Music

The Bellevue Philharmonic
7th Annual Symphony of Gardens Tour
July 1st, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tour five beautiful gardens in Mercer Island, Clyde Hill, and Newport Shores. View artists at work in each garden and enjoy live music and refreshments at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, all to benefit the Bellevue Philharmonic.
Tickets: 425-455-4171, or at Bellevue Botanical Garden on the day.

Master Chorus Eastside
All-American Independence Celebration
Sunday July 1, 4:00 pm
Issaquah High School Commons
Full of fun, patriotic music, and historical tidbits, this year's Celebration highlights great women in American history. The contributions of such women as Harriet Tubman, Abigail Adams, Eleanor Roosevelt, and many more unfold through quotations, stories, period music, and the Chorus' delightful sing alongs.
Tickets: 425-392-8446 or MasterChorusEastside.org

Bellevue Downtown Association
Bellevue Philharmonic
Bellevue Chamber Chorus
Symetra Bellevue Family 4th
July 4, 6pm
Bellevue Downtown Park
Details: BellevueDowntown.org

KBCS 91.3 FM
Kenmore Concert Series
Laura Love (folk-funk and bluegrass)
Thursday July 5, 6:30-8:00 pm
Saint Edward State Park
Quality artists performing in a gorgeous park – all for free! Delicious food is available on-site from Bastyr, or you can pack a picnic. Bring your blankets and the lawn chairs and enjoy the summer festivities.
Info: KBCS.fm

Redmond Arts Commission
Derby Days Parade
Saturday, July 7, 10:30 am, Rain or Shine
Downtown Redmond
Featuring Radost Folk Ensemble, Ethnic dances, music and songs of Eastern Europe.
Details: Redmond.gov/Arts

Eastside Sings! Bellevue Chamber Chorus, Cascadian Chorale, Kirkland Choral Society & Master Chorus Eastside
Handel: The Messiah
July 10, 7:00pm
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue
Recreational open sing for all voice parts/abilities, directed by Linda Gingrich; some scores available. High school students free, others $7/session or $20/series.
Details: 425-881-0445 or BellevueChamberChorus.net

KBCS 91.3 FM
Kenmore Concert Series
The Zydeco Locals
Thursday July 12, 6:30-8:00 pm
Saint Edward State Park
Quality artists performing in a gorgeous park – all for free! Delicious food is available on-site from Bastyr, or you can pack a picnic. Bring your blankets and the lawn chairs and enjoy the summer festivities.
Info: KBCS.fm

Redmond Arts Commission: Arts in the Parks
Geoffrey Castle
Saturday, July 14, 7pm
Open Space at Redmond City Hall
15670 NE 85 Street, garage parking entrance on 160th Avenue NE
Rock, Celtic and world fusion music performed on the six-string electric violin. Free Family Entertainment! Bring a picnic meal and a comfortable chair or blanket.
Info: Redmond.gov/Arts or call 425-556-2392

Eastside Sings! Bellevue Chamber Chorus, Cascadian Chorale, Kirkland Choral Society & Master Chorus Eastside
Brahms: Requiem
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue
July 17, 7:00pm
Recreational open sing for all voice parts/abilities, directed by Philip Tschopp; some scores available. High school students free, others $7/session or $20/series.
Details: 425-881-0445 or BellevueChamberChorus.net

KBCS 91.3 FM
Kenmore Concert Series
Santa Cruz River Band (southwest roots)
Thursday July 19, 6:30-8:00 pm
Saint Edward State Park
Quality artists performing in a gorgeous park – all for free! Delicious food is available on-site from Bastyr, or you can pack a picnic. Bring your blankets and the lawn chairs and enjoy the summer festivities.
Info: KBCS.fm

Redmond Arts Commission: Arts in the Parks
Show Brazil
Saturday, July 21, 7pm
Open Space at Redmond City Hall
15670 NE 85 Street, garage parking entrance on 160th Avenue NE
Authentic Brazilian music and dance from Brazilian jazz and bossa nova to samba. Free Family Entertainment! Bring a picnic meal and a comfortable chair or blanket.
Info: Redmond.gov/Arts or call 425-556-2392

Eastside Sings! Bellevue Chamber Chorus, Cascadian Chorale, Kirkland Choral Society & Master Chorus Eastside
Verdi: Requiem
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue
July 24, 7:00pm
Recreational open sing for all voice parts/abilities, directed by Dr. Glenn Gregg; some scores available. High school students free, others $7/session or $20/series.
Details: 425-881-0445 or BellevueChamberChorus.net

Seattle Chamber Music Society
Summer Festival Preview Lecture
Thursday, July 26, 7:30-9:00 pm
Northwest Arts Center, 9825 NE 24th Street, Bellevue
With Adam Stern (Conductor, Composer and Pianist). Maestro Stern will present Mood Swings: Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms to prepare listeners for the 3rd Annual Summer Festival at The Overlake School, Redmond, August 1-10.
Tickets & Info: (206) 283-8808 or SeattleChamberMusic.org

KBCS 91.3 FM
Kenmore Concert Series
Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown (reggae)
Thursday July 26, 6:30-8:00 pm
Saint Edward State Park
Quality artists performing in a gorgeous park – all for free! Delicious food is available on-site from Bastyr, or you can pack a picnic. Bring your blankets and the lawn chairs and enjoy the summer festivities.
Info: KBCS.fm

Redmond Arts Commission: Arts in the Parks
Redmond Arts Jam
Saturday, July 28, 7pm
Open Space at Redmond City Hall
15670 NE 85 Street, garage parking entrance on 160th Avenue NE
Musicians and spoken word artists are invited to take the stage for the first Redmond Arts Jam. Free Family Entertainment! Bring a picnic meal and a comfortable chair or blanket.
Info: Redmond.gov/Arts or call 425-556-2392

Eastside Sings! Bellevue Chamber Chorus, Cascadian Chorale, Kirkland Choral Society & Master Chorus Eastside
Vaughan Williams: Mass in G Minor
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue
July 31, 7:00pm
Recreational open sing for all voice parts/abilities, directed by Dr. Fred Lokken; some scores available. High school students free, others $7/session or $20/series.
Details: 425-881-0445 or BellevueChamberChorus.net

Theatre

Village Theatre - Everett
The Who's TOMMY
Through July 15
Come on the amazing journey! Winner of five Tony Awards, Pete Townshend's electrifying and enthralling tale of a young boy's journey from tragedy to triumph turns one of rock's timeless albums into an unforgettable musical experience.
Tickets: (425) 257-8600 or VillageTheatre.org

SecondStory Repertory
Into The Woods (light) - Teen Musical
July 6 & 7 at 7:00 pm
The first act of this magical Sondheim musical is performed by some of the Eastside's most talented teens.
Tickets: (425) 881-6777 or SecondStoryRep.org

Eclectic Theater Company
24 HOUR THEATRE
Saturday, July 7, at 8 pm
Center House Theatre, Seattle Center
Eclectic and Absurd Reality Theatre team-up to present the ultimate challenge for writers, directors, actors & production staff! 6 writers, 6 Directors & 25 Actors embark on creating six all-new 10-minute plays in the 24 hours before the audience arrives.
Info at: SeattlePerforms.com

SecondStory Repertory
"The Underpants" by Steve Martin
July 13-August 4,
Fri-Sat at 8:15 pm, July 29 at 2:15 pm
Directed by Stephanie Farhood. A hilarious tale of the chaos (and fame) caused by the fateful flash of a proper lady's undergarments. As her fretting husband proclaims, "Never underestimate the power of a glimpse of lingerie!" "Pay What You Can" preview on July 12.
Tickets: (425) 881-6777 or SecondStoryRep.org

Eclectic Theater Company
Shakespeare's romantic comedy:
TWELFTH NIGHT
July 19-August 4
Opens in McAuliffe Park, Kirkland (July 19-22) and then performed in Bellevue & Auburn Parks. FREE! Donations accepted. Check website for schedule: www.GreenTheatre.org

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE
Summer Independent Production, Issaquah
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
July 20-29
Ah, the sweet taste of revenge is deliciously re-envisioned in this production of the Tony Award- winning musical thriller brimming with murderous "barber"-ism and culinary crime.
Tickets: (425) 392-2202 or VillageTheatre.org

Studio East
"Thoroughly Modern Millie"
Summer Teen Musical Production
July 27, 28, 29
Fri & Sat at 7:30pm, Sat & Sun at 2:30pm
Kirkland Performance Center
Live on stage! The Northwest's most talented teen actors perform the Broadway hit, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" -- a high-spirited musical romp through New York in the 1920's.
KPC Box Office: (425) 893-9900. More info: Studio-East.org

Redmond Arts Commission: Arts in the Parks
GreenStage: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Sunday, July 29, 7pm
Open Space at Redmond City Hall
15670 NE 85 Street, garage parking entrance on 160th Avenue NE
Using the ploy of disguises true love prevails, friends are reconciled and look to share 'one mutual happiness' in this Shakespearian comedy. Free Family Entertainment! Bring a picnic meal and a comfortable chair or blanket.
Info: Redmond.gov/Arts or call 425-556-2392

Visual Arts

Bellevue Arts Museum
Raymond Loewy: Designs for a Consumer Culture
Opening July 3
Designs for a Consumer Culture showcases the work of Loewy and his talented associates, placing it in the wider context of design's role in shaping a new, modern look for the consumer society of the last century.
BellevueArts.org

Kirkland Arts Center
SeeART
July 13-15, times vary
Marina Park, Kirkland
KAC will showcase fine artwork by member artists and instructors at Kirkland Uncorked. We will be located inside the Tasting Garden, under the Pavilion at Marina Park -- come find out what KAC is all about!
KirklandArtsCenter.org

Eastside Association of Fine Arts
Redmond Arts Commission
Experience the Wonder of Outdoor Painting
Saturday, July 14, 2:00-6:00 pm
Redmond City Hall Open Space, 15670 NE 85th Street
Be an "Artist in Action" or watch as local artists paint the outdoors. To enroll in advance as an "Artist in Action", contact the Eastside Association of Fine Arts at www.EAFA.org or just show up with your easel, canvas, and paint!
Redmond.gov/Arts
Also on Sunday, August 5, 2:00-6:00 pm

Bellevue Arts Museum
Bravissimo! ArtsFair Patron Preview Party
Wednesday, July 25, 6:30pm
A first look at the award wining art featured in the Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair. Join us for an evening of festivities to benefit Bellevue Arts Museum. Reservations are required for this exclusive event: please call 425.519.0743 or visit BellevueArts.org/Fair

Bellevue Arts Museum
ArtsFair
July 27, 28, 29, times vary.
Bellevue Arts Museum proudly presents the 61st annual Bellevue ArtsFair, featuring 325 top international craftspeople and fine artists selling handmade, original work that includes jewelry, paintings, sculpture, furniture, glass, and mixed media. View thousands of pieces of art, artist demonstrations, and enjoy lively entertainment, a Kidsfair, tantalizing foods and activities to delight all ages. Galleries will be open throughout the event.
BellevueArts.org/Fair

Classes, Camps & Workshops

SecondStory Repertory
Summer Camps
Monday to Friday, beginning July 16
Improv Week for ages 6-8 and ages 8-12 (July 16-20). Fun with History, ages 8-12 (July 23-27). Shakespeare Bootcamp with Wooden O Theatre, ages 12-18 (July 30-Aug 3). Space Trek, ages 8-14 (Aug 13-17). Broadway Bound! A Musical Revue, ages 10-16 (Aug 20-24)
Call (425) 881-6777 to register. Details: SecondStoryRep.org

Academy of Music Northwest
Online applications for Fall in Bellevue
Children, ages 3-10 , Pre-College, ages 11-18. Returning student reservations. New student interviews. Auditions for ages 11-18. Music Studies and Performance.
Details: (425) 778-7711 or AMNW.org