Book Reading & Signing
2022-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Lloyd Herman: The Accidental Curator
2022-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Come and join us in this intimate talk with Lloyd Herman. In 1968 he had a dream to dedicate a building near the White House, being renovated by the Smithsonian, as a center for changing exhibitions on craft, design, and the decorative arts. Herman became the founding director of the nation’s craft museum, The Renwick Gallery in 1972.

"Ma and Me" Live Q&A and Book Signing
2022-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
In collaboration with Three Trees Books we are excited to co-hosting this talk and book signing to celebrate the release of “Ma and Me” by local author Putsata Reang (@putsata) at the Museum during the #burienpride weekend!

Katrina Carrasco, author of “The Best Bad Things”, will interview Reang, and then there will be Q&A and book signing with both authors.

When: Friday June 3rd at 6:00 PM
Where: Highline Heritage Museum
Cost: FREE

There will be plenty of copies of each author’s books, but feel free to order up your copies before hand and we can hold them for you at the event: www.threetreesbooks.com

Hot Air Ballooning Opening Exhibit Reception
2022-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Seattle Ballooning is opening an exhibit on the early days of hot air ballooning at the Highline Heritage Museum and will have a balloon historian sharing wild stories!

About this event

This is a unique opportunity and a great event to bring the whole family to! You are invited to an afternoon at the Highline Heritage Museum to open Seattle Ballooning’s exhibit on the early days of hot air ballooning!
From 2-4 pm on June 18th, Eliav Cohen, Chief Pilot of Seattle Ballooning and balloon historian, will be sharing fascinating balloon stories and history. The Richard Douglass collection includes some of the most unique and rare artifacts from the early days of hot air ballooning. From the CIA’s secret program that led to the creation of the modern-day hot air balloon, to photos of ballooning from the 1960s, this exhibit has something for everyone. You’ll also see a unique hot air balloon on display! The 12th hot air balloon ever built (1965).
Discover how hot air balloons were used in the early days of aviation and learn about some of the unique stories in ballooning history. This exhibit is sure to entertain and educate everyone who visits. The balloon history exhibit will be on display for the next few months, but chief pilot Eliav will only be at the museum from 2-4 on June 18th. Come join us for stories and light refreshments!

7 Stories - Theme: Acceptance
2022-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Who hasn’t been captivated by a powerful or funny story? 7 STORIES is a night of such
storytelling –to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.
Each 7 STORIES night will have a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance.
Real stories are mesmerizing and raw. This is not a theatrical performance, but true life stories
from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. Don’t think fables, ghost or
children’s stories…these stories are told from the heart. The program will be introduced by our
host for the evening, with a short bio of each storyteller.
WE NEED YOU Please consider sharing your true story…In the spirit of community and
friendship. We will coach/help you as much as you would like. To sign up go to
burienculturehub.org/7stories; or email us at 7stories@burienculturehub.org
UPCOMING 7 Story nights:
JUNE 24th Acceptance
JULY 6th Storytelling Workshop at the Highline Heritage Museum
JULY 22nd Coming to America/Adjusting to America
AUGUST 26th Saying Yes – Taking Chances
SEPTEMBER 7th Storytelling Workshop at the Highline Heritage Museum
SEPTEMBER 23rd First Job/Worst Job
OCTOBER 28th Silver Linings
NOVEMBER HOLIDAY BREAK
DECEMBER HOLIDAY BREAK
2023 DATES
JANUARY 27th Coming Home
FEBRUARY 24th Fed Up – Tipping Point/Stories of Enough is Enough
MARCH 24th Advice to my Younger Self and/or Rearview Mirror
APRIL 28th It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Cost: Free
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: On site at Highline Heritage Museum and also streamed live.

The Seike Family Japanese Garden Kanreki 還暦 Celebration
2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, 13735 24th Ave. S, SeaTac, 98168

Exhibit Opening Reception
2022-07-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Featured artists: Esther Loopstra, Doug Early, Linda Logie, & Laurel Mercury

Burien Arts-A-Glow
2022-09-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Welcoming Burien
2022-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Noches de leyendas Mexicanas
2022-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

7 Stories - Theme: First Job/Worst Job
2022-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Cost: Free
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: On site at Highline Heritage Museum and also streamed live.

Companions: Railroads, Art, and American Life
2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Inclusive & Cultural Storytime
2022-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Community Mural
2022-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Hearing Loop Demonstration
2022-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Private Museum Donors & Members Day of the Dead Reception
2022-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Special Guest:
Gabriela Chavarria, Executive Director
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Dr. Chavarria carries forward the Burke’s mission to care for and share natural and cultural collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, feel joy, and heal.
Prior to the Burke, she served as the VP and Chief Curator, Science Division, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Previously, she was senior science advisor and forensic science branch chief at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Forensics Laboratory. Dr. Chavarria received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and her master’s and Ph.D. in organismic and evolutionary biology from Harvard University.
Dr. Chavarria has conducted research in more than 30 countries throughout the world and sits on numerous boards and advisory councils, including the American Institute of Biological Sciences, the National Parks Conservation Association, Defenders of Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy of Colorado and the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

To become a member, click here.

Exhibit Opening Reception
2022-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Featured Burien Arts Association Artists: Denise Hendrickson & Susan Russell
Featured Artists United Artists:Reuf Kapetanovic, Marianne Chandler, Lydia Sutton, Samantha Wildflowa, Sharon Hitt, Carol Erickson, Tom Fletcher, and Debra Valpey

Highline Native Education Presents: Celebration of Native Authors & Stories with Author Christine Day (Lummi)
2022-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Book Launch: Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
2022-11-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Join us as we celebrate the release of New York Times Bestselling – and Nebula and Hugo award winning – author Rebecca Roanhorse’s new dark fantasy novel: Tread of Angels.
Q&A with local Sci-Fi author Laura Anne Gilman, readings from the new book, book signing and an author reception after the event hosted by Three Trees Books
FREE!

Historical Talk Series with Tim Robinson
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
This upcoming Thursday’s Historical Talk Series is unfortunately cancelled, however we will be resuming this wonderful series in January 2023.

2022 Annual Meeting
2022-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Join us via Zoom!
Meeting ID: 895 4780 8433

La Posada
2022-12-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Chanukah Celebration
2022-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Celebrate and learn about Chanukah’s traditions, the Festival of Lights.
Free Admission.
Come and enjoy latkes & donuts, Chanukah music, kids crafts, a magic show for the family, and more!

Artist Exhibitions Opening Reception
2023-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

7 Stories - Storytelling Workshop
2023-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Who hasn’t been captivated by a powerful or funny story? 7 STORIES is a night of such
storytelling –to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.
Each 7 STORIES night will have a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance.
Real stories are mesmerizing and raw. This is not a theatrical performance, but true life stories
from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. Don’t think fables, ghost or
children’s stories…these stories are told from the heart. The program will be introduced by our
host for the evening, with a short bio of each storyteller.
WE NEED YOU Please consider sharing your true story…In the spirit of community and
friendship. We will coach/help you as much as you would like. To sign up go to
burienculturehub.org/7stories; or email us at 7stories@burienculturehub.org.

UPCOMING 7 Story nights:
January 27th, 2023: Coming Home
February 24th, 2023: Fed Up – Tipping Point/Stories of Enough is Enough
March 24th, 2023: Advice to my Younger Self and/or Rearview Mirror
April 28th, 2023: It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
May 26th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
June 23rd, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
July 28th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
August 25th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
September 22nd, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
October 27th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD

Cost: Free
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: On site at Highline Heritage Museum and also streamed live.

Capoeira Performance: Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts
2023-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

B-Town Blog 15th Anniversary Party
2023-01-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Register Here!

Jack Christensen's Great Railroad Paintings and Their Stories
2023-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting, Online — Zoom

7 Stories - Coming Home
2023-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Who hasn’t been captivated by a powerful or funny story? 7 STORIES is a night of such
storytelling –to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.
Each 7 STORIES night will have a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance.
Real stories are mesmerizing and raw. This is not a theatrical performance, but true life stories
from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. Don’t think fables, ghost or
children’s stories…these stories are told from the heart. The program will be introduced by our
host for the evening, with a short bio of each storyteller.
WE NEED YOU Please consider sharing your true story…In the spirit of community and
friendship. We will coach/help you as much as you would like. To sign up go to
burienculturehub.org/7stories; or email us at 7stories@burienculturehub.org.

UPCOMING 7 Story nights:
February 24th, 2023: Fed Up – Tipping Point/Stories of Enough is Enough
March 24th, 2023: Advice to my Younger Self and/or Rearview Mirror
April 28th, 2023: It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
May 26th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
June 23rd, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
July 28th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
August 25th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
September 22nd, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD
October 27th, 2023:– Time & Theme TBD

Cost: Free
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: On site at Highline Heritage Museum and also streamed live.

Love Wins: Celebrating the Land and Community Forever!
2023-02-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
