06.08.2023

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✈️ Creative flights of fancy

Museum of Flight unveils its ‘Art + Flight’ exhibition

Joe Nix’s mural evokes memories from a childhood surrounded by Boeing factory work. | Photo via the Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight

This is your captain speaking — get those seats into the upright position, because the Museum of Flight is about to launch an intriguing new exhibit.

Art + Flight debuts at the Seattle museum this Saturday, June 10, highlighting works in various mediums from 30+ artists, including many local folks.

The theme is about celebrating the region’s connection to the aerospace industry, as you might expect, with art that takes visitors into the upper stratosphere and beyond.

CloudsFlight_SEA — PNW artist Nina Vichayapai uses fabric to show threads between humankind and our surroundings.
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Photo via Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight

What’s on display

“Assemblage Mural” | The 60-ft painting from Seattle artist Joe Nix — the son and grandson of Boeing and naval engineers — draws inspiration from Puget Sound port cities and aircraft.

“I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud” | Installation specialist Nina Vichayapai created a fabric work above the Great Gallery’s walkway “seeded” with wishes written by museum visitors.

“Trails of Vapor” | This audio work from Paul Rucker on the pedestrian bridge includes original compositions, Boeing airplanes on an assembly line, and classic songs like Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon.”

“Aura” | Tacoma artist RYAN! Elizabeth Feddersen made a large-scale digital print of a star chart with an overlay that depicts 27,000 pieces of human-made space trash, and includes a “Where’s Waldo?"-type challenge for visitors.

AuraWork_SEA — The “Aura” photo booth mural depicts space trash that’s currently being tracked.
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Photo via Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight

Get creative

Besides perusing the galleries at the museum’s Red Barn, there will be a slate of activities for adults + kids alike on opening day, including:

Drawing workshops — Pratt Instructor Shruti Ghatak will guide aspiring artists through a few basics.
Open studio — watch artist-in-residence Harriet Salmon work on her woven project.
Chalk drawing — local artist Kami Huynh will help families create colorful art on the floor of the outdoor Aviation Pavilion.

Keep an eye on the community page for related upcoming events (like a fashion show) and how to make your own FLATstronaut to win a prize.

The main exhibition runs through Jan. 7, 2024, and is free with the price of museum admission.

Asked

If you’re a Seattle art lover, which is your favorite type of exhibit?

A. Paintings
B. Sculptures
C. Photography
D. Mixed media

Share your thoughts

Events

Thursday, June 8

Strawberry Jam | Thursday, June 8-Saturday, June 10 | 7:30-10 p.m. | 12th Ave. Arts Mainstage, 1620 12th Ave., Seattle | $15-$45 | This five-week theater festival showcases the work of local directors, from classic plays to original + experimental works.
Peso Pluma: “Doble P” Tour | Thursday, June 8 | 8 p.m. | WAMU Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $140-$295 | The Mexican singer and rapper has been on fire lately with 54.1 million monthly listeners on his Spotify channel.

Friday, June 9

The Strangest Seattle Tour | Friday, June 9 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Dave Ryan Pop Art, 1526 Western Ave., Seattle | $30 | You’ll hear stories about ghosts, aliens, and murrrrder on this 90-minute city tour going through Pike Place + Belltown, before ending on Pier 66.
The Linda Ronstadt Songbook | Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 | Times vary | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $25-$112 | Hear some of the pop icon’s greatest hits like “You’re No Good” belted out by famed songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway.

Saturday, June 10

Downtown Dog Days | Saturday, June 10 | 2-6 p.m. | Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington St., Seattle | Free | Shop from local dog-friendly vendors and meet other pup owners at this monthly event that will have Buster panting in excitement.
Over The Rainbow Gay Bingo | Saturday, June 10 | 5-11:30 p.m. | Fremont Studios, 155 North 35th St., Seattle | $60 | Click your ruby slippers for this shindig that helps benefit Seattle nonprofit Lifelong.

Sunday, June 11

Kickboxing and Mobility with Indigo Movement | Sunday, June 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Waterfront Park Seattle, 1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Learn moves that would make Jean-Claude Van Damme jealous in this full-body workout class.
Battle Of The Barbers 4 | Sunday, June 11 | 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Westfield Southcenter, 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle | $10-$ | Hear that buzz? All the top West Coast barbers are going to cut it up to find out who’s best.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Health

Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell and local partners announced Reach Out Seattle, a new youth mental health + wellness initiative. The initiative’s main focuses are on prevention and early identification to help youth in distress through community-based learning programs. It’s expected to be up and running by the fall.

Announced

We’re not crying — you are. The Storm will be retiring Sue Bird’s jersey before the team’s game this Sunday, June 11, and announced a weekend full of celebration leading up to the main event. Festivities include a banner raised at the Space Needle and a Bird-y new mural in Belltown.

Cause

For the first time since it was created 75 years ago, Seattle Mountain Rescue has a permanent spot to call home. The volunteer organization unveiled its new center in North Bend, near Mount Si and less than five miles from the busiest trails for rescue in the region. (KING 5)

Award

This week, local advocate Catherine Carlile received the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service. Catherine — married to music star Brandi Carlile — is the executive director for the Looking Out Foundation, which has raised more than $4 million for social justice and humanitarian causes. (Seattle Times)

Sports

This is a total score — Washington’s high school state football championships (the Gridiron Classic) will be played at Husky Stadium in December. The new venue will be on a one-year trial. If it’s a success, you may see the Gridiron Classic in the U District for years to come. (Seattle Times)

Concert

Hip-hop star Talib Kweli and singer Kevin Ross will perform at King County Equity Now’s Juneteenth Celebration & Cultural Event. The third annual event takes place on Monday, June 19, 12-8 p.m., at Jimi Hendrix Park. It’s free to attend.

Trending

All we have to say is ... squeeee. A naturalist recently took a photo of a black-tail deer swimming close to a Bigg’s orca near San Juan Island. No need to fear for the deer — the killer whale showed little interest, but we have an idea for a Disney movie now. (KING 5)

Read

Seattle and Bellingham-based poet Jane Wong has a new memoir out. “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City” shares details from her father’s gambling addiction and the struggles her family went through as a result during her childhood in New Jersey. The book is available now. (Crosscut)

Drink

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Travel

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🍳 Cracks in the road

Egg spill on Bellevue road: Did they actually cook?

These eggs blocked an I-90 ramp’s three left lanes for about an hour. | Photo via @wspd2pio

This is no yolk, people. On Tuesday, the Bellevue Fire Department was called to the scene of a spill onto an I-90 ramp in Bellevue from I-405, where someone dropped a whole bunch of eggs.

The shelling made a mess and hindered traffic, but Washington State Trooper Rick Johnson also wondered if the eggs started to cook.

Er, probably not? Temps were in the 70s and 80s this week, which is hot for the region this time of year, for sure. But even on really toasty days, it’s unlikely that any sort of pavement will reach the necessary temperature of 158° to fry up those suckers. Trust us, people have tried many, many times.

Luckily, Bellevue’s responders got traffic moving again after a quick cleanup. But if you really want an eggs-cellent meal, best to check out our local brunch guide instead.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Gabe

From the editor

Quick follow-up to our recent fishing story. Saturday and Sunday happen to be Washington’s “Free Fishing Weekend,” a period when you can cast lines in the water without a license. But heads up that there are several changes this year with stricter limits on what you can catch.

If you do end up with a nice fish, email us a pic.

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