Merrill Gardens Annual Senior Art Show, Simply Barbra at KPC | Kirkland arts scene

Merrill Gardens Annual Art Show: The Kirkland Senior Council is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Senior Art Show this June and is again partnering with Merrill Gardens at Kirkland to provide the host site for the senior art exhibit titled: “Seniors Are Artists, Too.”

May 25, 2011 5:48 pm

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Merrill Gardens Annual Art Show: The Kirkland Senior Council is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Senior Art Show this June and is again partnering with Merrill Gardens at Kirkland to provide the host site for the senior art exhibit titled: “Seniors Are Artists, Too.” The art show will feature painting, sculpture, photography, quilting, and other media done by local senior artists, starting June 10. Merrill Gardens will host an artists’ reception featuring live jazz with the Ev Stern Trio from 6-8 p.m. June 10, in conjunction with this year’s Second Friday Art Walk. The senior art show installation will remain on display in the Merrill Gardens lobby, free to visitors, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 19 at 301 Kirkland Ave.

Toto Auditions: Studio East will be holding open auditions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 11 for two dogs to be cast as Toto in their upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz,” at the Kirkland Performance Center on the weekends of July 29 and Aug. 5. Cost is $20 for advanced registration; $30 day of the event. Studio East is located at 11730 118th Ave. N.E. For information, visit www.studio-east.org or call 425-820-1800.

Simply Barbra: Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, performing his incredible show, Simply Barbra, to international acclaim. He pays homage to all that is Streisand. Brinberg does not lip-sync his performances, but instead accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. June 13 at the Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.kpcenter.org or by calling 425-893-9900.

19th Annual International Miniature Art Show: Parklane Gallery presents a really big show of really small art that feature more than 300 works of miniature art. Miniature painters comply with strict standards of scale and balance to produce works that beg for a closer look. Magnifying glasses are provided for a more close and personal look. The exhibit runs through June 5 at Parklane Gallery, 130 Park Lane. For information, visit www.parklanegallery.com or call 425-827-1462.

Second Friday ArtWalk: Change is in the air for Artwalk in downtown Kirkland. Artwalk is now from 6-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Along with the participating galleries of downtown Kirkland, the City of Kirkland Cultural Council “Artilization” Team has plans to invigorate the new artwalk experience with the inclusion of sidewalk activities, temporary artist placement in participating businesses and live performances. Participants include Blaubak Gallery, Gallery Wine, Howard/Mandville Gallery, George’s Place, Jennifer Winter Photo Studio, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland Painting Company, Kirkland Performing Arts Center, Lakeshore Gallery, Merrill Gardens, Parklane Gallery, Unique Plus +, Soul Ease and Zoka Coffee. For a free, self-guided Artwalk Map go to www.kirklandartwalk.org.

Sunday Life: Work from a live or costumed model during this drop-in drawing, painting or sculpting session from 1-4 p.m. May 8 and June 5 at the Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St. There is an $8 model fee per session.

Howard/Mandville Gallery: Featured artwork by artists Renato Muccillo and Kim Matthews Wheaton. Oil/panel artist Renato is from British Columbia and is firmly established with collectors in Canada, but relatively undiscovered in the U.S. Oil/linen artist Wheaton lives and works in the Columbia Basin region of Washington. View the artwork at the Howard/Mandville Gallery, located at 120 Park Lane, Suite D. For information, call 425-889-8212.

Second Saturday Contradance: A new community dance series will be held every second Saturday at the Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. The evening will be primarily contradances – a social dance form originally from New England. Dances are presented by a caller with a live band of traditional folk musicians. A walk-through is provided for each dance. Attending with a partner is not necessary. Beginner contradance instruction starts at 7:30 p.m. and the dance gets into full swing by 8 p.m. Free ice cream is provided during the break. Admission is $8 at the door; $4 for student with an ID. Info www.folkhorizons.org or 425-605-0804. Folk Horizons is a non-profit organization.

Skylight Open Studio: Kirkland Arts Center students and members are invited to enjoy free weekly drawing and painting sessions from 1-5 p.m. Fridays in the Skylight Room at the Kirkland Arts Center. For information, visit www.kirklandartscenter.org.

Artluck!: On the last Friday of each month, artists come to Kirkland Arts Center to share a meal, view new work, and discuss current art issues. Each month features a short presentation or exercises to boost creativity. Potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. at KAC, 620 Market St.

Kirkland Arts Center Store: This is the place for unique, affordable, quality work in 2-D, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, glass, and more. Wonderful new work is arriving weekly in all mediums, so make this a regular stop for gifts, self-indulgence, and retail therapy. Conveniently located at the core of downtown Kirkland at 336 Parkplace, Kirkland Arts Center’s has store is open seven days a week, and offers art-making activities for kids and special in-store events. Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 425-827-8219.

Live Guitarist: Guitarist Jake Olason takes requests from 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday at St. James Espresso, 355 Kirkland Ave. For information, visit www.kirklandsbestcoffee.com.