March 2007

Editor’s Note: The calendar is prepared two months in advance. Dates, times and places of events sometimes change, so please call to confirm information.

Hot Tips

Trek Career Day
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville invites high school students to explore careers in animal care, park maintenance and education on March 3. FREE for students who register. Students age 16 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult. For schedule and registration information visit the Web site www.nwtrek.org.

Writing Contest
Teenagers in Pierce County are invited to enter the poetry and fiction writing contest, Our Own Words. Participants have the opportunity to win prizes and get published. Short stories and poems must be submitted in English. Students in grades 7-12 are eligible. Deadline is March 23. FREE. Visit www.piercecountylibrary.

Thursday, March 1

Baroque Revival Exhibition. Thirty local artists have created works in a variety of media and styles, all inspired by art from the Baroque period (1580 through the 17th Century). 10am-5pm weekdays, through March 16. FREE. Tacoma Community College,The Gallery at TCC, 6501 S 19th St.,Tacoma. 253- 460-4374. http://events.tacomacc.edu.

Proof. This play focuses on twenty-five year old Catherine who has spent years caring for her mathematically brilliant, but unstable, father.How much of her father’s madness and genius did she inherit? When a valuable mathematical proof is found amidst her father’s years of nonsensical scribbling, Catherine claims it as her own work.Where is the proof that it is hers? 7pm today, 8pm tomorrow, 2 and 8pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday. $30. Tacoma Actors Guild, 901 Broadway St.,Tacoma. www.tacomaactorsguild.org.

Bulb Farms on Display. More than 150 varieties of daffodils, tulips, irises, crocuses and hyacinths bloom in the demonstration gardens and surrounding commercial bulb field at the
Van Lierop Bulb Farm this month, creating a colorful visual treat for visitors. All ages. 8:30am-5:30pm weekdays; 9am-5pm weekends. FREE. 13407 80th St. E, Puyallup. 253-848-7272. www.vanlieropbulbfarm.com.

W.W.Seymour Botanical Conservatory. Hundreds of purple and green shamrocks
decorate the conservatory this month in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Also featured are hydrangeas, fairy primroses, azaleas, and Asiatic lilies. 10am-4:30pm Tuesdays-Sundays. Special musical performances second Sundays 1-2:30pm. FREE, but donations welcome.W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St.,Tacoma. 253-591-5330.
www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Visitors experience close encounters with tigers, sharks, polar bears, beluga whales and elephants.There is also an outdoor theater and a children's exploration area. 9:30am-4pm daily. $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400
N Pearl St.,Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. 9:30am-3pm weekdays, 9:30am-4pm weekends. $12 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 5-12, $5 ages 3-4, free ages 2 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-
7166. www.nwtrek.org.

Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE.Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 888-238-4373. www.wshs.org.

Free First Thursday at the Museum of Flight. All ages. 5-9pm. FREE. Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S (next to Boeing Field), Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.

All Access Night. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Hot Tip!

Friday, March 2

Free First Friday at Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia. Features free books courtesy of the South Sound Reading Foundation. All ages. 5- 9pm. FREE. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Free First Friday at Children’s Museum of Tacoma. All ages. 10am-7pm. FREE for families.
Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 936 Broadway,Tacoma. 253-627-6031.
www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org.

Teen Fest. Exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment for teens. 5-8pm. FREE. Kitsap
Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. 360-698-2555. www.shopkitsapmall.
com.

Bremerton’s First Friday Art Walk. Stroll the downtown Arts District within walking distance of the ferry. Features entertainment and refreshments. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE. Bremerton. www.visitkitsap.com.

Animals on Celluloid. A mini-film festival of food, wine, classic and never-before-seen short films about the wonders of the natural world. A benefit event for Tahoma Audubon.
Adults only. 6:30-9:30pm. $25. Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S Tyler St., Tacoma.
253-591-6439. www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Monky Business opens. The fun-loving monks of St. Bernard's are in a jam. Abbot Costello and his four beleaguered brethren have just learned that a real estate developer is about to
turn their monastery into a gambling hall and they must raise $250,000 before
midnight to save it. All ages. 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, today through March 18. $15 adults, $11 teens, $8 ages 7-12, $6 ages 6 and younger. Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave.NW, Gig Harbor. 253-858-2282. www.encoretheater.org.

Big River opens. Mark Twain's timeless classic sweeps viewers down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, this jaunty journey provides a celebration of pure Americana. 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, through March 25. $23 adults, $21 students, $16 ages 12 and younger.Tacoma
Musical Playhouse, Narrows Theatre, 7116 Sixth Ave.,Tacoma. www.tmp.org.

Proof. Tacoma Actors Guild,Tacoma. See March 1.

Saturday, March 3

Gig Harbor Art Walk. Enjoy specials and demonstrations at Gig Harbor’s art galleries. All ages. 1-5pm. FREE. Downtown Gig Harbor. 253-851-5546. www.gigharborguide.com.

Sometimes in April. A film screening for teens sponsored by the Tacoma Public Library. This gripping drama based on true events focuses on the 100 horrifying days of the 1994 Rwandan genocide when more than 800,000 people were killed in a purge by Hutu nationalists against their Tutsi countrymen. Against this terrifying backdrop is the story of two Hutu brothers, one in the military and the other a radio personality, whose relationship and private lives are forever. 2pm. For screening location, call 253-591-5666.

Night Tacoma Danced. This benefit black-tie gala event benefiting the Tacoma Art Museum will feature an art sale, three-course dinner, mini live auction and music by Tacoma's Kim Archer Band. 7pm-midnight. Ticket prices start at $175. Event will be held at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. 253-272- 4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Monky Business. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Proof. Tacoma Actors Guild,Tacoma. See March 1.

Sunday, March 4

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Monky Business. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Proof. Tacoma Actors Guild,Tacoma. See March 1.

Monday, March 5

University Wind Ensemble. 7:30pm. FREE. University of Puget Sound, Schneebeck Concert Hall, N 14th St. and N Union Ave.,Tacoma. 253-879- 3419. www.ups.edu.

Thursday, March 8

Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See March 1.

Friday, March 9

Organ at Noon. University organist Joseph Adam performs a 50-minute recital on the
Schneebeck organ. 12:05pm. FREE. Kilworth Chapel, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St.,Tacoma. 253- 879-3555. www.ups.edu/events.

Carmen. Tacoma Opera presents Georges Bizet's Carmen. Desire and death dance to
gypsy rhythms in opera's ultimate tale of love and obsession. Sung in French with
English supertitles. 8pm today and tomorrow, 2pm Sunday. $24-$75. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway,Tacoma. 253-627-7789. www.tacomaopera.com.

Family Night Out. Parents are invited to date night at Harlequin Productions while their children have fun at the Hands On Children's Museum. Children 4-12, and parents. 6-11pm. $65 includes two tickets to Harlequin Productions, and museum admission for one child (including pizza and craft activity). $10 additional children. 202 4th Ave. E Olympia. 360-786-
0151. www.harlequinproductions.org.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Monky Business Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Saturday, March 10

Trek Keeper Tour. Take a ride in the open air with the animal keeper for the first morning feeding in the free-roaming area at Northwest Trek near Eatonville. Ages 5 and older. 8-
10am. $45 adults, $22 ages 5 to 12. Reservations required. 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-7166. www.nwtrek.org.

Lace Making Demonstration. Visitors are invited to view a video on Basic Lace Identification, and bring their own pieces of lace to be identified and dated. Expert lace-makers will be on
hand throughout the day to demonstrate techniques in bobbin lace making, tatting and needle lace making. All ages. Noon- 4pm. $2 adults, $1 children. White River Valley Museum, Les Gove Park, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. 253-288-7433. www.wrvmuseum.org.

Museum of Glass Family Day—Motion Madness. Create animated experiments linked to
the Quantizing Effects exhibition. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Museum of Glass, 1801 E Dock St.,Tacoma. 253-284-4750. www.museumofglass.org.

Most Beautiful Baby Contest. Ages 0-4. 1pm. $15. South Hill Mall, 3500 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-840-2828. www.southhillmall.com.

Pirates in Puyallup. Parents are invited to take a break and drop the kids off for a night of pirate fun with crafts, games, a treasure hunt and more. Ages 4-11. 5-10pm. $15 first child,
$10 additional children in same family. Pre-register by March 7. Puyallup Recreation Center, 808 Valley Ave.NW, Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Parents’Night Out. Take a break or make a date while the kids have a blast at Hands On
Children’s Museum with activities, pizza and creative play. Ages 4-10. 6-9:30pm. $20 first child, $15 each additional sibling. Pre-registration required. Hands On Children’s
Museum, 11th and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

MacHomer. This one-man vocal spectacular features impressions of more than 50 voices from television's The Simpsons in a hilarious performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth.
An educational and entertaining show for all ages. Dinner at 6:30pm, show at 8pm. $10-$51.Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton. 360-373-6743. www.admiraltheatre.org.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Carmen. Pantages Theater,Tacoma. See March 9.

Monky Business. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Sunday, March 11

St.Patrick’s Day Parade. The luck of the Irish will fill the city of Sumner with music and green cheer. Floats, bands and a community celebration will make everyone feel Irish for the
day. All ages. 1pm. FREE. Main St., Sumner. 253-720-9846. www.sumnerdowntown.com.

Second Sunday Music Series. Enjoy music and flowers at the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. A variety of musicians, instruments and music styles are featured each month. All ages. 1-2:30pm. FREE, but donations welcome. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St.,Tacoma. 253-591-5330.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Carmen. Pantages Theater,Tacoma. See March 9.

Monky Business. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Thursday, March 15

Third Thursday Art Walk. Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE, including the Tacoma Art Museum, the Washington State History Museum and the Museum of Glass.Tacoma. 253-591-5341.

Friday, March 16

Easter Bunny Arrival. All ages. 11am. FREE. Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. 360-698- 2555. www.shopkitsapmall.com.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2..

Monky Business Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Saturday, March 17

Animal Care Camp. Participants will shadow an animal keeper, getting their hands dirty and working hard caring for animals.Time will be spent with predators such as grizzly bears, wolves and raccoons in the core area or in the park's 435-acre free-roaming area with moose, deer, elk bison and bighorn sheep. Morning snack and recyclable camera included. Ages 12-18. Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult. 8am-noon. $70. Reservations required by March 2. Northwest Trek, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-7166. www.nwtrek.org.

Discovery Walk. This nature walk is designed for all ages with a special invitation to grandparents. Today’s destination is Thelma Gilmur Park. 10-11:30am. $5. Call for directions. Sponsored by Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place.
253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.

Mick Moloney's Irish Music and Dance Festival. Moloney and his troupe perform repertoire
of slow airs, jigs, reels and hornpipes accompanied by exciting virtuoso Irish dancing. Dinner at 6:30pm, show at 8pm. $17-$56. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton. 360-373- 6743. www.admiraltheatre.org.

Eternal Light: A Celebration of Local Composers. The Bremerton Symphony Concert Chorale will perform arrangements of American folk songs and original works by local composers including Poulshock, Lamb, Glick, Nance and Lauridsen. 7:30pm. $22 adults, $10 youth. Sylvan Way Baptist Church, 900 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. 360-373-1722. www.bremertonsymphony.org.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Sunday, March 18

German Night. The Olympia Symphony Orchestra presents guest artist Jennifer Choi, violin.
Selections include Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80, Suite from Act III of The Mastersingers of Nuremberg and Violin Concerto in D major,Op. 6. 7pm. $20-$45.Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. 360-753-8586. www.olympiasymphony.com.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2..

Monky Business Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See March 2.

Wednesday, March 21

Architecture of the Capitol Campus. Learn about the diverse architecture of the Capitol Campus. 7pm. State Capitol Museum and Outreach Center, 211 SW 21st Ave., Olympia. 360-586-0166. www.washingtonhistory.org.

Thursday, March 22

An Evening with Mark Twain. A hilarious and insightful recreation of an actual lecture that the world famous humorist and author might have given during his highly-acclaimed world tour,
culminating in 1905. 7pm. $15. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton. 360-373-6743. www.admiraltheatre.org.

Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See March 1.

Friday, March 23

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Saturday, March 24

Children's Creative Arts Fair. Hands-on art, science, music and exploration of a fire truck. Ages 2-8. 10am- 3pm. FREE. Bldg. 3, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd., SW, Lakewood. 253-589-5569. www.cptc.edu.

Spring into Audubon. Get acquainted with the Adriana Hess Audubon Center through fun family activities and nature-themed surprises. Families can take a short walk to the
marsh observation deck, identify birds through a spotting scope and more. All ages. Call for times.Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439.
www.tahomaaudubon.org.

Easter Bunny Arrival. Ages 4 and older. 11am. Center Court, South Hill Mall, 3500 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-840-2828. www.southhillmall.com.

Spontaneous Design. Using a multimedia application on the Hot Shop big screen, visitors will make impromptu choices about the shape, colors, and decorative motif of a vessel that
the Hot Shop team will create for the audience. The finished piece will be available for purchase in the museum’s online store in approximately one week. All ages. 2-5pm. Included with admission. $10 adults, $4 ages 6 to 12, free, younger than age 6. Museum of Glass, 1801 E Dock St.,Tacoma. 253-284-4750. www.museumofglass.org.

Shake, Rock and Bid Auction. This 1950's-style benefit for the North Tacoma Cooperative preschool will feature a buffet dinner, silent auctions, a live auction and two raffle drawings. Doors open at 6pm.Ticket prices begins at $22. USA of Yesterday Classic Car Dealership,
corner of 6th and St. Helen's Ave., Tacoma. 253-473-0357.

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Sunday, March 25

Big River. Narrows Theatre,Tacoma. See March 2.

Thursday,March 29

Romeo and Juliet opens. Shakespeare's masterpiece set in today's urban gangland tells this timeless story in a way that will delight everyone. 7pm Thursdays, 8pm Fridays. 2 and 8pm
Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, through April 15. $30.Tacoma Actors Guild, Theatre on the Square, 915 Broadway St.,Tacoma. 253-272-2145. www.tacomaactorsguild.org.

Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See March 1.

Friday, March 30

Nature Storytime. Explore the Adriana Hess Audubon Center and hear themed nature stories. Today’s topic will be Animal Encyclopedia - Fins. Ages 2-6. 10:30- 11:30am. $5. Reservations required. Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.

Organ at Noon. University organist Joseph Adam performs a 50-minute recital on the
Schneebeck organ. 12:05pm. FREE. Kilworth Chapel, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St.,Tacoma. 253-879-3555. www.ups.edu/events.

Glen Miller Orchestra. Dinner at 6:30pm, show at 8pm. $17-$56. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton. 360-373-6743. www.admiraltheatre.org.

Romeo and Juliet. Tacoma Actor’s Guild,Tacoma. See March 29.

Saturday, March 31

Breakfast with the Spring Bunny. Puyallup Parks and Recreation, Gallucci's Catering and South Hill Mall will sponsor a catered breakfast, spring fashion show and visit by the bunny. All ages. 8:30-10:30am. $12.50, free age 2 and younger. Pre-registration required.
Call for location. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Most Magnificent Mutt Show. This Daffodil Festival event invites kids and their canine companions to strut their stuff. Categories include longest ears, best costume, best trick and more. Ages 14 and younger. 10am-2pm. Registration begins at 9am. FREE. Pierce
County Fairgrounds, 21802 Meridian Ave. E, Graham. 253-843-1173. www.piercecountyfair.com.

Military Appreciation Day. Exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment by military and community members to honor service men and women. All day event. FREE. Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. 360-698-2555. www.shopkitsapmall.com.

The Berenstain Bears on Stage. Based on the best-selling book and television series, The Berenstain Bears on Stage is a charming comedy celebrating furry family values and good old-fashioned bear country living. 2 pm. $12 or $35 family packs. Admiral Theatre, 515
Pacific Avenue, Bremerton. 360-373-6743. www.admiraltheatre.org.

Ketron Island Family Full Moon Kayak Tour. Paddle under a full moon through peaceful water while watching for bald eagles and seals. Beginners welcome. Transportation, instruction and equipment provided. Ages 7 and older. Requires participation by two or more intergenerational family members. 5:30-9:30pm. $19, registration required.Trip departs from Metro Parks Tacoma headquarters, 4702 S 19th St.,Tacoma. 253-594-7847. www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Student Chamber Concert. 7:30pm. FREE. University of Puget Sound, Schneebeck Concert Hall, N 14th St. and N Union Ave.,Tacoma. 253-879-3419. www.ups.edu.

Benefit Concert. The Monarch Children's Justice and Advocacy Center presents the Total
Experience Gospel Choir and The Righteous Mothers. 8pm. $25. Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia. 360-753-8586.

Romeo and Juliet. Tacoma Actor’s Guild,Tacoma. See March 29.

Calendar Deadline Details
Calendar submission deadline is the 20th of the month, about six weeks prior to publication. Next deadline is March 20 for May events. Please e-mail information, including date, time, cost and ages to PugetSoundParent@aol.com. All submissions are run on a space available basis.

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