Things to Do in Ballard, Pt. 6
SeattleMeg August 10th, 2008
Our summer continues with a great lineup this coming week of fun treats. Let’s check out what’s happening around our hopping little town!
Mmmm, Salmon. Dinner and music AND the chance to experience another culture. The Leif Erikson Lodge of the Sons of Norway at 2245 N.W. 57th St. presents a wild salmon dinner followed by the Norwegian folkdancing group, Symra, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of Norsk Folkedans Stemne. Afterwards there is dancing for everyone. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children until Aug. 9. For more information or to purchase tickets call Karlyn Tomta, 772-4545.
Love to sing? The Northwest Chamber Chorus is holding auditions for their upcoming season. Aug. 13, 6 - 9 p.m. and Aug. 17, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Experienced singers (all voices), by appointment. To schedule contact Betsy Brockman at nwcc@verizon.net or call 523-1196. The auditions will be at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church at 7500 Greenwood Ave. N.
This Thursday is the last one for the Summer Reading program at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Bring the kids to listen to an authentic Nordic tale, which will be followed by an easy take-home craft. It’s totally free, no reservations required. August 14th, 2-3pm. Don’t miss it!
The Blanket Bee for Kids gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the life of an ill or traumatized child. Everyone needs a security blanket when the worst happens. Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, help make homemade blankets they can treasure and keep close. Bring your sewing machine, quilting supplies, fabric, batting, yarns - whatever you can provide. They also need people to rotary cut fabric, people to iron and people who can tie a knot. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call Kristi at 784-1554 or Jean at 365-5669.
Just want to get down and get happy? The lineup for the Sunset Tavern at 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W. for this week includes on August 11, The Globes, The Monday Mornings, Huff This (Brooklyn), and Slay The Demon Inside. Aug. 12 brings us the Blood Red Dancers and guests. Aug. 13, Brittain Ashford takes the stage. Aug. 14. entertains us with The Apple War, The Kindness Kind, and Beestings. The week closes with Aug. 15th’s Cancer Rising, Champagne Champagne, and the Caves (Portland). All shows except Aug. 15 are at 9pm and are $6. August 15, the show starts at 10pm and costs $8. Come on down and take a load off!
