Entertainment Stories - South King County

Student cast to perform 'Grease' at APAC

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

The Auburn High School Actors' Guild presents the musical, "Grease", for six performances at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, located at 700 E. Main St.

Nuclear Cowboyz to take flight at the Tacoma Dome

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Operatic duo stays in tune, at home and around the world

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Their rich, lyrical voices can be heard around the world.

College student building career in standup comedy

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Jared Munson’s comedy career has come a long way in a short time.

Chris Botti, Natalie Cole to bring jazz evening to Puyallup Fair on Sept. 17

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Chris Botti, America’s jazz trumpeter legend boasting international acclaim takes the Puyallup Fair stage on Sept. 17, along with eight-time Grammy Award winner, Natalie Cole.

Buddy Holly's Tour of Stars to play the Ave on March 12-14

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Auburn residents will have a chance to rock again like it’s 1959 when the Buddy Holly’s Tour of Stars rolls into the Auburn Avenue Theater for three performances on March 12-14.

Young country star to perform benefit concert

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Enumclaw native Rae Solomon, a hard rockin' country artist who is true to its classic roots, will perform a benefit concert March 20 at Performance Grill, located at 1525 A St. NE.

Rollicking Irish comedy 'Blaguards' to perform at APAC

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

"A Couple of Blaguards", the rollicking autobiographical Irish comedy written by award-winning authors – and brothers – Frank McCourt and Malachy McCourt will be presented as part of the City of Auburn’s BRAVO Season for one night only on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Auburn Performing Arts Center.

'Stages' shares talent, story | Review

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

Good things do come in small packages, as evidenced when pint-sized, tap dancing, dynamo Barbara Duffy and Company exploded onto the stage of the Auburn Performing Arts Center in the latest segment of the BRAVO series last Friday night.

Oscar Awards contest now open online

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:21 PST

The Auburn Reporter has opened up an Oscar Awards contest at http://pnw.cc/movieawards. Contestants who sign up on the site can take a stab at guessing the winners of some of the top Oscar categories, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress and more.

Green Pear Tree in September | Poetry by Freya Manfred

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Wisconsin writer Freya Manfred is not only a fine poet but the daughter of the late Frederick Manfred, a distinguished novelist of the American west. Here is a lovely snapshot of her father, whom I cherished among my good friends.

The Tahoma Drama Club presents Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella | Slide Show

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Oscar Awards contest now open on The Reporter Web site

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

The Maple Valley/Covington Reporter has opened up an Oscar Awards contest.

Old Man Throwing a Ball | Poetry by David Baker

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

This marks the fourth time we’ve published a poem by David Baker, one of my favorite writers. Baker lives in Granville, Ohio, and teaches at Denison University. He is also the poetry editor for the distinguished Kenyon Review.

Cascade Jazz Quintet concert at Maple Valley Creative Arts Center March 6

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

The Cascade Jazz Quintet will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, Suite 15, Maple Valley.

True Love and Other Diasters | Book Review

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Lint | Poetry by Gary Metras

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

For Those About to Rock

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Gallery 2010 highlights the work of local artist

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

The city of Enumclaw’s Gallery 2010 presents Moving Expressions by local artist Susan Payne. The exhibit opens today, Wednesday, and continues through April 6 at Enumclaw City Hall Council Chambers.

Works sought for Arts Alive! calendar production

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Art fund honors former principal

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Stage Door Productions ‘Annie’ great addition to Plateau

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Until this month, Stage Door Productions was unable to officially disclose the name of its spring play due to a contractual agreement with the publisher.

Fire and Ice Irish Dance Company

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Centerstage presents Blood Squad comedy improv and ‘Enchanted April’

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

South King County Senior Expo set for March 24 at Highline

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Decatur's Cabaret 2010 will be March 12

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Pacific Ballroom Dance: Don't miss March 6 performance

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

Free live jazz at Marine View: Electric violin virtuoso Geoffrey Castle

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:22 PST

At 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, the popular monthly jazz concert series Jazz LIVE at Marine View features electric six-string violinist Geoffrey Castle. Considered one of the finest electric violin players in the country, Castle will display his virtuoso showmanship and be capably joined by Eric Robert on keyboards and Darin Watkins on drums. Don’t miss an evening of fine Celtic soul violin. Admission is free to all ages. Concerts are held at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 (1/2 mile south of Dash Point State Park on State Hwy. 509). Call (253) 229-9206 or visit www.marineviewpc.org

Ready for some football? Kent Predators play first home game Friday night at ShoWare

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Fans will find out just what the professional Indoor Football League is all about when the Kent Predators make their debut Friday, March 12 at the ShoWare Center.

Party with the Kent Predators Thursday

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Get early jump on St. Patrick's Day at Men of Worth concert

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

The celebration of St. Patrick's Day starts early this year in Kent with a Men of Worth concert.

Juggler to perform at Kent-Meridian

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Seattle juggler Thomas Arthur presents his Luminous Edge show at 3 p.m. March 20 at the Kent-Meridian High Performing Arts Center.

Kent choir to sing at Benaroya Hall

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

The Kent-based Rainier Chorale will join several other choirs for a mass production of the Mozart Requiem at 2 p.m. March 14 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle.

Green River Glass show opens for 33rd year in Kent

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

The Green River Glass Show isn't just for Depression-era glass items anymore.

Irish, Scottish music at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Scotsman Donnie MacDonald and Irishman James Keigher perform traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish folk music as the duo Men of Worth at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Kent-Meridian High School.

Pat's Bar features classic rock bands

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Dance or listen to two classic rock bands this weekend at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

Local artist shows at Go Deli

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

March's local music lineup for Renton

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Spring concert to feature Renton pianist March 21

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

A spring concert presented by the Seattle Festival Orchestra (formerly known as Musicians Emeritus Symphony Orchestra) will feature local Renton musician, pianist Michael Messer.

Still lifes, landscapes on display at Carco Theater through March 31

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST

Renton Civic's Footlight Frenzy to be viewed by playwright

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:23 PST