GreenStage celebrates its 28th season with Shakespeare in the Park plays Cymbeline and The Merry Wives of Windsor. This summer, they will perform at Discovery Park.? Admission is free, just bring a blanket and a picnic! GreenStage recommends arriving 20 early minutes to find the best patch of grass.?Follow their yellow signs around Discovery to find the “stage”. Click here for more information and a?full list of GreenStage’s performance spots.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

by Ken Holmes | posted in: Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare in the Park |

Directed by Daniel Wood

Sir John Falstaff arrives in Windsor somewhat short on cash, and decides his best remedy for the situation is to marry a rich woman. He sets about courting the married Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, sending identical letters to each. The merry wives quickly figure out Falstaff?s game, and while they?re not at all interested in his advances, they lead him on in order to play a series of jokes and indignities on him. Meanwhile, three suitors compete for the hand of Page?s daughter, Anne. Who will win? And what of the others in this tale of love and marriage, jealousy and revenge?

Fri, July 29 @ 7:00 pm at Camp Long

Sun, Jul 31 @ 3:00 pm at Discovery Park

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Cymbeline

by Ken Holmes | posted in: Cymbeline, Shakespeare in the Park |

Directed by Vince Brady

Pity poor Imogen! Her dad, King Cymbeline, banishes her love Posthumus from the kingdom because he wants her to marry royally and produce a proper heir. The Queen, her stepmother, wants her own son Cloten to marry her and plots to kill both Imogen and Cymbeline in a power grab. Posthumus, in Italy, makes a really dumb bet that leads to lots of trouble. Palace intrigue, treachery, murder plots, and deception challenge the characters of Cymbeline who, with the help of two surprise players, overcome mistrust and jealousy to live happily ever after. Except the Queen and Cloten, who as bad guys get what they deserve.

Sat, Jul 30 @ 7:00 pm at Camp Long ? West Seattle

Sun, Aug 7 @ 3:00 pm at Discovery Park

?Magnolia?s place for creative arts exploration and expression ? A place where creativity, imagination and the arts flourish, where all are welcome. A safe place to encourage, nurture and develop the artist in each of us.?

The Magnolia Art Experience (MAX), a non-profit organization, presents a small summer sampling of classes for the public. During the summer?they will be developing a more comprehensive class schedule for the fall quarter launch.

Upcoming events for MAX:

• Summerfest parade on August 6
• Some Saturdays the Magnolia Farmer?s Market with our art table
• MUCC/MAX Benefit Talent/Variety Show September 18th.
• October 15th book launch?THE TRAIN TO ORVIETO?by novelist Rebecca J. Novelli.

If you have ideas or suggestions for fall classes or you would like to be an instructor of a class please let?them know by August 1st. Classes will be held at Magnolia United Church of Christ (MUCC). Summer listings:

Introduction to Watercolor

Instructor: by Nancy Gellos

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and experiment with materials and different approaches to achieve the look and feel you want in your painting.

Instruction, hands-on exercises and open discussions give you the opportunity to explore various techniques from set-up to painting. You will walk away with awareness of what to do and how to do it.

Teenagers to Adult

Number of students required: Minimum 4/ Maximum 8

Students receive instruction, try hands-on exercises, and discussions give students opportunities to explore various techniques from setup to painting. They will walk away with awareness of what to do and how to do it. This class is appropriate for teenagers to adults. Number of students required: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8

WORKSHOP DATES: Two-day Workshops

Workshop 1 Dates: Sat & Sun, July 16-17^th, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Workshop 2 Dates: Sat & Sun, August 20-21^st, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm.

COST: $100 ? ($75 per student plus supply fee $25 to instructor)

Introduction to Encaustic

Instructor: Colleen Monette

Encaustic (Greek: enkaustikos: meaning to burn in) the lost art of painting with hot, pigmented beeswax. Learn the basics and practice techniques of this ancient art form.

• Learn the history through PowerPoint, safety, materials / tools needed with and demos of techniques.
• Students will practice techniques and complete up to three pieces.
• Students can expect to leave the workshop having learned the basics and the history of encaustic art.
• Number of students required: Minimum 4 / Maximum 6

What to bring: bits of ephemera – instructor will contact students for additional items to bring.

What to wear: Students should wear comfortable clothing and a closed-toe shoes.

WORKSHOP DATES: Saturday, July 9^th, 2016 from 1:00-5:00 pm

Saturday, August 20^th, 2016 – 1:00-5:00 pm

COST: $90 ($65 per student plus $25 kit fee to instructor)

Gallery space for artists who would like to show their art is available there as well.?Call Scott Ward at 206-696 2671 for more information.

To enroll in a summer class or?for?further information please email or call Ruth Becket at ruthbeckett@me.com or 206-298-2979.

Pop in to purchase:

• Pre-owned paperbacks and children?s books for $1
• Goodies from the FriendShop, including tote bags, mugs and jewelry
• Great gifts for readers

New for 2016, they?ll be giving away 75 of their 75th Anniversary Tote Bags at each of their branch visits this year. First come, first serve!

Summer is officially here!? What do you have planned for your kids!?

Magnolia Community VBS (Vacation Bible School) Day Camp welcomes all children, entering grades K-5, to join?their 40th year of this Magnolia favorite…? A week of days filled with arts-and-crafts, songs, lessons, games and friendship runs August 8-12 and is hosted by Magnolia Lutheran Church in the Village.? At only $130 per child for full day camp, it’s the best deal in town!? Click here for more information.

Invite your friends and neighbors- and ask around-?they have a great reputation!

Join?friends and neighbors Friday, July 15th?for Vino in the Village.

• Ten venues in Magnolia Village host twelve different wineries.
• $25 in advance, or $30 at the door.
• Check-in at Peoples Bank at 4:30 pm for your wine tickets.
• ?Bring your own glass or purchase a?commemorative?glass for $7.50 at check-in.
• At the end of the evening, return to Peoples Bank to purchase bottles of your favorite wines tax-free!
• Just a reminder all wine consumption must be indoors at the host merchants.

Limited number of tickets available – sign up now! Here is the list of merchants & wineries:

Last time?Bloodworks NW?had?to close down early because of the heat wave. Today is much cooler and they are looking?forward to seeing those?who were unable to donate the last go around. Blood is much needed during the summer months, when supply is low.

Dedicate part of your work week to saving lives by taking advantage of this opportunity to give.

Please help by donating!

Monday, June 20

Magnolia Community Blood Drive

Fatima Church Hall

1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

**Walk-in Service ONLY**

Sponsored by the Magnolia Knights of Columbus

For questions about eligibility, please call 800-398-7888