Redmond’s Moonshine Series to celebrate city in early 1900s

Published 8:00 am Friday, September 12, 2014

Residents are invited to join local businesses, artists and historians for an evening of activities to celebrate Redmond in the early 1900s with the City of Redmond’s Moonshine Series.

The series, which will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 and 8.

Attendees will step back to the early 1900s and play a part in celebrating and enacting both Redmond’s incorporation and the prohibition time period.

During the three evenings of the series, participants can learn how to dance with Tim Hickey; reenact local stories with the Moonshine ensemble; produce and contribute art and poetry to a special Moonshine exhibit with Redmond poet laureate Michael Dylan Welch and local artist Jacqui Calladine; listen to live, vintage music by Dave and Candace Brown; take a walking tour with local historian, Tom Hitzroth; catch up on local history with the Redmond Historical Society and visit local businesses for vintage treats and specials.

Some businesses will craft their own food and drink specials, celebrating the time period. Some businesses will host the evening’s activities. And some will do both. Participants can stop by the information table at O’Leary Park, on the corner of Leary Way and Redmond Way, during the three evenings to obtain an event program.

The Moonshine Series will be held along Leary Way from Half Price Books to Redmond’s Bar & Grill.

Parking is available at the Redmond Central Connector city parking lot, located at the corner of Leary Way and Bear Creek Parkway.

The Moonshine Series is a 4Culture Site Specific, Redmond Historical Society and City of Redmond Historic Core celebration. For more information, visit www.sitespecificarts.org/project/redmond-moonshine-tours or contact Kimberly Dietz at (425) 556-2415 or kdietz@redmond.gov.