Heritage

Eastside Heritage Center
Fraser Cabin Heritage Saturday: Tools and Log Cabin Construction
Saturday, Sept 15, noon - 3pm
Fraser Cabin, Kelsey Creek Farm Park,
13204 SE 8th Pl., Bellevue
Enjoy the clever construction of the 1888 Fraser log cabin, watch demonstrations, "chink" the walls of model log cabins, and take home wooden craft pieces to make your own wood construction. Free to the public and appropriate for all ages. Presented in partnership with the City of Bellevue, Parks and Community Services Department.
Info: (425) 450-1049 or EastsideHeritageCenter.org

Eastside Heritage Center
Culinary History of a Pacific Northwest Town: Bellevue, Washington
Thursday, Sept 20, 7:00 PM
Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Room 1E-108
Author Suzanne Knauss will present her recently published book, Culinary History of a Pacific Northwest Town: Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue's culinary timeline reflects culinary trends occurring throughout America, but the difference is in the details. The presentation will feature a slide show and include stories about Bellevue's increasing diversification and sophistication of food tastes; urbanization, globalization, the return to local farmers markets, and how food can provide a cultural bridge in today's community life.
Info: (425) 450-1049 or EastsideHeritageCenter.org

4Culture
WSU King County Extension: Harvest Celebration Farm Tour
September 22, 10am to 4:30pm
The 9th Annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour provides an opportunity for citizens of King County to experience the vitality of local agriculture, to learn the importance of supporting farmers, and to realize the value and joy of eating locally grown food. Take advantage of this chance to meet farmers at south and east King County farms, taste produce samples; watch cooking demonstrations by local chefs, and walk the fields to pick your own vegetables, flowers and pumpkins.
Info: King.WSU.edu

Music

Kirkland Performance Center
The Persuasions
September 23
From the street corners of the East Coast, to the premiere stage of the Eastside, The Persuasions have been delivering a capella innovation for 45 years. With a firm foundation of five-part harmony, this group takes on everything from Sam Cooke to Frank Zappa to U2. Don't miss the KPC debut of this legendary group.
Box office (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

The Bellevue Philharmonic
Piano Master Class with Andrew Armstrong
September 27, 7:00 pm
Sherman Clay Pianos
Students with at least four years of private instruction are invited to apply.
Information: (425) 455-4171 or info@bellevuephil.org

Kirkland Performance Center
Diane Schuur w/ Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project
September 28 & 29
Jazz legend, two-time Grammy winner and Northwest favorite Diane Schuur makes her KPC debut with two stunning concerts. With her three and a half octave range, the Tacoma native will fill the theatre with her big, sophisticated sound. She is joined by the Latin American jazz fusion of the Caribbean Jazz Project, led by world-renowned vibraphone and marimba virtuoso Dave Samuels.
Box office (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

The Bellevue Philharmonic
"Red, White and Blue"
Saturday, Sept 29, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 30, 2:00 pm
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
Fusao Kajima, music director; Andrew Armstrong, soloist.
Barber: Souvenirs Suite; Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in D major ("From the New World")
Tickets: BellevuePhil.org or from TicketWindow: (206) 325-6500 (Tues-Sat, 12-6pm)

Theatre

The Attic Theatre
The Sound of Music
September 7 - 23
Wed, Thurs, Sat at 7:30pm, Sat, Sun at 2:30pm
Theatre @ Meydenbauer
One of the best loved musicals of all time presented in the 1998 Broadway Revival version, starring Maggie Brothers and Mark Reinhardt. Directed by Mark Lewis and Jane Reinhardt, with Musical Direction by Sue Timpe and choreography by Catherine Logan. Special reduced price ticket offer for EAC Members until Sept 1st (use code: "franz" when booking)
Tickets: TheAtticTheatre.org and Ticket Window

SecondStory Repertory
Misery
Sept 14 - Oct 6
By Stephen King; Adapted by Simon Moore. Popular novelist Paul wakes up after a car accident to find he is being nursed by his "number one fan." Now he must write a new chapter every day to stay alive.
"Pay What You Can" final dress rehearsal on Thurs 13; performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 pm, Sunday Sept 30 at 2:15 pm.
Tickets: (425) 881-6777 or SecondStoryrep.org

Redmond Arts Commission
Site-Specific Performances
Rob D'Arc: 3 Minute Theatre
September 15
Redmond Town Center
Through this performance, featuring a two seat theatre and beautifully designed sets and costumes, 3 Minute Theatre condenses the whole theatrical experience into a few minutes. Redmond.gov/Arts

Village Theatre - Issaquah
Million Dollar Quartet
Sept 19 - Oct 28
Village Theatre's Mainstage Season opens with this incredible musical, based on an actual event, which will take you back to the place where rock-n-roll was born! On December 4, 1956 at Sun Studios in Memphis, a twist of fate brought Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash together for one night of music that made history. Part jam session, part bull session, and chock full of rock-n-roll classics from the 50s, this unforgettable new musical will have you dancing in the aisles.
Tickets: (425) 392-2202 or VillageTheatre.org

Kirkland Performance Center
Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman
September 19-22
KPC is proud to be the new exclusive Seattle area home for the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone.
Box office (425) 893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org

Redmond Arts Commission
Site-Specific Performances
Theater Simple: Park Bench
September 29
Park Bench is an interactive live theater piece that is unpredictable, mobile, and personalized. A small flatbed truck will be outfitted with sod, a tree, and a park bench. People who pass by will be asked to "sit on the park bench" and participate in the project by telling their own stories. Redmond.gov/Arts

Visual Art

Bellevue Arts Museum
A Tapestry of Memories: The Art of Dinh Q. Lê
Opens September 1
The first major survey on the photographic and conceptual work of artist Dinh Q. Lê, who creates unique woven photographic works exploring personal and cultural identities in conflict. This hallmark exhibition, drawn from both public and private collections nationwide, spans 15 years of creative work.
BellevueArts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets Its Maker
Opens September 13
One of the most innovative craftsmen working in North America today; by combining found objects with his skills in conceptual design and fine craftsmanship, Peteran creates unique works of art that he calls "furnitural," his own fabricated word that signifies the sculptural aspect of his work.
BellevueArts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Identity and Memory, Stefano Catalani
Friday, Sept 14, 7-8 pm
Join Curator Stefano Catalani on a walkthrough of the exhibition A Tapestry of Memories. Lê's puzzling photo-weavings explore the nature of cultural identity in relation to the collective memory of the Vietnam War. Through this context, Catalani will discuss the artworks and provide commentary. Free with Museum admission.
BellevueArts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Vietnamese Culture Day
Saturday, Sept 15, 12-3 pm
Come and explore the culture of Vietnam and visit the exhibition A Tapestry of Memories: The Art of Dinh. Q. Lê. In the forum there will be craft activities, a performance by the Huóng Viêt Performing Arts Group featuring traditional music, costumes, and instruments and Vietnamese story time hosted by the King County Library System. Forum activities FREE
BellevueArts.org

Classes & Auditions

Music Works Northwest
Early Enrollment Specials on registration for Group and Private Lessons. Special rates end on September 8 at 5pm absolutely no exceptions!
MusicWorksNW.org

Academy of Music NW
Saturdays, Sept 8 & 15
Bellevue Christian Church, 10808 SE 28th St Bellevue 98004
Placement interviews and Auditions for New Applicants. Instrumental and vocal ensembles and music classes. Applicants must be pre-registered & scheduled.
Children 3-10 (Placement), and Pre-College 11-20 (Audition and Placement).
Online Applications for new (and returning students) at AMNW.org
Saturday, Sept 22: all Bellevue classes and some ensemble rehearsals begin. For orchestra auditions and rehearsals in north Seattle, see AcademyChamberOrchestra.org

Cascadian Chorale
Holding auditions in early September for the 2007-2008 season. All voice parts (SATB) are invited, with previous choral experience recommended but not required.
Info: (206) 286-6028 or CascadianChorale.org

Master Chorus Eastside
(formerly the Issaquah Chorale) Holding auditions in all sections for its upcoming season. All interested singers must have choral music experience and basic music reading ability. For an audition appointment please call the conductor at (425) 392-8530, or the Chorus office at (425) 392-8446. MasterChorusEastside.org

Studio East Training for the Performing Arts
Fall Quarter Begins September 24th
Audition Workshops begin Saturday, Sept 22 for Grades 2 to 12
Technique Classes concentrate on process and techniques of theater with training in all the fundamentals. Performance Stream Classes focus on putting acting skills into practice.
Info: (425) 827-3123 or Studio-East.org

Kirkland Arts Center
Kirkland Arts Center is offering 16 different one and two day art workshops during the fall quarter. Saturday workshops are designed to meet the schedules of working adults who want to explore their creativity. Have some fun this fall and MakeART!
Schedule: (425) 822-7161 or KirklandArtsCenter.org

And don't forget the Eastside Arts Education Fair on September 15