Aug 23 Saturday
The period from the 1870s to the 1900s, known as the Gilded Age, saw the rise of the railroad, textile industry, and production. It also saw a rise in migration to US cities, providing workers to fill low paying jobs producing many of the fashions of the era. This era marked a turning point in fashion as new technologies and changing cultural norms transformed the ways in which people dressed.
Explore this history and enjoy the rare chance to see clothing, notions, and artifacts of the period from the Washington State Historical Society collections.
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
Earth / Sea8/1 - 9/14
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.Aug 1 - Sept 14th
Artist Reception, Friday 8/1/25 5-7PM
Free
Mon - Sat | 10-6Sun | 11-5
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360.943.3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
Washington's 34th District Democrats proudly present BEND IT LIKE BOOKER, a consecutive, 25-hour community event inspired by U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s powerful 25-hour and 5-minute speech delivered on the Senate floor from March 31 to April 1, 2025. BEND IT LIKE BOOKER will bring together voices from Seattle, Tacoma, and beyond to share informative presentations, personal stories, and artistic performances, that shine a light on those of us who are being harmed by the Trump Administration’s reckless actions. BEND IT LIKE BOOKER seeks to educate our community, illustrating how Trump's specific attempts to undermine our institutions and his disregard for the rule of law affect real people. The event aims to enlighten, uplift, and galvanize our community toward civic engagement, action, and taking care of our neighbors.Speakers and participants will include elected officials, community leaders, policy experts, artists, and members of the public. Over 50 stories from Washingtonians and other Americans will be shared throughout the event, creating a vibrant and varied tapestry of lived experiences, examples of resistance, and a celebration of our humanity.Whether attending in person or tuning in online, all are welcome to join this 25-hour event, an expression of democracy in action. Tickets are just $10 (all proceeds go towards covering expenses for BEND IT LIKE BOOKER) EVENT DETAILS:WHAT: BEND IT LIKE BOOKER – A 25-hour community event, featuring informative presentations, dynamic storytelling, resources, music, food, and the celebration of our humanity!WHEN: Saturday, August 23 at 10:00am through Sunday, August 24 at 11:15amWHERE: in-person at Seattle Machinists Hall – 9125 15th Place S, Seattle, WA 98108 + Virtual Livestream AccessTICKETS: $10 – In-person and a virtual livestream option will also be available for those tuning in online from anywhere in Washington state and across the country. https://bit.ly/BILB-tixTo learn more, contact Rachel Glass at vicechair1@34dems.org (please include BEND IT LIKE BOOKER in the subject line)
For the past 15 summers, the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park has kept the beer cold and brought epic blues performances to the stage during the annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest.
This summer is no different! Tickets are on sale now for the Poverty Bay Blues & Fest happening Saturday, August 23rd on the Sweeping shores of Poverty Bay in Des Moines Washington. 100% of the net proceeds raised go to the causes powered by Rotary of Des Moines/Normandy Park, such as Music4Life providing instruments for local children.
Featuring four stellar Northwest Blues bands:
11:30 -1:00 Hank Shreve Band
1:30-3:00 Allison Joy Williams
3:30-5:00 Joel Astley
5:30 – 7 Hillstomp
Learn more about the causes, and the blues line up and snag your tickets now for Blues and brews at DrinkToMusic.org
"Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" is an unconventional one-man show of art by Chuck Iffland, an outsider artist whose works spring from his inner visions. The son of painters, musicians and craftsmen — he uses his great-grandfather’s hand tools — Iffland turns his dreams and imaginings into sculptures and prints.The show, divided into what he calls echoes, memories and curiosities, is open noon to 5 PM daily except Tuesdays. A free opening celebration is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Iffland will do a free Q & A at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27.This artist is a free spirit. His degree is in political science, while “I have no art degrees. And I never wanted any art degrees,” says Iffland, who lives and works in rural Chimacum. He infuses his fascinations with archeology, history, borders and the natural world into wood, stone, paper and copper, making what he calls “artifacts of the mind.” His travels, including hikes in the American Southwest and explorations of Belize, also inspire him.
The Normandy Park Arts Commission has worked throughout the winter and spring to create an exciting summer music schedule for the annual ‘Music in the Park’ concert series! Every Sunday in July and August at Marvista Park, the City is hosting free concerts starting at 5:00 pm. These concerts are open to the public and feature live music and a theater performance. The summer will culminate with a special jazz music finale in late August featuring This finale will offer an entire afternoon of music with three bands. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this fantastic summer lineup in 2025
Join the Magnolia Lutheran Church Summer Concert Series for an evening of music featuring Cameron DeLuca, DMA candidate at the University of Washington, on the clarinet and bass clarinet. This concert will range from Romantic classical music to contemporary compositions, including an exciting new composition by UW professor and composer, Melia Watras.
Reception to follow the concert.
Immerse yourself in the sultry, swingin’ Jazz Age of the Harlem Renaissance, where the Cotton Club is the place to be! Infused with the iconic tunes of Duke Ellington, Dorothy Fields, Harold Arlen, and more, After Midnight weaves groundbreaking jazz standards with rapturous dance and the rhythmic poetry of Langston Hughes in a jubilant production fit to blow the roof off the theater. Timeless songs like “Stormy Weather,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing” will have you leaping to your feet to join the fun.
Winner of the Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle AwardsFeaturing a live jazz band on stage, and the best tap dancing in the Pacific NorthwestA 5th Avenue Theatre debut and original staging
