Stan James memorial events

Subject: Stan James memorial events
From: mg
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 02:25 PM

I thought we might need a place to give information on public events. mg

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stewart
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 09:32 PM

Here's a link to the Obit: Stan James thread.

Geoff James is making arrangements for the music memorial event,
so I'll defer to him on that. I think he's aiming for early Dec.
in the Naval Reserve Armory on S. Lake Union.

S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 10:43 PM

Has the family run an obituary in any regional newspaper? I haven't seen anything in the Everett Herald.

SRS

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Deckman
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 07:14 AM

Not Yet. Bob

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Brenn James
Date: 02 Dec 08 - 06:52 AM

There is no is no administrator yet therefor no obituary.

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Brenn James
Date: 02 Dec 08 - 06:54 AM

Thanks mg.

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Brenn James
Date: 18 Dec 08 - 09:24 PM

Geoff James is PR of stans estate. i asked him if he had posted an Obit in any papers. the answer was not yet.

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Brenn James
Date: 18 Dec 08 - 09:54 PM

That was 12-13-08 when me, Geoff James, Carrie James, Cassey Robello and Marie Robello met at Stans cabin.

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Brenn James
Date: 18 Dec 08 - 10:00 PM

If any one has any questions i'm here to answer them. If i dont know i will find out. [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: mg
Date: 19 Dec 08 - 07:10 PM

That is great that you and your brothers and sisters got together again. It is never easy meeting under these circumstances, and it is very difficult under the best of circumstances dividing up personal objects etc. It puts a huge strain on families, but I know this would have made Stan so happy. It will all get sorted out, as it always does, and the family will reorganize a bit to accomodate changes. It is so good to see cousins and aunts and uncles here too, as well as so many people who thought so highly of him.

I presume there is still a big gathering yet to come, like a musical commemoration..I am hoping to make it but probably can't get away.

I hope that the web sites are getting set up with links to his songs, stories etc. Don't forget that there are people who have offered to store memorabilia for a while and copy it if that would help, realizing of course if belongs to the family.

Things have gotten quiet because of the holidays...everyone have a great Christmas or happy holiday. I hope someone in Stan's family puts together a potluck or something so you can meet over the holidays and toast each other and the new relationships that are forming and renewing the old ones... mg

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Dec 08 - 07:54 PM

Without going into huge personal detail (for yourselves, because this is an open forum on the Internet), I'd love to know how many and how old all of Stan's children are. I think I may have met one or two when I was a child (I'm 54 now). Stan and Kirby lived on a houseboat, right? That was back when we lived in West Seattle.

SRS (Maggie Dwyer)

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: mg
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 05:35 PM

I remember Geoff as a young teenager, and Brenn of course I have known all his life, and remember Nigel as a baby...I think I briefly met Carrie as a teenager (her, not me) and saw the two youngest as babies. They are all growed up now...mg

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: mg
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 08:04 PM

Well, what is the latest on the musical celebration? I am sure half of Seattle will be there...mg

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stewart
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 10:53 PM

We would if we only knew when and where.
Anyone?

S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 12:09 PM

I think the most apropriat event for stan wold be at the Folk life festival where we could entertain more people. I know he preformed at folk life, and I would like te see his stories and art continue. was there a ragular folk life event that he preformed at? maby thay would let us orginize part of it? Wendy Ashford may help orginze musitions.                  
    onece agen Info regarding orginizing folk life events requested.


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Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 01:57 PM

What does the folklore society and the center for wooden boats do at Folklife?




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Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Genie
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 05:33 PM

I think the Folklike Festival tribute is a great idea!   It's past the regular deadline for getting on the Folklife program schedule, but they may make an exception in a case like this.
If that's not possible, maybe part of the time allocated to the Seatle Song Circle could be used for a tribute to Stan?

Genie

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Deckman
Date: 11 Jan 09 - 07:38 PM

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: mg
Date: 11 Jan 09 - 08:21 PM

I would suggest contacting John Ross here on this board and see if he can pull some strings...mg

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 11:50 PM

How do i contact John?

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 02:42 AM

If you join Mudcat you can send him a personal message (PM).

SRS

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stewart
Date: 03 Mar 09 - 05:55 PM

We are finally going to have a long overdue memorial 'hoot' (hootenanny) for Stan James (Obit: Stan James). It will be on Saturday, April 4th from 7-10 pm at the Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle. It will be sponsored by the Haller Lake Arts Council and the Pacific Northwest Folklore Society. I thank the Haller Lake Arts Council for securing the hall rent free.

If you have particular ideas for the evening, let me know. We can play some recordings of Stan, but most of the evening will be an open 'hoot' where anyone who wishes to can say a few words about Stan and sing a song. It will be an evening of remembrance, celebration, fellowship and community.

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: Stewart
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 03:50 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Stan James memorial events
From: mg
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 03:10 PM

That will be a wonderful event I am sure...hope many family members can attend as well as his many fans and admirerers...the legacy he has left in terms of music and maritime history can hardly be estimated...mg

Subject: Stan James Memorial this Sat WA USA
From: mg
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 04:08 PM

Hi..I did search for the old thread but couldn't find it per usual.

Anyway, just wanted to remind everyone that the memorial is this weekend on Saturday. Maybe Stewart can provide the exact details again.

I was hoping to make it but have to work and a slim chance of a ride does not look good at this time so I will probably just be there in spirit. mg

Subject: RE: Stan James Memorial this Sat WA USA
From: Stewart
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 04:50 PM

Yes, here it is...

Saturday, April 4th, 2009, 7-10 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society & Haller Lake Arts Council
Sponsors a MEMORIAL HOOT FOR STAN JAMES (1935-2008)
A 'hoot' (hootenanny) to commemorate the life of Stan James,
a mainstay of folk music in Seattle since the early 1950s.
Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA.

AND at NW Folklife Festival - Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 24, 1:00-2:30 pm
Cafe Impromptu (off the Lobby of McCaw Hall), Seattle Center
Stan James Tribute - Stewart Hendrickson & Friends

Cheers, S. in Seattle
where the rain comes down lightly - today
and we hope to see the sun, once or twice a year!