2012 ArtWalk kicks off Friday, May 4

The 11th Annual Downtown Issaquah Art Walk Season Kicks off Friday, May 4, 2012
2012 ArtWalk dates May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7

Issaquah, WA – The Downtown Issaquah Association kicks off the 11th annual season of the Issaquah ArtWalk on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 5-8pm. The popular monthly art walk is held each Friday of the month May 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. The monthly ArtWalk enhances the already vibrant arts scene in Downtown Issaquah including artEAST Art Center and Artist Alley, Museo Art Academy and ArtByFire glassblowing studio.

May 4 ArtWalk highlights include Issaquah high school student art featured in the historic Shell Station and across the street at 195 Front Street North. There will be live music by Kaleidoscope bands in front of the library, Issaquah Singers at the Issaquah Senior Center and music at the historic Shell Station. The Poetry Machine is back by popular demand. The machine is a creative, innovative and interactive art experience.

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, Confetti Cupcake, Christian Science Reading Room, Eastside Audiology, Experience Tea, First Stage, Fischer Meats, Hailstone Feed Store, Illuminate, Issaquah Senior Center, Issaquah Public Library, Issaquah Train Depot, Mills Music, Mint Salon, Museo Art Academy, Opus Bank, Pedestrian Park, Salon Jade, Salmon Hatchery, 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. Stay tuned for more details.

final 2012 downtown Issaquah Wine Walk this Friday

Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk This Friday, April 6th – 5:00-8:00

Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk is a new first Friday evening event this winter in downtown Issaquah that is fun and supports the community. Enjoy live music, art happenings, appetizers 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 all ages are welcome. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Downtown Issaquah Association and valued non-profit partners.

Ticket Reservations for our final 2012 wine walk on line at:

Thank you to our Sponsors

ArtByFire, Artitudes, Boehm’s Candies, Eastside Audiology, Fischer Meats, Flying Pie Pizza, Hilton Garden Inn, Illuminate Electrical, Montalcin, Vino Bella and Watts Properties

Spring Clean Up April 28

Plastic Bag Ban Forum

What:    A public forum with Issaquah City Councilor Mark Mullet to discuss the plastic bag ban under consideration by the Issaquah City Council. Councilmember Mullet will be discussing why the city is pursuing a ban ban and what the ban would entail. Councilmember Mullet will be joined by Environment Washington, who is supporting the bag ban and will be educating people about the ecological impacts plastic bags have on Puget Sound wildlife.

When:   Thursday, March 29th from 5:00 to 6:00

Where: Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop. 1011 NE High Street, #103, Issaquah, WA

Who:     Mark Mullet – Councilmember, City of Issaquah

Don’t Miss the final 2012 Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk

Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk is a new first Friday evening event this winter in downtown Issaquah that is fun and supports the community. Enjoy live music, art happenings, appetizers 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 all ages are welcome. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Downtown Issaquah Association and valued non-profit partners.

Featured wineries for the April 6 tasting will be Des Voigne, Nardone, Plumb Cellars, Sapolil Cellars, Smasne and Upland Estates.

Ticket Reservations for our final 2012 wine walk on line at:
http://www.downtownissaquah.com/events/wine-walk-april/
$20 in advance or $25 at the door and day of event
(includes six 2 oz. drink tokens and appetizers)

Confetti Cupcakes
Confetti Cupcakes is our newest tasting location. Stop by, get a cupcake and try out Upland Estates Ampeli Ice, a wine that is creamy and flavorful like honey lime drops. Yum.

Village Theatre Upstairs
You know the saying, the show must go on. The Village Theatre has a performance on April 6, but we won’t let that stop us. Head up the stairs and enjoy wines produced by Upland Winery. This historic winery cultivated its first plantings in 1917.

ArtByFire
Hejira consists of an American composer and an Egyptian cello virtuoso that collaborate to weave a cosmic tapestry of incredible, original music. Witness goblet making at its finest at ArtByFire glassblowing studio. Enjoy wine from Smasne Cellars that is hand-crafted in limited quantities while honoring traditional winemaking techniques.

Illuminate
Harpist Natalie Skerlong began her musical studies at the age of six and has performed with several orchestral groups. Enjoy some fine wines from the Nardone Winery.

Museo Art Academy
Join Museo Art Academy during Wine Walk for a free activity creating your own quick and simple greeting card in Repousse. Repoussé is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Des Voigne Cellars will be offering a few of their tasty wines.

artEAST Art Center
Acoustic Couti will entertain you with something old, something new, something borrowed and the Blues. artEAST is showcasing the versatility of clay as in their Rhythm in Clay exhibition. A flock of herons (sculptures) will be roosting at artEAST this month. The Rookery Project pays tribute to the Heron as interpreted by 30 artists. Enjoy wines from Sapolili Winery, a small family owned and operated winery in the Walla Walla Valley creating world-class red wines.

Thrive
Enjoy wines from Plumb Cellars in this warm and cozy location. Plumb Cellars boasts some of the Walla Walla Valley’s finest wines. It is fine straight wine.

Other happenings:

Vino Bella
Guitar virtuoso and composer Angelo Pizarro writes and performs brilliant, improvisational acoustic and electric guitar music. Sip on some wine from Vino Bella’s extensive list or enjoy some of their tapas or desserts.

Mills Music
strut your stuff at Open Mic Night. Call 425-391-1000 for more info.

A RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE EVENT

Ticket Reservations for our final 2012 wine walk on line at:
http://www.downtownissaquah.com/events/wine-walk-april/
$20 in advance or $25 at the door and day of event
(includes six 2 oz. drink tokens and appetizers)

• Check in starts at 4:00 at the Hailstone Feed store (the historic Shell Station) – 232 Front Street
• You must be 21 to purchase wine tasting tickets
• Will call for pre-paid tickets require identification for the name tickets were purchased under
• Maps of tasting locations, plastic wine glass, tokens and wristband provided at check in.
• Take a bottle of wine home from the tastings. Available for purchase at the Hailstone Feed Store.

Thank you to our Sponsors

ArtByFire, Artitudes, Boehm’s Candies, Eastside Audiology, Fischer Meats, Flying Pie Pizza, Hilton Garden Inn, Illuminate Electrical, Montalcin, Vino Bella and Watts Properties

Salmon Hatchery 75th Anniversary Open House

Salmon Hatchery Open House
Sunday, April 22 – 12:00-4:00

Celebrate the historic Issaquah Salmon Hatchery’s 75th Anniversary with FISH! Join Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery for special tours, guests and activities for the whole family. Take home a fish print and explore the hatchery with a scavenger hunt. These free activities will take place around the hatchery and in the Watershed Science Center.

April WINE WALK Musical line up takes shape!

APRIL WINE WALK MUSICAL LINE UP TAKES SHAPE

Hejira -

An American composer (guitar) & an Egyptian cello virtuoso collaborate to weave a cosmic tapestry of incredible, original music.  Words cannot describe it, so stop by and let Hejira amaze you!

Acoustic Couti - 

Live entertainment provided by Acoustic Couti:  Something old, something new, something borrowed; then the Blues.  That’s Acoustic Couti.

Natalie Skerlong -

Harpist Natalie Skerlong began her musical studies at the age of six with her aunt, Alison Austin.  Natalie has performed with several orchestral groups, including Everett Youth Symphony, Seattle Youth Symphony, WMEA All-state Chamber Orchestra, and the Kamiak High School Symphony I.

Come enjoy 2012s final WINE WALK April 6TH from 5:00-8:00 pm

A RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE EVENT

Thank you to our Sponsors

ArtByFire, Artitudes, Boehm’s Candies, Eastside Audiology, Fischer Meats, Flying Pie Pizza, Hilton Garden Inn, Illuminate Electrical, Montalcin, Vino Bella and Watts Properties

March 2 Wine Walk another success

LAST 2012 WINE WALK FRIDAY, APRIL 6
5:00-8:00 pm
A RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE EVENT

The rain didn’t scare the crowds away.  Our second 2012 wine walk was a fantastic success this past Friday, March 2nd! With six vintners and as many musicians, Front Street was alive and thriving for all who attended. Thank you for your continued support as we nurture this new, well received event. Stay tuned for musical guests and other happenings.

Ticket Reservations for our final 2012 wine walk on line at:www.downtownissaquah.com
$20 in advance or $25 at the door
(includes six 2 oz. drink tokens and appetizers)
Check in starts at 4:00 at the Hailstone Feedstore/Historic Shell Station – 232 Front Street
You must be 21 to purchase wine tasting tickets
Will call for pre-paid tickets require identification for the name tickets were purchased under
Maps of tasting locations, plastic wine glass, tokens and wristband provided at check in.

artEAST Rhythm in Clay March 9 thru April 14

The artists of artEAST Art Center invite you
Pulse: Rhythm in Clay

The versatility of clay is expressed with dramatic energy in this showcase of Puget Sound clay artists. Artistry in clay and a theme with attitude come together in an exhibit with its own power surge.

The exhibition is free, open to the public, and runs from Friday, March 9th, through Saturday, April 14th, 2012. We will host an Exhibition Reception open to all on Friday, March 9th, from 6 to 8pm. This is also free, with light refreshments provided.

Curator and contact for this show is Kathleen Morrell. She is available at kat@katmorrell.com or 425.827.6230

Get tickets now for Friday Wine Walk downtown Issaquah

Get tickets in advance for downtown Issaquah Wine Walk for $5.00 less than at check-in.

WINE WALK THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 2
5:00-8:00 pm
A  RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE EVENT

Ticket Reservations on line at
www.downtownissaquah.com
$20 in advance or $25 at the door
(includes six 2 oz. drink tokens and appetizers)

Don’t worry about the weather this Friday. It will be cozy in the tasing locations. Main Street shops and restaurants are open to the general public of all ages during the wine walk and those under 21 may attend the tasting areas. Join us for some tasty wines and appetizers.