Bastyr Sponsors Upcoming City Events

The city of Kenmore invites you to a number of summer events sponsored in part by Bastyr University.

If you're still looking for a festive way to enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, join the community for a fireworks show over Lake Washington starting at 10 p.m. Monday, July 4. The main event will take place at Log Boom Park, Northeast 175th Street and 61st Avenue Northeast, where there will be food, snacks and glow-in-the-dark toys for sale.

Free parking is available at the park, as well as at Bethany Bible Chuch at 6214 N.E. Bothell Way, Kenmore Lake Building at 6161 N.E. 175th St. and Uplake Professional Center at 5723 N.E. Bothell Way.

Kenmore Summer Concert Series

Bastyr also is sponsoring the Kenmore Summer Concert Series right next to campus at St. Edward State Park, starting with a performance from the Americana band Star Anna & The Laughing Dogs (pictured at left) on Thursday, July 7.

All shows are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 11, featuring:

July 14: Reggae from Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown


July 21: Ragtime blues from Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three

July 28: Indie rock and R&B fusion Pickwick

Aug. 4: Hawaiian music and hula starring Jon Yamasato

Aug 11: "Rowdy rhythmic roots" from The Wilders (pictured at right)

Visitors are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners; several food vendors will be on-site. Free parking is available, but car-pooling is encouraged in the interest of the environment. Alcohol is not permitted. Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times.

Want to know more about upcoming events that Bastyr is involved with? Keep an eye on our Events calendar.