The Maple Valley Public Arts Commission provides leadership to foster cultural opportunities and arts education, to improve the quality of life and enhance the aesthetic environment through public art, to promote Maple Valley as a creative center for arts experiences,...
It turns out that walls DO talk, after all! In an effort spearheaded by Kent Landmarks Commissioner Nancy Simpson and supported by the Greater Kent Historical Society and the Kent Downtown Partnership, with technical assistance supplied by Industry Sign & Graphics...
As Federal Way’s best children’s theatre, Rosebud CTC offers training and performance opportunities through our Summer Youth Musical Theatre Festival for young actors ages 4-7, 8-12, 13-20. Professionally trained actors, directors, and choreographers work with each...
by Dianna Marshall Google Street View is a technology featured in Google Maps and Google Earth that provides panoramic views from positions along many streets in the world. Street View was launched in 2007 in several cities in the United States and has since expanded...
by Barbara McMichael, SoCoCulture Thanks to a grant from the Port of Seattle’s Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund, SoCoCulture arranged a three-part Engaging Trees speaker series in Fall of 2018 that drew attention to the environmental impact and cultural...
The Burien Culture Hub is a collaborative project and media property made possible in part by the local arts and culture organizations in Burien. Our intention is to act as a central resource for all kinds of information relevant to arts and culture: individuals,...
The Arts, Culture and Library Committee (ACLAC) acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council with the following purposes: Make recommendations pertaining to art and culture to the community and creating a bridge between the SeaTac community and the Valley View...
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of the arts in our community and schools as a source of inspiration and education to enhance the quality of life for everyone. The Arts Council’s immediate goal is to...
Artists, city electeds and staff, and developers from around South King County gathered in Federal Way at The Greenline (former Weyerhaeuser headquarters) on September 22 to share ideas about how to encourage more public art projects in South King County, and how to...
Thanks to the will of the voters throughout the Southeast King County communities of Taylor, Hobart and Maple Valley, high school students in the Tahoma School District in September, 2017 entered a brand new high school that gleams with potential and resonates with...
The South King County Genealogical Society’s aim is to stimulate interest in genealogy and aid individual members in compiling their family records; seek genealogical and historical knowledge; preserve and perpetuate the records of our ancestors; and promote the...
Arts Unlimited is comprised of a group of artists, business owners, and volunteers throughout the Northwest who have a common goal of building and connecting community through the arts. • PO Box 841; Renton WA 98057 • artsunlimitedrenton@gmail.com •...
The mission of the Black Diamond Historical Society shall be the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of the history of Black Diamond and environs, as it relates to King County and the State of Washington. NEW HOURS: The Black Diamond Museum is open every...
The mission of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra is to be the premier orchestra in performing and promoting the music of contemporary northwest composers while also performing, and educating, the public in the full spectrum of classical music. Dr. Anthony Spain,...
Explore the curiously wonderful Seattle Southside and embark on unique microadventures that blend the familiar with the unexpected! From beachcombing to the thrill of indoor skydiving, discover a world of local mysteries, world-class museums, and hidden gems. Taste at...
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Permanent exhibit Five new interpretive panels have been installed at the RSBG, giving a quick illustrated introduction to the mission of the Garden. They tell the exciting story of the purpose and adventure of the plant...
by Stephen Lamphear Des Moines Memorial Way was established after World War I as a living memorial to those who gave their lives in it. A privately funded effort transformed a 10-mile section into an American Elm-tree-lined road, from the Seattle City limits to the...
by Chris Green From August 29 to September 17, 1974, teachers in Federal Way were on strike. It was the first public school teacher’s strike in the history of King County. Public school teachers in Washington state had only been granted the right to organize unions...
by Amanda Leon Amanda Leon is a former City of Normandy Park’s Community Development and Parks Director, and a certified arborist. This is an excerpt from an article that originally appeared in the May 2015 edition of Normandy Park City Scene. In 2006, the U.S....
by Zachary E. Van Tassel, Greater Kent Historical Society On Saturday, August 8, at 1 PM, the Mill Creek Neighborhood will host a unique ribbon-cutting event on the corner of Temperance Street and Jason Avenue North in Kent. Late last year, the neighborhood was...
Ed. note: Last year, South King County-based independent historian Karen Meador published an award-winning pamphlet called “Military Road: A Lasting Legacy” that traces the road as it was originally developed from Fort Steilacoom to Fort Bellingham. This...
by Barbara McMichael, SoCoCulture As an umbrella organization for South King County cultural groups, SoCoCulture is pleased to have as members a number of institutions that are rooted in botany (pardon the pun). Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Soos Creek Botanical...
www.wrvmuseum.org Full museum (capacity 100) for $125 per hour. Muckleshoot Room (capacity 20-30) including restrooms, gallery and gift shop area for $40 per hour.
www.interurbancenterforthearts.org Our host institution, Green River Community College, has several spaces for rent. Food service is also available. Inquiries can be made through the Scheduling Office.
http://gkhs.org/ Operated by the Greater Kent Historical Society, the Museum is located in historic Bereiter House, and is available for your private event, be it a reception, birthday party, anniversary, or your family or class reunion. Seating capacity is 35-40...
www.beachparkeventcenter.com/ The Des Moines Beach Park Event Center welcomes arts organizations seeking new or expanded space. If you are interested and would like to talk about availability please contact Shannon Kirchberg, Events and Facilities Coordinator for the...
carcotheatre.org/ Conveniently located off 405 on 169, next to the Renton Community Center, Carco Theatre’s 300-seat auditorium is available to rent for performances and events of all kinds: concerts, plays, staged readings, etc. as well as rehearsals, private...
www.burienwa.gov The City of Burien manages the Burien Community Center which is a converted elementary school that has an auditorium/theater, small dance studios, and other multi-purpose rooms. The auditorium is primarily used on weekends for 4 months during the...
auburnsd.schoolwires.net/Page/496 The Auburn Performing Arts Center (APAC), Auburn Riverside Theatre (ART) and Theatre at Mountainview (TAM) are owned/operated by Auburn School District. Call 253-931-4827 or e-mail colds@auburn.wednet.edu for rental information on...
www.auburnwa.gov/arts Auburn Arts Commission is part of City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation. Meeting rooms, halls, and banquet facilities are available to rent. The Auburn Avenue Theater is available to rent through Auburn Parks, Arts &...
www.allegrodance.com Allegro Performing Arts Academy has six beautiful dance studio rooms available for rent. The largest room is 2400 square feet – perfect for parties, classes or events. Please inquire by calling 253.813.9630.
by James Daly and Greg Bartol If you are one who recognizes great organizations when you see them, then you know that two of them are near each other on Lea Hill in Auburn. Naturally, when Soos Creek Botanical Garden (SCBG) needed a gate to span their large entry,...
This ain’t your mama’s cabaret! Nope, this is a raucous, rowdy, interactive show that’s different every time. Aunt Dottie and her Nephew Aaron bring their unique brand of entertainment to this all-requests cabaret full of pop, rock, laughs, and surprises. You never...
The Auburn School District offers three (3) safe and technically proficient high school theaters that facilitate arts education, indigenous performing organizations and major arts institutions, which, in turn, contribute to the cultural vitality of our region. Our...
Centerstage is one of Western Washington’s oldest established theatre companies. Founded in 1977, Centerstage is contracted by the City of Federal Way to manage and operate the Knutzen Theatre, which is a city-owned facility. The company is committed to...
In October of 1864, a group of workers was working its way steadily north along Military Road, installing the poles and telegraph wires that would connect Seattle at last to the rest of the world. Back then, they called it “tied by lightning!” — and...
www.allegrodance.com Allegro Performing Arts Academy offers privatelessons in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, drama, tumbling, creative movement (Tiny tots) & hip hop by a wide variety of caring & qualified instructors. Call 253-813-9630 to set...
The Visual and Performing Arts are a vital part of the core education experience in the Highline School District, which serves approximately 18,000 students Kindergarten through Grade 12 in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Boulevard Park,...
by Pat Brodin, Tukwila Historical Society Although the Civil War was under way on the eastern side of the nation which seemed far away from the Pacific Northwest, the conflict had coursed its way through the Washington Territory. Vast numbers of military personnel...
Maple Valley Historical Society First Saturday of every month The Maple Valley Historical Society operates three museums: the top floor of the Old Grade School at 23015 SE 216th Way; and the Fire Engine Museum and Gibbon/Mezzavilla Store Museum at 22012 SE 248th...
One of the most heavily-used routes through South King County today is also one of the very oldest roads in Washington State, and it was built by men who achieved the pinnacle of national prominence in their day. Four historical societies in South King County to draw...
Wayfind Wayfind is a nonprofit with a mission to improve the quality of life in Washington by providing free business legal services for nonprofits and microenterprises.Here are some examples of the legal work they can help you with: · Contracts – Review, draft, and...
by Karen Meador For most people, the phrase Jefferson Davis and the Pacific Northwest sounds like the ultimate historical paradox. But before he became President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, Davis had had a long career of public service...
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve acquires and restores critical lands to permanently protect and steward dwindling wildlife habitat while engaging and educating all. Our vision is that the vital wildlife habitat, lands, and waters surrounding Shadow Lake are protected,...
We’re very excited to announce the first program coming out of the Military Road/Civil War Sesquicentennial Project, a joint undertaking of four local historical societies. On Saturday, October 27, at 11:30 AM, the Historical Society of Federal Way is proud to...
Four local historical societies are collaborating on a project to draw attention to the remarkable history of a road that is often traveled by many of us who live in South King County. Did you know that Military Road is one of the very oldest roads in the State of...
by Barbara McMichael, SoCoCulture administrator Historical photographs provided courtesy of Des Moines Historical Society The Des Moines Beach Park Heritage Trail is a stroll back through time. The Des Moines Historical Society, with support from 4Culture, has...
by Dick Caster The Historical Society of Federal Way recently completed its restoration of the historic David T. Denny Cabin. Historical Society secretary Dick Caster has written a detailed monograph about the Denny Cabin. Below is an excerpt. As early as 1870 David...
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra-based music education program with playing groups for every level of player from beginning to advanced. The mission of the MVYSO is this: “As the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, we will enlighten the...
The Soos Creek Botanical Garden provides a diversity of gardens for the public to enjoy, including inspirational gardens based upon international, regional, and historical gardens, while providing education and conservation of horticulture, the environment, and...
Pacific Ballroom Dance builds character in youth by providing a positive ballroom dance experience. Our values promote inclusiveness, dedication, leadership, teamwork, fitness, respect, and excellence. Our vision is to provide youth with a positive artistic, social...
Allegro Performing Arts Academy has just celebrated its 27th anniversary! We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of training in the performing arts for all ages and levels. Allegro has recently received the honor of “#1 dance studio in the NW and Top 25...
Rainier Youth Choirs offers an exceptional and affordable children’s and youth choir music education and performance program for boys and girls. Chorus levels available for singers grades 2 through 12. Karen Fulmer, Executive Director Box 9222; Covington WA...
Since January 2019, the Harmony Kings has both men AND women singing on the risers as official Barbershop Harmony Society members! This talented group represents multiple generations and backgrounds and provides a fun, high quality musical experience in tight...
Moshier Community Art Center The Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S 156th Street, is one of Puget Sound’s hidden gems. Located in Burien, the art center provides a fully equipped ceramics studio for students from beginner to advanced skill levels. Each session...
http://www.rentonwa.gov/rentonhistorymuseum/ Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, Director of the Renton History Museum, is available to speak on the Musuem, museology, and the history of Renton.
www.rainiersymphony.org The Rainier Symphony and the Rainier Symphony Chamber Orchestra are available for performances outside our regular concert season. We can provide orchestras, quartets, and other musicians for special occasions and community events. Also, our...
The Kent Arts Commission, a board of 14 volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor, was founded by City Ordinance in 1975. The Arts Commission’s mission is to provide leadership in establishing cultural opportunities and arts education, to improve the quality of life...
The FW Arts Commission serves to bring more free or low cost arts opportunities to the community through musical performances, theater, and visual arts festivals. We also aim to provide resources to support local arts organizations. Cassandra Swan, Recreation...
The City of Des Moines Arts Commission, established in 2006, represents the interests of the City in matters of the arts to inform assist sponsor or coordinate with arts organizations artists and others for the cultural advancement of the community. 22307 Dock Avenue...
Whether you walk through a pioneer cabin, climb aboard a caboose and play in a one-room school, the award-winning White River Valley Museum presents history in a fun and involving way. Permanent exhibits focus on the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, pioneer life,...
We preserve the cultural, architectural, geological and historical heritage of Tukwila through preservation of photographs, documents, oral histories, buildings, and natural resources. Pat Brodin, President 14475 59th Avenue S; Tukwila WA 98168...
The Museum’s mission is to preserve, document, interpret, and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that are accessible to diverse people of all ages. Permanent exhibits depict the history of Renton’s industries, government, schools, and a model...
The Historical Society of Federal Way serves its public through researching, preserving, teaching, documenting and indexing the human history of the Greater Federal Way area to build a sense of community, identity, and heritage. The Historical Society of Federal Way...
Highline Heritage Museum’s mission is to preserve, collect and tell the stories of the Highline area and its people. We also provide exhibits at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S 188th Street. We welcome volunteers! Nancy Salguero McKay, Executive Director 819 SW 152nd...
The Greater Kent Historical Society operates the Kent Historical Museum, which is located in the Bereiter House in downtown Kent. Built in 1908, the historic home is furnished with period furniture and exhibits of local artifacts. Garden artwork commemorates the local...
Carco Theatre is a 300-seat facility with many amenities and flexible hours, making it suitable for business meetings, seminars, receptions, and other activities. Johnathon Crick, Theatre Manager 1717 Maple Valley Highway; Renton WA 98057 206-775-8600...
One of the finest community orchestras on the West Coast, Rainer Symphony reaches performs for thousands of people each year with a broad range of music from the classical and pops repertoire. Diverse membership includes teachers, physicians, engineers, business...
Since 1993, the Federal Way Chorale has distinguished itself through dynamic performances and professional presentation of demanding choral literature. An exciting and fun group with approximately 45 members, and two major concerts each year, anyone who loves to sing...
The Enumclaw Plateau’s choir since 1976. An adult SATB chorale that performs two major concerts per season. No auditions required to join. $50 dues for each spring & winter concert. Fun-laughter-music! Come join us! President, Trudy D’Armond; Vice...
The Burien Arts Association provides local, public access to the visual and performing arts for citizens of southwest King County. Many of the programs are free and appeal to all ages, including the Pop Up Gallery (location varies), July and August Shakespeare in the...
The purpose of Allied Arts of Renton, Inc. is to cultivate a community that values all forms of art in order to enrich lives, make arts accessible to all, celebrate the diversity of art and encourage maximum participation in the arts. Among the activities we sponsor:...
The Tukwila Arts Commission is made up of seven resident representatives and one student representative. The commissioners are artists and advocates for art! Michael May, Manager for Communications, Community Engagement, Arts & Events 12424 42nd Avenue S; Tukwila...
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission promotes community involvement in the arts through exposure, education and participation. The Commission strives to support and connect people with arts and culture endeavors in the Renton community. Neil Sheesley, Chair Jessie...
The City of Burien’s Arts Commission promotes and nurtures the arts as an essential component of City life. The City of Burien also oversees the Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S 156th in Burien. Moshier provides a fully equipped ceramics studio for students from...
The King County Library System has over 17 community libraries throughout South King County, offering a variety of story times, writers’ groups, computer classes, book clubs, multicultural programs and citizenship preparation classes. For more information about...
The Arts Commission’s purpose is to foster the growth of the arts in Auburn through the presentation of various arts programs, community initiatives and program partnerships. Through a shared vision, leadership and service, the Auburn Arts Commission’s goal is...
In 1996, Founding Conductor and Music Director Stewart Kershaw assembled a talented group of regional musicians to form a symphony orchestra. Now under the direction of Wesley Schulz, the fully-professional Auburn Symphony Orchestra has become one of the most...
