July 10: Art Up G-P artwalk participants + Penguins On The March Locations

July 10th from 6-9pm
(Updated 7/7/09)

Penguins On The March Locations in Greenwood-Phinney are in Green. Plus SAVE THE DATE for the Penguins on the March Auction at The Greenwood Collective on Friday, August 14th (during the August Art Up art walk).


Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
CD release party for the amazing spoken word poetry of Brian Enriquez, lovely hip-hop inspired mixed media work by Kaleb Hunkele, and deliciously intimate photos by David Whelan. Artists present.


Photo of art by Matthew Hinsaw
Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Sculptures by Matthew Hinshaw made from a polymer clay called Super Sculpey. Created to hang on a wall and each is rendered with acrylic. Artist present.

Bambu Organic Salon: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Kristy Yawman: drawings, framed art & greeting cards. Artist present.

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"The Bad" features urban artwork exploring the dark, grotesque, mischievous,naughty and devilish themes (as part of a 3 Gallery Exhibition called "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly". Artists include: Jeremy Nichols; Stephen Williams aka Vaquero; Jill Rothenberger, Zachary Bohnenkamp & Kevin "SENSEI 23" Sullivan of Matamuros; MassRad; & David Francis. Artists present.

Bleacher's Pub: 8118 Greenwood Ave N
"Pengy" by Ellen Ader

Brand Vibes (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Brand Vibes presents urban contemporary art.

Diva Espresso: 7916 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly art rotation

Emma Jean's Consignments & Antiques: 8554 1/2 Greenwood Ave N
"My Habitat Keeps Changing" by Emma Jean's Consignments & Antiques

KillaB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

Kumon: 123 N. 85th St.
"Scoop" by Amy Cooper

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Three Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all night special for the art walk.

Greenwood Collective: 8537 Greenwood Ave N
Charles Seaton will be sharing with you several of his talents, including a DJ set, an Acoustic set and a set of Live P.A. electronic compositions. Artist present.

GreenWorks Realty: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Photography & mixed media by Judith Ryan, Heather Swift and Monika Dalkin. Artist present.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
New Works by Gwen Wilson features pieces from two series: Future Sand, small plastic marine debris incorporated into encaustics offers a meditation on the ocean environment and the Birds series focuses on the ever present Northwest species that are an often overlooked wild element in our daily lives.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
"Flaminguin: an Adaptation" by Cath Carine, Suze Woolf, Penny Lewis, Frank Kaplan, Anne Tarver

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Andrea Callegari and Oil Paintings on canvas by Sky Andrews Gersphacher. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Jenny Kemp.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Urban Contemporary art work from Twilight Collective Gallery artists. Featuring: Jenna Colby, Sharon McGovern, Erin Crawford, Nicole Linde, Clare Bowers, Michelle Anderst, Karl Addison, Samantha Malay and Brad Strain.

PAWS Cat City: 8503 Greenwood Ave N
Live art in progress: Cats & Kittens looking for homes!

Phinney Neighborhood Association: 6532 Phinney Avenue N.
"Native Penguin" By Sue Coccia, Earth Art

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Management Group: 8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
Chris Davis & Jeff Rodriguez of Horsepower Design present their portfolio of works heavily weighted in snow sports, music & youth culture. Artist present.

SPACE: 7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off of 76th)
Art On The Ridge together with Space will feature 6 talented artists this month, live music, and poetry! Free event with free snacks and drinks! The art can be seen here all month. All art is 15% off the night of the show plus free delivery! Don't miss this stop! For more info call (206)510-3421 or visit www.ArtOnTheRidge.com

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings by Elizabeth Desiree Torbet. Artist present. Plus: Lemon Meringue Boutique Trunk Show showcasing Summer Styles. AND MORE: live music by the Quixotic Classical Trio on the sidewalk in front of Strut.

Left to right: Theresa Holmes, Candace Vance and Edd Key. Photo by Erik Stuhaug.
Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre Company celebrates opening night of the regional premiere of Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming—a toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’, heartwarmin’ bluegrass gospel extravaganza! Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming runs July 8-August 8, with opening night on July 10.
"Klaata, Barada, Nikto" by Cameron Garland

Terrabella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Fine art, acrylic on canvas, new pieces in the Baroque series by Uyen Tran-Gjerde. Artist present.

Top Ten Toys: 104 N 85th Street
"Professor Fishmort's Flight Suit T1" by Bruce & Durocher II and Margaret Organ-Kean

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Aerial Exposure” photography exhibit by T.J. Hoving. Artist present.
*Kevin & Julie Law of Urban Light Studios have been an instrumental part in matching the artists with the penguins, coordinating art workshops and helping to promote The Penguins on the March events.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell.

Woodland Park Zoo Penguin Exhibit: 601 N. 59th Street
"Blue Juan" By John Osgood of Bherd Studios

Zak and Zoe: 7400 Greenwood Ave N
Original Dog-themed Fine Art Paintings by Connie Conley. Artist present.

*Offering Art Walk Special Promotion

Make the Cut: Greenwood Businesses Join Together in support of idea`09 Summer Camp

Despite an unusually dry economic climate, Greenwood businesses are putting their green thumbs up to growing arts programming for youth, teens & families this summer. On consecutive Mondays, July 13th & 20th from 4pm-9pm, the Steven Cole Salon at 8408 Greeenwood Ave. N., will facilitate "Make The Cut," a creative benefit event involving over fifteen Greenwood businesses, art exhibitions, silent auctions and services by Steve Cole Salon and Greenwood Academy of Hair at 8501 Greenwood Ave. N.

Funding raised by Make the Cut will directly support idea`09 programming costs, youth scholarships, and the construction of the camp's new 25 foot greenhouse, educational garden and bicycle studio. Hair cuts, highlights, color, brow arches, skin care*, and other preferred services will be provided at cost with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the new idea`09 summer arts camp at The North Seattle Boys & Girls Club. The event will also include door prizes, hors d'oeuvers compliments of Olive You & The Upper Crust, a youth photography exhibition at The Green Bean Coffee House, as well as a silent auction featuring art and photography by local artists, and gift certificates for neighborhood restaurants and shops.

Steven Cordell, the salon's founder and Greenwood Academy of Hair owner, held a silent auction in 2006 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County raising $2,800 for youth programming. Enthusiastic about idea`09 Summer Camp's unique potential to positively impact Greenwood youth, teens and families with sustainable arts programming, he pre-enrolled his 3 children and initiate d facilitating Make The Cut by advertising the camp to clients and garnering support from Greenwood businesses. "I'm passionate about our community supporting youth and local artists. Giving back to the community is rewarding..."

idea`09 Summer Camp = inventing + designing environmental art, provides earthficient art workshops for youth and teens from June 22nd - August 28th. idea`s Youth Cycle program (ages 6-12) enables youth to discover connections by: 1. facilitating workshops & resources connecting healthy choices with healthy lives, 2. providing opportunities to discover ways life cycles affect their environment; by exploring sources & processes of common materials & food, and 3. facilitating activities encouraging creative problem solving & application of academic concepts in everyday contexts. idea`s Teen Studio (ages 13-19) cultivates sustainable creativity by: 1. facilitating workshops providing sustainable creative tools, techniques & resources, 2. providing opportunities to collaborate with creative professionals; artists, designers, photographers & engineers, and 3. facilitating connections with a local creative community; via guest speakers, events, and community art shows.

Workshop topics include:
graphic design, digital photography fieldtrips, world crafts, eco-challenges, jewelry and purse making, culinary arts, music recording, ceramics, green living, how to start an on-line art e-business, web-based video/audio/visual/literary portfolios, plus field trips to local art venues and artist studios. During the summer, workshops are 2hrs in duration, scheduled M-F 10am-noon & 1pm-3pm, with an early care option from 7am-10am, and free Friday nights teen late night activities for club members, ideal time frames for working families. The North Seattle Boys & Girls Club charges an affordable $75 a week to participate in idea`09 during the summer, and only $15 annual membership during the school year.

Whether it's your passion for youth, the arts, or a hankering to attend to your split ends, "Make the Cut" gives you an opportunity to join Greenwood's colorful community in their efforts to make a positive impact supporting local youth, teens, creativity and the environment!

To participate in Make The Cut, call either The Steve Cole Salon @ 206.783.8900 www.stevencolesalon.com or The Greenwood Academy of Hair @ 206.782.0220 www.gahseattle.com for an appointment, or information about the silent auction; walk-ins will be welcome.

To view details pertaining to idea`s youth cycle and teen studio workshop schedules, register on-line, discover ways to volunteer, or learn about additional sponsorship opportunities, visit www.idea09.webs.com or e-mail idea09.nsbgc@gmail.com.

*= Skin care service provided for "Make The Cut" available at Greenwood Academy location only.

Superheroes fight bullying at 2009 FringeNYC

Seattle touring group brings superhero story to FringeJR


Left to right: Laura Bannister, Adrienne Littleton, Peter Nolte and Solomon Davis in Camp Super Friend.
Photo by Josiah Wallace.

SEATTLE – June 18, 2009 – Five superheroes in the form of actors are using their super powers to stomp out bullying this August at the New York International Fringe Festival, FringeNYC. Taproot Theatre’s Road Company will be in New York August 13-24 to perform its anti-bullying play Camp Super Friend in FringeJR, the family portion of the festival.

The Road Company performs social-issues plays at schools around the Pacific Northwest; it reached 80,000 kids and teens with its three educational touring plays during the 2008/2009 school year. Weaving a superhero story with principles from Committee for Children’s “Steps to Respect” program, Camp Super Friend teaches students how to prevent bullying, make friends, appreciate differences, and much more.

Camp Super Friend by Bethany Wallace follows Marvel, a superhero who, despite his super powers, doesn’t know how to be a super friend… yet. At Super Camp, the summer camp for superheroes, he learns just in time, as the evil Professor Nemesis has come up with a sinister plan to strip all the superheroes of their powers. It’s up to Marvel and his new friends to use their special gifts and work together to save the day.

Taproot Theatre’s Road Company has performed Camp Super Friend for over 40,000 students since it commissioned the play in 2007. Many of those students have been victims of bullying, or even bullies themselves; in the United States, 15 to 25 percent of students are believed to be bullied from time to time, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Road Company’s plays provide students with tools to help prevent bullying and harassment.

The trip to FringeNYC is funded by Dave and Liz McFadzean, Jerry and Diane Thompson, David and Joan Selvig, and Boeing. The Road Company is supported by 4Culture, ArtsFund, The Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Science, the Washington State Arts Commission, Nesholm Family Foundation, PONCHO and the Fred Meyer Fund. The media sponsor is ParentMap.

About Taproot Theatre’s Road Company
Taproot Theatre’s Road Company has been touring dynamic social-issue plays to students throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1985. The Road Company reaches tens of thousands of students each year with productions that address relevant social issues and provide youth with safe steps to approach them. In addition to the touring productions, Taproot Theatre provides teachers’ guides and resources to facilitate classroom discussion and increase the effectiveness of the message. The actors are also available for individual classroom visits. To book a show, contact Taproot’s Director of Outreach at 206.529.3669 or touring@taproottheatre.org.

About Taproot Theatre
Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, non-profit theatre company with a multi-faceted production program. Founded in 1976, Taproot Theatre serves the Pacific Northwest with Mainstage Productions, Touring Productions and Acting Studio. Taproot exists to create theatre that explores the beauty and questions of life while bringing hope to our search for meaning. Taproot Theatre Company is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), Theatre Puget Sound (TPS), and the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce.

Smoke On the Mountain Homecoming at Taproot Theatre in July!

Left to right: Theresa Holmes, Candace Vance and Edd Key.
Photo by Erik Stuhaug.

Taproot Theatre Company celebrates opening night of the regional premiere of Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming—a toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’, heartwarmin’ bluegrass gospel extravaganza! Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming captures the charm and nostalgia of a post-war Appalachian country church in October 1945. Filled with celebration and a contagious beat that’ll get your feet tappin’! Written by Connie Ray, conceived by Alan Bailey, musical arrangements by Mike Craver. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming runs July 8-August 8, with opening night on July 10. For more information visit www.taproottheatre.org. To purchase tickets, call 206-781-9707.

Taproot Theatre Company
204 North 85th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Tickets: 206-781-9707

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney June Art Walk

updated June 12th (See new addition: Strut)





Art on the Ridge: 7601 Greenwood Ave N
Wonderful paintings, Photography, and Music by Northwest artists. Open Mic Poetry. Featured Artists: Johnny Bean, Kristin Henshaw, Steve Keller, Lisa Strom, Kandra Shefler, Nicole Stremlow-Monahan & Robert Painter. Live Music by Michael Trew. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Lisa Bradshaw, photographer, would describe her work as, "natural digital nature photography". Artist present.

Bambu Organic Salon: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Kristy Yawman: drawings, framed art & greeting cards. Artist present.

Bherd Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Fresh Ink” Urban Illustrative Artwork featuring artists Darin Shuler, Bobbi Jo Epperson & John Osgood. Artists present.

Brand Vibes (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Brand Vibes presents urban contemporary art. Artist present.

Currents (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Paintings & drawings by Carole Puri. Artist present.

Gary Evan’s Art Studio: 9050 Phinney Ave N
Acrylic paintings by Gary Evans inspired by Dutch masters that show nature in an altered state.Artist present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Three Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all night special for the art walk.

Greenwood Sip & Ship: 8560 Greenwood Ave N
Jewelry by Ashley Paulina.Plus Dr. Derek Strachan of Divine Spine Chiropractic Studio will have a massage therapist on site and conduct chiropractic assessments. Artists present.

GreenWorks Realty: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Photography & mixed media by Judith Ryan, Heather Swift and Monika Dalkin. Artist present.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Oil paintings by Soon Andersson. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Mixed media paintings by Cherilynn Little-Tilford. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Michael Alm.

Olive You: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Colorful and bold watercolors — representational and abstract by Jim Farrand.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Urban Contemporary art work from Twilight Collective Gallery artists.

PAWS Cat City: 8503 Greenwood Ave N
Live art in progress: Cats & Kittens looking for homes!

Pig & Whistle: 8412 Greenwood Ave N
Nature oriented oil paintings by Brandon Rinkel. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Management Group: 8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
Cityscape paintings by Jay Mason. Artist present.

Santoro’s Books: 7405 Greenwood Ave N
Reagan Jackson’s portfolio to date consists of a variety of themed works such as cityscapes, butterflies, self portraits, Day of the Dead scenes, and landscapes, done on canvas with acrylic and mixed media. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Fused glass artwork and hand crafted jewelry by Susanna Prince. Artist Present

TerraBella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Series of Baroque portraits on canvas by Uyen Tran Gjerde

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Paintings by Laura Chamberlain & Megan Meyers. Artist present.

Vitality Pilates: 7216 Greenwood Ave N
Oils and acrylics on canvas by Vicki Carlotta. Artist present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Folk music by Ginny Reilly. Artists present.

Zak and Zoe: 7400 Greenwood Ave N
Vintage poster advertising style prints by Ken Bailey.

Summer Streets/Art Up Greenwood Phinney Re-Cap

Bherd Studios at the Greenwood Collective April Exhibit


Thanks to Phinneywood Blog for doing a fabulous re-cap of the April Summer Streets/Art Up Greenwood Phinney event.

Check out their recap by following these links:

A Sample of Art Up Greenwood-Phinney

Lots of music during...

Summer Streets Draws a Crowd

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney: April Art Walk Participants + Seattle Summer Street Festival

Updated: 4/7/09
Seattle Summer Streets

Artist Studios: 9050 Phinney Ave N
Gary Evans, Clair McDonald and Jeremy Kronbach. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 7601 Greenwood Ave N
Artists Yvonne Palermo, Frank Farrow, Jenny Ginni, Shanti, Debi Blount, Amanda Schuster and Jeanne Robinson will present their work. Live music, Open Mic poetry from 8:00pm-9:00pm. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Braden Duncan, a portrait artist by trade, is fascinated by the exquisite detail hidden within imperfection. In her newest body of work, she captures the unique and elegant minutiae of her world using the unpredictable medium of watercolor. Artist present.

Bambu Organic Salon: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Kristy Yawman: drawings. Artist present.

Bherd Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary artwork featuring Lance Lobuzzetta, Brad Strain and Jeremiah Hammer. Live painting in the streets with special guest artists Matamuros (Seattle Urban Mural Crew) weather permitting. Artists present.



Brand Vibes (Greenwood Collective) GRAND OPENING!!
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Brand Vibes & Lifetime presents "All In Together Now" featuring the urban contemporary works of: Ben Tour, Jay Howell, Niall McClelland, Stephanie Augustine, Julie Morstad, Simon Redekop, Jaret Penner, Luke Ramsey, Les Ramsey, Mark Warren Jacques, Elizabeth Moch, Gasoline Gut, Tim Barnard, Rachel Salomon and TJ Schneider.
Also live music by: Lions & Eagles, Shenandoah Davis and Kelli Shaeffer.


Collage City: 8735 Greenwood Ave N, #12
Surrealist collages by Melanie Reed. Using fragments of found paper, these seamlessly crafted works serve as deeply personal reflections, employing vivid colors, flowing, energetic lines and visceral, evocative imagery to spontaneously capture and depict the varied terrain of a series of emotional landscapes. Artist present.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 210 N 85th St
The Vancouver Project made up of art by Pacific Northwest-based artists Christen Mattix, Scott Kolbo, Scott Erickson, Matthew Whitney, Jeremy Mangan and Jen Grabarczyk. Artist present.

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Oils on canvas – Landscape oriented – waterfalls by Caryn Friedlander. Installation of hand-made tools by Fred Birchman. Plus live music.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Three Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all night special for the art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Written poetry by Abigail Jimenez. Plus live music by Ronin. Artists present.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Zanetka Kralova Gawronski: acrylics on canvas and relief prints. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Oil & acrylic contemporary paintings by Craig James Logghe, Jennifer Culp and Heather Jarvis. Artists present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Derek Charm.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Urban Contemporary art work from Twilight Collective Gallery artists.

PAWS Cat City: 8503 Greenwood Ave N
Colorful paintings by Megan Dana featuring animals, flowers and nature. Megan’s work has been seen and sold at galleries throughout the Bay Area. Artist present.
*Live art in progress: Cats & Kittens looking for homes!

Pema Kharpo: 8554 Greenwood Ave N
Silk Applique Wall Art by Norbulingka Artists.
Hand crafted fair-trade products.

Pig & Whistle: 8412 Greenwood Ave N
Abstract paintings by Shirley Barger Travis. Plus live music by guitarist Briggs. Artists present.

Rising Stars Children’s Store: 7404 Greenwood Ave N
Special extended hours for art walk.

Santoro’s Books: 7405 Greenwood Ave N
Julie Paschkis is an artist and children's book illustrator. Her intensely vibrant and brilliant artwork has appeared in 19 books with one more to be published this fall. She has earned a number of awards and honors including the Parents' Choice Award for Fat Cat, and an American Library Assoc. Notable Children's Book Award for Head Body Legs. Artist present from 6-7:30pm.

Seattle Management Group: 8313 Greenwood Ave N
Mary McIntyre: Paintings on canvas, Roller Derby and more. Brandy Lipsie exhibits her jewelry from Hook n' Beads. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Watercolor paintings by Sylvia & Sarah Hadnot. Artist present. Plus: Lemon Meringue Boutique Trunk Show showcasing Spring ’09.

*Taproot Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Selling two-for-one tickets to the evening’s performance of Tuesdays with Morrie to people who live in Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and Ballard.

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Angie Lazzar: portrait paintings.

Twig Children’s Boutique: 8317 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings and mixed media by Todd Karam.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Elemental” photography by Aaron McCoy, Alan Hunter and Kelsey Scherler. Artist present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Folklore Society Presents Mike and Val James at Wayward on April 10, 8-10pm. Artists present.

Washington Wilderness Coalition: 305 N 83rd St.
Wilderness art by Roy Hughes and Steven Fey.

Woodland Park Presbyterian Church: 225 N 70th Street
Meditative Labryinth walk is open.

Zak and Zoe: 7400 Greenwood Ave N
Dog & Cat Fine Art Portraits by Jennifer Bloom. Artist Present.


* Offering Art Walk Special Promotions