Apr 09 Thursday
Eight years ago The Westerlies started a festival in their hometown of Seattle, dedicated to getting into schools during the days and presenting new music every night. Since then, they have reached thousands of students across Seattle, commissioned new work for brass quartet, collaborated with artists including Wayne Horvitz, Haley Heynderickx, and Celisse, and even recorded a live concert film!
For this year's Westerlies Fest, the band is thrilled to present four nights of music with three public concerts:
April 8 at Fremont Abbey - Opening night will feature an Album Release Celebration of our upcoming LP featuring world premiere compositions by Bill Frisell.
April 9 at The Chapel - One of the highlights of last year’s Westerlies Fest was our live recording of Songbook, Vol. 3 — from the moment we played our last notes, we had folks asking if we’d do it again next year! This year’s Songbook, Vol. 4 will be recorded and filmed at The Chapel, one of the most acoustically sacred spaces in Seattle. Come join us and be a part of the magic.
April 11 at 415 on Westlake - 15 years!! We formed this band in 2011 and we can’t believe the wild ride it has been, from Coachella to Carnegie Hall to the Grammys! Join us for a concert and celebration of how far we’ve come.
Supported by KNKX. Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, admiring your dark sun-glassed face in their windows, ducking under flowerpots and smelling the familiar smells of your most cherished locale. The band is its own block party.
What began in 2014 as a jam session between three of the city’s best - pocket-perfect drummer David McGraw, intoxicating bassist Bryant Moore, and otherworldly guitarist Jimmy James - has since blossomed into a global force that features percussionist Iván Galvez, trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Together, the group’s live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of streams on YouTube.
In 2017, True Loves recorded their debut instrumental LP, Famous Last Words which received worldwide adoration and earned them spots at coveted festivals. In 2021, the group released their sophomore album, to high praise, Sunday Afternoon.
GRAMMY-winning Soul provider Nigel Hall is an artist who needs no introduction. Throughout his career, he’s built a mighty foundation of funk, onstage and in the studio, proving himself to be a true student of the music. His unique sound, built upon pages torn out of the golden-ages of R&B, funk and soul, have made him the musician he is today; an accomplished vocalist, keyboardist, studio musician, and member of the GRAMMY-nominated funk-jazz-soul-hip-hop-psychedelic-jam-experimental titans Lettuce. Legions of fans are already well in the know about Hall’s copious keyboard chops and powerful vocal style.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Washington State Historical Society invites you to explore the history of building the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
Discover the bold ideas and architectural ingenuity that shaped the museum’s distinctive look. From early sketches to final blueprints, see how the building’s design reflects both innovation and reverence for Washington’s past. Go behind the scenes of the museum’s construction. Through photographs and artifacts from the building process, witness how a dream took shape—brick by brick, beam by beam.
Staff Picks: 30 Objects for 30 Years
In a special feature area, museum staff share their favorite objects from the collection—each one a personal reflection on the power of history to inspire, surprise, and connect us.
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.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.
Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.
This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:We are of the land and watersWith knowledge comes responsibilitySovereignty protects people, lands, and waters
These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.
Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations.
Feb 27- April 19.Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
360-943-3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts.
Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences:
• Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo.• Get up close with insects from Pest Stop and learn which bugs are helpful (and even edible!).• Discover how birds evolved from dinosaurs with experts from the Burke Museum.• Learn backyard birding tips with the South Sound Bird Alliance and build a feeder in our MakeSpace.• Enjoy high-energy science demos with Dr. Science and music and stories at Rock N’ Read with Liza.
Presented by: Watson’s Greenhouse
The Falconer Sponsored by: Wild Birds Unlimited
Creepy Crawlies & Crickets Sponsored by: Pest Stop
Meet Me @HistoryLink: Wine TastingThe second event in our Meet Me @HistoryLink series will feature a tasting of several wines from Long Shadows Vintners, hosted by Gilles Nicault and David LeClaire. Taste a sampling of some of Washington's finest wines and learn what makes Washington such a great environment for grape growing.
About Meet Me @HistoryLinkFor eight years now, HistoryLink has enjoyed the incredible views and vibes of Pike Place Market from our office space at the corner of 1st and Pike. Meet Me @HistoryLink is a new series of intimate programs we are hosting in our office this year that celebrate every corner of Washington history. Our goals are simple - meet new people and have a little fun!
About Long Shadows VintnersFounded in 2003 by Washington wine visionary Allen Shoup, Long Shadows Vintners is a premier Walla Walla-based winery that brings together seven of the world's most celebrated winemakers to showcase the best of the Columbia Valley.
About Our HostsGilles Nicault (Director of Winemaking & Viticulture for Long Shadows Vintners) will be sharing his knowledge of Washington wine growing history and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the award-winning Long Shadows wines we will be tasting.
David LeClaire (Certified Sommelier, Founder of Seattle Uncorked and Wine World & Spirits) will be acting as our host and emcee. David produces a wide array of events each year that celebrate Washington's wines, and has been a supporter of HistoryLink's wine project.
As a part of our Kalevala Festival programs, Finnish dancers will be filling the Fjord Hall for a short dance performance with live music, followed by a class in Osberg Hall where you can learn the moves and skills of traditional Finnish folk dance. Come wearing comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in! Live music will be provided by Folkvoice Duo.
Finnish folk dancing are dance traditions that go back centuries, including polksa, humppa, minuet, jenkka dances and more. These styles are traditionally performed to live music and often include chain dances where dancers are connected in a circle or line and and move together.
