To the beat of the drum

Speaker Events at the Renton History Museum are anything but dull. Take Lora Chiorah and her Rhythms of Zimbabwe free performance yesterday morning right here in the 98057. It was not long before the whole audience was on their feet and chanting out songs, playing games and laughing.

While Lora beats out the measures on the drum, her students dance for rain (yeah, someplaces need that dance), or just dance to dance. While many dances have a meaning, movement for movement's sake is just as pervasive.

The youngest troupe member was Lora Chiorah's granddaughter, and while still practicing her moves, she comes along to events because she loves to be there. Dance and drums can do that to you.

Lora Chiorah

Northwest Tap Connection and Spectrum Dance, located just north of our burg, offer classes in African Dance for those inspired. I was. Lora claimed to be 60 and I think that drumming and dancing must be the elixir of youth. Check out Lora's link here.

I am always surprised that more people don't take advantage of these awesome free moments of entertainment in the DTR. Really - try just one, and you will be hooked.

Renton History Museum
235 Mill Ave. South
Renton, WA 98057
425.255.2330

First Friday Party - Be there!

It's happening again, and this time it's becoming a regular thang, party at the Liberty Cafe. It's entitled First Friday and it's all about fun. DJ Phil Anthony will be on hand to spin some tunes and give the sidewalk dancers something to groove on. Johnny Uysal, part owner of the cafe, will be playing congas. Food from Cafe Lure across the street, as well as beer,wine, coffee and, you.

There was a tremendous turnout for the gig last time. Granted, it was a Meet the Artist function at Happy Delusions as well as a Grand Opening Party for Liberty Cafe, but know that we know how fun it feels to be out and about in historic downtown Renton on a brilliant Friday night - why not more?! Check out the slide show here and you'll see what I'm talking about.

There is an artistic side to this function - New Artwork by Justine Carey will be hung for our appreciation and viewing.

Liberty Cafe
This Friday Night 7/03 6pm till 10 pm
926 South Third Street
(425) 235 - 1400