Coho Computer invited me to curate for the  upcoming wine walks. I had a great time turning the shop into an art gallery today.  Wine walks take place on the first Friday of each month from February – May  on front street in lovely downtown Issaquah .

I am showing a variety of my work including,  first love , a tribute to a  single mother , faces from childhood dreams,  runaway brushes and up a creek with a paddle.

I am extra excited to have a special guest artist participate!

Native Stone Concrete dropped off two pieces designed by artist Joesph Illig. This is  just a sneak peek of what you can expect to see over the next 4 months from Joe and Native Stone Concrete! I am  super excited to have been offered an opportunity to  represent them!

                                                 Tickets on Sale Now! 

Buy your ticket before January 15th and be entered to wine a pair of tickets to Women Stars of Food & Wine at the Columbia Tower Club on Sunday, Feb 9th.   A $90 value!  

Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk is a first Friday evening event that is fun and supports the community.  Enjoy live music, art happenings, some snacks and local boutique wines poured in various tasting locations up and down Front Street.  Front Street shops and restaurants are open to the general public during Wine Walk and all ages are welcome.

Help us reduce waste and BYOG (bring your own glass) to Downtown Issaquah Wine Walk!

Front Street Wine Walk venues include ArtByFire Glass Blowing Studio, Illuminate Electrical,  artEAST Art Center, First Stage Theatre, Fischer Meats, CoHo Computers, U Swirl, Chicago Pastrami, Eastside Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and Thrive.

Wineries include: Bunnell Family Cellar, Cedar River Cellars, Echo Ridge Cellars, Genoa Cellars, Patterson Cellars, Piccola Cellars, Smasne Cellars, Sol Stone and Van Camp Cellars. 

Purchase a bottle of wine at Wine Walk and enjoy it with your dinner with no corkage fee (Wine Walk nights only) at these participating restaurants— Amante’s Pizza, Issaquah Brewhouse, Stans BBQ, Mandarin Garden, Max’s World Diner.  You can also purchase bottles of wines to take home.

FEBRUARY 7^th LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Travis Harnett Trio – A tantalizing trio who seamlessly blend sounds and material resulting in a jazzy mix of guitar driven instrumental tunes.   

Ali Marcus – Ali’s music spans a variety of audiences.  Here smart, melodic songs have been featured on NPR, XM, NY Times and venues throughout America.  With a box full of harmonicas, her music brings a dose of bluesy country to the act.

Spoonshine – A fabulous acoustic bluegrass duo with virtuosic mandolin, guitar and exceptional harmonies.

Mills Music – Open mic night.  Strongly suggested to sign up in advance, but walk-ins are always welcome.  Contact Don @ 425/392-1000.    

FEBRUARY 7th  other ART HAPPENINGS

ArtByFire: Master Glass Blower, Leonard Whitfield, shows off his collection of hand blown glass and demonstrates the glass blowing process creating art pieces that are sure to dazzle.

artEAST:  Browse this fabulous gallery for unique and one of kind items including sculpture, wall décor, jewelry and more. In addition,  Eastside Writes, a new community based literary arts organization, is partnering with artEAST to present “Undercover Stories; The Secret Life of Books”.  Beginning February 7, the month-long program will feature an exhibit of art created from books and a series of visual art and writing workshops.

TICKETS: 
A RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE EVENT
$25 in advance or $30 at the event (online tickets on sale until 3 p.m day of event; limited day of tickets available check in)
(Includes 10 one ounce drink tokens) 

• Check in starts at 6:00 at the Hailstone Feed store (the historic Shell Station) –  232 Front Street
• You must be 21 to purchase wine tasting tickets
• Will call for pre-paid tickets require identification for the name tickets were purchased under
• Maps of tasting locations, plastic wine glass, tokens and wristband provided at check in.
• Take a bottle of wine home from the tastings or enjoy downtown at participating restaurants.  Available for purchase at the Hailstone Feed Store.

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