Category: Arts & Culture

Theater for Young Children Returns

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Free Theater Experience for Youngsters

Theater For Young Children (TFYC) is back for our third annual Arts In The Park tour sponsored by The City of Seattle and Seattle Parks and Recreation.  TFYC believes everyone should be exposed to great art. We bring professional actors to perform for children and families in easily accessible neighborhood locations. Shows specially written to for ages 3-9, and fun for all!!

Come join us for stories and music celebrating Latin America: The Armadillo’s Song and The Half Chicken.

Pinehurst Playfield-Friday, Aug. 3rd at 5:30 PM and Saturday, Aug. 4th at 1:30 PM. (We will be joined by Northgate’s Children’s Librarian this weekend with book give aways!)

Maple Leaf Reservior-Friday, Aug. 10th at 5:30 PM and Saturday, Aug. 11th at 1:30 PM (We will be joined by Northgate’s Children’s Librarian this weekend with book give aways!)

Lake City Farmer’s Market-Thursday, Aug. 9th, Aug. 16th, Aug. 23rd at 5:30 PM

Bring family, friends, and neighbors to sit on a blanket and enjoy the show!  All shows FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.

Music in the Mini Park Returns

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LCFF’s 4th Annual Concert Series is Back!

Join us as we kick off the 2018 “Music in the Mini Park concerts with contemporary jazz group “Jump Ensemble”. The concerts will run every Wednesday for ten weeks. Music begins at 5:30 and we have another stellar line up to share with you. Park is located at 12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125.

This series is made possible through the “Put Arts in the Park” grant initiative in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and the Seattle Parks Department.

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World Dance Party!

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World Dance Party Returns

Do not miss “World Dance Party” coming to you on Friday, June 15th from 6-9pm at the Lake City Community Center. There is nothing else like it in the neighborhood. Bring a dish to share if you like but be sure to bring your dancing shoes as we will be treated to demonstrations of dances from around the world. Kid friendly and super fun!

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4th Annual “Music in the Mini Park” Returns

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Great Lineup – 2018Lake City Mini Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCFF is thrilled to bring back our 4th Annual “Music in the Mini Park”. This series funded in part through the City’s “Put Arts in the Park” initiative continues to attract great music and performers. While the venue may be a challenge, it is always inspiring to see people come out for these free concerts and watch as thousands of commuters realize that “Something is happening in Lake City”. Our sound wizard, Monica Sweet will be back in action and a big thank you to the Lake City Arts and Culture Committee member, Debbie Palmer, for creating the line-up. Don’t miss it!

All concerts begin at 5:30pm at the Lake City Mini Park at the corner of NE125th and Lake City Way – Running every Wednesday June 13th to August 15th

2018 Schedule:

June 13: Jump Ensemble
Contemporary Jazz
June 20: Gansango Music
& Dance
West African Drum & Dance
June 27: Ana Montes
& Flamenco Danzarte
Flamenco Dance & Percussion
July 4: The Gumbo Twins
Rockin’ Cajun & Zydeco Soul
July 11: Steve & Lucette Pearson
Rock and Roll with
a Touch of Country
July 18: Orkestyr Farfeleh
Not (just) your Bubbe’s Klezmer
July 25: Honky Tonk Sweethearts
Vintage Country, Western Swing,
& Rockabilly
August 1: Snake Suspenderz
Cartoon Jazz & Novelty Songs
August 8: Correo Aereo
Latin & World Music
August 15: WB Reid
& Bonnie Zahnow
Old Time Music & Fiddle Tunes