Advancing Conversation About Culture in King County, Washington
Posted in Arts, Feature Stories, Heritage, Preservation, Public Art on Aug 27th, 2010
We are very happy to welcome the newest additions to the 4Culture Board of Directors – nominated by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council! Thanks to Alka, Alan & Kirstin for your willingness to serve…
Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage, Preservation, Recommended Events on Aug 27th, 2010
JamFest
First Thursdays through September, 2010, 6:00pm-9:00pm
International District, Seattle
Hosted across four different venues in Chinatown-International District, JamFest offers an opportunity to explore the ID’s restaurants, shops and unique galleries while listening to live music. Exercise your lunch off by shaking your…
Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation, Recommended Events on Aug 25th, 2010
Exciting news from 4Culture-funded heritage sites.
Saturday, September 25th will be a busy day around the county as three different grand openings will offer unique opportunities to celebrate local culture.
7:00 am – 7:00 pm: Grand Opening of Lake Union Park, with viewings…
Posted in Arts, Feature Stories, Heritage, Preservation, Public Art, Recommended Events on Aug 24th, 2010
Save the Date!
Celebrate the launch of Seattle 100: A Portrait of a City at CityArts Fest
October 20, 2010
Seattle 100: Portrait of a City is the culmination of a two-year personal project by renowned photographer, filmmaker, and activist Chase Jarvis. Seattle 100 shares…
Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Aug 18th, 2010
4Culture’s 2010 Heritage Cultural Facilities guidelines and online application are now available. The application deadline is October 13, 2010.
Heritage Cultural Facilities is an annual program that funds the purchase, design, construction, and remodeling of heritage facilities, and the acquisiton of…
Posted in Arts, Heritage, Preservation on Aug 18th, 2010
Thinking of downsizing your physical possessions in favor of storing your memories on a hard drive? Remember, ink on paper and photographic prints have stood the test of time and have managed to survive fairly well, even when stuffed in…
Posted in Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation, Recommended Events on Aug 6th, 2010
Northwest Seaport is requesting proposals for rehabilitation of the Lightship No. 83, an exciting effort to re-open the vessel to the public for events and programs. Built in 1904, the Lightship No. 83 was one of hundreds of floating lighthouses…
Posted in Preservation, Recommended Events on Aug 4th, 2010
Mayor Mike McGinn recently announced three openings on the Landmarks Preservation Board, one (1) Architect position, one (1) Historian position, and one (1) Finance position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council for landmark designation…
Posted in Arts, Feature Stories, Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation, Recommended Events on Jul 29th, 2010
The first in a series of 4CTV shows covering the 3-themed Destination Heritage guides.
Puget Sound history is MARITIME history. Waterborne transportation was the primary mode of travel in Western Washington well into the 20th century. Forests of fir and cedar yielded…
Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Jul 27th, 2010
The 4Culture community is proud to announce that our own charter 4Culture Board member, Dr. Stephanie Toothman, has moved on to greater heights within the National Park Service. Stephanie was recently named by Director Jon Jarvis as Associate Director for…
Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Jul 27th, 2010
Thanks to all those who helped make this event such a memorable one! Over 200 people gathered in front of the Alki Homestead/Fir Lodge in West Seattle on July 4th to support the “This Place Matters” campaign. Co-sponsors included the…
Posted in Arts, Feature Stories, Heritage, Preservation on Jul 27th, 2010
In a melding of arts and heritage, the creative minds at Book-It Repertory Theatre broke new ground in historical interpretation with four performances at Kent’s Saar Cemetery on a recent July weekend. The idea for an on-location presentation came from…
Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation, Recommended Events on Jul 27th, 2010
Calling all local historians, both amateur and professional! Preservation 4Culture is embarking on a new project in partnership with the White Center Community Development Association to document the history of the Southgate Roller Rink and we are asking YOU to share your…
Posted in Arts, Heritage, Preservation, Public Art on Jul 1st, 2010
Community members came out in force last night to say their goodbyes to the beloved and iconic South Park Bridge. By foot, bike, car, and bus they traveled the span one last time while Duwamish tribal drummers, bagpipers, and a…
Posted in Arts, Feature Stories, Heritage, Preservation, Public Art on Jun 30th, 2010
A reminder to all that 4Culture’s offices and Gallery4Culture will be closed this Friday, July 2 for a staff furlough day, and Monday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day.
A full list of 4Culture furlough days can be viewed here.
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Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 22nd, 2010
I was so, totally, inspired by Knute Berger’s article in Crosscut yesterday and just wanted to share. He suggests the creation of a Sierra Club-like entity for historic preservation in Washington State.
Posted in Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 22nd, 2010
This is a reminder that 2010 applications for 4Culture’s Landmark Challenge Grants are due July 15th – just around the corner! This program supports “bricks and mortar” projects on designated City landmarks (Seattle and Bothell), King County landmarks in unincorporated…
Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 21st, 2010
Come Celebrate the Alki Homestead
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During Fourth of July festivities on Alki Beach, at 1:30 p.m. sharp, a crowd of diehard fans and friends of the old Alki Homestead Restaurant will mysteriously gather on 63rd Avenue SW in front of…
Posted in Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 18th, 2010
On June 15th, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced awards to eleven historic sites in the Seattle-Puget Sound area as part of their $1 million 2010 Partners in Preservation campaign. The Schooner Adventuress was announced as the…
Posted in Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation, Recommended Events on Jun 7th, 2010
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has issued a call for projects for the 2010 Statewide Transportation Enhancements (TE) Program. Over $11 million in federal funds are available through this program for transportation-related activities, which include historic preservation; archaeological planning…
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