Arts & Entertainment
Roaming Artists Bob Paczkowski's "Scavenger Hunt" will be raffled at the Roaming Artists Art Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept 5 and 6 at the Camano Center, 141 N. East Camano Dr., Camano Island. He won the people's choice award at the 2008 show. In the past 14 years on Camano, Paczkowski's art has been included in more than 50 shows and galleries and he has participated in many demonstrations. He is an active member of the Roaming Artists, Stanwood Camano Art Guild and the Camano Arts Association. This year's featured artist is Joan Penewell, of Maryville. For information call Norman at 360-629-2572. Evergreen Fair
The Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7 at the Monroe Fairgrounds. The classic, all-American experience includes events like bubble blowing and egg toss contests, the Clydesdale show and Draft Horse & Mule Extravaganza, and lots of youth showing their animals and free entertainment by popular characters like JP Patches, Stan Boreson, Ciscoe Morris and Ed Hume, Gerry Andal and Danny Vernon's Illusions of Elvis. Each day has a different theme, with Arts Day on Aug. 28 and Green Day on Aug. 29, when there is also a parade in downtown Monroe. There's an ice carving competition on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 is Senior Citizens' Day. Tickets are available at all Bartell Drug stores and QFCs in Snohomish County.
Trent Tomlinson and his band will be the first country music hit singer to perform at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington. His songs have been performed by Emerson Drive, George Strait and Sara Evans. Tomlinson' will be performing new songs from his album, "A Guy Like Me," that will be released Oct. 20. Presented by the Arlington Arts Council with financial assistance from a city of Arlington's lodging tax grant, proceeds will be used for public art in Arlington and for more events at the BPAC. Tickets at www.byrnesperformingarts. org or Flowers by George in downtown Arlington. For information see www.evergreenfair.org. To plan your trip by Community Transit, go to www.communitytransit. org or call 425- 355-RIDE.
'Life Savers'
Jerry Andal will provide entertainment at "Lifesavers Open House," honoring men and women in local police, fire and rescue departments whose services are vital to the community. The public is welcome to join in at Merrill Gardens, at 7212 265th St. NW, in Stanwood 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 for a complimentary barbecue, root beer floats and chances to win prizes, see rescue vehicles up close, and talk to people who respond to the community's emergencies. Income from raffle ticket sales benefit SUPPORT 99, a non-profit 501c3 organization of chaplains and volunteer response teams who assist people in crisis. No reservations required. For information call 360-629- 3445.
Nicolette Village Theatre has announced that its artistic director, Steve Tomkins marks his 17th season with Village Theatre, and is set to direct three of next season's musical productions, which includes "Chasing Nicolette" with music by David Friedman, book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg Sept. 17- Nov. 22; "Meet Me in St. Louis," with music by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, on the book by Hugh Wheeler Nov. 11- January 31, 2010; "Lost in Yonkers" by Neil Simon will be directed by KIDSTAGE alum Brian Yorkey Jan. 20- March 28, 2010; and "The Gypsy King", to be directed by Rich Gray in his VT main stage directorial debut. Conceived and created by Kirby Ward and Randy Rogel, the book, music, and lyrics are by Rogel. It's scheduled March 17- May 23, 2010; and "42nd Street" will be directed by Tomkins May 12- August 1, 2010. Main stage shows are presented in both Issaquah and Everett. Tickets are available at 425-392- 2202 in Issaquah and 425-257-8600 in Everett, or online at www.villagetheatre. org. Uptown Stroll
'Pippi Longstocking' META Performing Arts has announced auditions for its upcoming production of "Pippi Longstocking" from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 at the Presbyterian Church across from Skagit Valley Hospital, 15th and Broadway, Mount Vernon. The large cast includes roles for youth and for adults. META is Multi-Cultural Education in Theatre Arts, a non-profit youth theater group to nurture the spirit of youth, while building both performance and life skills, now in its 12th year serving the community. Interested actors and singers should prepare a one-minute song, and, if interested in a speaking part, a one- minute monologue. To schedule an audition or for more information call 360-466-3072. The show runs Nov. 20-29 at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. More the 40 artists will be working on the streets of Lower Queen Anne in Seattle at the Uptown Stroll Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in and around Counterbalance Park, at the foot of Queen Anne Hill, on Queen Anne Avenue and Mercer Street.
A Round to Remember
Alzheimer Society of Washington presents 18 holes of fun and competition in a 4-player scramble format at Dakota Creek Golf & Country Club, 3258 Haynie Road, in Custer, just north of Bellingham this Saturday, Aug. 29. Followed with barbecue and raffle, the cost is $60 per player and $240 per "Unforgettable Foursome" including a cart.
Registration begins 7:15 a.m. and the game gets a 8 a.m. "shotgun" start. Barbecue and raffles at noon, with contests throughout the morning.For registration or information contact The Alzheimer Society of Washington at 800-493-3959 or email to alz@alzsociety.org or call the country club at 360- 366-3131.
Illustrating NASA
One of the first eight artists chosen by NASA in 1962 to document the American space program's Project Mercury, Paul Calle continued to illustrate space exploration for 40 years. The artist and his son Chris Calle will be at the Museum of Flight's William M. Allen Theater 2 p.m. Aug. 29 to talk about NASA art and the Apollo missions. The presentation draws from Calle's new book, "Celebrating Apollo 11 - The Artwork of Paul Calle." The Museum of Flight is located on Boeing Field at 9404 E. Marginal Way S., exit 158 off I-5 and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call 206-764-5720 or visit www. museumofflight.org.
Beijing puppet theater
The state's Folk Arts in the Parks presents the Beijing rod-puppet theater, Dragon Art Studio at Peace Arch State Park in Blaine 2 p.m., Aug. 30. Based in Portland, this internationally acclaimed puppet theater is the only professional Beijing rod puppet theater in North America. Puppeteers Yuqin Wang and Zhengli Xu were trained in China at the Beijing Puppet Theater and the Beijing Opera School and came to the United States in 1996,when they performed at the Atlanta Olympics and their daughter Brenda Xu is the third member of the troupe. For information see the Web site at www.peacearchpark.org/ concerts. For a full schedule of Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks program events, visit www.parks.wa.gov/ events.
Bumbershoot
Seattle's Music & Arts Festival, the 39th annual Bumbershoot, is presented by Samsung Mobile over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5 - 7, this year. The three-day urban festival includes Hey Marseilles, Telekinesis, Gang Gang Dance, Os Mutantes, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, on Sept. 5; Common Market, Sera Cahoone, Vivian Girls, and Raphael Saadiq on Sept. 6 and on Sept. 7, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, The Cave Singers, Akron/ Family, Vieux Farka Touré, Metric, as well as The Black Eyed Peas and Sheryl Crow among hundreds of acts.
Festival passes are available at bumbershoot.org, Ticketmaster outlets and without a service fee at Destee Nation Shirt Company in Fremont.
Wild Buffalo
Country legend David Allan Coe will perform at the Wild Buffalo House of Music in Bellingham Sunday, Sept. 6 and tickets can be purchased online at www. wildbuffalo.net. Other acts scheduled this month include The Growers and rock, pop and jam by Shotty on Aug. 27; D12 and Dyme Def on Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, Floater and Down North offer rock, alternative and funk , and Orgone and Yogoman Burning Band on Aug. 30.
Entertainment contines through the week, with Michael Jackson and Motown on Motor City Mondays: Mondays with DJ Triple Crown; open mic on Tuesdays; reggae night with the Blessed Coast on Wednesdays.
Lopez Island Golf
Tournament & Cruise
Boaters are invited to motor on up to Lopez for the Lopez Island Golf Tournament & Cruise Sept. 4-7, presented by Wheel and Keel. Saturday, Sept. 5 is open for exploring town with a dock party in the afternoon, and the golf tournament is planned for Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 a.m. Shuttles from the marina will provide transportation to the golf course before 8:30 a.m.
To sign up, e-mail Ron Delcamp at rondelcamp@ comcast.net.
Seahawks shuttle
The Airporter Shuttle of Bellair Charters is offering round-trip transportation to all Seattle Seahawks games at Qwest Field this fall, in addition to the ongoing Seattle Mariners and Sounders shuttles. Air-conditioned buses pick up passengers in Bellingham, Burlington and Marysville and arrive at Qwest Field an hour before game time. Reservations are required 24-hours in advance. Call 866-235-5247 or 360-380-8800. Admission tickets to the games are not included. The full schedule of shuttles is on the Bellair Charters Web site, www.airporter. com.
Art walk in Everett
A studio walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, features a tour of five temporary artist spaces in downtown Everett, where empty storefronts are being used as studios through Sept. 30. Now in its second round, participating artists are Jane Steele-Meagher, mixed media (www.steele-meagherartist. com); Emily Hannan, sculpture/installation, (www.emilyhannan.com); Janet Wold, paintings (www. janetwoldart.com); Janet Myer's watercolor, acrylic and collage paintings, and Evelia Sanchez, who works in ceramics.
Artists will post studio hours and make art available for viewing and purchase. Visit www.artscouncilofsnoco. org to find more information.
Gallery events
Gallery by the Bay is showing new works by Marie-Claire Dole, a jewelry artist who is exploring pastels, from Sept. 11-20, at 8700 271st St., in the east end of downtown Stanwood. For information call 360- 629-4297 or see gallerybythebay. com.
Matzke Fine Arts' "Glass, Metal & Stone" runs through Sept. 6, at 2345 Blanche Way, on Camano Island. Call 360-387-2759 or www.matzkefineart.com for information.
Movies at the Lincoln
"Away We Go" by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes is presented at the Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon Sept. 4-7 and "Food Inc.," is presented Sept. 11, 13-15.
In "Food, Inc." filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA.
"The Incredibles" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 combines a family-oriented superhero adventure with the brilliant animation of Disney's Pixar. The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St. in Mount Vernon. For information call 360- 336-8955.
Democrats host BBQ
Camano Island's sixth annual Labor Day barbecue is 1 - 5 p.m. Mon. Sept. 7 at the Oddfellows Park, 96 S. Camano Ridge Rd. Tickets can be purchased at Snow Goose Bookstore, Camano Coffee Roasters, Scandia Coffee House and Seagrass Gallery. Along with food and games there will also be entertainment for the whole family, sponsored by the Camano Island Democrats.
Quilt Fest
Wearable Art Divas run through Sept. 27 at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. One or two Divas will be presented 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. each Saturday. Two new exhibits open Sept. 30 and run through Dec. 27: "Play with Your Food" quilts by Sandy Bonsib and "As the Needle Turns" features work by students of Nancy Chong. Meet the artists 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at 703 S. 2nd St.,
Quilt Fest 2009 takes over town, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 2-4, with quilts at various venues, including the quilt museum, Maple Hall and the Civic Garden Club. The museum is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed.-Sun.
For information call 360- 466-4288 or see the Web site at www.laconnerquilts.com.
Art at the Plant Farm
The second annual Art at the Plant Farm is 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at the Smokey Point Plant Farm in Smokey Point. Presented by the Arlington Arts Council, artists from Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties will feature more than 30 artists working in a variety of media, from blown glass and wood work, jewelry, pottery and sculpture to photography, watercolor, acrylics, oils, pastels and drawings.
Music will be provided by Paul Nyenhuis on his hand-made flutes and jazz/ blues artist Tony Magno as the Trumpet Man. For information go to www.theplantfarm. com or arlingtonartscouncil. org.
Maria Friberg
The Nordic Heritage Museum presents photographs by the celebrated Swedish photographer and video artist Maria Friberg Sept. 18 through Nov. 15, with a chance to meet the artist on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 17.
Friberg's large-scale photographs and video works chronicle such themes as human relations, social conventions, masculinity, power and vulnerability, at 3014 NW 67th St. in Seattle. For information call 206-789- 5707.
Music at Skagit Casino
Skagit Valley Casino Resort has announced $10,000 cash awards, in its weekly karaoke competition through Sept. 17. Hosted by Rocky & Kristine, finals night is Sept. 24.
At the casino's Pacific Showroom KMPS presents Country Night Aug. 28. Pete Ford and Texas Hold 'Em play 1980s to current country dance music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 4 and 5. The Goods offer top 40 dance and 1960-80s rock 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sept. 11 and 12 and Terri Clark is scheduled for 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Latigo Lace offers contemporary country-dance music Sept. 18 and 19 and Freddy Pink's classic rock and soul horn band is on Sept. 25 and 26.
At the Stars Restaurant Jon Mutchler on piano 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday nights and Marion Weston performs 5:30-8:30 pm, Friday, Sept. 4 at Seaview Terrace in conjunction with Friday night barbecue.
Packers Lounge offers music 9 p.m. - midnight on Saturdays with no cover charge, with Falcon and Mark Sept. 5 and 12, Marion Weston, Sept. 19 and The Replayzments Sept 26.
Purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com, call 800- 745-3000, or with no service charge at The Skagit Casino Cashier Cage, at I-5 exit 236 in Bow. For information call 877-275-2448.
Art at Harvest Jubilee
Along with an extensive tour of Stanwood area farms, the Harvest Jubilee on Sept. 19, will also include an art show, "Farms, Fields & Foliage," at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20.
Stanwood Community & Senior Center offers a pancake breakfast and there will be dancing there from 7 -10 p.m. with Camano Junction offering swing music. For those who prefer country music, Dancing in the Dirt is offered by People Helping Horses.
For a map of the farm tour, go to www.harvestjubilee. org.
Training for artists
Artist Trust is offering a professional development seminar for artists Sept. 19- 20. The "I Am An Artist" workshop offers essential resources, funding opportunities, peer-to-peer evaluation, networking, and an extra special presentation on all the opportunities from 4Culture.
Award-winning performing artist, Gin Hammond (www.ginhammond.com) is guest presenter, at 1835 12th Ave., at the corner of 12th Avenue and East Denny Way in Seattle's Capitol Hill district.
Registration fees include membership, handouts, workshops, panel discussions, and an appointment with an Artist Trust staff member. Register by phone at 206-467-8734 ext. 11, 800-21-TRUST or by e-mail to mi-guel@artisttrust.org. Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to sup-port and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout the state. Find out more at www.artisttrust. org.
Calls for proposals
The historic seaport of Port Townsend has issued a call to Washington state artists to create an art project for its revitalized waterfront, scheduled for completion in 2010. The Port Townsend Arts Commission is encouraging a broad interpretation of creativity to augment the exciting new main street area along Water Street from the recently constructed Northwest Maritime Center at Point Hudson to Quincy Street.
Proposals may be a specific art piece or enhance existing structures. Included in the new waterfront are an esplanade, a visitor plaza, a performance space, and a small park with playground and beach access with views of the bay and the mountains. Port Townsend is one of only three Victorian seaport communities listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The budget for art is $70,000, allocated from the city's Percent for the Arts program. It includes amounts for design, materials, fabrication and installation costs. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 14. Applicants are encouraged to see the city's Web site at www.cityofpt.us/callforartists for more information, or call Kathy Howard at 360-344-3058.
An Evening in Silk
Cocoon House has announced its fourth annual dinner and auction to raise funds to provide homes for homeless teenagers is scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Everett Events Center, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For information contact Amy Shaflik, at 425-259- 3342 or e-mail to amy.shaflik@ cocoonhouse.org. Cocoon House is offering tours of its north county facility in Arlington 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Sept. 2, at 521 Highland Dr.
Gusto! set for Oct 2
Tickets are on sale now for the 14th annual Everett Community College Foundation benefit, Gusto!, which is set for Oct. 2 at the Comcast Arena in Everett. Celebrating the best of North-west food, wine, and microbrews 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $5 cheaper before Sept. 15 with the code EDUCATE online at www.comcastarenaeverett. com or call the Comcast Arena Everett box office at 866-332-8499. The admission price includes tasting and a commemorative wine glass and plate. Guests can purchase their favorite wine from the on-site wine cellar, bid on silent auction items and enjoy live jazz with musician Lonnie Mardis. For more information, call 425- 388-9535 or visit the Gusto! Web site at www.everettcc. edu/gusto.
Plan now for Arts Alive!
Art's Alive! celebrates 25 years in La Conner, Nov. 6 - 8. The town-wide weekend festival features art, music, poetry and food at over 50 galleries, shops, museums and restaurants with an opening celebration 5 - 8 p.m. Nov. 6, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St.
For information call toll free at 888-642-9284 or visit www.laconnerchamber.com.
The 5th Avenue Theater
The 5th Avenue's season opens with "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat" Oct. 10- Nov. 1. A colorful tale with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in styles that span the world, from calypso to rock to disco to country. The season continues with "White Christmas" starting Dec. 1, "South Pacific" Feb. 2,"Legally Blonde" Feb. 23, "On the Town," April 13 and "Candide" May 25. For tickets call 206-625-1900 or 888-5th -4tiX. For more information go to the Web, 5thavenue.org.
Everett Symphony
Global Spectrum at the Comcast Arena at Everett is proud to announce a partnership with the Everett Symphony to support arts in the community. Global Spectrum will provide marketing support to the Everett Symphony for their 2009-10 Family Together Concerts, expanding their commitment to bring music to the lives of children and youth. The series is designed to delight children and inspire the child within all of us. The presentations include The Magical Music of Walt Disney, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker, and Cirque de la Symphonie.
Museum of Flight
On Sept. 26 the Museum of Flight pays tribute to the rich legacy of Latin American women pilots and aviation pioneers in "Pilotas y Pioneros," by the museum's senior curator, Dan Hagedorn, an expert on the history of aviation in Latin America. This 40-minute, illustrated presentation will feature some well-known women, starting 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Museum of Flight is located on Boeing Field at 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, exit 158 off I-5. Admission is free on the first Thursday of the month from 5 to 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo Bank. For information call 206-764-5720 or go to www.museumofflight.org.
Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble
The national award winning Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble will hold auditions 7 to 10 p.m., Wed., Aug. 26, for experienced choral singers. To schedule an audition, go to www.opus7.org. Opus 7 singers come from across the Pacific Northwest and its rehearsals and concerts take place at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. The upcoming season includes four exciting concerts with works by Bohuslav Martin, Heitor Villa- Lobos, Felix, Gottfried August Homilius and Northwest composers John Muehleisen and Bern Herbolsheimer among others. For information e-mail info@opus7.org or call 206-782-2899.
