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2013 ArtWalk season announced

The 12^th Annual Downtown Issaquah Art Walk Season Kicks off Friday, June 7, 2013

2013 ArtWalk dates June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6

The 12^th annual season of the Issaquah ArtWalk on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 6-9pm.  The popular monthly art walk is held each Friday of the month June through September.  Visitors are invited to meet local business owners, enjoy live music, watch artists in action, shop and dine in downtown Issaquah.  ArtWalk draws hundreds of visitors into downtown Issaquah each month by placing dozens of artists into local businesses and on the streets.  The monthly ArtWalk enhances the already vibrant arts scene in Downtown Issaquah including artEASTArtCenter and Artist Alley, MuseoArtAcademy and ArtByFire glassblowing studio.   On June 7th, there will be live music by Nolan Garrett, Dorian Blu and CryDaddy.

Art Walkers can eat, drink and be merry at several downtown restaurants including Amante Pizza, Fin’s Bistro, Flying Pie, Jak’s, Montalcino, Rogue Brewery, Sunset Brewery, or Vino Bella Wine Bar. ArtWalk venues include ArtByFire, Centennial Park, Chicago Pastrami, Christian Science Reading Room, Eastside Audiology, Experience Tea, First Stage, Fischer Meats, Hailstone Feed Store, Illuminate, Issaquah Public Library, Issaquah Train Depot, Mills Music, Museo Art Academy, Opus Bank, Pedestrian Park, Thrive, and Village Theatre.

Come on down and join in the fun.  Event maps will be available in front of the library or at the Hailstone Feed Store (historic Shell Station) at 232 Front Street or on line at www.downtownissaquah.com.

Issaquah Announces Make Music Day June 21

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
ISSAQUAH  MAKE  MUSIC  DAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
5:00-9:00 pm 

Issaquah is making music on Friday, June 21 in celebration of National Music Day.  NMD is the one day a year people around the world celebrate the importance of music in our lives through free, open and accessible events throughout the U.S. and the world.  Music Day is celebrated in over 450 cities and 100 countries.  On Fete de la Musique (International Music Day) musicians take to the streets, sidewalks, and parks to play. Entire communities come out to listen, dance, and join in making music. Each community organizes its own events, and each celebration has a distinct expression. 

In Issaquah, musicians are taking to the streets in Downtown and Gilman Village.  In addition to the several live music venues that host live music every Friday night, we are asking merchants to bring live music into their venues for the night.  There will also be several outdoor spots with bands playing.  We have designated several outdoor locations for bands that need power and several locations for solo or acoustic musicians.   

We are inviting everyone who plays an instrument – school bands, symphonies, individual bands and solo musicians to come and play.  Musicians are not paid but can sell merchandise – t-shirts, cd’s, etc.   

Musicians must sign up for a time slot dependent on availability and music must be approved for family friendly lyric content.  

Please submit the following information to events@downtownissaquah.com

Deadine of June 1
Description on style of music
A sample of your music
Bio/press kit if available

We are also signing up guitarists for a guitar flash mob on the steps of City Hall at 6:00-6:30.

Join in the fun and Make Music!   

Spring Clean up a Great Success – Thank you!

The Kiwanis and The Downtown Issaquah Association would like to THANK YOU for joining us this past Saturday to help keep Issaquah beautiful.  We had over 100 participants including several individuals and groups that came out to help pick up litter along Gilman, Newport Way, Downtown Issaquah, the Community Center and skate park and environs.  Groups that helped include Kiwanis, Downtown Issaquah Association, CleanScapes, Issaquah Environmental Council,TavonCenter, Friends of Youth, Drug Free Community Coalition, Hilton Garden Inn, Issaquah High School Robotics Club, Liberty Key Club and Boy Scout Troop 677.  Everyone had a great time making new friends while making a difference in our community.

May 3 Wine Walk line up announced

LINE UP ANNOUNCED MAY 3 WINE  WALK

  Tickets $20 Advance  on Sale Now
www.downtownissaquah.com

Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk is a first Friday evening event that is fun and supports the community.  Enjoy live music, art happenings and local boutique wines poured in various tasting locations up and down Front Street.  Front Street shops and restaurants are open to the general public during Wine Walk and everyone is welcome. 

 BYOG (bring your own wine glass) to Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk and sample wine tastings at these downtown venues – ArtByFire Glass Blowing Studio, Fischer Meats, Illuminate Electrical, Museo Art Academy, artEAST Art Center, Opus Bank First Stage Theatre, Thrive and Village Theatre. 

Purchase a bottle of wine at Wine Walk and enjoy it with your dinner with no corkage fee the night of Wine Walk at participating restaurants Amante’s Pizza, Fin’s Bistro, Jak’s Grill, Issaquah Brewhouse, Mandarin Garden, Max’s World Diner, Montalcino Ristorante, Shanghai Garden and Stans BBQ.   You can also purchase bottles of wines to take home.

May 3rd WINERIES

Convergence Zone – www.czcellars.com
Convergence Zone Winery is a convergence of grapes, vineyards and winemaking to produce drinkable, aromatic, palatable and pleasing wines. 

Echo Ridge Cellars – http://www.echoridgecellars.com/  
Echo Ridge Cellars produces wines from its own ColumbiaValleyvineyard overlooking the small town of Echo, OR. The vineyard is certified L.I.V.E. and Salmon Safe.

Eye of the Needle Winery – http://eyeoftheneedlewinery.com/
From Woodinville, WA, Eye of the Needle Winery and Haystack Winery blends award-winning wines, born with an eye for goodness.  

Gecko Wine Company – http://geckowinecompany.com
The Gecko wine Company has three wine brands that they produce, Michael Florentino Cellars, Gecko Cellars and Lion’s Oak Cellars.

Genoa Cellars – http://genoacellars.com/
From Woodinville, WA, and served at Jak’s Grill in Issaquah, Genoa Cellars crafts Super-Tuscan-style wines from the best Washington vineyards.

Masquerade Wine Company – http://www.masqueradewines.com/
In Bellingham, WA, Masquerade Wine Company makes world-class, award-winning artisan wines from some of the finest vineyards in the Pacific Northwest.

Piccola Cellars – http://piccolawine.com/
Piccola Cellars specializes inWashingtonStatewines delivered in stainless steel kegs with a traditional tap system that gives customers a unique economic and environmental advantage over standard bottle packaging.

Rock Meadow Cellars – http://www.rockmeadowcellars.com
Issaquah’s own Rock Meadow Cellars hand-crafts its award-winning wines from hand-picked, hand-sorted, and hand-pressed grapes. 

 Vortex Cellars – http://www.vortexcellars.com/
Vortex Cellars is a family-run winery in Woodinville, WA, focusing on French- and Spanish-style wines 

May 3rd LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES

 Troy Kline – http://www.troykline.com/
“Troydelivers a dynamic performance taking jazz standards to the next level with a hint of blues, jazz and swing”.

Donna Mansfield – “Donna can be seen playing her fiddle in Issaquah at Open Mic Nights, the farmers’ market, with Sammamish Symphony and the Rovin’ Fiddlers.”

Larry Murante – http://www.larrymurante.com/
Larry Murante is the winner of over twenty regional and international songwriting awards including the Grand Prize Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest

Randy Bowles – “Singer Songwriter Randy Bowles was a founder of the Velvet Illusions who helped create the Northwest Sound”

May 3RD ART ACTIVITIES

ArtByFire – Witness goblet making at its finest. Master Glass Blower, Lenoard Whitfield, shows off his collection of hand blown wine goblets. There will be studio demonstrations on how goblets are created utilizing traditional Italian glassblowing techniques that are over 300 years old.

artEAST – Enjoy a sneak preview of the Being Human Exhibition.  artEAST is offering free gift wrapping for your Mother`s Day or other purchases and special discount coupons on Wine Walk night only.

Museo Art Academy – Ceramics artist/instructor Brian Benfer will be demonstrating a variety of throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel.

OTHER DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES

Capri Cellars –88   Front Street South – tasting room open until 9:00
Vino Bella–99 Front Street North – great wines and live music
Amante –131 Front Street North – live music
Mills Music – 170 Front Street North – Open mic night, prizes will be awarded

TICKET INFORMATION
Purchase tickets at www.downtownissaquah.com/wine-walk
$20 in advance or $25 day of event
(Includes 10 one ounce drink tokens)

• Check in starts at 5:00 at the historic Shell Station –  232 Front Street
• Wine Walk runs from 6:00-9:00
• You must be 21 to purchase wine tasting tokens
• Will call names for pre-paid tokens require identification under name purchased
• Map of tasting locations, plastic wine glass and tokens provided at check in
• No refund on tickets purchased

Thank you to our Sponsors

Agave Cocina, ArtByFire, Artitudes, Boehm’s Candies, Capri Cellars, Fischer Meats, Flying Pie Pizza, Illuminate Electrical, Issaquah Arts Commission, Issaquah Sammamish Reporter, Montalcino Restaurant, Snoqualmie Valley Record,  Village Theatre and Wild Fin American Grill

Downtown Issaquah Association joins Main Street Tax Incentive Program

DOWNTOWN  ISSAQUAH  ASSOCIATION
QUALIFIES  FOR  MAIN  STREET  TAX  CREDIT  PROGRAM

The Downtown Issaquah Association’s mission is to promote and enhance the economic vitality of historic Downtown Issaquah and support our membership through programs and events that celebrate our unique culture.  In January 2013 DIA qualified to join The Main Street Tax Incentive Program through the Washington State Preservation.

The Main Street Tax Incentive credit program provides a Business and Occupancy or Public Utility Tax credit to businesses who contribute to the Downtown Issaquah Association.   In 2005 legislation was passed creating a state B&O Tax Credit Incentive Program for businesses investing in local downtown revitalization programs like ours. A tax credit equal to 75% of your charitable contribution (up to your total tax liability) can be claimed in the calendar year following the contribution.  By redirecting your B&O taxes to our Issaquah Main Street Program, you invest directly in the health and vitality of our downtown.

By redirecting your B&O taxes to the Downtown Issaquah Main Street Program, you will invest directly in the health and vitality of our downtown.  Your contribution will support:

• Protecting the Historic Nature of Downtown Issaquah
• Community Events
• Flower Baskets
• Light Posts
• Benches
• Bike Racks
• HolidayLights

Please visit www.downtownissaquah.com for instructions on how you can support historic downtown Issaquah or contact Karen at events@downtownissaquah.com or call 425-391-1112.

Join in Issaquah Spring Clean Up

KEEP ISSAQUAH BEAUTIFUL
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
9 am – 2 pm

 Join in to help keep Issaquah beautiful.  We would like to invite groups and individuals to participate in a citywide Spring Clean Up effort for Issaquah. The clean-up event will be held Saturday, April 20 – 9:00-2:00 pm in honor of Earth Day.   We have several individuals and groups signed up already including Kiwanis, Downtown Issaquah Association, CleanScapes,TavonCenter, Friends of Youth,BellevueCollege, Drug Free Community Coalition and the Boy Scouts.  If you can’t help at this time or date, please feel free to sign up for an area prior or after this date.

This year, the beautification party will concentrate on areas south of I-90.    We have several areas that still need to be assigned for littler pick up alongGilman BlvdandNewport Way.  Your efforts will benefit the people, water and animals in our community. Bring a friend, make new friends! Make a difference. If you can pick up litter, push a broom, swing a shovel or plant some flowers, your help is needed. There are jobs for all ages and abilities and flexible schedules to get the work done.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – HISTORIC SHELL STATION ON FRONT STREET
9 am – 12 pm Projects and check in / tools / vests / bags
12 pm – 2 pm Refreshments

Contact Karen Donovan to sign up you or your group. Please provide number of people, age group, hours available and location preference if you have one.

Karen Donovan
events@downtownissaquah.com
www.downtownissaquah.com
425-391-1112 office
253-255-9706 mobile

April 5 Wine Walk line up announced

April 5th Wine Walk line up announced
wineries, art and live music

February 1, March 1, April 5 and May 3 – 6:00-9:00 pm
Tickets $20 Advance  on Sale Now
www.downtownissaquah.com

Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk is a first Friday evening event that is fun and supports the community.  Enjoy live music, art happenings and local boutique wines poured in various tasting locations up and down Front Street.  Front Street shops and restaurants are open to the general public during Wine Walk and everyone is welcome. 

BYOG (bring your own wine glass) to Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk and sample wine tastings at these downtown venues – ArtByFire Glass Blowing Studio, Fischer Meats, Illuminate Electrical, Museo Art Academy, artEAST Art Center, Opus Bank First Stage Theatre, Thrive and Village Theatre.

 Purchase a bottle of wine at Wine Walk and enjoy it with your dinner with no corkage fee the night of Wine Walk at participating restaurants Amante’s Pizza, Fin’s Bistro, Jak’s Grill, Issaquah Brewhouse, Mandarin Garden, Max’s World Diner, Montalcino Ristorante, Shanghai Garden and Stans BBQ.   You can also purchase bottles of wines to take home.

The Spanish Nest at 195 Front Street   North will provide drop in care from 5pm to 9pm for children 3 to 10 years old. The cost is $5 per child per hour.  Please pre-register to ensure a spot .  http://www.thespanishnest.com/WINE-WALK-DROP-IN-CARE.html

April 5th WINERIES

Nardone Wine – http://www.nardonewine.com/
Nardone Wine imports quality wines from Itally and produces wine inNorthern California.  The Nardone family owns the fabulous Montalcino Restaurant in downtown Issaquah.

Elsom Cellars – http://elsomcellars.com/
Located in Woodinville, their wines are sure to please.

William Church Winery – http://williamchurchwinery.com/
William Church Winery is a family-owned boutique winery located inWoodinville,Washington. Ever since we were founded in 2005

Smasne Cellars – http://smasnecellars.com/
Smasne Cellars is a boutique winery located in the heart of Washington’s wine country and led by Robert O. Smasne, one of theColumbiaValley’s most prolific

Animale - http://www.animalewine.com/
ANIMALE is aWashingtonwinery that produces, by hand, small quantities of intense, full-flavored red wines, made from grapes from family-farmedYakima,Columbia, andWillametteValleyvineyards

Northwest Cellars – www.northwestcellars.com  -
Northwest Cellars pairs custom, personalized wine labels and bottles filled with our award winning wines to provide a unique experience for any occasion.

Queen Anne Winery – http://www.queenannewinery.com/
Queen Anne Wine & Spirit Emporium has built a reputation of quality and service that is unparalleled.

Waving Tree Vineyards – http://www.wavingtreewinery.com/
If you are looking for a wine-tasting experience that’s a little out of the ordinary, check out the Waving Tree Winery award winning wines.

APRIL 5th LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Violet Oroboros – https://www.facebook.com/violetoroboros
An acoustic duo performing an eclectic blend of folk, pop, jazz and rock

Renz – www.renwyckstation.com.  This singer/songwriter uses the piano or guitar to accompany his soulful voice.  His music and words reflect many influences

Greg Glassman Trio – Greg brings over 35 years of experience as a professional musician.  He is an accomplished guitarist and performs in numerous jazz combos around the area.

Ali Marcus – This local songbird has that sweet, pure vocal style practically invented for alternative country says the Seattle Weekly.

Bodacious Ladyhood – This popular trio is back for an encore performance.  Find out why they are a must see in the Seattle cabaret scene.   

APRIL 5TH ART ACTIVITIES

ArtByFire – Witness goblet making at its finest. Master Glass Blower, Lenoard Whitfield, shows off his collection of hand blown wine goblets. There will be studio demonstrations on how goblets are created utilizing traditional Italian glassblowing techniques that are over 300 years old.

artEAST – Don’t miss this amazing Art in the Garden event. More than a dozen artists are bringing in new works of art, specially created and specially priced to enliven your outdoor living spaces. A yearly event not to be missed.

Museo Art Academy – create a mini impressionist reverse painting on acetate during Wine Walk.

OTHER DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES

Capri Cellars –88   Front Street South – tasting room open until 9:00
Vino Bella–99 Front Street North – great wines and live music
Amante –131 Front Street North – live music
Mills Music – 170 Front Street North – Open mic night, prizes will be awarded

TICKET INFORMATION

Purchase tickets at www.downtownissaquah.com/wine-walk
$20 in advance or $25 day of event
(Includes 10 one ounce drink tokens)
Check in starts at 5:00 at the historic Shell Station –  232 Front Street

• Wine Walk runs from 6:00-9:00
• You must be 21 to purchase wine tasting tokens
• Will call names for pre-paid tokens require identification under name purchased
• Map of tasting locations, plastic wine glass and tokens provided at check in
• No refund on tickets purchased

Thank you to our Sponsors
Agave Cocina, ArtByFire, Artitudes, Boehm’s Candies, Capri Cellars, Fischer Meats, Flying Pie Pizza, Illuminate Electrical, Issaquah Arts Commission, Issaquah Sammamish Reporter, Montalcino Restaurant, Snoqualmie Valley Record,  Village Theatre and Wild Fin American Grill

 A portion of the proceeds benefit the Downtown Issaquah Association
and valued nonprofit partners 

Fenders on Front Street

8^th Annual
Fenders on Front Street Car Show and Cruise
Sunday, June 16
Spend Father’s Day Weekend in Issaquah

 The Downtown Issaquah Association proudly presents the 8^th Annual Fenders on Front Street Car Show and Cruise Father’s Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 16 – Fenders on Front Street Car Show

This FREE show begins at 8:00 and runs until 3:00.  Vehicles will be parked along Front Streetfrom Sunset to the Triple XXX parking lot.  It will be a fun filled Father’s Day event with participants coming from across the state to show their classic cars.  Thousands of visitors stroll down Front Streetto admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars. There will be live music, family activities, a trophy and award ceremony with MC Lance Lambert and an afternoon cruise to Triple XXX.

The Eagles are serving their annual breakfast 7:00-noon and costs $7 for fruit, eggs, ham or sausage and choice of toast and muffin. Coffee and donuts will be served at the Triple XXX and the historic Shell Station.

Judging – 11 a.m.
The judges will begin making their rounds at about 11 a.m.

Trophies Presentation – 2 p.m.
Trophies will be presented at the Feedstore at 2 p.m.

Cruise – 3 p.m.
Following the trophy presentations, the car show participants will gather on Front Street North and cruise along Sunset Way, Newport Way and Gilman Boulevard to the Triple XXX.

Teen ensembles from Kaleidoscope School of Music rockin’ you all day at the Fenders on Front Street Car Show 2012, playing a variety of classic and modern rock and pop. Listen for

Fenders will be sponsoring LEO (Life Enrichment Options and Art with Heart.  LEO works to support individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their life style goals. Art with Heart helps kids through the healing power of creativity dealing with the stress and strain of hardship such as the diagnosis of cancer.

Places to stay in Issaquah

 Hilton Garden Inn
gardeninn.hilton.com/Issaquah
Ask for the XXX Car show rate. No coupons needed.  Show your hotel receipt to Jose at XXX and  he will give you an additional $10 cash if you are participating in the car show. 

Holiday Inn
www.holidayinn.com/sea-issaquah.
Best rates available are their “Book Early and Save” rates and can be found on on line

Motel 6
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=295
Nestled at the base of the Issaquah Alps and just minutes fromLakeSammamishState Park, Motel 6 features include an outdoor pool and WiFi.

Places to visit while in Downtown Issaquah

There are over 20 restaurants appealing to all tastes and pocketbooks  including Amante’s, Montalcino, Shanghai Garden, Mandarin Garden, Japan Ginger, Max’s Word Café,

Las Margaritas, Fins’s Bistro, Jak’s Grill, Sunset Bar and Grill, and Issaquah Brewhouse.   You can find live music every Friday and Saturday night at Vino Bella and Amante’s.  Stroll art galleries artEAST and ArtByFire.

XXX Drive In
http://www.triplexrootbeer.com/
This landmark restaurant serves up 1950′s style hamburgers and dairy concoctions in large serving sizes, and is proud to host frequent gatherings of vintage automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts. 

Village Theatre
www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/chicago.php
Enjoy a performance ofChicagoat this award winning downtown theatre while you’re in Issaquah.  Performances include Saturday at 2 and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 and 7 pm.

Salmon Hatchery
http://www.issaquahfish.org/
Docents will be on hand to tell the story of the salmon here and the hatchery’s commitment to their well being.   The downtown Issaquah hatchery is one of the most visited hatcheries in the state.

Boehm’s Chocolates
http://www.boehmscandies.com/catalog/
This historic landmark features handcrafted European confections. On Sunday Boehm’s will offer complimentary guided tours every hour on the hour from 11am-2pm.  Visit the authentic Swiss Chalet and Alpine Chapel. Retail shop hours Saturday, 9:00 to 6:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 6:00.

Historic Train Museum and Depot
http://www.issaquahhistory.org/issaquah-depot
The historic museum and depot in downtown will be open Saturday and Sunday 11:00-3:00 pm.

Gilman Village
http://www.facebook.com/GilmanVillage
Experience the flavors of GilmanVillagerestaurants and shops with live music to celebrate Father’s Day and Fenders on Front Street.  On Sunday, June 16, 10am-6pm, Phoenix Art Restoration is presenting the Art and Collectibles Roadshow with free verbal appraisals of art and art objects.  For more info call 425-677-8789 or visit www.phoenixartrestoration.com.

Outdoor Activities

Cougar Mountain Zoo
http://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/
Cougars and tigers and deer, oh my!  Cats at Cougar Mountain Zoo go wild for Fenders onFront Street.  Receive $4 off per ticket if you mention Fenders onFront Streetwhen you purchase your ticket for Saturday or Sunday, June 15 and 16 from 9:30-5:00.

Hike the Issaquah Alps
http://www.issaquahalps.org/
The Issaquah Alps include Cougar, Squak, Tiger,TaylorandRattlesnakeMountains.  The Issaquah Alps Trails system was developed and is maintained by IATC. Members serve as advocates as well as hike leaders.

Lake Sammamish State Park
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=lake%20sammamish
LakeSammamishState Parkis a 512-acre day-use park with 6,858 feet of waterfront onLakeSammamish.  A salmon-bearing creek and a great-blue-heron rookery are additional features.

Poo Poo Point Paragliding
http://www.seattleparagliding.com/tiger.php
Poo Poo Point onTigerMountainis a major metropolitan paragliding flight park has been an ongoing labor of love. Tiger provides a close-to-home gateway forSeattleresidents, impressively, where no other opportunity existed before, to realize their dreams to fly.

Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Riding
http://trails.evergreenmtb.org/wiki/Trail:Duthie_Hill
Located on the Issaquah Plateau, this favorite place for mountain bikers has a wooded 120 acre forest with rolling terrain and a 2.5 acre clearing in the middle.  Duthie Hill connects with a six mile single track trail that goes to I-90.

Thank you to our sponsors
For more information visit www.fendersonfrontstreet.com.

Call to Artists – Downtown Issaquah ArtWalk

C A L L    T O    A R T I S T S

2 0 1 3   D o w n t o w n   I s s a q u a h   A r t W a l k

First Friday of the month June – September

June 7,  July 5,  August 2,  September 6

6:00 – 9:00 pm

March 4, 2013 – Issaquah, WA   The Downtown Issaquah Association invites artists of all types and styles to submit work to be juried for the 12^th annual Downtown Issaquah ArtWalk season June-September.  We welcome emerging artists of all ages, as well as established professionals of the trade.  This is great exposure for your work.   Issaquah is a vibrant, grassroots community with many artists, art supporters and art enthusiasts.   Artists will be recognized with a People’s Choice Award and other awards throughout the season.

Every first Friday of the month from June through September, ArtWalk transforms the historic downtown businesses into artists’ galleries for the night. Issaquah ArtWalk is a lively, festive event with a variety of artistic styles, interactive art demonstrations, live music and dance in multiple locations throughout the historic downtown.

From the time ArtWalk started in 2002, the crowd has increased twelve-fold and the number of artists who participate has tripled.  Last year, an estimated 10,000 people came into downtown Issaquah to see and purchase art, hear live music and support our historic downtown.  Issaquah ArtWalk is a First Friday night destination on theEast Side.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:  Artists are paired with a participating downtown venue to set up inside the business using wall space, easels, tables or other display arrangements.  Outside spaces are also available.  The artist must be able to set up before the 6:00 start time and be present with the artwork throughout the event.  The artist can have an assistant to help with the show but the artist must be present for most of the event.  In most cases, the unsold artwork will need to be removed at the end of the evening.

Submission deadline:  April 1 

Fee $25 per event due upon confirmation of participation.

No charge 18 years and under.

Artists will be placed in venues at presenter’s discretion

Please provide the following information to events@downtownissaquah.com

• Name:
• Address:
• Age:
• Phone:
• E-mail:
• Website      or facebook url.  photos if no url      is available.
• Months      Available to show art:
  _____June      7  _____July 5  _____August 2  _____September 6

Artwork will be juried and artists will be notified by May 1 if they have been accepted for the 2013 season.

Thank you for your interest.  We are looking forward to a great ArtWalk this year in downtown Issaquah.

DownTown Issaquah Association * 232 Front Street N * Issaquah, WA 98027

Kiwanis Club Citywide Spring Clean Up

The Kiwanis Club of Issaquah is bringing back a long-forgotten Issaquah tradition with a citywide Spring Clean Up.

The clean-up/spruce event will be held Saturday, April 20 in honor of Earth Day. This year, the beautification party will concentrate on areas south of I-90.

Volunteers — both groups and individuals — are needed to spend a couple of hours making a difference in their community.   If you can pick up litter, push a broom, swing a shovel or plant some flowers, your help is needed.  There are jobs for all ages and abilities and flexible schedules to get the work done. 

Some the assignments to choose from include cleaning, weeding and litter pick up at Memorial Park, the salmon hatchery and train depot, along Front Street, near the Issaquah Food Bank and Community Center.  Litter clean-up will also happen along Gilman Boulevard, Newport Way and along the walkways on SR900.  Your efforts will benefit the people, water and animals in our community.

The Downtown Issaquah Association is the first to join in encouraging businesses in historic downtown to do their own clean-up of sidewalks, flower boxes and more.   Students can earn their community service hours.  Bring a friend, make new friends!  Make a difference. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 20  – HISTORIC SHELL STATION ON FRONT STREET

9 am -  12 pm    Projects and check in  / tools / vests / bags

12 pm -   2 pm    Refreshments

Contact Karen Donovan to sign up you or your group.  Please provide number of people, age group, hours available and location preference if you have one.

Karen Donovan events@downtownissaquah.com www.downtownissaquah.com 425-391-1112 office 253-255-9706 mobile