Art at the Theater

Artist Michelle Waldele-Dick has a show hanging in the reception area of our local Carco Theater, and her oil paintings are a joy to view. Using a classical realist approach to her subjects of landscape and still life, Michelle paints what she knows and loves. Views of the Pacific Northwest, flowers native to the area around us and other subjects are on view through the end of March.

Michelle hails from the well known Gage Academy and presently teaches art to both youth and adults at Arts Umbrella in Bothell, WA. Personally, I am wishing she was teaching right next door at the community center.

There is no admission fee to see her show and mid-month, there will a an artist reception where refreshments will be served and you can meet the artist in person. Save your calendar for Friday, February 19th from 6pm - 8pm. I always liken these events as a great way to soak up a little culture and meet with your mate outside of the four walls you call home. Make it a date night.

For more information about the artist, please visit www.mwaldelefineart.com.

Carco Theatre

1717 SE Maple Valley Highway
425-430-6706
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information about the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, visit ArtsCommission.rentonwa.gov.

Greg Atkinson - Storyteller in and out of the kitchen

"Atkinson has one hand on his All-Clad and one in the dirt. He's a storyteller with his cooking". Jonathan Kauffman/Seattle Weekly

This Thursday you have the chance to meet and hear speak a premier voice in the realms of Pacific Northwest Cuisine, Greg Atkinson. Author of books, newspaper columns, radio broadcasts on KUOW 94.9, restaurant consultant, prior head chef at the Canlis restaurant and now instructor at Seattle Central Community College - this man has a passion for local food.

He began by writing a weekly column in the San Juan Islands about seasonal ingredients, his recipes and the people that he got the food from, and things just grew from there. Not many individuals are blessed with the ability to create and then vividly write about it, but with 4 books already under his belt(here) and an incredible ability to cook, Greg is doubly blessed.

Tickets for the event are available directly at the Renton Historical Museum or at the door of the Carco Theater on the day of the event. This is the last of a wonderful speaker program that was created in tandem with the Smithsonian exhibit Key Ingredients - America by Food. I recommend calling in advance for your ticket. (425) 255-2330

An Afternoon with Greg Atkinson - talk and book signing
$10 Adults/ $5 Students
Carco Theater
1717 SE Maple Valley Hwy
(425) 430 - 6076


Renton Historical Museum 235 Mill Avenue South (425) 255 - 2330

3 Feet Under: Digging Deep for the Geoduck Clam

This is a documentary film about our own favorite, the GEODUCK clam. I say our own, as this special long necked lad can only be found in our area throughout the entire globe, And though this clam may not have much in looks, it is extremely tasty to some of us - my favorite being sauteed in fermented black bean sauce at a local eatery in the International District!

This film shown today at the Carco Theater at 4:30, has won some awards and has created a devoted following. This is part of the Key Ingredients: America by Food program at our Renton Historical Museum that lasts through May 9th. If you like food and all aspects of eating local, this is a must see.

Carco Theater 1717 Maple Valley Hwy.
Today 4:30 pm
Adul$10 Students $5

Meet the Artist

Origami papers, 4th grade class and Brielle Creaser - they all came together and produced this batch of colorful artwork featured this month at the Carco Theater through our local Arts Commission. Brielle Creaser has goals beyond just having her first hung art show, entitled Origami Quilts. She wants to go to Washington D.C. next Spring for the Young Leader's Conference. But before that date arrives, she has to complete her goal of raising $3,000. So come today from 3 to 5 pm at the reception area in the Carco Theater, and meet this aspiring youthful leader and artist.

Meet the Artist Reception
Carco Theater Reception Area 1717 Maple Valley Hwy. Renton, WA (425)430-6707
ArtsCommision.rentonwa.gov

Refreshments will be served

Talking about Food

Closing The Food Gap - Resetting the Table in the Land of Plenty with Mark Winne, author
Fascinating topic on how we as Americans get our food, and the disparity in this "land of plenty" between those who have and those who do not. Mark Winne is a proponent of finding a way for all citizens of this lovely land to be able to eat well, eat enough, eat organically, eat fairly. As of today, this is still not the case. Compelling ideas to hear about in a time when our economy is feeling even more stressed and the soup kitchens and food banks have record high needs and less than ever on the shelves to give.
This is also a book signing - how fun! Here is a link to Mark's book.

Saturday, April 4th 3:00 pm Carco Theatre 1717 Maple Valley Hwy. Tickets: $10/$5 students FREE with nonperishable food donation/or grocery gift card
(photo courtesy of Flickr/ Faeryboots - thanks!)

Still a chance to see some art

Dan Wend 's art is hanging in the atrium of the Carco Theater until March 28 and you are welcome to visit, Mon - Fr 9 -5 pm