Photo: Mary Randlett Eduardo Calderón Lecture Thursday, May 17 @ 7PM * FREE Kirkland Arts Center Gallery 620 Market Street, Kirkland map Artists are simultaneously a product of their society and a force of change within it. Starting in 2010, Eduardo Calderón documented with recorded interviews and black and white (film) photographs a select group [...]
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! – Anonymously Yours
The Cow and The Coyote statue on Central Way once again is dressed in green and all ready for the first annual Kirkland Shamrock Run! The anonymous decorators have been at it again, dressing the otherwise dignified cow and coyote with a touch of the blarney. Erin go bragh! The decorating of the Cow and [...]
Anonymously Yours — Happy Valentine’s Day!
The Cow and The Coyote statue on Central Way once again is dressed in the colors of the season with red roses, chocolates and cherubby-things to wish you a happy Valentine’s Day. The anonymous decorators have done a superjob. Thank you! The decorating of the Cow and The Coyote by anonymous locals is a local [...]
Mayor’s CACHET Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
It’s time for the 2nd Annual Kirkland Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET Award! Do you know an individual, organization, or business that’s doing great things for art, culture, or heritage in Kirkland? Give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for the CACHET Award! The Kirkland Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET (Collaboration of [...]
Anonymously Yours – Halloween Costumes for Cow and The Coyote
Once again the anonymous decorators have made their mark on downtown Kirkland, by dressing the Cow and The Coyote statue on Central Way for Halloween. Throughout the year, the statue mysteriously gets clothed in costumes celebrating the seasons. Quirky? Yes. Does it show pride in our community? Absolutely. We say, well done! The Cow and The Coyote is Kirkland’s [...]
Marilyn and The G Strings Entertains Kirkland Audiences of All Ages
No one is really certain of the date that it all began. But the agreed upon fact is that it has come together in the last couple years. It is the story of a half dozen Kirkland business owners, a handful of computer techie-types, a C.P.A., and three government employees; all of [...]
Kirkland Summer Concerts for July 12 and 14
The Kirkland Summer Concerts at Marina Park continue on Tuesday, July 12 at 10 am with Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth’s high-energy, interactive musical comedy, dance, sing-along, and ventriloquism. On Thursday, July 14, The Freckles Brown Band will play classic rock and originals. Thank you to the wonderful sponsors and donors who have helped to make [...]
Howard/Mandville Gallery Celebrates 21 Years in Kirkland on Friday
On Friday, June 10, 2011, Howard/Mandville Gallery (120 Park Lane in downtown Kirkland) will celebrate 21 years in Kirkland with an Anniversary Show. The gallery is hosting a reception this Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Coinciding with the Anniversary Show is Kirkland’s Art Walk. The Kirkland Artwalk is a free, self-guided, public art [...]
Anonymously Yours | Remembering Those Who Came Before Us on Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, Kirkland’s Cow and Coyote statue (on the corner of Lake Street and Central Way) has a new costume along with a message that reads, “THX VETERANS.” Each holiday, local residents anonymously decorate the statue in the center of downtown. Quirky? Yes. Does it show pride in our community? Absolutely. We [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Support Heritage Hall – Carve your name in stone and purchase a paver (Photos)
Donate a paver to complete the front walkway of heritage hall by 2012 Leave a reminder of your legacy for future generations Heritage Hall is more than just an aptly named building. It is a gathering place, a museum, a place for celebrations, a meeting hall, a reminder of Kirkland of long ago. It holds [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Once again, the Cow and the Coyote are dressed to the nines and ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Just across the street lies The Wilde Rover, a top draw for people looking to take in a Guinness or two. Thank you to the anonymous decorators who dressed this statue in green. Don’t forget to wear your [...]
Kirkland Arts Center hires new Exhibitions Director and Marketing Manager
The addition of these leaders to KAC’s team is part of the Center’s strategy to improve access to contemporary art on the Eastside Known for its excellence in visual art education and contemporary art exhibitions, Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) has launched a series of initiatives to improve the public’s access to compelling art experiences and [...]
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 [...]
KAC Exhibit: Gaylen Hansen at the Kirkland Public Library
Large works by Gaylen Hansen on display at Kirkland Public Library, January 13 – March 31 Large works of Gaylen Hansen are on view at Kirkland Public Library, courtesy of Linda Hodges Gallery, as part of Kirkland Art Center’s satellite exhibition program. Visit on Second Thursday and during Kirkland Public Library hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday [...]
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