Leschi ArtWalk Sept 9 - 11am-4pm: Free - 102 Lakeside Ave - Artists, Writers, Musicians, Family Fun

Lots of fun along Lake Washington. Local artists including L C Pitre, local Central District artist who studied under Jacob Lawrence, Lanier's Fine Candies whose motto is "everything's better when it's covered in chocolate," fabulous wooden bowls, several wonderful jewelers, writers and other interesting booths.

Fun for children including games, face painting, temporary tattoos, and other activities.

We have a great musical line-us as well:
· Dysfunction Junction Bluegrass Band, featuring some of Seattle's finest bluegrass musicians will be creating fantastic music for us from noon to one.
 
· Nik and Joe, a duo from the well known group, The Nines, will sing favorite songs from the past several decades from 1:30p-2:30p.
 
· Well known marimba ensemble, Vawachi II, plays high energy dance music in a Zimbabwean-style from 3-4pm.
 
Leschi is a diverse and dynamic Seattle community with a small but mighty "downtown" that borders Lake Washington. The event is sponsored by the Leschi Community Council and supported by the BluWater Bistro, The Leschi Market, Park Postal and other local businesses. More info – www.LeschiCommunityCouncil.org

More on some of our local artists:
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself! Stop by the booth of Lanier's Fine Candies whose motto is "everything's better when it's covered in chocolate"! This local company offers handcrafted nut brittle smothered in chocolate of your choice: milk or dark. Start with your favorite nut...is it macadamia? Lanier's has it covered. Lanier's masterpieces were Recently reviewed in the blog: Chocolate Ratings. These candies make great gifts if you can keep from opening them long enough. Herman says they are making the world a little sweeter!

L C Pitre is a local Central District artist who studied under Jacob Lawrence. You have probably seen his murals in the neighborhood. His work often depicts the history of the Central District and the locally famous folks who made it a destination place. Prints T-shirts mugs…something for everyone's budget! See L C Pitre.com for a peek at his work before the ArtWalk.

GG Jewels in Bloom is a nature walk in ornamental adornment. Grace and Etlir, artists originally from /Honduras, offer jewelry that features the flowers and ferns we all love. It's like wearing your favorite garden with these beautifully crafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. And you thought pressed flowers were only for scrapbooks!

Ben Griffin designs and makes unique wire wrapped jewelry and stunning cuff bracelets in your choice of material from copper to sterling silver. His pendants consist of lovely polished gemstones with creative wire wraps. He's a favorite on Etsy and this is his second year in Leschi. Let's welcome Ben back!

Lots more artists and writers to discover.

Come join us for this Fun Free event!