March is Women's History Month. Here is a list of Women's
History Websites compiled by Sue LeBeau.
Kahurangi Maori Dance Theater of New Zealand
March 02, 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 South Ninth, Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $20, $38
CANCELLED Chamber Ensemble Invitational
MARCH 2, 8 to 10 p.m.
Chamber ensembles from local high schools will perform under the direction of PLU faculty member Jeffrey Bell-Hanson.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free , Contact: 253-535-7787
“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”
March 2,7:30 p.m.
national touring company production
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. S.E., Olympia
$27-$58; 360-753-8585
“TITANIC”
March 2-4, 7:30 p.m.
Tacoma Little Theatre production, Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma; $15; 253-272-2481
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Girlfriends Unlimited 'Cruise' Night
March 03, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Ladies - join your girlfriends (and make new ones) and enjoy an evening of fun and pampering at Girlfriends 'Cruise' Night! You'll be treated to games, crafts, spa treatments, music and prizes. Ladies of all ages welcome! Call 253-848-8910 for details.
Sunrise Baptist Church, 12115 Shaw Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98374
Admission: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
American Masterpieces - A Choral Union
MARCH 3, 8 to 10 p.m.
PLU’s choral union will perform a collection of American masterpieces. Richard Nance will conduct.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $15 general admission, $10 senior citizens, $5 PLU community and alumni, free for children under 12, Contact: 253-535-7787
AUBURN KIDS’ BRAVO SERIES
March 3, 2 p.m.
Tim Noah, children’s performance with original songs and stories
Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road, Auburn; $6; 253-838-5892.
Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series
MARCH 4, 3 to 5 p.m.
Guest organist Matthew Dirst will perform.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $15 general admission, $10 senior citizens, $5 PLU community and alumni, free for children under 12,
Contact: 253-535-7787
University of Calgary Wind Ensemble
MARCH 4, 7 to 9 p.m.
The University of Calgary Wind Ensemble has a reputation for musical sensitivity, technical polish and innovative programming. The ensemble is one of the best in the world. Glenn Price will conduct.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: To be determined,
Contact: 253-535-7787
“Edvard Grieg in Story and Song”
MARCH 4, 7 to 10 p.m.
The concert is an original vocal recital featuring 17 of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s most beautiful songs performed by singer Marilyn Vondra of New York. The program also features a narrator who will provide a brief biography of Grieg and intersperse anecdotes about the songs throughout the concert.
PLU, Scandinavian Cultural Center, University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: To be determined,
Contact: 253-535-7349
The Walter C. Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture
MARCH 5, 7 to 10 p.m.
The 33rd annual Walter C. Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture features guest speaker Robin Stacey, professor of history and adjunct professor of women’s studies at the University of Washington. In a lecture titled “Down to the Very Last Cat: Law as Literature in Medieval Wales,” Stacey will offer insights into the various roles that law played in 13th century Wales, including a discussion of how law functioned as literature and entertainment. Her lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period and a reception.
PLU, Scandinavian Cultural Center, University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-7595
Regency Jazz Ensemble
MARCH 6, 8 to 10 p.m.
The Regency Jazz Ensemble is comprised 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
Vocal Chamber Music in the 20th Century
MARCH 7, 8 to 10 p.m.
The concert will include works by Rihm, Bright Sheng, Britten and Vaughan Williams. It will feature tenor James L. Brown, pianist Oksana Ezhokina and violist Betty Agent.
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
Free Schoolyard Habitats Teacher Workshop
March 07, 9:00-3:00
Formal and informal educators are invited to attend a free workshop to learn how to expand their classroom walls to the outdoors!
Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler Street, Tacoma, WA
Contact: Nichole Farrow, 206-285-8707
Admission: free
MBA Executive Leadership Series: Neil Crist
MARCH 8, 6 to 7 p.m.
PLU graduate Neil Crist is a founding member of Jobster.com, and he will speak about starting up a new business.
PLU, Public Events Room, the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-7330
The Glass Menagerie
MARCH 8 through 10, 15 through 18; March 8-10 and 15-17, 8 to 11 p.m.; March 18, 2 to 5 p.m.
The drama depicts the story of a mother, her son and daughter, and the mother’s quest to find her daughter a suitor. The characters cling to a dream world, only to have the illusion shattered by reality. The play was Tennessee Williams’ first dramatic success.
PLU, Eastvold Auditorium, Garfield Street South and Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $8 adult, $5 PLU community, students, seniors and children,
Contact: 253-535-7411
Perspectives in the Social Sciences
MARCH 9, 3 to 3:50 p.m.
The “Perspectives in the Social Sciences” lecture series continues with Marianne Taylor, assistant professor of psychology. Taylor will give a speech titled "Boys Will Be Boys, Cows Will Be Cows: The Development of Essentialist Beliefs About Categories.”
PLU, Room 150 of Xavier Hall, Park Avenue South and 121st Street South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-7669
Visiting Writers Series: Steve Almond
MARCH 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Guest writer Steve Almond will read from his work. Almond is the author of the best-selling memoir “Candyfreak,” wherein his search for a much-loved candy from his childhood leads him on a journey through candy companies across America. He is also the author of two short story collections, and recently co-authored “Which Brings Me to You” with Julianna Baggott. He has a collection of essays forthcoming.
PLU, Scandinavian Cultural Center of the University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-7318
University Jazz Ensemble
MARCH 9, 8 to 10 p.m.
The University Jazz Ensemble will pay tribute to the founder of the ensemble, Roger Gard. The concert will also feature Henry Mancini's music from the TV series "Peter Gunn." The ensemble is directed by David Joyner.
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
Spectrum Dance Company
March 09, 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.
Location Name: Theater on the Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $38
All Saints School's 30th Annual Auction
March 9-10, Doors open at 5:30 pm
Expo Hall, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission:
Fri: $10 per person at door,
Sat: $50 per person,
For tickets, call 253-845-5025
Lyle Lovett, JOHN HIATT, GUY CLARK, JOE ELY
March 10, 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $37-$67
Lutheran Volunteer Corps Concert
MARCH 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
Lutheran Volunteer Corps staff members from across the country will share their stories through music and words. The corps is a yearlong service program that seeks to unite faith, social justice, community living and simplicity. Volunteers work full-time in various positions at 10 metropolitan areas in the United States.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-8260
Electronics Show and Flea Market
March 10, 9 am - 3 pm
Pavilion, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission: $7
Contact:
For Facility Information: Hal Goodell, 253-549-4178;
For Registration: Diane Dinkleman, 253-631-3756
BRETT DENNEN
March 11, 7 p.m., 8 p.m., Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle; $10-$12; 206-324-8000
4X4 Swap Meet
March 11, 9 am - 4 pm
Location: ShowPlex, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission: $10;
Contact: Ken Lien, 253-843-1619 or Dan Marek, 253-537-3172
Bloc Party
March 11, 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle;
$25.50 - $27.50
Rod Stewart
March 12, 8 p.m. KeyArena, Seattle Center; $54-$95; www.ticketmaster.com.
Reclaiming the Joy of Ministry: Clergy Burnout
MARCH 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The workshop will feature guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Fred Lehr, author of "Clergy Burnout: Recovering from the 70 Hour Work Week and Other Self-Defeating Practices." The event includes workshop materials from Lehr’s book and lunch served for attendees. Pre-registration is required.
PLU, Room 206 of the University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: $25 per person;
Contact: 253-535-7423
“The Hiddenness of God”
MARCH 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Daniel Peterson, visiting assistant professor of religion, will give the spring religion department lecture. His lecture is titled “The Hiddenness of God.” Peterson received his doctorate from Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, Calif.
pLU, Scandinavian Cultural Center of the University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7321
Lyric Brass Quintet
MARCH 13, 8 to 10 p.m.
The Lyric Brass Quintet is an ensemble of PLU brass faculty.
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
Early and Baroque Concert
MARCH 14, 8 to 10 p.m.
The concert will present 17th and 18th century Italian, English and German works. It features solos by guest violinist Courtney Kuroda, a recent graduate from the Early Music Institute of Indiana University, and new faculty member and trumpeter Zach Lyman. They will be joined by tenor James Brown; Jennifer Rhyne on baroque flute; Elizabeth Brown on lute and theorbo; Paul Tegels on organ; and Kathryn Habedank on harpsichord.
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
Elton Bennett Art Show
March 16-18, 4:00 p.m.
Hand pulled original silk-screen art from the Artist's Trust will be on display and available for purchase. For more information, call Evelyn Bennett at 360-335-9601.
Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98405
Two Waters Arts Alliance - Spring Fling!
March 17, 7pm-10pm
Two Waters Arts Alliance invites you to the 5th annual Spring Fling!
Join Two Waters Arts Alliance for an evening celebrating the arts of the Peninsula: art sales, live music by Jazz Musette, dessert, no host bar.
Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 South Vaughn Rd, Vaughn, WA 98324
Admission: members: free, non-members: $15
Luck o’ the Irish Storytime
March 17th, 1:00 pm
Wear your finest green and join us in the Children's Department for St. Patrick's Day stories
Barnes & Noble Pacific Place,
600 Pine Street, Suite 107, Seattle WA 98101, 206.264.0156
“Don’t Hug Me”
March 17, 8 p.m. ; March 18, 2 and 7 p.m.
The Fort Lewis Theatre Production, comedy musical
Nelson Recreation Center, Building 3168, 3268 2nd Division Drive, Fort Lewis; $5; 253-967-2539.
DOG TRAINING WORKSHOPS
March 17
“New Puppy Party,” games, socialization and problem solving, noon-1:30 p.m.;
“Solving Dog Behavior Problems,” addressing chewing, barking, digging, stealing and other behaviors, 2-4 p.m. ;
preregistration recommended, Family Dog Training Center, 7034 S. 188th St., Kent; free; 425-291-9663.
RALLY AND MARCH
March 17, 11 a.m.
to commemorate the FOURth anniversary of the Iraq invasion and occupation featuring speakers, music and spoken word, sponsored by South Sound Peace & Justice Center,
People’s Park, South Ninth Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma; march at noon to Wright Park, gathering after march; 253-383-3056, Ext. 105.
Almost Spring Swap Meet & Car Show
March 17-18, 8 am - 5 pm; Sun: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: ShowPlex, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission: Sat: $5, Sun: $3;
Contact: Terry Bontrager, 360-871-3733
Daffodil Arabian Youth Benefit Schooling Show
March 17-18, 8 am - 7 pm
Location: Paulhamus Arena, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission: FREE,
Contact: Bill & Linda Stover, 360-832-3342
Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show
March 17-18, 10 am - 4 pm
Pavilion, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission: Adults: $6; Seniors: $5; Children: $3
Contact: Dorothy Drake, 775-224-1884
Two Sides of the Rose, Music for Lute and Guitar
MARCH 18, 3 to 5 p.m.
Faculty member Elizabeth Brown will perform works by Canova da Milano, Dowland, Ponce, Johanson and others on the lute and guitar.
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
Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History Series
MARCH 19, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Guest speaker Richard R. John, history professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will give a speech titled "Network Nation: How Politics Shaped American Telecommunications from the War of 1812 to Bell Labs." He is the author of six books and numerous articles on American business, technology and communications history.
PLU, Scandinavian Cultural Center of the University Center, off Park Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7595
University Symphony Orchestra with Student Soloists
MARCH 20, 8 to 10 p.m.
The University Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Jeffrey Bell-Hanson. The concert will feature student solos by cellist Jerilynn Harris, and vocalists Stephanie A. Johnson and Sandra Shore.
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
BIRDING TALK WITH GABRIEL NEWTON
March 20, 7 p.m.
discussing yard birding plus the Pioneer Avenue nesting pair of eagles
Puyallup Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup; free; 253-841-5562, 253-922-5497.
Keyboard Student Recital
MARCH 21, 8 to 10 p.m.
Keyboard students will perform under the direction of Diana Walker.
PLU, Lagerquist Concert Hall of Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free,
Contact: 253-535-7787
Dry: A Memoir
March 21, 7:00 pm
If you loved Augusten Burroughs' Running With Scissors, we recommend that you check out his 2003 follow up, Dry. This insightful memoir depicts the author's struggle with alcohol dependency in the darkly humorous tone that made it an instant New York Times bestseller. We're offering it at a great price - only $6.98 for a hardcover! Pick one up, and then join us for this lively discussion group - complete with complimentary Starbucks coffee (a favorite of the author).
Barnes & Noble Pacific Place,
600 Pine Street, Suite 107, Seattle WA 98101, 206.264.0156
Eric Clapton
March 22, 7:30 p.m. KeyArena, Seattle Center; $65-$85; www.ticketmaster.com
University Wind Ensemble Concert IV
MARCH 22, 8 to 10 p.m.
The University Wind Ensemble will perform and Edwin Powell will conduct.
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
THE WHISPERS
March 23, 8:30 a.m. Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma; $20-$45; 253-594-7777
Daffodil Festival Queen's Coronation
March 23, 7:00PM
Scholarships are awarded to 22 outstanding young women from High Schools in Pierce County with one of them being named Queen of the Daffodil Festival.
Church for All Nations, 111 112th St E, Tacoma, WA
Admission: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Students/seniors
NORTH TACOMA CO-OP BENEFIT AUCTION
“Shake, Rock & Bid,” dinner and auction, call for details, 6 p.m. March 24, Fabulous Fifties, 455 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma; 253-473-0357.
Arms Collectors Show
March 24-25
Location: ShowPlex
Hours: Sat: 8 am - 5 pm; Sun: 8 am - 4 pm
Admission: Adults: $7; Active Military: $3
Contact: Washington Arms Collectors, 425-255-8410
Website: www.washingtonarmscollectors.org
Email: wac@seanet.com
Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble
March 25, 7:00pm
The Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert. Conductor is Robert Musser, emeritus director of bands at UPS. The program includes Black Horse Troop, Sousa; Army of the Nile, Alford; Man of La Mancha, Leigh; and more.
Schneebeck Concert Hall, University Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma WA
Admission: $8.00 at the door
Berenstain Bears on Stage!
March 28, 7:00pm
Tickets can be purchased at the Broadway Center Box Office located on 9th & Broadway or by calling the Box Office at 253.591.5894.
Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $11-$18
100TH MONKEY ART EVENT
March 28, 8-10 p.m.
Local artists gather at this art event hosted by Laura and Matt Eklund; buy a tile and possibly host the next event
Varsity Grill, 1114 Broadway, Tacoma; free; 253-627-1229.
Ubran Cowboy: The Musical
March 29, 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.
Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $28-$45
Puget Sound Home, Garden & Garage Show
March 29 - April 1, Thu & Fri: 11 am - 7 pm; Sat & Sun: 10 am - 6 pm
Location: ShowPlex, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission:
Thu: $3,
Fri: $4,
Sat & Sun: $10,
12 & Under free when accompanied by an adult
Contact: Dennis Irby, 253-318-3272
FRIEND OF CAMPUS LIFE SUPER SALE
March 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
hundreds of new or gently used items including furniture, collectibles, gardening tools and more, proceeds benefit Campus Life sites
Tacoma Alliance Church, 2401 S. Orchard, Tacoma; 253-572-7888, Ext. 50.
Daffodil Festival Most Magnificent Mutt Show
March 31, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Free event Fun for the whole family, education and demonstrations all about dogs.
Pierce County Fair Grounds, 21802 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA
Admission: Free
Battle at the Boat 54
March 31, 2007 , 7:00:00 PM
World-class pro-boxing returns to the Emerald QUeen Casino with Battle at the Boat 53! This Pacific Northwest premier professional boxing series features some of the world's best boxers. Tickets: $20, $40, $75 - available Feb. 17th through TicketMaster or the EQC I-5 Box Office.
Alpacapalooza
March 30 - April 1
Puyallup Fair & Events Center,
110 9th Ave SW,
Puyallup, WA 98371,
Enter through Purple Gate
Hours: Sat: 9 am - 5 pm; Sun: 9 am - 2pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: 425-335-7822
Cash Crunch Marketing
March 31, 12 - 4 p.m.
Small Business Marketing Workshop Learn how to promote company products on a tiny budget.
Get more info at www.marketingbuddha.com and follow the link to Tacoma Workshop.
King Oscar Hotel & Convention Ctr, 8820 South Hosmer, Tacoma, WA 98444
Contact: Sonya Carmichel Jones
Admission: $55
BEAMING BETSY’S LAUGHTER CLUB
March 31, 11 a.m.
Learn to laugh for joy and relaxation, all ages welcome
Tahoma Uniterian Universalist Church, 1115 S. 56th, Tacoma; free; 253-473-3473.
GATEWAYS SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA
March 31, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m
egg hunts for all ages, games, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny
Gateways Ranch, 3501 104th St. E., Tacoma; 253-383-4361.
