February is Black History Month.
Marshall Tucker Band
Feb. 1, 7 and 9:30 p.m. ,
Skagit Valley Casino, Bow; $25
CELEBRATE SNOW FESTIVAL
Feb. 2-4, 11 a.m.
free carriage rides, free snow film features, snowshoeing, magic and comedy show, storytelling and more in Ashford; go to Web site for details
JOHN AMOS “Halley’s Comet”
Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
one-man show, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton; $28-$32; 425-204-3455,
Carbon Leaf
Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $21-$28
Air Supply
Feb. 2, 9 p.m.Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom, Tacoma; $15-$35
Bill Engvall
Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $35
“Captain Bogg and Salty”
Feb. 3, 2 p.m.
musical performances for young audiences
Auburn Riverside Theatre, 501 Orvitz Road, Auburn; $6; part of Auburn Kid’s BRAVO! Series; 253-931-3043
“LITTLE BEAR and THE ENCHANTED WOOD”
Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma; $13-$32; 253-591-5890
Frontier Park Winter Bazaar
February 03, 10am - 3pm
Find the perfect Valentines for that Special Someone. Many different booths with products ranging from hand-made to retail.
Free Tradition Workshops.
Free drawings.
Inside the B3 building towards back of park.
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Frontier Park/Pierce County Fairgrounds, 21800 Meridian Ave. East, Graham, WA 98338
Contact: Tracey Carlson, 253-226-4797
FREE Admission & Parking
Mickey Fay Presents Motorcycle & Quad Flattrack Racing
Feb. 3, 4:00 p.m.
Paulhamus Arena, Puyalup Fairgrounds
Admission: Adults: $10; Kids under 6: FREE
Contact: 253-862-9391, mickeyfaypresents@comcast.net
CHRIS BOTTI
jazz
Feb. 3, 8 p.m. , Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $37-$47; 206-467-5510
CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH DAY
Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
free dental screening, fluoride varnish application, face painting, goody bag and more
South Hill Mall, 3500 S. Meridian, Puyallup; sponsored by Pierce County Dental Society, Pierce County Dental Foundation and Washington Dental Service; free; 253-274-9722.
YOUTH CO-ED RUGBY CAMP
Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
learn the fundamentals of rugby, opportunities to join a team
Sumner High School, 1707 Main St., Sumner; $10; 253-891-6500.
“TROUBLE IN TAHITI”
Feb. 3, 8 p.m.; Feb. 4, 2 p.m.
Tacoma Opera production of Young Artist Showcase
Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St., Tacoma; $30; 253-591-5894, 253-627-7789.
America's Largest Antique & Collectible Show
Feb. 3-4, Sat: 9 am - 6 pm; Sun: 10 am - 5 pm
ShowPlex, Puyalup Fairgrounds
Contact: Christine Palmer 503-282-0877, $6
Arms Collector's Show
Feb. 3-4, Sat: 8 am - 5 pm; Sun: 8 am - 4 pm
Pavilion, Expo Hal, Puyallup Fairgroundsl - Enter through Gold Gate
Washington Arms Collectors, 425-255-8410
Adults: $7; Active Military: $3
DOCTOR LONNIE SMITH
Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Jazzbones, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $20; 253-396-9169
“AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH”
Feb. 4, 2:30 p.m.
f you haven't seen the movie, you have to. If you have, you can help raise awareness and push Washington to take action on the biggest crisis facing our planet. In America, political will is a renewable resource and together we can build the will to do what has to be done.
public screening, Narada Theosophical Society, 422 N. J St., Tacoma
call to reserve your place; free; 253-572-9199.
IGNACIA BERROA Cuban drummer
Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $22.50; 206-441-9729
NATURE ALPHABET ‘S’
Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m.
is for Slowpokes, for ages 3-6 to explore nature topics through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts
Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St., Tacoma; $6; 253-591-6439
JOHN HAMMOND JR.
Feb. 6-7, 7:30 p.m. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $23.50; 206-441-9729.
NW JOB EXPO
Feb. 8, noon-4 p.m.
meet employers, bring résumé, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma
AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS IN WASHINGTON
Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m.
lecture and discussion by Susan Noyes Platt on prominent artists working in Washington since World War II
Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Blvd. S., Tumwater; 360-704-5269.
TAB BENOIT
Feb. 8-9, 8 p.m.Jazzbones, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $12-$15; 253-396-9169.
HOT JAVA COOL JAZZ
Feb. 9, 8 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee series, call for ticket prices
Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; 206-467-5510
STORIES, SONGS AND SING-A-LONG
Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
with Robin and Rich Kuras, Pierce College Puyallup, 1601 39th Ave. S.E., Puyallup; $5; 253-840-8445.
DISTINGUISHED WRITER SERIES AND OPEN MIKE
Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
featuring Paul Nelson, King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma; free; 253-272-8801
Sister Hazel
Feb. 10, 9:30 p.m. Crocodile Café, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; $15
AUTHOR JAYNE ANN KRENTZ
Feb. 10, 1 p.m.
discussing her new novel “White Lies: An Arcane Society Novel,” plus writer’s workshop
Borders Books & Music, 25080 S. 38th St., Tacoma.
LAUGHTER CLUB
Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-noon
Join Betsy Robinson and explore the benefits of laughing for the joy of it,
Tahoma Unitarian Church, 1115 S. 56th St., Tacoma
free; for more information, call 253-473-3473.
Corvette & High Performance Meet
Feb. 10-11, Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm; Sun: 8 am - 2 pm
Puyallup Fairgrounds; ShowPlex, Pavilion, Centennial Building, Expo Hall
Admission: $8,
Contact: Larry Johnson 360-786-8844
Merle Haggard and Neko Case
Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $44.50-$49.50
Sarah Silverman
Feb. 11, 6 and 9 p.m. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $35
Laugh Lovers Ball
Feb. 14, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
featuring David Crowe and other comedians, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $15-$50;
“TANGOHEART”
Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
romantic music and dance
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent; $14-$16; 253-856-5050
Jazz Series: Composers of the Great American Songbook
FEBRUARY 14, 8 to10 p.m.
Join David Joyner, pianist and PLU’s director of jazz studies, PLU jazz faculty and special guest artists for an evening of romantic, swinging and timeless songs from the Golden Age of American popular song.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $8 general admission, $10 seniors, $3 alumni, free to PLU community; 253-535-7787
AUTHOR ALAN SHELTON
Feb. 15, 6 p.m.
reading and signing his book “Transforming Burnout,”
University of Washington Book Store, 1754 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-8080.
“Liberal Education and Global Citizenship” lecture
FEBRUARY 15, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Martha Nussbaum, a professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, will give a lecture titled “Liberal Education and Global Citizenship.”
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-7213
COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICES FUNDRAISER
Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
“Entertainment Explosion” in the creative style of “The Ed Sullivan Show,” benefits the homeless and needy youth of Thurston County
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. S.E., Olympia
$10; 360-753-8585.
Women's Empowerment Boot camp 2007
February 16, 7:00 PM
Could 95 minutes change everything? Empower Your Career and Professional Life ·Invigorate Your Relationships with the Power of Attraction Learn How to Unleash the power of your mind and more!
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Jackson Street Safeco Center, 306 23rd Ave Suite 200, Seattle/WA/98144
Contact: Robin Tramble, 206-984-7533
Admission: $15.00 Donation
The Vagina Monologues
FEBRUARY 16-18, 8 to 11 p.m.; Feb. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m.
PLU’s annual production of Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues” is a benefit performance to stop violence against women and girls.
PLU, Eastvold Auditorium, Garfield Street South and Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $12 general admission, $10 students, $8 seniors
Contact: Anna Finley
A Beethoven Sampler with pianist Diana Walker
FEBRUARY 17, 3 to 5 p.m.
Faculty member Diana Walker, pianist, will present a sample of Beethoven’s compositions. Walker is the acting chair of PLU’s piano studies program.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $8 general admission, $5 seniors, $3 alumni, free to PLU community;
Contact: 253-535-7787
Bill Frisell with Greg Leisz
February 17, 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at the Broadway Center Box Office located on 9th & Broadway or by calling the Box Office at 253.591.5894.
Rialto Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $30, $23
RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Feb. 17-18, noon-midnight
reviving cinema classics including “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Rear Window,” “Singin’ in the Rain” and more; six films each day
Neptune Twin Theatres, 809 Boulevard S., Long Beach
free; 1-800-451-254
Early Bird Auto Swap Meet
Feb. 17-18, Sat: 8 am - 5 pm; Sun: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: ShowPlex, Pavilion, Centennial Building, Expo Hall
Admission: $5,
Contact: Charlie Ostlund 253-863-6211
rock star: supernova
Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.
The Panic Channel with Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted, Gilby Clarke, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, Chris Chaney and Steve Isaacs
Everett Events Center, Everett; $39-$59; 1-866-332-8499.
DOC SEVERINSEN
Feb. 18, 3 p.m. Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton; $40-$50; 425-204-3455
MAYA ANGELOU
Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
The Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W., Olympia; $12-$25; 360-867-6530
BILL FRISELL
Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St., Tacoma; $23-$30; 253-591-5894.
NICKELBACK
Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; $38.50-$46.50; www.ticketmaster.com.
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Visiting Writers Series: Camille Dungy
FEBRUARY 20, Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Poet Camille Dungy will read from her work. She is the author of “What to Eat, What to Drink, What to Leave for Poison,” published in 2006. Dungy has been honored with numerous fellowships and awards, and is currently teaching in the creative writing department at San Francisco State University.
PLU, Chris Knutzen Hall East, University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7318
Ann Jones: “Women in Post-Taliban Afghanistan”
FEBRUARY 22, 7 to 8 p.m.
Ann Jones is an author and photojournalist who has traveled the globe to cover issues of social justice and women’s rights. The author of several books, her most recent was written in post-9/11 Afghanistan. “Kabul in Winter” details Jones’ work in humanitarian aid in this city still struggling to rise from the ruins. Jones will sign copies of her book following the lecture.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7577
MARIA MULDAUR
Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Jazzbones, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $15; 253-396-9169
BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET band
Feb. 22, 8 p.m., KeyArena, Seattle Center, $65; 206-684-7200
WINTERGRASS FESTIVAL
Feb. 22-25
four-day bluegrass event with national acts, education and more, go to Web site for details
Sheraton Tacoma Hotel, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma; $15-$110;
SILENT ENVY
Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.,
Downtown Cutters Point Coffee, 1936 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-7101
SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9 (STS9)
Feb. 23, 8 p.m., The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $20-$25; 206-628-3151
PRESERVATION HALL BAND
Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
cabaret seating, call for ticket prices, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com $16-$36; 360-753-8585.
THE BLASTERS
Feb. 23, 9 p.m.
All American Playboys, Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle; $17.50-$20
Walter Mondale: “The Changing World Conversation”
FEBRUARY 23, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale will speak and take questions from the audience about the nature of our changing world. Mondale served under Jimmy Carter as 42nd Vice President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was also a two-term U.S. Senator from Minnesota and ambassador to Japan. He currently practices international and corporate law with Dorsey & Whitney in Minneapolis. Mondale serves on a number of non-profit and corporate boards.
PLU, Chris Knutzen Hall, University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7577
World Music performance
FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A performance troupe from Trinidad and Tobago will land at PLU just days after capping off the Carnival season. The group will bring the spirited music, costumes and dance of the twin-island nation for an energetic performance in Lagerquist Concert Hall.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7577
Turtle Island Strings Quartet
February 23, 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at the Broadway Center Box Office located on 9th & Broadway or by calling the Box Office at 253.591.5894.
Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St. , Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $20, $30
PNW Society for the Preservation of Antique & Auto Fire App.
Feb. 23-24, 10 am - 6 pm
Puyallup Fairgrounds; Pavilion
Admission: FREE,
Contact: Merle Frank 253-848-6901
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The COMMODORES
Feb. 24, 8 p.m. Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma; $30-$65; 253-594-7777
PRESERVATION HALL BAND
Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.
cabaret seating, call for ticket prices
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. S.E., Olympia; $16-$36; 360-753-8585.
Motorcycle & Quad Flattrack Racing
Feb. 24, 4 pm
Puyallup Fairgrounds; Paulhamus Arena
Admission: Adults: $10; Kids under 6: FREE,
Contact: 253-862-9391 or Email
Artist Series: Eero Trio
FEBRUARY 24, 8 to 10 p.m.
Named after the great Finnish architect Eero Saarinen, the Eero Trio aims to entertain and engage audiences with rarely played and newly commissioned repertoire that highlights musical traditions from around the world and touches the soul. The trio’s members, Omari Rush, Nathan Jasinski and Veena Kulkarni, have a diverse cultural and educational background. The group formed in 2003 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7787
TIM NOAH
Feb. 24, 4 p.m.
children’s performance with original songs and stories, part of Lakewood Summit
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Campus, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W, Lakewood
free; 253-964-6500, 253-964-6598.
Aviation Conference & Trade Show
Feb. 24-25, Sat: 9 am - 5:30 pm; Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
Puyallup Fairgrounds; ShowPlex
Admission: $5,
Contact: Rachel Hansen 866-922-7469
“THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST”
Feb. 24, 2 and 5 p.m.; Feb. 25, 2 p.m.
musical by Pat Lydersen with music by Wendy Woolf
Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. N.W, Gig Harbor; $5; 253-858-2282
MBA Executive Leadership Series: Don Gaines
FEBRUARY 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Don Gaines is the vice president of finance/treasurer of Puget Sound Energy. He will discuss his position and experience in the business world. Gaines is a 1984 graduate of PLU.
PLU, Morken Center for Learning and Technology, room 103, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7330
Camas Quintet
FEBRUARY 27, 8 to 10 p.m.
The Camas Quintet is an ensemble of PLU faculty members.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $8 general admission, $5 senior citizens, $3 alumni, free to students and PLU community
Contact: 253-535-7787
Snow Patrol
Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. KeyArena, Seattle Center; $31
