SOUTH LAKE UNION’S FAVORITE PARTY IS BACK!

Now in its 15th year, the South Lake Union Block Party is the largest and longest running festival focused on celebrating and showcasing our neighborhood with:

Over 70 community businesses and organizations
Main stage featuring Northwest artists including The Dandy Warhols, Naked Giants, Polyrhythmics, Whitney Mongé, and Sisters
Beer garden
Local restaurants and food trucks
Letterpress salon and poster design competition (produced by School of Visual Concepts)

LOCAL BENEFICIARY

Proceeds will benefit FareStart, a James Beard Award-winning nonprofit organization that empowers adults and young people experiencing poverty and homelessness through job training and employment in the food service industry. FareStart operates eight social enterprise businesses that provides hands on training in a real world setting while providing revenue for its programs. Since 1992, FareStart has provided opportunities for more than 9,500 adults and youth, while serving over 10.7 million meals to Seattle area schools, homeless shelters and healthcare facilities.

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June 26, 7:00 pm, Museum of History and Industry

Cocktails and Clothing: Designing Sustainable Fashion

For one night, MOHAI hosts local designers leading the new wave of sustainable fashion in this interactive evening of cocktails and creativity.

Witness the unique design process of Janelle Abbott and try your hand at fun and funky upcycling with Malia Peoples.

Discover a range of sustainable garments at pop-up shops by Zakiya Cita of The Chayah Movement and Prairie Underground, and remember the evening with a live sketch created by fashion illustrator Galina Adzhigirey.

Free cocktail included with ticket.

This event is for guests 21 years and older.

For disability accommodations, please contact programs@mohai.orgtwo weeks prior to the event.

Location: MOHAI

Cost: $30 for MOHAI members / $50 general public / (21+ over) One cocktail included in ticket price

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