woodinville City Hall, 17401 133rd Avenue NE, Woodinville
King County Executive Dow Constantine will present the annual John D. Spellman Awards for achievement in historic preservation. Sponsered by the Woodinville Heritage Society, and hosted by the King County Historic Preservation Program, the event will celebrate 30 years of landmark protection in King County and will honor several organizations, projects and individuals. Additional Info: contact Doug Eglington at doug...@kingcounty.gov.
Poetry Reading and Book Signing with Paul Nelson
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:30pm-9:00pm
White River Valley Museum, Auburn
In A Time Before Slaughter, poet Paul Nelson explores Auburn’s history in verse, creating a masterpiece in the spirit of classic collages of place penned by American modernists. Admission is free with the purchase of regular Museum admission. Additional Info: visit http://www.wrvmuseum.org/events.htm.
Rohrer House Tour
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 1:00pm-3:00pm.
122 37th Ave E, Seattle
Join Docomomo WEWA for an afternoon at this charming house in Seattle’s Denny-Blaine neighborhood. Designed by John Rohrer, UW Architecture faculty member, this small, yet clever residence was completed in 1949. It is an early example of Northwest Regional Modernism with characteristics that quickly became typical of the style of the mid-twentieth century. Cost: $5 at the door, and no reservations required. Additional Info: http://www.docomomo-wewa.org/.
Best Practices for Digital Collections Management and E-Commerce: Images, Archives and Other Media
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 1:00pm-4:00pm
State Capital Museum and Outreach Center, Olympia
Get your digital images organized. Learn helpful ways to scan and organize family photos, plus tips for storage and organizing on home computers for easy access and searching. Fred Poyner will also demonstrate how the public can access and use the Washington State Historical Society’s rich and diverse online collections, including ordering images. Additional Info: contact Mark Vessey at mves...@wshs.wa.gov or call 360-586-0219.
ACKHO General Meeting @ Washington Hall
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:30am
Washington Hall, 153 14th Avenue, Seattle
Historic Seattle’s purchase of Washington Hall in 2009 gives the century-old building an opportunity to continue to play a significant role in the arts and heritage community for a second century. Tour the building and learn about HS’s efforts to upgrade the facility for cultural uses. Additional Info: visit www.historicseattle.org or call 206-622-6952.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier presentation
Saturday, May 29th, 2010, 1:00pm
Black Diamond Museum, 32627 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond
“Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Honor and Remember” is a presentation by Keith Watson focusing on the dedication and care that is bestowed at the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” by the Honor Guard in the Arlington National Cemetery, and the care for fallen Hero’s at Kent’s Tahoma National Cemetery. Additional Info: call 360-886-2142 or e-mail blac...@comcast.net.
Northwest Folklife Festival
Memorial Weekend, May 28-31
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations. Addmission to the festival is free, with suggested donations of $10/day or $20/family. Additional Info: visit www.nwfolklife.org.
