Meet the Artists behind the Mural this Thursday
The community is invited to join the Mercer Island Arts Council and the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation department for the “unveiling” of the new mural Darwin’s Dream, based on […]
Read moreMICA releases Community Visioning Report + Upcoming Report Session
Through small group conversations, large and dynamic visioning sessions, and an island-wide survey, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) gathered the community’s ideas, concerns, and aspirations in regard […]
Read moreCaruccio's kicks off Food & Film Nights this Thursday
Caruccio’s debuts its new Food & Film Night series this Thursday with a showing of “Life is Beautiful.” This event series will take place on Thursdays from 5 to 9 […]
Read moreArt UnCorked returns tomorrow – September 7th – for a fun evening of art, wine, food, and music
The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce’s 5th Annual Art UnCorked returns for a fun night of art, wine, food, and music – tomorrow – Friday, September 7th from 6 to […]
Read moreMICA seeks input for community survey
Over the past several months, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) team has been engaging with Mercer Island residents about their experiences with arts and culture. They have conducted […]
Read moreOh! Chocolate to host chocolate classes for kids starting on June 27th
This summer, Oh! Chocolate Mercer Island is hosting chocolate classes for kids, ages 6 through 12, on Wednesdays and Fridays from June 27th to August 29th. Classes will start with […]
Read moreNew Wine Bar is Retirement Dream for Local Couple
When Barrels Wine Bar opens on June 20th, Mercer Island will have a new place to drink and shop for wine, and Tina and Joe Kennedy will fulfill a dream. […]
Read moreDiscover Outdoor Art on Mercer Island
Mercer Island is home to a wonderful collection of outdoor art. Some art pieces are familiar to all, like the colorful Primavera II sculpture at the east end of the […]
Read moreMICA announces new "Community Visioning Dialogue" and two upcoming visioning events
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) recently announced their upcoming journey to discover what the Mercer Island community wants in a new space for the arts on Mercer […]
Read moreCall for Artists: Mercer Island Street Banner Design Competition
The Mercer Island Arts Council and the City of Mercer Island are inviting artists and graphic designers to participate in a design competition of street banners to replace the existing banners […]
Read moreApril's First Friday Art Walk: New exhibit at Clarke & Clarke and SZ Gallery's Two-Year Anniversary Party
April’s First Friday Art Walk will be featuring two special events. Clarke & Clarke Art + Artifacts is having an opening reception for their newest exhibit, “A Feminine Touch: Innovative […]
Read moreQ&A with new MICA Executive Director Paul Shoemaker
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts has been in the works since 2013. It began as the Mercer Island Performing Arts Center (MIPAC), envisioned as a year-round venue for theatre, […]
Read moreMercer Island Summer Camp Guide 2018
The 2018 My MI guide to summer camps is here! While the warm, sunny days of summer may seem far away, the time for summer-camp registration is already upon us. […]
Read moreMercer Island Art UnCorked returns on September 8th
The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual Art UnCorked returns for a fun night of art, wine, food, and music on September 8th from 5 – 9 pm! Each […]
Read moreCyclemates sculpture unveiling on Sunday, August 13th
The community is invited to the unveiling of Mercer Island’s newest piece of public art, the Cyclemates’ bike sculpture, at an outdoor reception along Sunset Highway from 1 to 3 […]
Read moreMy MI Guide to Mercer Island's 2017 Summer Celebration!
It’s the festival we’ve all been waiting for – Mercer Island’s 27th annual Summer Celebration! Summer Celebration is Mercer Island’s annual community festival, drawing 20,000 to 30,000 people to the […]
Read moreMIVAL's 43rd Annual Junior Art Show to take place during Summer Celebration
The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) has recently announced their 43rd Annual Junior Art Show at the Mercer Island Wells Fargo Bank during Summer Celebration, Mercer Island’s summer festival, […]
Read moreMercer Island 'Tuesday Knitter' shares knitting passion with new Knitting for Kids! class
Every Tuesday, a group of Mercer Island women gather to knit together. You may have bumped into the “Tuesday Knitters.” They meet weekly at the Starbucks located on the south end […]
Read moreIsland Youth Ballet presents 'Excerpts from Cinderella' on June 10th & 11th
This weekend, Island Youth Ballet will present Excerpts from Cinderella, continuing an Island tradition with a springtime ballet full of hope and magic. The performances will take place on Saturday, June 10th, […]
Read moreMICA releases 2016 Annual Report; introduces Students for MICA
Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) has recently published their 2016 Annual Report, which was mailed to every Mercer Island household, according to a recent press release. The non-profit’s […]
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