Fremont Arts Council

Feast of the Winter Solstice
Wednesday December 21st, 2011

The ancient energy of the Winter Solstice is something people have celebrated for centuries, and we take up our place in carrying forth this experience.

We gather at this time, the same night each year regardless of when it falls, to celebrate the earth, it’s bounty, our own place in time, and community, to share a meal, to talk, sing, and dance en route to our ancient souls. We go there with much joy, exultation and appreciation.

Everyone contributes to this feast, it is a potluck feast. Bring something yummy to share, dress beautifully and be ready to celebrate! All ages are welcome. Kids do not need to purchase tickets if they are not driving themselves.

To purchase a ticket for admittance go to Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/215368

To sign up for a volunteer job, email volunteer (at) fremontartscouncil (dot) org

Come and celebrate with the Fremont Arts Council by haunting the streets of Fremont.

Monday, October 31st, 7PM sharp’ish

Beginning under the Aurora Bridge (the home of the Fremont Troll), and ending under the Fremont Bridge.
Featuring: Zombie Bellydancers, Vamola, and Titanium Sporkestra.

Free for all ages; alive, dead, or otherwise.

Facebook Trollloween Invite
Flicker Trolloween Pics

Funky Fabulous Fremont Arts Council
Clothes Swap

Saturday August 27th, 2011
1-5pm
619 N. 36th St, Doric Lodge #92
(mid-block between Lenin & Fremont Ave) 

Bring: Clothes / Shoes / Accessories to swap (gently used or like new condition)
snacks to share

Please donate the equivalent cost of a piece of clothing ($5 minimum donation)

Proceeds benefit the Fremont Arts Council
www.fremontartscouncil.org

Get a new outfit (or 3!), see the newly renovated Doric Lodge, meet your neighbors, share some snacks, & donate to a fantastic organization, all in one place!

We need volunteers! Want to help?
Email  < volunteer (at) fremontartscouncil (dot) org >

Come together all Fremont Solstice Parade Participants & Volunteers!
Let’s celebrate our accomplishments!

You are all amazing and we’d like to get together, have a little nosh & celebrate each other. Join us!

Friday June 24th
6:30pm
at Fremont Doric Lodge #92, 619 N 36th St
(on 36th between Fremont Ave & Lenin)

Bring:
- food to share
- your plates/utensils/napkins (pack it in/out!)
- & your favorite parade memories

Please pass this along to anyone who was involved in the Solstice Parade &/or Gas Works park Festival: participants, volunteers, & supporters!

We’ll watch some parade footage, hand out some awards, sing our praises, & talk about fun parade moments.

See you there!

See the SOL the parade program: Sol 2011

Parade Route: Parade Map PDF

Parade Line-Up 2011

C.O.W. (Committee of the Whole) meeting tonight at 7:10 pm.

Join us at the Power House for a short pre-parade meeting.

Are you interested in participating in the parade? 

 Parade Rules are few & simple:
☼  No printed words or logos

☼  No live animals (except guide animals)
☼  No motorized vehicles
☼  No actual weapons or fire

 

Clownland Security Wants YOU!

Read over the  FAQs

You may find answers here that you were thinking about asking, but didn’t know who to ask!

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ENSEMBLES:

Ensembles are groups of 5 or more parade participants, or those wanting to include a float, large puppet, or have music/sound. We ask all ensembles to register for the  parade.

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REGISTER:

Its easy & there are a couple of ways to do it:

- Fill out PARADE REGISTRATION online

- Fill out a paper copy of the form by printing a pdf version 2011 Manual Parade Registration, fill out and returned to:

Fremont Solstice Parade ~ Registration, 3940 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103- 

Only one form is needed per group.  It is not necessary for everyone in your group to fill out a form.

To learn more about what is expected or what to expect as an ensemble, take a look at the Ensemble Logistics and share this information with everyone in your group.

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FAQ’S  

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VOLUNTEER:Would you like to VOLUNTEER? (Click on that link for a list of opportunities.)We need lots of hands before, during, and after the parade & we’d love to hear from you. ~
SOLSTICE PAINTED CYLISTS:
 
“Naked” & “nude” are misnomers, all of the cyclists are PAINTED.
It is a “Parade For Arts’ Sake” and we encourage everyone to use lots of artistry when considering being involved in the parade.
The Solstice Painted Cyclists group has a website: http://solsticecyclist.org/
Where you can find out more information about what they do & how. 
 
If you plan on participating as a painted cyclist, please be aware of the parade rules noted above (they are
few & simple.)
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We look forward to celebrating the Solstice with you!

~ Ensembles 101 ~
Discussion facilitator: Leslie Zenz
Panel: Brian Kooser, Ann Sloper, & Christie Wolf

Thursday June 9th, 7:10pm

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Are you new, or somewhat new to being an ensemble leader?
Would you like to learn from veteran ensemble captains what they’ve learned?
Come join our experienced parade ensemble  leaders while they give you advice & hints.
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They will answer questions like: How to make a great idea become great street theater?

They’ll also share their insight & learnings from ideas that were fantastic and created unforgettable spectacle and also those that seemed great, but didn’t work out so well.

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Past ensemble leaders have said “This is the class I wished I’d had when I started doing this!”
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This class is intended for anyone planning an ensemble now / or in the future.
Come on down & share in the knowledge and join the discussion.

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~ Wings & Giant Flowers ~
Instructor/ Artist: Leslie Zenz
Fridays, June 3rd & 10th
6-9PM

at the Power House, 3940 Fremont Ave N

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Calling all Fairies and Garden-lovers! In this two-part class, you’ll learn to make wings (fairy, butterfly, or pixie) or giant flowers from wire and fabric.  These beautiful blossoms will tower over the parade crowds giving everyone the chance to feel like a bug in a garden! Use the same technique to make wings.

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We will bend wire frames and attach fabric to create wings, petals and leaves.  Learn how to make wings & flowers in two classes, but it may take longer to finish your project.

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$10 materials fee payable to the instructor, if using instructors fabrics (or bring your own light weight fabric to use)
Geared for ages 13 and up, younger artists must be accompanied by a guardian.

pre-registration suggested

(To PreRegister: email parade@fremontartscouncil.org with class your interested in & your *full name, *email, & *phone.)

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