Burien Arts Bringing Shakespeare To The Park Saturday, July 25th & Aug. 1st (2009)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This listing is for 2009: For the third year in a row, Burien Arts is sponsoring two free Shakespeare in the Park performances at Dottie Harper Park – “King John” on... [Read more]

There’s Still Time To “Eat For The Arts” In Burien This Month

Burien Arts in the midst of its third annual “Eat for the Arts” fundraiser, where every Tuesday during the month of July, diners at one of seven Burien restaurants are doing more than having... [Read more]

Yann Novak & Timea Tihanyi Coming To Burien Art Gallery

Burien Arts will be welcoming artists Yann Novak (pictured, left) and Timea Tihanyi to the Burien Art Gallery in June and July of 2009.

Yann Novak will present his solo exhibition “Stage” in the north gallery and Timea Tihanyi will show new works in the south gallery. In addition, three Artists United painters exhibit new works in the upstairs galleries and Highline High School students display projects created under the direction of Lisa Bade in the Education Annex.

The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, June 5th, from 7-9 pm…

Burien Art Gallery Review + Margaret Davidson 7pm Tonight

Click to View a Slideshow of Art at the Burien Art Gallery

Review of the Art Show at the Burien Art Gallery (through May 31st)

by Julia Wight

“And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.”

And so will your hearts when you see what’s showing at the Burien Art Gallery now through May 31st…

First-Ever Highline Vintage Jazz Festival Is Sat., May 2nd (2009)

Burien Arts is holding its first annual Highline Vintage Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 2nd at the Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 South 152nd Street (map below).

The all-day music fest will feature two unique three-hour performances, the first from 2pm-5pm and the second from 7pm-10pm, with some of the region’s most well-known jazz musicians playing Dixieland, swing, solo stride piano, gypsy jazz and more…

Burien Honors Arbor Day & Dottie Harper With Tree Planting

Photos and Story by Janet Grella

A small group of people from the Burien Arts, city and Parks communities, as well as friends of the late Dottie Harper gathered on Wednesday in Dottie Harper Park to plant a commemorative tree in Dottie’s honor.

By proclamation of the city council, Mayor Joan McGilton proclaimed April 8th as Arbor Day in Burien. She also shared a story about Dottie and said from the parks to the arts:

“Dottie made it happen in Burien”…

Friday Reception At Burien Art Gallery For Graphite Art

Burien Arts (formerly the Burien Arts Association) is presenting an exhibition of graphite on paper works by Seattle artist Steve Roumas (sample above) at the Burien Art Gallery, located at 421 SW 146th... [Read more]

Video Of Giant Black Toob Invasion At Lake Burien School

Courtesy Burien Parks comes this video of Seattle artist Susan Robb’s one-day temporary art installation (now gone) called Warmth, Giant Black Toobs, which was showcased at Lake Burien School Park... [Read more]

Summer Performing Arts In The Parks Series Starts Sunday

Hey, did you know that there’s going to be a FREE outdoor Puppet Show at Dottie Harper Park this Sunday at 4pm? That’s right – an outdoor Puppet Show called “Puppets In The Park... [Read more]