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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...
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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...
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Tellebration! A Storytelling Concert
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesSouth Sound Story Guild promotes the ancient art of oral storytelling, telling folktales and personal stories to experience the adventure, pause in wonder, and tickle your funny bone. Come join the community of story tellers and story listeners.
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A Christmas Carol
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesFor five unforgettable seasons, Harlequin’s A Christmas Carol has captured the hearts of audiences across the South Sound. Now, in our 5th anniversary production, we invite you to rediscover Dickens’ timeless tale of hope, redemption, and the true spirit of the season. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to a beloved tradition, this year promises ...
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Red Riding Hood, a Holiday Panto
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesRed Riding Hood: A Holiday Panto By Vince Brady Directed by Helen Marion-Rowe The perfect annual tradition returns this season with Red Riding Hood: a Holiday Panto! Turning everything topsy-turvy with new songs and old jokes, our very own spin on the story of a gal and her scarlet cloak will be a highlight of ...
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Hidden Memories, My Family’s Story of WWII incarceration camp
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesHidden Memories Anne Shimojima’s Japanese American family didn’t talk about coming to the United States or living through World War II. It took months of questions and research to uncover their story of immigration and imprisonment in incarceration camps for the crime of looking like the enemy. Anne illustrates her story with photographs from her ...
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Deep Sleep Art Show
The Copper Wolf 1126 2nd Ave SW, TumwaterCelebrate the coming winter with us at the Deep Sleep Art Show at The Copper Wolf on Thursday, December 11th from 5-8 PM. The show will feature original artwork by 42 Washington-based artists, so stop by with your family and friends to enjoy some sleep-inspired art, treats, shop artful gifts, and get to know your ...
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Terry & Friends Christmas
St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lacey- 2109 College St. SE 2109 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesIf you want to hear great Christmas music, have your heart warmed, laugh your head off, and sing-a-long…this show is for you! The audience becomes the “live studio audience” inside of KTAF Studios. Join Terry Shaw and his friends this year for a Christmas Radio Show you won’t forget! Sat, Dec. 13 @7pm and Sun, ...
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The Snow Queen
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesTHE SNOW QUEEN By Hans Christian Anderson Adapted by Emily McHugh First produced at The Olympia Family Theater As a co-production with String and Shadow Puppet Theater Directed by Jordan Richards A magical adventure for all ages! The Snow Queen is a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, brought to life ...
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Native American Storytelling
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesRoger Fernandes, a Native American artist and storyteller, is the featured teller for the South Sound Story Guild. His stories focus on the culture of the Coast Salish tribes of Washington. As a storyteller he shares stories as a foundational human process for teaching and healing. Opening teller is Regina King, educator. Story Swap from ...
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