Strawberry Festival Lineup Released
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The Annual Burien Strawberry Festival will take place Sat., June 28th (10am - 6pm) through Sun. June 29th (10am - 5pm) at the Burien Community Center, located at the corner of 4th SW and SW 146th Street.
And the B-Town Blog will have a booth, where we’ll be doing “Live Blogging” so please make a note to come say hi!
In the meantime, here’s the current lineup, courtesy Burien Parks (downloadable PDF here):
Time |
Performers
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What’s Going On?
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10:15 am |
Momentum Dance Academy – more info |
Dedicated to providing professional dance instruction in a caring and nurturing environment to students of all ages. |
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11:15 am |
YouthSounds Northwest – more info |
Providing musical education and performance opportunities for young people from grades 3 through 12 in South King County. |
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12:15 pm |
Over the years the ensemble has come to be considered one of the premier community wind bands in this part of the country. |
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1:30 pm |
Supersones – more info |
SuperSones play the sublime music known as Son - the acoustic dance music of the Cuban countryside that inspired modern Salsa |
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2:30 pm |
Hi-Liners |
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3:00 pm |
Tor Dietrichson’s Salsa/ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band has been delighting audiences at The Triple Door Musicquarium since April 2005 and has performed at Bumbershoot and elsewhere. | |
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4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm |
Captain Leroy and the Zydeco Locals – more info |
Authentic rockin‘ zydeco music from |
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Performers |
What’s Going On? |
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12:30 pm |
Jump Ensemble |
Swinging Ja |
STROLLING THROUGH THE FESTIVAL:
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Performers |
What’s Going On? |
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1:30 pm |
A unique combination of dance, drama and comedy | |
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2:00 pm |
… seeking to investigate and preserve the myths and folklore of extinct cultures through artistic expression. | |
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2:30 pm |
… accomplished writers and singers who complement each other with urbane taste and a twist of lemon, and the result is very cool. Dave Brubeck meets the Addams Family. James Bond meets the banjo. | |
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3:45 pm |
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
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Time |
Performers |
What’s Going On? |
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11:00 am |
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Dedicated to providing each of its dancers a true education in dance. |
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11:45 am |
Abyssinian Dance Center more info |
All-ages belly dance demonstrations from Old Burien’s belly dance studio. |
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1:45 pm |
One World Taiko – more info |
Presents a contemporary style of Japanese drumming that incorporates dynamic and fluid movement as well as heart pounding percussion. |
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2:45 pm |
Staxx Brothers – |
Uncovers |
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4:00 pm |
Caela and the Dangerous Flares – more info |
Something new and funky…soul, blues, funk. |
KIDS STAGE
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Performers |
What’s Going On? |
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12:00 pm |
New Futures Dancers |
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12:45 pm |
Abyssinian Dance Center - more info |
All-ages belly dance demonstrations from Old Burien’s belly dance studio. |
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1:30 pm |
Ropeworks - more info |
Using an artistic combination of dance, acrobatics, theatrics, and rope jumping, the Ropeworks Performance Troupe impresses audiences with their energetic show. |
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2:30 pm |
Alley Oop - more info |
He’s a storyteller, historian, poet, riddler, puppeteer, musician, singer, teacher, and just a plain ole’ dad. |
STROLLING THROUGH THE FESTIVAL
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Performers |
What’s Going On? |
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11:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Jonny Hahn - more info |
Pianist-Singer-Songwriter, has been street performing at the Pike Place Public Market and at assorted fairs and festivals since 1986. |
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2:15 pm & 3:30 pm |
Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana - more info |
Formed in 1988, Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana features authentic Mexican music performed by Mexican musicians. They are one of the most popular mariachis in the Seattle area. |
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4:00 pm |
Highline High School Break Dancers |
Popularity: 22% [?]
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