Stories for Arts & Entertainment
17-year hike comes to an end
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On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, Bart Smith ended his 17 year journey of approximately 16,500 miles hiking all 11 of the National Scenic Trails in the United States. His accomplishment stands unique: he apparently is the only person ever to start and complete this feat.
A Lakewood resident, Smith is not only an energetic camper but a highly talented nature photographer and he has combined his two loves – hiking the scenic trails and photography – to produce coffee table publications and outstanding photo exhibits.
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Discover the Docent Within
Posted by | CommentsIf you enjoy people and gardens, consider becoming a group tour docent at Lakewold Gardens. Our tour docents are ambassadors and teachers. This is an invitation to meet the seasoned docents of Lakewold and enjoy a roundtable discussion that will include their favorite stories about the gardens.
Lakewold’s annual “Docent Training” will be held at the gardens in the historic Wagner House on Saturday, March 20th from 10 am – 1 pm and a complimentary lunch will be provided for attendees. The training session will cover public speaking skills, Lakewold’s plant collection, and a discussion about the glacial age of the Lakes District. It is certain to be a fun and educational way to learn about Lakewold Gardens from the inside, while training to teach and tour the many varieties of groups that come to enjoy the gardens. Volunteering as a docent at Lakewold includes many perks such as annual trips to partner gardens, volunteer luncheons, and free admission to Lakewold events. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Karen Robinson, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone at 253.584.4106 x106.
Lakewold Gardens is a ten acre, non-profit public garden located on Gravelly Lake at 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. We are open year-round for tours; April – September, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. As winter hours vary, please call ahead 253.584.4106 or visit www.lakewoldgardens.org.
Rockin’ in Tillicum
Posted by | CommentsGet your tickets sooner than later! They are $7.50 now, $10 at the door! (Children 4-12 are $4, and under three are free). It’s the third in our series, Thursday Night Live At Tillie’s – Not Your Regular Dinner Show!
One night only…its Johnny “Crash” Arbeeny, former deputy mayor of Lakewood, and The Rockin’ Relics! Chicken Alfredo, salad, and rootbeer floats! It’s a return to the golden age of Rock ‘n Roll!
Thursday, March 11th, Tillicum Elementary School gym, 8514 Maple St., doors open at 6 p.m.
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The Historical Archeology of Greene Park
Posted by | CommentsThe Historical Archeology of Greene Park: A Forgotten Chapter in History of Fort Lewis and WWI is the title of a lecture to be delivered by Dr. Bret Ruby on Sunday March 7 at 2pm at DuPont Presbyterian Church (502 Barksdale Ave, DuPont).
Join Fort Lewis archeologies, Dr. Bret Ruby as he reveals what happened to Greene Park, DuPont’s city next door. This is first in a series of lectures for 2010 by the DuPont Museum and Historical Society. The lecture is Free and Open to the Public. For more Information call 253-964-2399 or download this flyer.
Letter: Go see ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Posted by | CommentsI hope everyone gets to see the last performances of You Can’t Take It With You this weekend (watch 2 minute video preview). It’s one great, hilarious production and I’m known to be fussy. I didn’t even like the recent production of South Pacific in Seattle. Good for Lakewood Playhouse and good for all of us who get to see it!!
Dorothy Wilhelm
Resident Fussbudget
Pierce College Theatre climbs to the heights with ‘K2′
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Pierce College Theatre’s current production is “K2″ by Patrick Meyers. This is a two-man drama which takes place on a ledge at 27,000 feet on K2, the world’s second highest mountain. Taylor and Harold are stranded at the foot of a 600-foot ice wall. They have made it through the night even though Taylor has fallen and broken his leg and Harold got spiked in the arm by one of Taylor’s crampons.
The two friends are joyful that they survived the night and know they have very little time to make it to the base station before the frigid winds accost them when night falls. Read More→
Lakewood’s Tacoma Speedway
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In 1912, Lakewood was a leading stop on the auto racing circuit with the Tacoma Speedway. The track, incorporating what is today's Clover Park Tech College, attracted the top names in auto racing of the day - Oldfield, Rickenbacker, DePalma, Cooper and others. The first track was five miles of dirt road that ran on Steilacoom Blvd to Gravelly Lake Dr to 111th Street to Lakeview Avenue and back to the start. The tract was modified several times during its lifetime. To commemorate this historic structure and local activities, in 2002 the Lakewood Historical Society created the plaque that can be seen today near Building 3 on the CPTC campus. The marker includes additional information about the race course. The Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt. Tacoma Dr SW in Lakewood, features considerable information on the racetrack. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 pm.
DuPont: Annual Shamrock Family Run, Walk & Roll
Posted by | CommentsThe DuPont Parks & Recreation Department is once again coordinating the Annual Shamrock Family Run, Walk and Roll to be held Saturday, March 13 at 10 am. Cost is $5 for kids and $8 for adults or $25 per family. The walk starts at Anytime Fitness (1525 Wilmington Dr, DuPont). To participate, download this registration form. Questions? Call Parks & Recreation at 253-912-5245.
Grow reading skills at story times
Posted by | CommentsLearn and laugh with your young child during story times at Pierce County Libraries. These free events prepare pre-readers and young readers for future reading success through fun books and activities. Registration may be required. Contact library location for details. Registration begins March 1. Read More→
Tiger will leap out from the Jungle
Posted by | CommentsAccording the Chinese lunar calendar, this is the Year of Tiger (hu nia). To the Chinese and many other Asian people, Tiger symbolizes energy, bravery, activity, determination and domination; those who are born in the Year of Tiger will control your own destiny and influence the people around you. The Year of Tiger lasts from February 14, 2010 to February 3, 2011. Chinese people around the world will joyfully celebrate the Spring Festival (Chun Jie, a more common name for the Chinese New Year) by preparing delicious feasts and presenting many interesting activities to welcoming a new, better and abundant year.
Greenspot Tea House and Art Gallery at University Place will present a series of exciting programs to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Featured will be an exhibit of original oil painting; Live, Classical Chinese music performances, Chinese Brush Painting Demonstrations, Chinese Calligraphy (your name in Chinese) and Chinese Fortune Telling. It will be entertaining and educational to immerse in this multicultural experience.
The GreenSpot Tea House and Art Gallery is located at: 3318 Bridgeport Way, Suite B, University Place, WA 98466; phone 253-565-2832; www.greenspottea.com. Program starts from 1:00PM to 5: PM on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Parking spaces available in the back of building.
U.P. resident pens first novel
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Sourcebooks Casablanca published The Highlander’s Sword by debut romance author Amanda Forester. Lady Aila Graham’s father hastily pledges her hand and fortune to Sir Payden MacLaren in exchange for his protection of their clan. Payden, a veteran knight scarred by betrayal, accepts the marriage to save his own clan from destitution. However, a misunderstanding between the newlywed strangers on their wedding night is exploited by a traitor, setting off a chain of violent events that puts both clans in grave danger…
Only by throwing caution to the wind and forging a powerful bond can Aila and Payden expose their enemy and save their people from destruction in this tale of treacherous battle, sweeping adventure and breathtaking love… Read More→
Lakes dance team takes third
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The Lakes High School Dance team placed third in the Hip Hop division at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's Salute to Spirit competition.
