Salon Soiree at the Frye

Salon Soiree at the Frye

Come together with artists, ardent fans, and new friends of the Frye for an unforgettable evening of stellar food, craft cocktails, and a one-night-only performance. Experience the museum like never before, all in support of the Frye Art Museum.*

The evening begins with wine, signature cocktails and mocktails, and playful multi-cuisine bites by Chef Elmer Dulla of Familyfriend—one of the city’s hottest new restaurants. Then, step into the Frye Salon, reimagined for the evening as a dazzling concert venue, where you’ll be treated to the vibrant sounds of Love City Love as the homegrown talent collective fills the gallery with poetry, music, and dance.

Inspired by historic salon gatherings that brought together artists, intellectuals, and patrons for the exchange of bold ideas, Salon Soiree transforms the striking setting of over 100 floor-to-ceiling paintings into a dynamic space for conversation, artistic engagement, and cultural innovation.

Featured Artist: Love City Love

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Neon style letters on a building spelling Love City Love

Love City Love, featuring Owour Arunga (trumpet), Earnie Ashwood (bass), Adra Boo (vocals), Geologic (poetry), Amos Miller (keys), Chris Patin (drums), Pamela Yasutake (tap), and more, is a vibrant cultural collective based in Seattle, dedicated to fostering artistic expression and building community through collaboration. 

Their mission is to cultivate authentic cultural space where people from all backgrounds can connect through shared artistic experiences. Hosting art shows, music and dance performances, pop-up shops, and workshops, Love City Love creates opportunities for unity, creativity, and meaningful engagement in our city.

“If Love City Love has anything to say about it, the creative, collaborative vibe many in Seattle want will continue to live, if not thrive and flourish.”—Crosscut Arts

Featured Food: Chef Elmer Dulla and Familyfriend

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A collage of two images, one of a man smiling and sitting at a table, and one of a professionally plated piece of food

“Now and then, a restaurant comes along that overtakes our brainwaves”—Aimee Rizzo, The Infatuation

“Seattle’s buzziest restaurant”—Harry Cheadle, Eater Seattle

“This is liberated and playful cooking with clever riffs on comfort food that incorporate other cultural influences on the island of Guam: Spanish, Mexican, Korean, Southeast Asian cuisines. What results is a menu that’s original and inspired.”—Than Vinh, The Seattle Times

*Salon Soiree is a fundraising event in support of groundbreaking contemporary art and artists and the Frye Art Museum’s mission as Seattle’s only free art museum. Ticket proceeds and additional donations raised at this event will support exhibitions, programs and, of course, continuing free access to the museum.

Salon Soiree at the Frye

Text reading 'Salon Soiree' underneath illustrated picture frames with black and white drawings of various items including flowers, champagne, and a trumpet

November 20, 2024

6–8:30 pm

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Registration
Capacity is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no walk-in ticketing will be available. All sales are final. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, you may convert your purchase to a fully tax-deductible donation. Questions? Contact Annick Garcia at agarcia@fryemuseum.org or 206-432-8234 

Confirmation
Registration is confirmed by email. 

A person in a kitchen smiling and holding a tray of food
People talking and smiling
Two people smiling and posing for a photograph in front of a neon sign reading Love City Love
People smiling and talking while holding drinks
A couple smiling and posing in front of a wall covered in dripping pink paint
A person smiling while illuminated from the side by a neon blue sign
A person smiling and making a peace sign
A pair of people smiling and posing in front of a neon sign
People standing and watching something off camera in front of a sign with the text Love City Love
A large group of people standing in a line and posing for a photograph
A couple standing together and smiling
People standing in a line and smiling and posing for a picture
People posed in a line and smiling
A person performing in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
A person photographed from behind raising a trumpet that he's playing in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People watching a tap dancer in a large room filled with opulent gold paintings
A person smiling and clapping in front of a wall covered in paintings with gold frames
People playing instruments including drums and trumpet in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
A person playing a keyboard and signing into a mic in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People sitting in chairs and watching a performance in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People smiling and watching a performance
People smiling and clapping while watching a performance
People playing music in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames. One is playing a trumpet, another is drumming, and a third is signing
People performing in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People performing in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People sitting and watching a performance in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
A person performing with a mic in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
A person performing with a mic in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People playing music and signing in front of a wall covered in paintings with opulent gold frames
People posed in a row and smiling in a room full of gold paintings
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Photos: Jueqian Fang