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Roy Lichtenstein: American Indian Encounters
May 13 – September 4, 2006
Roy Lichtenstein: American Indian Encounters features an extraordinary selection of virtually unknown works by Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997), one of the best-known American artists to emerge after 1960. It will bring together paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures, including a rare sketchbook of American Indian design motifs. This exhibition juxtaposes two lesser-known periods of Lichtenstein's art, the Cubist abstractions based on 19th century American history paintings of Native American themes, and the "Amerindian" Pop-style works from 1979 to 1981.
The Essence of Line: French Drawing from Ingres to Degas
June 10 – September 17, 2006
For the first time, the renowned collections of nineteenth-century French drawings from the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum combine for this special exhibition. With only three stops on the national tour, Tacoma is fortunate to be the only venue west of the Mississippi presenting this extraordinary cache of art. The Essence of Line features more than 100 rarely-shown drawings and watercolors by some of the most influential French artists of the nineteenth-century, including Eugene Delacroix, Honoré Daumier, Paul Cézanne, and Edgar Degas. From revealing preparatory sketches to beautiful finished watercolors, these works illuminate the range of French art over the course of a century of innovation.
Between Clouds of Memory: The Ceramic Art of Akio Takamori
June 10 – October 8, 2006
This exhibition presents a twenty-five-year mid-career survey exhibition of one of the country's leading ceramic artists. Born in Japan, Takamori incorporates his heritage in the style and content of his large-scale figurative ceramic sculpture. A marriage of Western and non-Western influences, he uses black-line drawing, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints, and calligraphy coupled with an intense interest in the human form. The artist currently heads the ceramic program at University of Washington in Seattle.
Neddy Artist Fellowship 2006
May 20 – August 13, 2006
The Neddy Artist Fellowship was established in 1995 as a memorial to Robert E. (Ned) Behnke (1948–89). The Behnke family and the Behnke Foundation sought to honor Ned’s contributions to the Northwest artistic community by awarding the Fellowship to artists who demonstrate artistic excellence, innovation, unique vision, and a passionate commitment to their art and community. Tacoma Art Museum will show the work of this year’s nominees.
HOURS – Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Thursday 10am – 8pm, Sunday 12 – 5pm. Open Monday Memorial Day through Labor Day.
ADMISSION – Adult $7.50, Student/Military/Senior (65+) $6.50, Family $25 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18). Children 5 & under free. Third Thursdays free. Members always free.
CONTACT – 253.272.4258, www.TacomaArtMuseum.org, info@TacomaArtMuseum.org
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Internet Safety @ Your Library
May 01, 7:00-8:30 pm
Do you ever wonder how to make sure your children are safe while using Internet? The Puyallup Public Library will help parents and caregivers find ways to communicate and educate youth
Puyallup Public Library, or call (253) 841-5452
LaffStravaganza
May 2, 8pm
the Laff-Hole boys are doubling their pleasure and doubling their fun with an all out Laff-Stravaganza! One night; two shows; seven comics; one sketch group; a band; twenty-nine surprises; some other stuff!
CHAC, 1621 - 12th Ave. Seattle
Tickets: $5-$8
The Queen of Bingo
May 03-06, 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.
Theater on the Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Admission: $29
TOURNEES FESTIVAL
May 3, 2:15, 4:30, 7 and 9 p.m.
French film festival sponsored by Pierce College and the Grand Cinema celebrating French film, culture and community, post-film discussions will follow the 7 p.m. show
Grand Cinema, 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma
$6-$8; 253-593-4474
SPRING FILM SERIES
May 3, 6:30 p.m.
“Hoop Dreams,”
Main Branch, Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma; free; 253-591-5666, 253-591-5688
QUILT SHOW
May 4-6
celebration of local heritage, old-world craft demonstrations by resident artists and crafters including one-stroke painting, wooden toys, quilling, bonsai, flint napping and more
Packwood Elementary School, 12990 Highway 12, Packwood
$3; go to Web site for directions and details;
 Sprinker Spring Bazaar
May 05, 10am - 3pm
Looking for that special Mother's Day gift? Come to the Spring Bazaar! Indoor and Outdoor Booths with a wide variety of items to make that special gift special!
Gift Baskets, Jewlery, Candles, Boxes...
Sprinker Rec Center;
Contact: Tracey Carlson, 253-226-4797
Admission: FREE Admission & Parking
SPANISH LANGUAGE FILM PROGRAM
May 5, 2 p.m.
free screenings, “Pirates of the Caribbean,”
Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup; 253-841-5454.
Gig Harbor art walk
May 5,
1-5 p.m. first Saturdays, downtown Gig Harbor.
LAKEWOOD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
May 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday night film festival, Saturday entertainment, arts and crafts, food, kids’ activities, prizes, raffles
Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood
free;
Children of the Revolution world music performance, 7 p.m. May 5, $20; 253-589-4535, 253-964-6500.
BREATH OF SPRING LUNCHEON
May 5, 1-4 p.m.
“Trailblazing Black Women of Character,” sponsored by Zeta Amicae of Tacoma
King Oscar Convention Center, 8820 S. Hosmer St., Tacoma; $20; 253-539-1153.
MOTHER, DAUGHTER TEA AND LUNCHEON
May 5, 1-4 p.m.
sponsored by the Asberry Cultural Club
Asberry Cultural Club, 2316 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma; $10-$15; 253-272-9412.
GRAND OPENING AND FAMILY FUN DAY
May 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
for Soundview Trail festivities include 5K/10K run or walk, Hound to Sound Dog Walk, booths, displays, educational presentations and more
Chambers Creek Properties, 9850 64th St. W., University Place; register for the run/walk at Web site
Puget Sound Poetry Connection Presents Patricia Clark
May 11, 7:00 pm
Patricia Clark grew up in Tacoma, Washington, graduating with a Ph.D. in English from the University of Houston. She is the author of North of Wondering and My Father On a Bicycle. She teaches creative writing at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
Kings Books, 218 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA;
Contact: Patrice Bunge, 253-566-9469
Admission: Free
MAIFEST IN LEAVENWORTH
May 11-13
Experience spring in Bavaria, live choral and orchestra music, Bavarian music and dance, special Mother’s Day surprises and more go to Web site for details
PIERCE COLLEGE RUNNERS FAIR
May 11-13
workshops, vendor displays, appearance by Dave Scott, world-champion triathlete
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Campus, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood; 253-964-6613.
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 TAYLOR HICKS
May 12, 8 p.m. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $39.50-$59.50; 206-467-5510
7th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival
May 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wildlife Garden Tour 3 p.m.-5 p.m
The Backyard Wildlife Festival is a free, all-day community festival that promotes habitat restoration of backyard wildlife including birds, butterflies, squirrels, and other wildlife. It makes for a great stop on a regional tour of birding festivals that emerge in the Northwest throughout the Spring.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98198
“HACKING DEMOCRACY”
May 12, 2:15 p.m.
documentary on election fraud
Auburn Public Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn; free; 253-939-7829.
LACEY SUNRISE LIONS CLUB FISHING DERBY
May 12, 5:30 a.m.-noon
ample area for bank fishing, fishing pen for children under the age of 12; call for preregistration information, Carpenter’s Union Park, 2915 Walthew St., Long Lake, Lacey; $5-$10; 360-507-5228, 360-412-1571.
PUGAPALOOZA
May 12, noon-4 p.m.
annual pug dog spring celebration featuring races, costume contests, talent show and more
Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; 425-827-7155
POKEMON PRERELEASE TOURNAMENT
May 12, registration 11 a.m.-noon
Diamond & Pearl tournament with junior, senior and masters divisions
The Game Matrix, 8610 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma;
SAFETY ON THE SOUND
May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
low-cost life jacket fittings and sales, courtesy boat safety checks, boat safety education, refreshments and more
Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock Ave. S., Des Moines; 206-824-5700.
OLYMPIA WOODEN BOAT FAIR
May 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;May 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
See wooden boats of all sizes and types, including the Schooner Martha; celebrating 100 years of sailing, 85 arts and crafts booths, children’s boatbuilding, International Food Alley and more
Percival Landing Park, 703 Deschutes Way S.W., Tumwater; free; 360-528-8000.
RAINIER DRAGON BOAT CUP RACE
May 12, 8:50 a.m.-3 p.m.
with more than 20 teams from the West Coast
Thea Foss Waterway, Dock Street, Tacoma; 253-272-7087.
Mother's Day Brunch
May 13, 2 seatings - 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Brunch will be served buffet style by Dean Allen's Catering. Advance reservations are required.
Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact: Becky Roger, 253-584-4106
Admission: Members $40.00, Non-members $45.00, Children 12 & under $20.00
ArtWalk
May 17,
5-8 p.m.
various art galleries and museums in downtown Tacoma; free; 253-274-1630.
ROYAL LIPIZZAANER STALLIONS
May 17-18, 7:30 p.m.
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. ,Tacoma; $22.50-$32.50
Forget Me Not
May 18- 19, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Come out and support our local Alzheimer's Association. Contributions will be collected by local Bankers Life & Casualty Agents and volunteers. They will be wearing green aprons at a storefront near you.
Contact: Anamaria Madau, 253-564-8521
 Cimarron Country Dancers Presents Tom Clifton
May 19, 3:00 to 8:00 pm
Tom Clifton will be teaching 2 classes of cha cha and 2 classes of nightclub 2-step. Each class is $15, or all 4 classes may be taken for $35.00. The class fee includes admission to the dance following, which is from 8:00 until 11:00.
Valley Dance Hall, 1705 Willow Street, Sumner, WA
Contact: Brandy Stricker, 253-848-7220
Admission: $35.00 for all 4 workshops
LACEY SPRING FAIR
May 19, , 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
music, dancing, mini-parade, activities and more
Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey; free; 360-491-4700.
Fine Wines and Felines Too!
May 20, 2 PM - 5:30 PM
MEOW Cat Rescue invites you to join us at our Wine Tasting and Silent Auction fundraising event! Please save the date and visit www.meowcatrescue.org for more info! Admission is free and we'll have items of all prices and interests...
Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th StreetMercer Island, WA 98040
Admission: Free!
RAINIER SYMPHONY POPS! – A Tribute to John Williams
May 20, 3:00PM
Rainier Symphony presents “A Tribute to John Williams” featuring music from Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., and Superman! This pops program will also feature Gershwin's American in Paris and guest conductor E. Diadura of the Moscow Philharmonic.
Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School, 4242 South 144th St. , Tukwila, WA 98168
Admission: $17 adult and $12 student / senior, with discount available for groups of 10 or more. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
WASHINGTON ARMS COLLECTORS SHOW
May 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ; May 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
exhibits, collectors and more
Puyallup Fair & Events Center ShowPlex, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $7; 425-255-8410,
TECHCONNECT LIVE
May 24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
2007 technology innovation for small businesses, classes by experts, vendor showcase and more, registration required,
Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road, Olympia; $65-$80; 360-459-9613.
Historic Photos of Tacoma signing/book talk
May 24, 7 pm
King's Books, 218 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Contact: Rachel Patton with Turner Publishing, 615-255-2665
Admission: Free
“ROWAN & MARTIN’S LAUGH-IN”
May 25, 6 p.m. ; May 26, 12:30 and 6 p.m.; May 27, 12:30 p.m.
comedy dinner show based on the 1960s television series
The Liberty Theater, 116 W. Main St., Puyallup, $25-$35; 253-864-8116
RON WHITE
May 26, 8:30 p.m. and May 27, 7 p.m. Emerald Queen Casino I-5 Showroom, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma; $60-$95
celebration of Maxine Wiseman's life
May 26, 2:00 to 6:00
this is a celebration of Maxine Wiseman's life who passed away on March 30, 2007.
fllaming geyser State Park, auburn washington 98002
Contact: FRANKIE BAKER, 253-446-0175
NAUTICAL RENNAISSANCE
May 26-27
celebrating Ilwaco’s maritime heritage, tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain arrive at the Port of Ilwaco with free dockside tours, Pirate Days activities with sword fights and family fun ; two “Battle Sail” excursions May 26 and an “Adventure Sail” May 27; tours, 4-6 p.m. May 22-24; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 26-27
Long Beach Peninsula, Long Beach
50th Annual Iris Show
May 28, 12:00 Noon until 5:00 pm
All are welcome! Come, enjoy viewing the wide variety of Iris, from Dwarf to Tall Bearded. Every color under the sun will be there to inspire you. Iris experts attending will answer questions related to Iris horticulture. Hope to see you there!
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4519 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98446
Admission: Free
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
May 28, 10 a.m.
traditional service with military honor guard, bagpipes, singers and speakers
Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, 26418 Mountain Highway, Spanaway; 253-846-1381.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 28, 10 a.m.
traditional service with color guard presentation, speeches, and more
Mountain View Cemetery, 2020 Mountain View Drive, Auburn; 253-931-3009.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
May 28, 10:30 a.m.
special Masses at Associated Catholic Cemeteries
Gethsemane Cemetery, Federal Way
and St. Patrick Cemetery, Kent; 11 a.m. May 28, Calvary Cemetery, 5212 70th St. W., Tacoma; 253-838-2240.
MASON COUNTY FOREST FESTIVAL
May 31, 4-9 p.m., June 1, 4-8 p.m., June 2, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., June 3,9 a.m.-3 p.m.
featuring carnival, dance, fun run, kids’ parade, adult parade, vendors, entertainment, logging show and more Loop Field and North Shelton, downtown Shelton
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Month-Long Events:
MayFest
May 05-12
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4th annual burst of Spring activites which will include car shows, art exhibits, membership & admission specials, bonsai exhibit and much more.
Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact: Becky Roger, 253-584-4106
Admission: $5.00 General, $3.00 Senior, Student ,or Military
“MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE”
play about Olympia native who traveled to the Gaza Strip to aid Palestinians in 2003, through May 6
Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, Seattle; $26-$40; 206-443-2210, 206-443-2222
“ONCE UPON A TIME IN NEW JERSEY”
Village Theatre musical production, through May 13. Showtimes: 8 p.m. selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. selected Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah; $25-$49; 425-392-1942
“THE FULL MONTY”
Tacoma Musical Playhouse comedy, April 20-May 13, Narrows Theatre, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; call for showtimes and ticket prices; 253-565-6867
“WAIT UNTIL DARK”
Tacoma Little Theatre production, April 13-May 6. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; pay-what-you-can show, April 14; ASL performance, May 4, Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma; $16-$20; 253-272-2481
“EDWARD SCISSORHANDS”
new musical based on film
April 25-May 13; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays,
5th Avenue Theatre, 1305 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $20-$73; 206-625-1418.
“ENRICO IV: THE HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR”
Harlequin Productions comic tragedy
April 26-May 19. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, State Theater, 202 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia; $24-$33; 360-786-0151
“STREET SMARTS”
Lara “Piece” Kelly puts on a one-woman show featuring original poems, raps and music,
April 28-May 9
Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St., Seattle; $10; 206-725-7517
“ADDY: AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY”
based on the Addy books by Connie Porter, drama
through June 17
Charlotte Martin Theater, 201 Thomas St., Seattle;
$16-$32; 206-441-3322
HULDA KLAGER LILAC DAYS
Stroll 4 acres of blooming lilacs with exotic trees and perennial beds and a historic 1880s Victorian home. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through May 13, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland; $2; 360-225-8996.
The musical "Annie" opens at Encore!
May 04-May 20
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 and Sundays 2:00
Based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" this entertaining musical tells the story of the young Annie who in trying to escape from her difficult life in a Depression era New York orphanage finds happiness with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Family fun!
Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA. 98335
Contact: Kathleen McGilliard, 253-858-2282
Admission: $6.00 Chidren thru 6 yrs; $8.00 7-12; $11.00 Military, Seniors and Teens; $15.00 Adults
Events happening all Summer long:
Gig Harbor Farmers Market
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24,
Stroh’s Field,
west side of Highway 16, Gig Harbor; 253-884-9672
Mukilteo
Farmers Market
April - October 20
Every Thursday 3:00-8:00pm
Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Eden
Trenor, or
425-750-6945
Port Orchard Farmers Market
April 29- October 14
Time: 9am-3pm, Saturdays
community farmers market on the downtown waterfront, near shops & the beachfront park & marina. Master Gardeners on duty.
360-377-3173
Marina Park, Bay Street, Port Orchard
Proctor
Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(April-October)
Insurance parking lot 4001 North 26th at Madison
Tacoma,WA 98402
SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATre “Honus and Me,”
MARCH 31-JUNE 11
a play by Steven Dietz, Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org
"THE THREE MUSKETEERS"
MAY 29 - June 18: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Alexandre Dumas' classic adapted by Erin Chanfrau
Lakewood Playhouse, S729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood
$12-$15; 253-588-0042
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” Village Theatre production, through July 15. Showtimes: 8 p.m. selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. selected Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah; $25-$49; 425-392-1942
“A FLEA IN HER EAR”
CenterStage Theatre production, comedy, May 18-June 3, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 S.W. Dash Point Road, Federal Way; $8-$25; 253-661-1444,
“THE GREEN SHEEP” Windmill Performance Arts production, noon and 7 p.m. May 18, 25; 10, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 19, 26; noon, 2 and 4 p.m. May 20, 27; 4 p.m. May 22-23, 29-30; noon and 4 p.m. May 24, 31, Children’s Museum, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $8-$12; 206-441-1768, .
“SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPLATE”
Taproot Theatre dramatic production, through June 16. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; pay what you can May 23; post-play discussion after Wednesday performances, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; $19-$32; 206-781-9707,
“MASTER HAROLD ... AND THE BOYS”
Seattle Public Theatre dramatic production, through June 10. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Seattle Public Theatre at the Bathhouse, 7312 West Greenlake Drive N., Seattle; $14-$24; 206-524-1300
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