Here’s a scene from today’s festivities in B-Town, this one of two independent children celebrating the 4th by leading the kid’s parade at Three Tree Point with this lovely banner:

Quick update on progress of the new B-Good In B-Town movement for this holiday weekend: 

FUNDRAISERS:

• 
  Bison Creek Pizza is located at 630 SW 153rd Street
  This Sunday, July 6th, from 5pm-9pm at Bison Creek Pizza located at 630 SW 153rd Street (206-244-8825): Sickamore, Jonn Rockwell, Skwish & the Mighty Return of Horsehedd will be playing at an outdoor all-ages bash; small household items, clothing and cash donations will be collected at this event.
• Wednesday July 16th, from 6pm on, at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub located at 435 SW 152nd Street – a special Silent and Live Auction fundraiser for the families with live music and much more. If you have items to donate to either auction – contact Patty Sader at Discover Burien 206-433-2882.

COUNSELING:

• Turning Point Counseling has generously offered FREE counseling/therapy services to those affected by the fire, including individuals, families and children. This is on a first-come, first-served basis, but Karen and Merry assure us they’ll do whatever they can to help whomever they can. As you can imagine, it’s very difficult to survive a fire, let alone lose everything in it (including family/friends), so this is an incredibly valuable service. Turning Point Counseling is located at 18537 First Avenue South, Suite C in Normandy Park, and they can be reached at:
  • (206) 241-0971 - Karen Rowlee, M.S. - kerowlee@comcast.net
  • (206) 241-0972 - Merry Long, M.S. - merrylong06@comcast.net

CASH DONATIONS:

• You can make cash donations at any Sterling Savings Bank branch by specifying the “Burien Fire Fund.” NOTE: If you want to donate to a specific family, be sure to let the teller know the name of the family. Sterling Savings is located at 224 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien; phone is (206) 243-6869 (contact: Lynda).
• We’ve also heard that Washington Mutual is accepting cash donations for specific families. More details to come as we learn them, but we’re sure that if you drop into any branch, the kind folks at WaMu will have answers.
• You can also donate to the Seattle Red Cross’ “Burien Apartment Fire Fund.” Make sure “Burien Apartment Fire Fund” is selected in the pull-down menu when you donate.

CLOTHING & SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

You can drop off any clothing or small household items at the following (we suggest calling first):

• Collins Chiropractic at 619 SW 152nd Street; 206-242-0998, contact: Lindsay
• Sterling Savings Bank at 224 SW 152nd Street; 206-243-6869, contact Lynda

LARGER ITEMS:

• As of Thursday, July 10th, larger furniture items can be dropped off at Sunnydale School in Burien, located at 15631 Des Moines Memorial Drive. If you have a larger item, please call either Erin or Lindsay at Collins Chiropractic (206-242-0998), or Lynda at Sterling Savings (206-243-6869) to make arrangements for pick up of the item(s) if the person has no way to deliver the item to Sunnydale.

We here at the B-Town Blog want to send some serious shout-outs to all those who have stepped up and helped so far.

We also encourage everyone reading this, be they local business owners or regular citizens in Burien or Bellingham, to find a way to help out, so please email us if you have any offerings or services you’d like to donate, either immediately or for the upcoming July 16th Auction Fundraiser at Mick Kelly’s.

In other words, let’s B-Good In B-Town!

More info as it comes in…so stay tuned.

The Burien Little Theatre will be holding auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” on both Monday and Tuesday July 7th-8th from 7pm-10pm (callbacks are Wednesday, July 9th from 7 to 10pm).

• “The Rocky Horror Show” is an outrageous musical comedy featuring a Transylvanian transvestite, a cryogenically preserved motorbiker and Frankenstein’s monster in Greek god form. This sexual parody of horror and science fiction films premiered onstage in London in 1973, becoming the popular cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in 1975.
• Performances will be at the Burien Little Theatre from Sept. 26th through Nov. 2nd, 2008.
• Rehearsals begin Saturday, August 9th.
• Stage director is Steve Cooper and the music director is Tom Prince.
• $100 stipend provided.
• We are seeking:
  • Male actors ranging in age from their 20s through 60
  • Female actors ranging in age from their 20s through 30s.
• For auditioning, please come prepared to perform a comic monologue and 32 bars of a song (see character list for suggestions), and bring with you the written music (in your key). Accompanist will be provided. There will also be a short pitch-matching test. ANY auditioner who plays Tenor Sax (rock style) would be MOST welcome; please bring it to the auditions, and be prepared to play a few bars. Please also bring resume and headshot.
• While we are not trying to re-create the movie, and may go in different directions, this play ultimately deals with overt sexuality. Everyone who auditions needs to be comfortable with this and all it entails. Any questions may be sent to the director when requesting an audition slot.
• Please make an audition appointment ASAP: scoop2112@aol.com or call Burien Little Theatre at 206-242-5180.
• Auditions and callbacks will be at the Burien Community Center, located at the intersection of S.W. 146th St. and 4th Ave. S.W. in Burien. For directions, go to www.burienlittletheatre.com.

CHARACTER LIST:

Narrator – Good “Radio” Voice. Possible non-singing role. Age range 35-60.

Brad – Tenor (written top G/Ab) – Maybe a sort of Neil Sedaka ‘60s style. Audition with either a pop song in that style or a pop/rock musical song. Straight Hero type. Age range 20s.

Janet – Soprano (Top F) – The most legit voice in the cast. Comfortable with some light belting but can also sound classical in head voice. Audition with 2 short contrasting works for this part: An easy pop/rock (“Mamma Mia,” “Aida”) and a classic Broadway soprano role (“Show Boat,” etc). Straight Heroine type. Age range 20s,

Riff Raff – Tenor (written top G/Ab) – REALLY want to find a true rock screamer.  Audition with something like an Aerosmith or The Who rocker. Not your “average” handyman. Age range 20-30s.

Magenta – Mezzo (Top C/D) – Rock belter, but looking for a contrast between Magenta and Columbia. Think Joan Jett or Janis Joplin, Ann Wilson or Grace Slick. For these roles any good belting pop/rock song would work (NO Mariah or American Idol type showoff songs … this is ROCK). Maid type on the kinky side. Riff Raff’s sister. Age range 20-30s.

Columbia – Mezzo (Top C/D) – Rock belter, but looking for a contrast between Magenta and Columbia. Think Joan Jett or Janis Joplin, Ann Wilson or Grace Slick. For these roles any good belting pop/rock song would work (NO Mariah or American Idol type showoff songs … this is ROCK). A Groupie. Age range 20s.

Dr. Frank N Furter – High Baritone (Top F or G) – Need a full-bodied voice able to do a range of “voices.” A traditional pop/rock musical song would work (“Aida,” “Chess,” etc.) Need we say more..? Age range 25-35.

Eddie - Baritone (Top F#) – For auditions, any Meatloaf song would be fine, of course. Biker look. Age range 25 – 45. Double cast with Dr. Scott.

Rocky – Tenor – Must be in good shape and comfortable with wearing little clothing. Age range 25-35.

Dr. Scott – (Talk Singing) Double cast with Eddie. Will require some makeup/wig work for a younger actor. Age range 45-55.

Phantom Male 1 – Backup singer Baritone. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.

Phantom Male 2 – Backup singer Tenor. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.

Phantom Female 1 – Backup singer Alto. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.

Phantom Female 2 – Back up singer Soprano. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.

CONTACT:  Maggie Larrick, Marketing
maggielarrick@earthlink.net
206-246-0088

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Looking for something fun to do until it’s time for fireworks?

Why not join other Burien residents and guests as they watch the 87th Annual Burien Independence Day Parade?

Rain or shine, the annual Parade will begin at 3pm on Friday the 4th, and will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

This year the route has been reversed, so the Parade will start at Ambaum and SW 150th, then will head south on Ambaum and then East onto 153rd, North on 2nd Ave., then West on 152nd:

 
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Some featured acts include:

• Heroic Burien Firefighters
• Cub Scout Pack 377 will be collecting donations for Fire Victims as they march
  
• The Keystone Kops
• Chinese Dragon
• Bagpipers
• Drill teams
• Beauty queens
• Marching bands
• Antique cars
• Ronald McDonald
• And many others!

This is a longstanding Burien tradition that is fun for the entire family.

This year’s Parade is brought to you by:

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