Kirby's Fremont

Kirby's Fremont
Happy Holidays From Mexico

New and old traditions during American/Mexican holidays.

Kirby's Fremont
The Art of Recycling...Art

As with some of our citizens, we accept the unusual, the undervalued and the under-appreciated and, often, watch them thrive and reach a potential never previously imagined. The Hat and Boots is not destined to be one of them.

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Eating Dinner with the Family

Kirby explores the heart of one of Fremont's oldest institutions--B.F. Day Elementary School.

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Fremont: A Great Place for the Empty Space

Kirby takes the occasion of their yearly Seattle Stories fundraiser to profile the Empty Space theater.

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Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away to Mexico?

Fremont's Ladybug Books will close its doors permanently; proprietor Kirby Lindsay looks back and forward.

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A Post Office for Fremont?

There are those of us here in Fremont (that would be me) that dream a big dream, of being able to purchase nearly anything and run nearly any errand without leaving our little burg.

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Making Beautiful Music

Dusty Strings, instrument makers and sellers, is tucked away under the very center of Fremont.

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Our Most Distinguished Citizens, or Going to the Dogs (and Cats)

Some of Fremont's most beloved corporate citizens are exposed...

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Living By Art

The only thing Christine Merrikin wanted to be when she grew up was an artist. Today art provides 75 percent of her income, while part-time graphic design work covers the rest.

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Building A Float

The Fremont Arts Council's 12th Solstice Parade, the pride of Fremont, will be dancing down our streets on June 17. Read about the time (and fun) that went into making all those costumes and floats.

Kirby's Fremont II
Time To Take the Fremont Pledge Of Independence

Many mottoes, slogans and sayings are invented to define the philosophy of Fremont. Come up with your own or use one of these handy pronouncements.

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Stockbroker by Day, Fremont Artist the Rest of the Time

Shane Flock, a financial consultant, also creates iron and steel sculptures in Fremont. Also, Kirby introduces us to some future Fremont Arts Council projects.

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Finding Peace in the Center of the Universe

Many people who stroll by, enjoying the unhurried peace of the grounds, are oblivious to the discreet sign identifying the business, and the people behind one of the oldest businesses in our neighborhood. I'd like to take a moment and introduce them.

Kirby's Fremont, part II
B.F. Day Now, or The State Of The School

When she arrived in Fremont, B.F. Day Principal Susan McCloskey was amazed to find "such parental support at B.F. Day." Also, "I've never experienced this amount of help from the businesses. They think up ways to help," she pointed out.

Kirby's Fremont, part I
What's A Neighborhood Without A School?

The land for B.F. Day Elementary was given to the School District on two conditions--the school would create a legacy for Mr. Day by carrying his name and the land would revert back to the state if it were not used for a school.

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Marketime, or Marketing to the Neighbors

"We try to be a good, neighborhood store," explains Vic Kaloper of Marketime. The Marketime reader board and clock are landmarks in 'Upper' Fremont (also known as the Fremont Highlands) at North 44th Street and Fremont Avenue North.

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Darryl Smith, An Authentic Fremont Artist

Jimi is on Broadway, wailing on his guitar before the offices of AEI Music. Darryl Smith created this life-like bronze statue at his studio in the Fremont Fine Arts Foundry.

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To Market, To Market To Buy...A Ceramic Foot Bath?

What can I write about the Fremont Sunday Market that you don't already know? Anyone who enjoys fresh produce, great bargains, unique crafts or wandering aimlessly on a sunny Sunday afternoon knows all about the Market. Probably more than I can tell you

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Fremont Slips into the Future

My favorite move is the recent relocation of Sonic Boom Records to the heart of Fremont, where GlamOrama once reigned.

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A Valentine Bah-Humbug

I am a sucker for a love story but I find Valentine's Day a drag. Navigating masses of flowers at the grocery store and ignoring sale specials screaming "Champagne Dinner for Two" can be aggravating. Especially when you're single.