Marked by the arrival of Bumbershoot, music will invade Seattle full-force this Labor Day weekend. With artists such as T.I., Keyshia Cole, Death Cab for Cutie, to Stone Temple Pilots (the reunion!), there’s going to be quite a mix of musicians and bands.
But little do most people know, just how far the festival has come since it’s humble beginnings back in 1971. In addition to music, the festival now extends a broad reach into the arts through comedy shows, dance performances, visual arts, theater and film.
Bumbershoot is a staple of summer here in Seattle. It’s also a launching pad for thousands of local artists and performers. And as a yearly festival goer myself, it has been great to see an increase in artistic diversity over the last couple years.
Local teachers / schools performing at Bumbershoot:
- Sex in Seattle – Richard Hugo House
In particular, if you want to see Richard Hugo House‘s resident troupe “Sex in Seattle,” or learn to draw by checking out Gage Academy’s “Drawing Jam,” each are always a breath of fresh air.
So, if you’re not too busy grilling steaks this weekend, drop by Bumbershoot and listen to some great music and hopefully support some local teachers and schools by catching a show.