Summer feels like it's over. No more music/movies/plays in parks. Nothing left to do but stay home and watch football on TV this Saturday?
Wrong!
Saturday, Sept. 10 is overflowing with fun fall activities around Highline:
Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival and Procession
One of the more unique annual events in Highline is moving to a new location this year. Burien Arts-a-Glow, a lantern festival and procession that has been held in Burien for the last five years will be held from 5- 10 p.m. at Dottie Harper Park, 421 S.W. 146th St., and move through a residential neighborhood for about 30 minutes.
The event has grown to attract over 1,000 community members who come to create beautiful lanterns and enjoy the magic of the community coming together for an evening stroll.
From 5-8 p.m., participants will make lanterns, get face painting, sample tea and treats, check out artist- created lantern installations, and listen to music by harpist Jini O'Flynn and Musical Strings.
Then at 8 p.m., festival-goers will gather at the little blue house in the park and take a stroll with surprises along the way. At the end of the procession, the participants will return to the park for "Lullaby to Dottie Harper Park," featuring over 50 performers.
Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is bringing the event to the community along with artist Denise Henrikson. For more information, go to www.burienwa.gov/Glow or call 206-988-3700.
Des Moines becomes Poverty Bay for the day
So much is happening in Des Moines on Sept. 10 that it is hard to keep track.
The 2011 Poverty Bay Arts Festival will highlight the talents of local visual and performance artists particularly from Des Moines, Highline Community College and surrounding Southwest King County at multiple Des Moines locations.
The Des Moines Arts Commission, the Associated Students of Highline Community College, and 4 Culture sponsor the event.
The exhibition runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the downtown Des Moines Marina District. Artists display their works at various local businesses so festival-goers have the opportunity to enjoy great art while checking out the offerings of local businesses.
The arts festival attracts several thousand attendees due to the added bonus of other events scheduled on the same day:
The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market as usual is in the south Marina parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Burien's Farmers Market continues on Thursdays at Burien Town Square, S.W. 152nd St. and 5th Avenue South.)
The second annual Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Des Moines from noon until 7 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park, is at the north end of the Marina.
Proceeds go to provide musical instruments to Highline schools for low-income students.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. They are available at Corky Cellars, 99 Bottles, Des Moines Drug and at www.DMRotary.org. A Silent Arts Auction also takes place at the Odd Fellows Hall, 730 S. 225TH St. The auction opens at 10 a.m. and bidding ends at 3 p.m.
Musical entertainment and refreshments will be available during the auction.
Finally, a Poetry Slam at Barnacles Restaurant, 22636 Marine View Dr. S., goes from noon to 2 p.m. First prize is $75, 2nd prize $50, and 3rd prize $25. More information can be found at www.PovertyBayArtsFestival.com.
Burien Little Theatre entertains nonstop for 24 hours
Laugh, cry, think, and be amazed during 24 hours of nonstop live entertainment by performers from all over greater Seattle at Burien Little Theatre 's 9-10-11. From 9 a.m. on Saturday to 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, audiences can see everything at Burien Little Theatre from breakdancing to theater to live rock-and-roll to stand-up comedy--and much, much more. 9-10-11 will dish up fabulous entertainment without a break, even in the middle of the night, plus espresso for those who need recharging and mimosas in the morning. And, yes, the action doesn't stop for 24 hours until 9 a.m. Sunday.
Admission to 9-10-11 performances is "donate what you will" or sponsorship by the hour, from 50 cents to thousands of dollars. Since 9-10-11 is a fundraiser, every dollar donated is appreciated. Burien Little Theatre is being required to replace its stage curtains to meet fire code, and the cost is approximately $6,500. BLT also needs another $2,000 to match a lighting grant.
Burien Little Theatre is located in the Theater at the Burien Community Center Annex, located at 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W. For more information, go to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call 206-242-5180.
Kids Day at Burien Fire Station
The Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department will be hosting its annual open-house at the Burien Fire Station, 15100 8th Ave. S.W.
During the event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be a wide range of activities. The firefighters will demonstrate their skills in emergency automobile extrication and high-angle rope rescue. The kids can practice escaping from a burning house, squirt a fire hose, learn about safety in many areas, and answer questions for prizes. Balloons, fire hats, and safety information will also be handed out. Low cost bicycle helmets for anyone over the age of 1 custom fit by Highline Medical Center staff will also be available. Wearer must be present. The cost is $7.
Hi-Liners move Highline PAC to Chicago
The Hi-Liners Mainstage debuts "Chicago, the Musical" _ at 7:30 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. _The show also runs Saturdays, Sept. 17 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. as well as Sundays Sept. 11, 18 and 25 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$25. They are available at www.hi-liners.org or 206-617-2152.
Glacier High School All-Class Reunion
The long-gone SeaTac high school is having a reunion for all classmates and teachers from 1961-1980 at the Normandy Park Cove, 1500 S.W. Shorebrook Drive. For information, contact 206-935-6690 or glacieralumniassociation@comcast.net.
If all that doesn't exhaust you, you may be a prime candidate for Saturday, Sept. 17's "Last Gasp of Summer," a series of one-mile and two-mile races in the 60-degree waters of SeaTac's Angle Lake. Details are at www.lastgaspofsummer.com.
