Local Art Organizations

Information on local artists and art organizations is currently being compiled. If you are an arts organization in Redmond and would like to be included in the list, please contact the Arts Administrator at rac@redmond.gov.
 

Symphony imageEastside Symphony
The Eastside Symphony is made up of amateur musicians from all backgrounds. The Redmond Performing Arts Center is used as their primary venue and they also offer one free December concert per season at the Redmond Senior Center. In addition to its usual offerings of six concerts per season, the Eastside Symphony also works on occasional special projects.
MAILING ADDRESS: Eastside Symphony, c/o Ricardo Birmele, P.O. Box 8118, Bonney Lake, WA 98390
PHONE: 253-891-2694
WEBSITE: www.eastsidesymphony.org


SecondStory imageThe SecondStory Repertory at Redmond Town Center 
Located on the upper level in Redmond Town Center, the SecondStory Repertory is Redmond's first professional theater company and one of the few on the Eastside. The troupe performs a year-round "Mainstage" season of musicals, comedies, and the occasional drama, all for family audiences. Its children's theater division, SPROUTS, adds four original musicals a year for ages 4 and up.
LOCATION: 16587 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
PHONE: 425-881-6777
WEBSITE: www.secondstoryrep.org 


RASP imageRedmond Association of SPokenword (RASP)
RASP was founded in 1997 to establish a vibrant literary community on the Eastside, where people of all ages are empowered to create and perform works of written and spoken art. They provide inclusive education programming and performance events. The group meets on the third Saturday of every month at Stone House Cafe in Redmond with open mic beginning at 7:30 p.m.  
OPEN MIKE MEETING LOCATION: Stone House Cafe, 16244 Cleveland Street, Redmond, WA
EMAIL: info@rasp.cc
WEBSITE: www.rasp.cc 


Redwood Theatre 
Redwood Theatre is community theater, encouraging new members with or without prior experience to join in all areas of production, experiencing theater firsthand. This all-volunteer company has presented live theater since 1984, offering everything from light comedy to high drama.  Three productions per season are held at the Redmond Senior Center. Call 206-525-3493 for tickets or information on how you can become involved with this fun and active group.
MAILING ADDRESS: Redwood Theatre, P.O. Box 108, Redmond, WA 98073-0108
PHONE: 206-525-3493
WEBSITE: www.redwoodtheatre.org 


Chaspen Foundation for the Arts 
Chaspen Foundation for the Arts sponsors three professional music organizations. Its mission is to promote an appreciation of the musical arts in the Western States through top-quality professional performances and educational opportunities. It was founded in 1991 by Charles Long and Penny Orloff.
EMAIL: chaspen@aol.com
WEBSITE: hometown.aol.com/chaspen/index.html 


Redmond Historical Society 
Our Mission is to discover, recover, preserve, share and celebrate Redmond's history historical research, electronic archives updates, publication of oral histories and historic documents, - support of a volunteer staff at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, - education programs, - display of physical archives, - monthly meetings for all interested persons with topics of historical significance, - continuing an effective, permanent presence in the community.
LOCATION: 16600 NE 80th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
PHONE: 425-869-9806
EMAIL: redmondhistory@msn.com
WEBSITE: www.redmondhistory.org


Friends of the Redmond Library 
The many Friends of the Library share a common concern for continued and expanded services, programs and collections. Their mission is to promote and celebrate cultural literacy in Redmond; to support the Redmond Regional Library and its staff; to support the King County Library System and its mission.
LOCATION: 15990 NE 85th, Redmond, WA 98052
PHONE: 425-883-3866
WEBSITE: www.kcls.org/red/redfriends.cfm

 

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