Arts Things: Happenings in and Around Bellevue

Welcome to Bellevue Patch Arts Things. Each week, we'll tell you about artistic and musical happenings coming up in and around Bellevue. Information for submitting your arts events for inclusion in our roundup appears at the end of this column.

Cultural Art Presentation

Kshetram at the

Sunday, Sept. 25 at Meydenbauer Center at 3:30 p.m.

Abhinay Fine Arts and Vedic Education and Development Academy (VEDA) presents Kshetram or Temple.  Thematic portrayal of the heritage of legendary temple cities of India weaving together ancient poetry, classical music and dance elements. A home-grown collaborative production created by Laksmi Sanjay and Sanjay Subramanian, this production represents three major classical dance forms of South India - Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam, to create a lyrical and visually appealing performance. Information: www.abhinayfinearts.org. Tickets are available at http://cities.sulekha.com/seattle/events/Dance2011/08/indian-classical-dance-program.htm.

Arts for the Family

Curious Max: Family and Educator Day at the Frye Art Museum
Saturday, Sept.  24, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Frye Art Museum is celebrating the start of the school year with Curious Max: Family and Educator Day. Visitors will be immersed in the world of Munich painter Gabriel von Max while they can enjoy activities for all ages and learn about Pre-K–12 educational programs. Parents and educators can enjoy a special hands-on art activity and a receive lesson plan.

Highlights include gallery Tours and art activities including sock monkey making and origami butterflies; Storytelling: Caps for Saleby Seattle Children’s Theatre at 11:15 a.m.; A special performance at noon by Recess Monkey (Auditorium seating is first-come, first served. Space is extremely limited. The performance will be audio simulcast in the Museum Café and Art Studio.); and a screening of the movie Curious George (86 min) at 1:30 p.m

Art Talk 

, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Friday,  Sept. 23, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30p.m.

Join this informal discussion! Meet Eastside artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin as she presents her newest series of paintings and prints. Based on a century of history in China and America, this body of work focuses on issues and events surrounding women and families in both countries. Her use of narrative, vivacious color and luscious imagery are superimposed over underlying stories bearing witness to human responses in relation to context of time and place. Sponsored in part by the City of Bellevue Arts Program, the work will be installed within the Bel/Red corridor of Bellevue, an area identified as a future arts district.

Art & Craft Show

, 3560 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA 98008

Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Great Holiday gift shopping, and supporting all local crafters in the Big Red Barn at Vasa Park.  And take advantage of free admission and free parking.

Audition Monologue Workshop for Teens

Studio East, at 11730 118th Ave NE Ste 100, Kirkland, WA 98034

Weekly on Saturdays

This workshop is designed for the young actor who wants to audition for upcoming mainstages shows and the Teen ensemble, but doesn't know where to begin. For more info or to register visit http://studio-east.org or call 425-820-1800.  

How to be Included

Do you have an event? Do you want your art featured as a photo in a future column? Send details of your upcoming event, including date, location, times, prices, and your contact information to venice.buhain@patch.com.