Kirkland CACHET- Cross Kirkland Corridor: Looking Forward at KAC, Summer Concerts at Marina Park, Contra Dance, and more!

UPCOMING EVENTS
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Cross Kirkland Corridor: Looking Forward
Thursday, July 12 | 7 PM - 9 PM | Kirkland Arts Center
425.822.7161 | www.kirklandartscenter.org

 

Kirkland Arts Center and the King County Library System, in collaboration with the City of Kirkland, present Looking Forward in Kirkland Arts Center's Gallery. A panel of architects, designers, and artists will discuss ideas for the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The evening will include a short presentation about the Cross Kirkland Corridor, panel discussion, and audience feedback. Joan McBride, City of Kirkland Mayor, will make introductions. Ellen Miller-Wolfe, City of Kirkland Economic Development Manager, will facilitate. Kirkland Arts Center is at 620 Market Street, Kirkland WA 98033
FREE 

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35th Annual Kirkland Summer Concerts
Thursday, July 12 | 7 PM (All Ages) | Marina Park
Tuesday, July 17 | 10 AM (Children's Show) | Marina Park
kirklandsummerconcerts.org

On Thursday, July 12 at 7 pm, The Fabulous Roof Shakers will hit the stage with their fabulous blend of rockin' blues, R&B and soul. The July 17 10 AM show features Caspar Babypants returning in a rockin' solo incarnation. The 2012 concert series runs through August 30. Tuesday children's shows are from 10-11 am. Thursday shows are for all ages from 7-8:30 pm.
The shows are free with a $2 suggested donation per adult.
Bring a chair, a picnic and a jacket.

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Seniors Are Artists Too
Thursday, July 12 | 6 PM | Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

The Kirkland Senior Council will present the 4th annual Senior Art Show in the lobby at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland, July 12th through 22nd. Titled “Seniors Are Artists Too,” the art show will feature painting, sculpture, photography, quilting, and other media by local senior artists. To open the Senior Art Show, Merrill Gardens will host a reception with refreshments and live jazz with the Kevin Buster Trio, starting at 6 PM on Thursday, July 12th. This event is open to the public, free of charge. The Senior Art Show installation will remain on display in the Merrill Gardens lobby, free to visitors, 9AM-7PM, every day until July 22nd. Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is located at 201 Kirkland Avenue.
FREE

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Kirkland Arts Center Members' Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, July 13 | 6 PM - 8:30 PM | Kirkland Arts Center
425.822.7161 | www.kirklandartscenter.org

Kirkland Arts Center presents the annual Members' Exhibition featuring a variety of new work by KAC members. Media include painting, mixed media, ceramics, photography, and sculpture. The exhibition is juried by Gunnar Nordstrom.
FREE

Joanne Bohannon, Pieces #3 (detail)

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Second Saturday Contra Dance
Saturday, July 14 | 8:00 PM | Juanita Community Club
425.605.0804 | www.folkhorizons.org

A community dance held every second Saturday at the Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA Join us for a fun evening of contra dances (social dance originally from New England) including a few circle and square dances. Live traditional folk music and dance caller. This month’s band is Cathie Whitesides (fiddle) & Eric Anderson (piano) with caller Laura Me’ Smith. Walk-through provided for every dance. Attending with a partner is not necessary. Beginner instruction at 7:30 PM with dance beginning at 8:00 PM. Free ice cream provided during the break!
Admission $8 at the door; $4 for students. First time is free.

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Kirkland Uncorked
Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22 | Marina Park
www.kirklanduncorked.com

Immerse yourself in art and sustainability at Kirkland Uncorked
 

Artist Lane curated by Kirkland Arts Center
The Kirkland Uncorked Promenade will be alive with art from local, regional and nationally recognized artists in all mediums.
Arts for All Experience
Stop by the Arts for All exhibit and experience clay throwing demonstrations, drawing activities for the public and kids' art activities. All this is brought to our guests with collaboration of Kirkland's many arts and culture organizations including Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland Choral Society and Studio East.
Art Classes in the Tasting Garden
Bring your love of art and wine together-receive art instruction from one of KAC’s premier teachers while being treated to a Washington wine tasting. Each session's focus is on a different art medium, paired with a different collection of wines to taste. For more information and to register, visit kirklandartscenter.org.
 

The promenade in downtown Kirkland is free and open to the public.
Tickets prices for the Tasting Garden are $15 - $30 (additional fee for Art and Wine classes).

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ONGOING EVENTS

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Kirkland Summer Concerts at Marina Park through August 30 | Marina Park 
10 AM Tuesdays Children's Shows | 7 PM Thursdays All Ages 
kirklandsummerconcerts.org 
FREE ($2 suggested donation per adult) 
Bring a chair, a picnic and a jacket.

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Plein Air Invitational featuring Kirkland Artist C. Sharp and other Artists
through July 30 | 4-6 PM | Lisa Harris Gallery
206.443.3315 | www.lisaharrisgallery.com

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Kirkland CACHET Announcements will now be sending announcements once a week on Wednesdays. Check out these announcements for information on related events coming up in the next weeks! Want to list your event? For guidelines please email kirklandcachet@gmail.com