Shotty to perform at Third Place Books
Local teen band Shotty, who are among four finalists for the May 9 Classic Rock-a-Thon at the Old Fire House Teen Center in Redmond, will be featured in a “Read and Rock” event at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothwell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29.
National teen authors Robin Benway, Polly Shulman and Judy Gehrman will be on hand for book signings and discussions.
For more information, visit www.thirdplacebooks.com or call (206) 366-3333.
RHS student shows off artwork
Redmond High School student Katie Shankle’s artwork, “Dancers Behind the Curtain” was accepted into the Regional High School Art Show sponsored by Puget Sound ESD (PSESD). The work was created last year when she attended Kamiakin Junior High. She was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Medium Award.
Her work is done in acrylic paint. Her piece reflects her studies of the master painter Edgar Degas. She was honored at the reception on April 13.
Her work can be viewed online at http://psesd.org/artshow/pages/084.htm.
Puget Sound ESD’s annual high school art competition encourages students to share their work with other students in the PSESD region and Washington state to emphasize the role of the arts as a core subject area. The competition is open to students enrolled in grades 9-12 in any public or state-approved private school in the ESD region.
Students enter their artwork at the regional level, with several pieces chosen to compete at the state level.
Artwork is judged on creativity, composition and technique.
SoulFood to host art celebration
To celebrate the past two years of community and growth, SoulFood Books and Cafe, 15748 Redmond Way, is throwing a weekend anniversary party.
Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, with music by TWIRL. At 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, the neighborhood’s invited to “shine their light” with an open mic event.
A community drum circle happens at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5.
Storewide sales, children’s activities and speakers will also be included throughout the weekend.
For information, call (425) 881-5309 or visit www.soulfoodbooks.com.
