12/7, Saturday, noon. This year, the Piggy Pudding Caroling is happening during the day, while all prior caroling have been on Friday evening.
I got to Pike Place Market late (~1:20pm), all the teams have dissipated.
But the highlight is the award, where the finalists perform one more time.
The "best carole" is awarded to Puget Sound Company, the competing 2nd is Beacon Hill High School. (See above photos)
The "most creative" this year is awarded to Silver Bell, the competing 2nd is Beaconnettes.
Beaconnettes concluded this event with their 2024 version of 12 Days of Christmas.
I love Beaconnettes, not just for their ridiculous hair, but also the lyrics that showcase every year's main events.
Tessa Floreano hosts a lauch party of her new book at
Stimson Green house.
I walked by this building many times, this is the first time being inside.
In fact, the only reason that I went to this book talk is the location. I had never heard of Floreano, nor interested in a thriller.
Most in audience are her friends.
She talked about the genesis of the book, read a short piece. She is very nice, brought quite a lot of food, and gave everyone a gift bag.
Later, on my way to Exhibition Hall, saw a lot of people at ANT Gallery.
There, I found this young musician playing Bandura, in accompany with a new exhibition titled Under Fire - Sacred Art in Today's Ukraine, a collection of recent art work from Ukrainier art school faculty and students.
Liliya Kovalenko, president of Ukrainian Association of Washington State also gave a short speech.
There's an openning reception of a different artist, who brought a wine with "removed alcohol". It is surprisingly good. I found these interesting: 2 made of sea shells, a few very colorful digital work by Abishek Maid, and always Tom Saknit.
