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Montlake Art Teacher Named Elementary Art Educator of the Year

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SeattleSchools.Org: Montlake Elementary's Jennifer Lundgren

SeattleSchools.Org: Montlake Elementary’s Jennifer Lundgren

Via SeattleSchools.org

Montlake’s Jennifer Lundgren is WAEA’s Elementary Art Educator of the Year. (Jennifer) Heller and Lundgren are among five award recipients statewide who will be honored at the WAEA Fall Conference in Leavenworth on Oct. 24.

Both teachers share the conviction that art class should serve as a refuge and an outlet – especially for stressed or struggling students.

“The kids who maybe don’t really shine in their classroom come in here and they can just – we like to say – let their freak flag fly a little,” says Lundgren. “They find their voice in here. It’s really great and powerful to see.”

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Montlake Unabridged Retrospective 2015

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From late May to September’s end, the artists, musicians, and writers of Montlake offered our community their creative gifts. Sixteen artists, 6 musical acts, and 5 writers entertained us in downtown Montlake. Their artworks, performances, and presentations appeared in our Montlake Library and businesses (Café Lago, Edward Jones Investments, FUEL, Glam & Tonics Aveda, Mr. Johnson’s Antiques, the Montlake Bicycle Shop, and Traveler Montlake.) The events were generously supported by other businesses (Coven, the Montlake Boulevard Market, and Mont’s Market). All this was underwritten by your Montlake Community Club (MCC) and planned by its Arts & Culture committee. Count yourself lucky if you had the opportunity to enjoy any of these art shows, musical performances, or evenings with writers across the four months. Please, let your MCC Board know your thoughts.

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Enjoy the retrospective slideshow below, composed of photos taken by Jonathan Phillips, the official Montlake Unabridged photographer.

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Artist Elizabeth Sandvig Paints “Hair”

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IMG_0359Montlake neighbors are fortunate to view the artworks of Elizabeth Sandvig on display at Glam & Tonics Aveda in September (1-15).

Sandvig is “a distinguished artist and longtime contributor to the civic and cultural life of Washington State”—so says the announcement by the Artist Trust upon her receipt of the 2007 Twining Humber Award for artistic excellence in the Northwest. The announcement continued, “…Elizabeth’s work is bold, something’s humorous, and often delivered in color that is explosive and joyous….” Her current show on the theme of “Hair” is all those things, delivered in delightful diminutive frames in the perfect location—our Mid-town Glam & Tonics Salon. Come to see Rapunzel, Lady Godiva, and other mythic and imagined women whose tresses have captured Elizabeth Sandvig’s playful attention. It will make you smile AND confirm just how fortunate we are to have this remarkable artist in our neighborhood.

Elizabeth explains that she was born in Seattle and raised by an extraordinary mother in Washington D.C. and Mexico City. She chose to be an artist by the age of 14 and has spent her life “working at it and occasionally something ‘visual’ happens.” Following her education at Pomona College and then Harvard University, she spent 3 years in Mexico City making and exhibiting her work. In 1963 she returned to Seattle with her husband, Michael Spafford and their infant son. By 1966 she began exhibiting at the Francine Seders Gallery, which became a decades-long relationship.

Montlake folks had the opportunity to view Elizabeth Sandvig’s works at the 2013 and 2014 All Montlake Music & Arts Happenings. Now, you get to see this all new collection of tiny treasures on display at Glam & Tonics Aveda. Stroll in and get up close to them whenever the salon is open. The beauty specialists there will welcome you, just as they’ve welcomed Elizabeth’s work for this and the several shows that preceded it this summer.

Enjoy a peek at the paintings below, photographed by Jonathan Phillips. This show is sponsored by your Montlake Community Club through Montlake Unabridged.

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Musicians & Artists Treat Traveler’s Diners

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IMG_1676A special happy hour at the Traveler Montlake on the 14th: Songwriters performed their favorite tunes; artists offered their creations; diners tried out the new Montlake sliders & Montlake Mules—a winning combination for guests on a sunshine filled Sunday evening. On the mezzanine, Clark Snyder, Moss, and Bob Freed with rhythm man Roger, brought applause with their original songs of lost hubcaps, unopened boxes, homeless dogs, and broken hearts.

IMG_1628In the front window section, diners purchased special watercolors and jewelry shown by artists Gail Wong and Mary Freiburger. All this happiness offered with the gracious hosting of Traveler’s Manager, Anna Brameld.

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You may well be treated to other opportunities to enjoy the music and the art of these neighbors during this summer’s Montlake Unabridged. Be sure to check the calendar on Montlake.net for upcoming appearances, all sponsored by your Montlake Community Club.

Accompanying photos by Official Montlake Unabridged photographer: Jonathan Phillips.

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Artists, Authors & Musicians Wow Montlake Again

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2nd Annual All-Montlake Art & Music Happening

2nd Annual All-Montlake Art & Music Happening

What a delicious treat! The 2nd annual All-Montlake Music & Arts Happening really happened on Sunday!

Montlake’s artists and authors showed off their amazing talents for community residents and friends who streamed through the Community Center throughout the sunny afternoon. And Montlakers in that crowd were also lucky to be there to hear the fine music of the Mother Pluckers Ukulele Band; the jazz groups–Layered System and Jazz Hands; the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society singers; Max Mondzac, and Clark Snyder & Co. The music was terrific from every one of them.

Kids had the chance to make their own art projects at the arts table, while adults visited the Montlake Community Club business table to vote on next year’s MCC Board officers and members.  And then, to top off the experience,  bounteous refreshments were served, compliments of Montlake’s “uptown merchants:” Cafe Lago, FUEL, Mont’s Market, Montlake Blvd Market, and Traveler Montlake. (Say thanks by giving them your business & a hello. )

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Our official AMMAH photographer, Jonathan Phillips and his afternoon associate, John Kemple, took so many great photos that we had a hard time choosing–so take a look at our slide show here. And, finally, thanks to the volunteers from the MCC Board who made this all happen by planning, recruiting, communicating, cajoling, setting up, welcoming, serving, staffing, cleaning up, and doing a ton of other tasks that go into such events.

AMMAH is just one of the many ways your MCC Board members are working on your behalf.  “Community” is our middle name!

All-Montlake Music & Art Happening Sunday, May 18th

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Mother Pluckers Ukulele Band

It’s the All-Montlake Music and Arts Happening THIS Sunday, May 18th at the Montlake Community Center. Stroll on over for the afternoon-2:00 to 5:00. Our Montlake artists and authors will display their creations for your viewing enjoyment, while our musical groups and soloists bring you auditory delights.

Our neighborhood businesses are chipping in with refreshments too (Cafe Lago, FUEL, Traveler Montlake, Monts Market, Montlake Blvd Market). With all these talented folks on hand, and refreshments as well, you just can’t stay away!  Visit the Montlake Community Club Business table to vote for next year’s board, watch your kids doing some art explorations, and check out the new playground equipment MCC helped Montlake Family Fitness fund.

So, Come One; Come All; Come on Out; Come on Down; Come on In. Come See the Musicians, Artists, and Authors named below and bring your family and friends.

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The Musicians Play Times 
At the Entry and in the Big Room, you’ll want to hear them all.

2:00-2:30 Layered System – jazz classics, R&B (Big Room)
2:00-2:55 Max Mondzac – finger-style guitar (Entry)
2:40-3:10 Mother Pluckers Ukulele Band – listen and sing-along (Big Room)
3:00-3:55 Michael Memmo – British Isles vocals & 12-string guitar (Entry)
3:20-4:15 Jazz Hands – jazz standards, Gypsy, Latin, and blues (Big Room)
4:00-4:55 Clark Snyder & Co – Americana vocals, guitar & djembe (Entry) 4:20-5:00 The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society – tunes from The Mikado (Big Room)

The Montlake Artists
Whose new works you’ll enjoy in The Big Room

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Montlake Elementary School Students (various ages and media)
Elise Bernard – Oil Painting
Rosie Cashman-McCann – Demonstrating Rainbow Loom jewelry
Mary Freiburger – Exquisite Jewelry
Sarah Hauschka – Wearable Knitted Creations
Anna Haworth – Henna  Body Tattoos on You
Victoria Martinsen – Paintings
Robert Milnor – Nature Photography
Chris Oldham – Watercolor Paintings–trains in natural settings
Cynthia Phillips – Photography
Jonathan Phillips – Photography (and AMMAH event photographer)
Elizabeth Sandvig – Monotypes and oil paintings
Daisy Schreiber – Demonstrating Crochet, felt, and fairy creations
Briana Schwartz – Wire sculpture, fabric fantasy clothing and found art
James Sutherland – Fanciful Polychromatic bas-relief
Barbara Bishop Sand – Wood Block Prints
Bill Weitkamp – Abstract & Impressionist Paintings, Sculpture
Gail Wong – Plein aire Sketchworks (watercolor over ink line drawings)

Montlake’s Famous Authors Sharing Their Works

Steve Cummings – Photographic Travel Books
Judy Cobb Dailey – Murder Mysteries
Arthur Dorros – Children’s Literature
Arthur Lee Jacobson – Trees and Wild Plants
Lensey Namioka – Children’s Literature
Eugene Smith – Montlake History
Jennie Spohr – Historical Fiction
Audrey Weitkamp – Travelogs and Travel Tales

 

Come to the 2nd All-Montlake Music & Arts Happening May 18th

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2013 AMMAH photos by Jonathan Phillips

Join us Sunday, the 18th (2:00 to 5:00) at the Montlake Community Center (1618 E. Calhoun Street). Neighbors, we’ve got great musicians and talented artists and authors ready to bring you an afternoon’s enjoyment.

BE WELCOMED at the door by acoustic music of guitarist, Max Mondzac, by vocalist & 12-string guitarist Michael Memmo, and by Folk Commotion (Clarko & Moss) a vocal, guitar, djembe drum duo.

TAP YOUR TOES in the Big Room to music from Layered System, The Mother Pluckers Ukulele Band, Jazz Hands, and the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society.

NEW THIS YEAR, BROWSE the books of Noted Montlake Authors of

* Prize-winning Children’s Books
* Murder Mysteries
* Historical Fiction
* Montlake’s History
* Travelogs
* Plants & Gardens

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BE AMAZED by Artistic creations:

* Art work from students at Montlake Elementary School
* Creations and demonstrations by budding artists in henna, Rainbow Loom, and crochet
* Paintings in oil, watercolor & acrylic by artists whose works appear in fine galleries and by some who are yet to be discovered
* Sophisticated sketches and renderings
* Photography, monotypes, block prints, sculptures by well-known names and by some whose talents are still secret.
* Knits and skillfully crafted fabric creations
* Jewelry
* And other visual arts surprises.

SO BE THERE to greet old and new friends, enjoy the books, art and music.

SIP AND SAVOR refreshments from Cafe Lago, FUEL, Mont’s Market, The Montlake Blvd Market, and our new Montlake Traveler.

VISIT the Montlake Community Club business table to vote for next year’s Board and donate to fund MCC events and projects to serve you.

We said it before, but it’s true, “Montlake’s Got Talent! Let’s Enjoy It!”

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Calling All Montlake Artists, Musicians, & Authors

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Join in our 2nd ANNUAL  “All Montlake Music, Arts & Authors Happening” 

That’s right, once again we’re looking for our neighbors to step forth, (or nominate neighbors and friends) to entertain and delight us all on Sunday afternoon, May 18 at the Montlake Community Center.

  • To celebrate and enjoy the talents of our many Montlake neighbors–professionals and amateurs, children and adults;
  • To meet and greet your neighbors;
  • To continue a wonderful new tradition.

We invite artists to display paintings & drawings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, photographs, woodworking, and other artistic creations.

We invite musicians — soloists to small groups; folk to jazz to classical; vocals and instrumentals; wacky to inspiring.

And this year, we’re inviting authors to show off their works.

If we’ve caught your interest, e-mail AMMAHappening@montlake.net to get a few more details and/or put yourself or your group on the potential participant lists. If you know any bashful artists, authors, or musicians in Montlake whom you’d like to see celebrated at the event, please let us know so we can encourage them to sign on. We can only do this event if our talented folks join in.

And finally, if you’d like to be part of the Montlake Community Club planning committee or help staff the event on May 18th, contact us at the same address.