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The City of Kirkland has prepared the following Kirkland Events Guide:
THE ARTS
SUNDAY LIFE OPEN STUDIO
Date: Sundays
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center, 3rd Floor Skylight Rm.
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Price: $8
Price: $8
Description: Drop-in drawing, painting, or sculpting session. Open to the community; registration not required.
KAC GALLERY EXHIBITION: OFF THE MAP
Date: 2/12/09 to 3/10/10
Time: 11am to 6pm Mon to Fri, 11am to 5pm Sat
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Gallery, 620 Market St, Kirkland
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: FREE
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103
Description: This exhibition explores geospatial mapping technologies, making maps more accessible, and charting the human experience.
KIRKLAND HERITAGE SOCIETY PROGRAMS
Date: Last Wednesday of each month
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hall, Kirkland
Description: Different subject each month.
Details: www.kirklandheritage.org
WORKSHOP: LIDS, HANDLES, AND DOODADS
Begin Date: 2/6/10
End Date: 2/20/10
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Ceramics Studio,
620 Market Street
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: $80 KAC members. $90 nonmembers.
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103
Description: Join artists/instructors Ken Turner and Regnor Reinholdtsen in this fun two-part workshop. Cover several techniques to create lids and handles that enhance your teapots, mugs, casseroles, jars, and more. TWO SATURDAY SESSIONS.
IN THE MOOD: A 1940S MUSICAL REVUE
Date: 2/19/10
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Price: $36-40
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-893-9900 Email: gro.retnecpknull@ydnas
Description: Much more than a concert, In The Mood presents a 1940′s musical with singers, dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskin Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and more, this combination of up-tempo big band instrumentals and intimate, romantic ballads harkens back to a time when music moved the nation’s spirit!
SISTER’S LATE NITE CATECHISM: ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART
Date: 2/13/10
Time: 2pm and 8pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Price: $26-30
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-893-9900 Email: gro.retnecpknull@ydnas
Description: Hell isn’t what it used to be, according to Sister. In Late Nite Catechism, wacky humor and real theology are mixed into a family-friendly, entertaining evening that everyone will enjoy. This year, Sister returns to KPC just in time for Valentine’s Day to discuss the sacrament of marriage. Couples young and old will delight as Sister reminds us all just what it means to love one another “‘Til Death do us Part.”
LIVE PERFORMANCE: SHAUN BARROWES
Date: 2/6/10
Time: 8pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Price: $22-25
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-893-9900 Email: gro.retnecpknull@ydnas
Description: Shaun Barrowes’ reckless abandon on the piano drew raves from crowds who dubbed him “Hammer Hands”. But this dynamic jazz pianist has a soft side: his song “When I Take Your Hand” has become one of the most popular wedding songs worldwide. Check out this talented emerging artist as he makes his debut on the KPC stage. Ticketholders are invited to join us for a complimentary wine tasting at KPC one hour prior to the performance.
LIVE PERFORMANCE: MARC COHN
Date: 2/26/10
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Price: $50
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-893-9900 Email: gro.retnecpknull@ydnas
Description: Marc Cohn, winner of the 1991 Grammy Award for Best New Artist, launched his career with “Walking in Memphis”, inspired by his chance encounter with a 70-year old pianist. Following a series of tragedies, Cohn returned to the studio to record Join the Parade, an album that adeptly
conveys the remarkable depth, toughness, and complexity of this acclaimed singer/songwriter. His performance at KPC is certain to touch a universal chord of memory and feeling.
UMALALI: THE GARIFUNA WOMEN’S PROJECT
Date: 2/7/10
Time: 7pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Price: $25
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-893-9900
Email: gro.retnecpknull@ydnas
Description: The exuberant rhythms of Africa, the deep emotion of the blues and the ancient spirit of the native Caribbean peoples echo in the music of Umalali. Part of the Garifuna tribe, the women of Umalali have united to craft contemporary songs of indescribable soul, strength and beauty.
Blending the rich vocal textures of rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music, Umalali tells the story of women whose strength, hard work and perseverance provide the bedrock of their community.
LIVE PERFORMANCE: KRONOS QUARTET
Date: One Day
Date: 2/2/10
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Website: www.kpcenter.org
Price: $50
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-893-9900
Email: gro.retnecpknull@ydnas
Description: For more than 30 years Kronos Quartet has expanded the range and context of the string quartet. They have covered a broad range of musical genres (folk, experimental, pre-classical early music, movie soundtracks, jazz, tango and more) and collaborated with everyone from Philip Glass to David Bowie. At KPC, Kronos will perform works selected and arranged exclusively for our audience, creating an intimate evening with one of the most celebrated and influential string quartets of all time.
KIDS (AGES 8-11): MASK WORKSHOP WITH JORDAN SWAIN
Date: 2/6/10
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Skylight Room,
620 Market Street
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: $25
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103
Description: This workshop offers kids a great opportunity to learn about the Garinagu people, their history and artistic traditions from a local Garifuna representative, then create masks in the Garifuna tradition. Presented in conjunction with Umalali: The Garifuna Women’s Project performance at Kirkland Performance Center.
SHADOW BOX WORKSHOP WITH REBECCA DEVERE
Date: 2/13/10
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Skylight Room
620 Market Street
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: $100 KAC members. $115 nonmembers.
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103 Email: gro.retnecstradnalkriknull@yelgibs
Description: Create a 3-D collage in this workshop. Use a variety of materials to actualize a project inspired by Joseph Cornell and your own personal world. Choose from a vast selection of mixed media supplies to make your very own wall-hung shadow box. Bring in your own materials, ideas, and objects for your project. Instruction on use of adhesives and 3-D assemblage will be covered. No experience necessary.
WORKSHOP: SUMI PAINTING SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: 2/6/10
Time: 9am to 3pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Printmaking Studio
620 Market Street
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: $70 KAC members. $80 nonmembers.
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103 Email: gro.retnecstradnalkriknull@yelgibs
Description: Explore creative forms of self-expression while experiencing the flowing techniques of sumi painting for students of all levels. Sumi (black ink) will be the primary medium used, with opportunity to work in color. Traditional tools, materials, brush methods, and approaches will be
used. Students will apply their own creative interpretations of subject matter while learning to simplify visual elements with minimal brush strokes.
ARTLUCK!
Date: 2/26/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Skylight Room
620 Market Street
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: FREE
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103 Email: gro.retnecstradnalkriknull@yelgibs
Description: On the last Friday of each month, artists come to KAC to share a meal, view new work, and discuss current art issues. Each month features a short presentation or exercises to boost creativity. Potluck begins at 6:30pm. Join fellow artists from visual arts disciplines including painting, printmaking, ceramics, and film.
EXHIBITION OPENING: OFF THE MAP
Date: 2/11/10
Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
Location: Kirkland Arts Center Gallery
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Website: www.kirklandartscenter.org
Price: FREE
Contact: Sandy Bigley 425-822-7161 x 103 Email: gro.retnecstradnalkriknull@yelgibs
Description: Off the Map explores how geo-spatial mapping technologies have made maps
more accessible, and how artists appropriate cartographic technique to push the boundaries of mapping itself.
“THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” BY STUDIO EAST
Date: FEBRUARY–MARCH check website for dates and times
Location: Kirkland Performance Center
Website: www.studio-east.org
Phone: 425.827.3123
Description: The Emperor is vain and fooled by two tricksters into believing that nothing is something.
MUSIC, MOVIES, COMEDY & COMPETITIONS
TIME FOR A LAUGH AT LAUGHS COMEDY CLUB
Date: Tuesday – Saturday
Location: Laughs Comedy Spot – 12099 124th Ave NE, Kirkland
Website: www.laughscomedy.com
Description: Every Tuesday is open mic night. Every Thursday is Wine 101 from 7– 8 p.m. Every week, get up close and personal with Top comedians from across the US and beyond
GET ACTIVE
WALK THE CITY YEAR ROUND WITH THE INTERLAKEN TRAILBLAZERS
Location: Juanita Beach or along Kirkland’s waterfront
Description: Voted the 7th Best Place in the Top Ten Year Round Events by Volkssporters
SCULPTURES AT THE POINT AND IN THE CITY SELF GUIDED TOUR
Date: Throughout the year
Locations: Waterfront & Carillon Point – Kirkland
Details: www.explorekirkland.com check websites for map
WINE TASTINGS
WINE TASTING AT NORTHWEST CELLARS
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: Noon to 5 pm
Location: 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland
Website: www.northwestcellars.com
Price: $5.00
Contact: Bob Delf (206)601-9217 moc.srallectsewhtronnull@bob
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