Diversions

Arts & Entertainment

Art

Burien Arts Gallery-Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 12-4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 421 S.W. 146th St. Two series of acrylic on wood panel paintings by Bernard Greenwald, New York Hudson Valley landscapes and the Biblical story of David and Bathsheba. For information, 206-244-7808.

Evergreen Fine Art Gallery-Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 17700 1st Ave. S., Normandy Park.

Highline Community College Gallery - Highline Community College library, 4th floor, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Free. For information, flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.

Seahurst Art Gallery-Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m. 15210 10th Ave. S.W., Burien. Open, Wed thru Sat 12-5. Featured painters, Nancy Bogni, Marianne Perkins & Cathy Woo. May is jewelry month at the gallery, with silver jewelry by Betty Severson. Open House, May 17th 10-5. For information, 206-244-7844.

Vino Bello Wine Bar-636-F S.W. 152nd St., Burien. For information, 206-244-VINO.

Art Festivals

City of Normandy Park Arts Festival - June 7-8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Juried art show for kids and adults, art vendors, entertainment, fun walk. For details, www.ci.normandy-park.wa.us (search 2008 Arts Festival).

Classes

Burien Arts Gallery-Free art classes in garage/studio next to gallery at 421 S.W. 146th St. Drawing lessons on first Thursdays of the month, sculpture lessons on third Thursdays. 7-9 p.m. Taught by Steve Mansour, artist-in-residence, Information, 206-835-0935.

Music

Choral Sounds Northwest-May 17, 8 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien. As the Television Turns. A fast-paced ride through the music that has been beamed into our living rooms over the past 50 years. Reserved seating tickets $25, $18, $15. Youth, 17 and under, admitted free with paying adult. Order online at www.nwassociatedarts.org or call 206-246-6040.

Mother's Day Brunch-May 11. The Mark Restaurant & Bar, 914 S.W. 152nd St. Sandra Locklear will perform jazz and contemporary music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Highline Community Symphonic Band-- Annual spring concert. May 7. 7:30 p.m. Foster Performing Arts Center, 4242 South 140th Street, Tukwila. Puget Brass, a traditional British band, will also perform. Free. For information www.highlineband.org

Washington Old Time Fiddlers and Variety Show-- May 17. 1:30 p.m. Des Moines Masonic Center, 2208 South 223rd St. in Des Moines. Tickets at the door: General Admission $6.; Seniors: $5.; Students: For information call: 425-228-5846.

Seeking Artists

City of Normandy Park Arts Festival - Call for Artists, volunteers and art vendors. Applications accepted through May 15. Forms available at www.ci.normandy-park.wa.us (search 2008 Arts Festival).

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