Columbia Citizens

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We're finally here, headed into that really-truly-summer feeling when anything is possible, and our shared spaces teem with art, music, food, and people.

Columbia City ArtWalk

Thursday June 21, from 6-9pm, come party in the alleys of Columbia City. This is the 2nd Third Thursday ArtWalk of the summer. Like always, we'll have live music, live artists, food demos, art vendors, art galleries, and the rest of Columbia City to enjoy. Bring your whole family, stretch your legs, and enjoy the evening!

Columbia City Farmers Market

Cherries and berries at the Farmers Market, and live music by Ktand Hoops!

Wednesday June 20, 3pm-7pm on Edmunds St., be there or be square…

food fermentation classes

Kraut, kimchee, kombucha, water-kefir, ginger beer, vinegars, miso, koji, and wild wines!

I'll be teaching a series of food fermentation classes in my studio in Columbia City June 23 - Sept 29.

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free try-us-out workouts

free try-us-out workouts! Join Southside Booty Camp on Wednesday, June 20 for a free workout. details below

Southside Booty Camp is a holistic fitness program for women that mixes functional resistance and cardiovascular training outdoors in our beautiful Seattle Parks. Created to help women feel confident and strong in their bodies, Booty Camp uses a diverse range of modalities designed to keep the heart rate up and build lean muscle. The unique combination of exercises can be adjusted for various fitness levels within a supportive community of women. If you are ready to commit to a fitness lifestyle, Southside Booty Camp is the place to be! We are based outdoors for the summer months.

Kick off summer at the library

Columbia Branch celebrates the beginning of Summer Reading with two special programs, one for teens and one for children.

We invite all children, teens and adults to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and win prizes (drawings for Kindles for teens and adults) for reading or listening to stories.

For more information about summer events at the Columbia branch please go to the events calendar or call 386-1908.

new exhibits at the Columbia City Gallery

Columbia City Gallery is pleased to present two simultaneous exhibits June 20 – August 5, 2012. In the Main Gallery, "Crossing the Line" highlights new work by Gallery artists Lita Kenyon, Annie Moorehouse, Matt Murray and Hannah Voss. In the Guest Gallery, we present "Through our Eyes: Filipino American Artists". This exhibit reflects the essence of Filipino visual expression of vibrant colors, rich textures, spirituality and sentimentality through glass, paintings and metalwork. Artists are: James Lawrence Ardena, Weng Gavino, Ricky Montilla, Violet Noriega, Michael Roco and Olivia Zapata.

The Artists' Reception for both exhibits is on Saturday, June 23, 5 – 8pm. This event is free and open to the public.

new musical theatre camp

Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! — The Anything is Possible Theatre Company presents a wacky, wild and wondrous exploration of nature through musical theater where kids for kids ages 6 - 12 will learn the core elements of singing, dancing and acting.

August 20 - 24. Teaching the camp will be Laura Ferri (Book-it Theater Company) and Joseph Seserko, seasoned theater professionals with extensive experience teaching, directing and performing in musical theater.

Special LGBTQ Month film showing: Pariah

Thursday June 21, 7:30pm
Special LGBTQ Month film showing: Pariah
Celebrate Queer Pride by viewing a powerful award-winning movie about an African-American lesbian teenager who juggles conflicting identities, family, love and social expectations in her search to be herself.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S
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