Social Security June 4 – July 2, 2011 at Kirkland Arts Center Organized by Jayme Yahr in collaboration with Deborah F. Lawrence Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 6 – 8:30 PM at Kirkland Arts Center Social Security is an exhibition of current artwork by a loosely affiliated group of prominent, mid-career and [...]
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Merrill Gardens at Kirkland Hosts 3rd Annual Senior Art Show June 10 – 19, 2011
The Kirkland Senior Council is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Senior Art Show this June and is again partnering with Merrill Gardens at Kirkland to provide the host site for the senior art exhibit titled: “Seniors Are Artists, Too.” The art show will feature painting, sculpture, photography, quilting, and other media done by local senior artists, [...]
Are you the Next Bachelor? Casting Event at Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, June 4
The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa at Carillon Point will be host to a casting event for Season 16 of ABC Television’s The Bachelor on June 4. The casting crew will be seeking an eligible male, who among other traits, must not be allergic to roses. Jason Mesnick, of Kirkland, was a previous participant [...]
Best of International Ballet Gala, May 21
International Ballet Theatre presents BEST OF IBT GALA CONTEMPORARY . CLASSICAL . BREATHTAKING Meydenbauer Theatre . Saturday, May 21, 2011 . 7:30pm International Ballet Theatre celebrates Ten Years and its international character with a collaboration of dancers from London, Beijing, Los Angeles, Moscow and St. Petersburg. Modern dance, classical ballet and contemporary dance piecds will thrill the [...]
Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST) This Weekend
REMINDER: This weekend is the Kirkland Artist Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8, 2011. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The Kirkland Arts Center is pleased to present the eighth annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST), a FREE, self-guided tour of over 20 studios and galleries, featuring almost 60 artists. [...]
Kirkland Arts Center Presents the Jodi Bardinelli Award at Locavore April 30
UPDATED The Kirkland Arts Center kicks off their Spring/Summer events with Locavore, an event to celebrate local food, wine and art. Featuring: The Jodi Bardinelli Award Presentation KAC would like to honor the contribution of the late Jodi Bardinelli to our creative community by giving an award in her name to an individual who is committed [...]
36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Peter Kirk Park, April 24
Join in the fun at Kirkland’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. This free and family-friendly event features three age categories and lots of chocolate. Sponsored by Kirkland Kiwanis. Kirkland’s 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Peter Kirk Park April 24, 2011 1:30 p.m. FREE
Kirkland Art Walk – Enjoy the arts, sights and sounds of the town, Second Fridays 6-9pm
This Friday, April 8, the Kirkland Art Walk switches from the second Thursday to 2nd Friday of each month. The Kirkland Artwalk is a free, self-guided, public art phenomenon which brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever evolving downtown Kirkland waterfront neighborhood. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates [...]
ARTisan Gourmet events to benefit Kirkland arts, culture and heritage
Kirkland Cultural Council sponsors culinary events on Sundays in April and May The Kirkland Cultural Council and several prominent members of the community are hosting culinary events to benefit the arts. The details of these events are presented in this letter sent to us by Sheila Mickool, member of the the Kirkland Cultural Council: Several [...]
Showing of Good Food – Sustainable Food and Farming in the Northwest on April 17th
Followed by Post-Film Discussion with the Producer Eastside Earth Educators and PCC Natural Markets present the film, ”Good Food” – Sustainable Food and Farming in the Northwest. As the film notes, “something remarkable is happening in the fields, ranches and orchards of the Pacific Northwest. Family farmers are making a comeback. They’re growing much healthier [...]
Lake Washington’s submerged ‘treasures’ including sunken vessels and WWII airplanes to be discussed at KHS March 30
Kirkland author and KirklandViews.com contributor Matt McCauley will be the Kirkland Heritage Society’s featured speaker at its monthly meeting at 7 pm on March 30th in a program entitled, ‘A Look to the Past: Lake Washington.’ He will speak about the Lake’s history, with emphasis on its submerged ‘treasures.’ McCauley, 46, is a Kirkland native [...]
Residence XII appreciates donors with reception at Melinda Doolittle concert, KPC March 26
Residence XII, the women-only chemical dependency treatment center in Kirkland, is thanking its major donors by taking them to the Melinda Doolittle concert at the Kirkland Performance Center on Saturday, March 26. Prior to the concert, Residence XII will host a reception for the donors beginning at 6:30 p.m. http://www.residencexii.org
Jeff Lockhart of Northwest University & Parkplace Books receive 1st Annual CACHET Awards (Photos)
Heritage Hall was filled to capacity Monday night for the Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET Award ceremony – to recognize individuals and organizations in Kirkland who foster the arts, culture and our heritage. Mayor Joan McBride presented an individual CACHET award to Jeff Lockhart, drummer of Beatles cover band Crème Tangerine and instructor at Northwest [...]
Best Selling Author Dan Zadra will be Signing the New “2” Book at Kirkland’s Simplicity Décor
Dan Zadra, the co-author of the best-selling “life by the numbers” books is back with yet another inspiring book in the series. This one is a celebration of romance and couplehood, entitled“2” (How Will You Build Something Beautiful Together?) Zadra is the founder and editorial director of Seattle’s Compendium publishing company. He has written several [...]
International Ballet Theatre Presents Giselle – The Quintessential Romantic Ballet
Giselle is the tale of a peasant girl whose true love for a nobleman is not realized until her death. In her final moments, Giselle is transported to the moonlit land of the “Wilis,” vengeful spirits of brides who have died before their wedding day. With its sense of mystery, undying love and redemption, Giselle is the “quintessential [...]
2011 Kirkland Summer Concert Series Schedule
The schedule for the 2011 Kirkland Summer Concert Series at Marina Park is booked with concerts for children on Tuesday mornings and evening concerts on Thursdays. Grab a blanket, a picnic basket and some friends and enjoy the summer sunset on the grass lawn at Kirkland’s Marina Park. Sounds great right about now. Check our [...]
Kirkland City Hall is Host Site for National Live Debate, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
On Friday, February 4, the City of Kirkland will be the host site to Northwest University’s annual debate event. This year’s topic as decided by NWU – “Reject social networking websites” – will be debated by NWU’s Eagle Debate Team and the Chinese National Debate Team. The debate will be judged by NWU faculty. While [...]
KAC Exhibit: Over Again opening reception Jan. 7
Over Again: Alison Brady & Sarah Knobel January 8 – March 3, 2011 Curated by Whitney Ford-Terry Opening Reception Friday, January 7 from 6 – 8:30 PM Artist Lecture & Video Workshop Saturday, January 8 from 10-1:30 PM at Henry Art Gallery Over Again Exhibit Trailer For their Seattle-area debut, New York-based Alison Brady and [...]
KAC Presents Snow Ball 2010
KIRKLAND ARTS CENTER TO HOST SNOW BALL New event gathers the community for a fun twist on the holiday party. Kirkland Arts Center will host a new annual event, Snow Ball, on Friday, December 10 from 6:30 – 10PM. Snow Ball puts a creative spin on traditional community events, borrowing elements from open houses, holiday parties, [...]
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