SoCoCulture, the South King County Cultural Coalition, warmly invites Highline staff members to attend its Open House and Resource Fair on May 14. Comprised of over 60 arts and heritage groups in South King County, SoCoCulture and its members work closely with educators to provide enriching cultural experiences for local students.

As field trip destinations, SoCoCulture¹s historical museums convey an up-close look at the fascinating heritage of our area.

SoCoCulture theater groups offer summer theater workshops for students, and cast local youngsters in their regular season productions. SoCoCulture dance companies also offer a wide range of classes and performance opportunities.

And many of SoCoCulture¹s symphony orchestras provide free concert tickets to students and music workshops for youth. This spring, both the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and the Rainier Symphony created opportunities for Highline students to play with them in their concerts.

Visit the SoCoCulture web site, http://www.sococulture.org, to get acquainted with the dance, heritage, literary arts, music, theater, visual arts, botanical gardens, local arts commissions, and other organizations involved in SoCoCulture. And plan to stop by the SoCoCulture Open House and Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E Smith Street in Kent. There will be live performances, displays, and information tables. Admission is free, and there will be refreshments, of course! SoCoCulture members are eager to meet you and learn how they can match their talents with your needs.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact SoCoCulture Administrator Barbara McMichael, 206-878-6912, info@sococulture.org.