West Seattle Thursday: Schools; roads; WS Art Walk; more

In case you have just come back from an extra-long Labor Day weekend, all the major schools, public and private, are back in session now. Give us an “F” for not asking for first-day-of-school photos this year; Jennifer shared one just in case – that’s her son Theo starting first grade at Schmitz Park Elementary, where she reports everyone was “warm and welcoming.” Besides the school reminder, here are a few other notes for today/tonight:

ROAD WORK ALERTS: Today and tomorrow, city crews are scheduled to be out fixing cracked pavement in the bike lanes on the south end of 16th SW, as explained here … The westbound Spokane Street Viaduct is scheduled to be closed for construction work overnight; details here.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Here’s an excuse to be out and about during another warm sunny evening – the monthly West Seattle Art Walk, 6 – 9 pm. Here’s our preview from last night, with a link to the list of venues/walking map (or just get it here); at left, one of the images you’ll see tonight at Seattle Real Estate Associates (WSB sponsor) on 44th north of Edmunds, with the work of Elana Winsberg.

WINE TASTING: Second Thursday of the month also means Wine Club at C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor) from 6-8 pm. 21+, bring an appetizer, $5 tasting fee or wines by the glass or bottle, 5612 California SW. … Extended hours for tonight’s tasting featuring Australian wines at West Seattle Cellars, 6026 California – 5:30 to 9 pm.

ARTSWEST’S NEW PRODUCTION CONTINUES: It’s the second night for “Amy’s View” at ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction, 7:30 tonight, running Wednesday-Saturday nights and Sunday matinees through October 1st.

WATERSHED COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION: After a summer hiatus, regular meetings resume tonight for the Fauntleroy Watershed Council, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).

PILATES TEACHER TRAINING SIGNUPS: Early-registration deadline for Pilates instructor training by Beth Montanez, offering the first-ever Pilates teacher training course in West Seattle. It starts September 30th; full details are online, here.

6 Replies to "West Seattle Thursday: Schools; roads; WS Art Walk; more"

  • chrisma September 8, 2011 (10:09 am)

    Why is that woman choking her cat in the painting?

  • dawsonct September 8, 2011 (10:49 am)

    Beat me to it chrisma!

    • WSB September 8, 2011 (10:54 am)

      Looked more to me like neck-scratching. Maybe I need better glasses, again. But if that’s what it looks like to you, I’ll sub out for another one I received from the same artist’s portfolio … TR

  • GenHillOne September 8, 2011 (3:57 pm)

    haha, that’s EXACTLY what I thought!

  • MargL September 8, 2011 (4:39 pm)

    Nope – looks like a choke hold… tho’ I wondered if the photo was cropped on the bottom and maybe she’s got her other hand under its rump for support?

  • me on 28th Ave SW September 8, 2011 (6:06 pm)

    Sometimes I feel like choking my cat in front of the Space Needle; is that weird?

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