Music all month long at Third Place Commons

Photo by Jina Lee

Violins and fiddles - Dickens carolers - ballet and bands - recorders and jazz - orchestras and choirs - all these for free at Third Place Commons, 206-366-3302, during December.

Laura Martin Studio Holiday Violin Recital 3:30-4:30pm

Sunday, December 8

Violin students of all ages take the stage to celebrate the season.

Ananda Seattle Choir 7-8 pm

Tuesday, December 10

Performing original and traditional music, the Ananda Seattle choir brings joy and inspiration this holiday season.

Milner Family Fiddles Commons Legacies Performance 7:30-9:30 pm

Friday, December 13

Join us for a special performance by the Milner Family Fiddles.  Two generations of musicians bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage regularly, and this evening's celebration will be videotaped as part of our Commons Legacies series, made possible by a grant from 4Culture.

Northwest Ballet Holiday Recital 1-2:30pm

Saturday, December 14,21

Join us for a holiday tradition as the Town Center’s own ballet company dances the steps of the season.

Indoor Farmers Market  11 am-4 pm

Sunday, December 15

Shop for your winter feasts upstairs in the Commons, and select special hand-crafted gifts on the lower level of the Towne Centre. Enjoy special holiday music with the Dickens Carolers, made possible by funding from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

Shoreline Schools Band Concert 7:30-8 pm

Monday, December 16

Enjoy lively music played by combined 6th grade bands from Parkwood, Ridgecrest and Highland Terrace, under the direction of Dennis Ashcroft.

Rockin’ Recorders 7-8pm

Tuesday, December 17

The Rockin' Recorders, a Music Center ensemble, is coached by Vicki Boeckman, a renowned recorder teacher who also performs all over the USA and abroad.  Learn more about the Music Center of the NW: mcnw.org

Shoreline Schools Orchestra Concert   7:30-8pm 

Wednesday, December 18

The holiday tradition continues with John Ames showcasing the talents of young instrumental musicians from Parkwood, Ridgecrest, Highland Terrace, Brookside and Briarcrest.

96th Street Combo  7-8pm

Thursday, December 19

The 96th St. Combo, featuring advanced students from Music Center, presents jazz standards and modern compositions in a style that is relaxed and entertaining.  Learn more about the Music Center of the NW: mcnw.org

Washington School of Dance Holiday Performance  3:30-4:30pm

Saturday, December 21

Enjoy a sampling of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, and Classical Ballet performed by dancers ranging in age between 7 to 21 years.  Washington School of Dance Performance Companies promotes and recognizes young dancers with performance opportunities while instilling self-expression, confidence, esteem, and professionalism. 

Angel Alert! 3:30-4:30 pm

Sunday, December 22

Youth from the Lake Forest Park Church invite you to their special Christmas program, performed by young actors, age 6 to 14.

Third Place Commons is next to Third Place Books on the upper level of Lake Forest Park Town Center, at the junction of Bothell and Ballinger Ways.