Camano Island recently celebrated the dedication of Freedom Park, 3.5 acres of rolling fields landscaped with native plans.
The park, located behind Terry’s Corner and dedicated to Pearl Harbor survivors, includes sites set aside for outdoor sculpture. Pacific Northwest artists – Stanwood-Camano artists in particular – are invited to apply to have their work displayed at the park and at other selected public areas on the island.
The sculpture will be on display for one to two years and can be for sale. All work entered must be freestanding, securable to the ground and suitable for long-term outdoor display. Work accepted must be available for installation by Jan. 1 and available for one to two years.
The application deadline is Oct. 1, and a citizen’s committee will screen the submissions. For details on how to submit a proposal, e-mail flyingpig@camano.net, or call 360-387-9342.
Free films: The Everett Public Library resumes its independent film festival starting next month.
“Second Sundays: A Declaration of Independents” features three awarding-winning movies from independent filmmakers that will be shown at 2 p.m. Sundays in the auditorium of the main library at 2702 Hoyt Ave.
“The Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity,” from director Mina Shum, will be shown Sept. 12. The film focuses on the story of Kin, a young divorced mother raising her 12-year-old daughter, Mindy. Mindy uses ancient Chinese magic to find her mother a new boyfriend. The film was an official selection for both the Toronto and Sundance film festivals.
“Inch’allah Dimanche,” which will be shown Oct. 10, is a passionate immigrant story of a woman struggling against old world traditions from French-Algerian director Yamina Benguigi.
“The Rage in Placid Lake” from director Tony McNamara, will be shown Nov. 14. The Australian film tells the story of a misfit kid who decides to “rebel” by becoming super normal. It was voted the most popular film at the 2003 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Civic Music Everett Civic Music is selling tickets for its 74th season, which opens Sept. 18 in Everett with a concert by the Westwind Brass quintet.
It’s the first of six performances in the 2004-05 season, which brings concerts that include jazz, Dixieland, classical and folk music to Everett, plus an evening of dance.
Everett Civic Music, founded in 1931, is the city’s oldest cultural organization. Each year it sponsors a series of concerts that are pre-sold in season subscriptions. A subscription for all six concerts for the upcoming season is $40, $20 for students.
Season subscriptions are on sale now, and it’s the only way to attend these concerts. Single tickets are not sold. The evening concerts take place at the Everett Civic Auditorium.
The season:
Sept. 8: The Westwind Brass – two trumpets, tuba, trombone and horn – has been acclaimed for its musical virtuosity and diverse programming. The ensemble has captured prizes at two international brass competitions and has toured in Japan, Mexico and across the United States. Two Seattle natives, John Wilds and Bill Yeager, are members.
Oct. 24: The Vega String Quartet comprises four Chinese-born musicians, all students of the Juilliard and Manhattan music schools. The ensemble, which made its debut in 2001 at New York’s Lincoln Center, performs throughout the United States, Asia and Europe.
Nov. 18: I Solisti di Venezia is considered to be among the pre-eminent chamber ensembles in the world. Members are drawn from major Italian orchestras and from artists who are winners at international music competitions. The orchestra has performed at the Metropolitan Museum and Carnegie Hall in New York and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Jan. 22: The Southern Fried Jazz Band is an eight-member Dixieland band including three horns and four rhythm instruments plus a vocalist.
Feb. 1: The Montana Mandolin Society’s repertoire includes marches, waltzes, rags and tangos, plus contemporary and original compositions, performed on mandolin, mandola, classical guitar, violin, banjo, hammered dulcimer, bass and cello.
April 19: Rhythm in Shoes is a company of dancers and musicians that performs traditional forms of American music and dance, including swing tunes and tap, hoe-downs and clogging.
Season tickets are $40, $20 for students, on sale by calling 425-355-8125, 425-252-6258, 425-252-7110, 425-743-7074, 425-252-1426, 425-349-2245, or 360-341-2459.
Information, www.everettcivicmusic.org.
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