Olympia Little Theatre presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)": Get ready for 37 plays, three actors, and one dead playwright rolling over in his grave! This rollicking, breakneck comedy takes an irreverent frolic through all the Bard's plays (and some sonnets too) in less than two hours! Whether you suffered through Shakespeare in high school or loved him, you won't want to miss this! February 19th, 2010 to March 14th, 2010, Curtain time:Thur-Sat 7:55pm, Sunday 1:55pm, Olympia Little Theatre, 1925 Miller Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: Olympia Little Theate 360-786-9484
www.olympialittletheater.org

Harlequin Productions Presents "Rabbit Hole": Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. "Rabbit Hole" charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. March 11th, 2010 to April 3rd, 2010, Thursdays-Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, The State Theater, 202 4th Ave, Olympia. For more information, contact: Harlequin Productions 360-786-0151
harlequinproductions.org

FREE! Job Hunting Help: Tumwater Timberland Library staff will give a free job-hunting workshop on the second Saturday of each month. The workshop will cover job search resources in the library, both print and on the internet; resources in the local area; online job searching; how to complete an online application; and basic job-searching elements and strategies such as resumes, interviews, and time management. January 9th, 2010 to June 12th, 2010, Saturdays 2-3:30pm, Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market St., Tumwater. For more information, contact: (360) 943-7790
www.TRL.org

Sister Cities International Film Festival: Join Tacoma Sister Cities for their International Film Festival. See award-winning films and cultural programs from 10 different countries. Tickets are $10/person or $90 for a season pass and can be purchased at the Blue Mouse, the Pacific NW Shop, or online. February 4th, 2010 to April 8th, 2010, 6:30pm every Thursday night, Blue Mouse Theatre, 26th & Proctor, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Debbie Bingham 253-591-5117
www.sistercityfilmfest.org

Shamrocks Grace Seymour Conservatory in March: Hundreds of purple and green shamrocks will decorate the Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma’s Wright Park. This stunning display is part of a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which also features hydrangeas, fairy primroses, azaleas, and Asiatic lilies. Conservatory visitors can enjoy the special display until the end of March. March 1st, 2010 to March 31st, 2010, W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 South G Street, Tacoma, located in Wright Park. For more information, contact: Mary Anderson 253-591-5330
marya@tacomaparks.com
www.metroparkstacoma.org/conservatory

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Paradise: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," the musical, centers on two con men competing to be the first to extract $50,000 from a young female heiress. Their hilarious battle of cons will keep audiences laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! March 5th, 2010 to March 21st, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 3pm, Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: Paradise Theatre 253-851-7529
www.paradisetheatre.org

The Wedding Singer: It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancé leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart and spun into a severe “love withdrawal,” Robbie works to make every wedding as disastrous as his own. March 5th, 2010 to March 28th, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7108 6th Ave, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Tacoma Musical Playhouse 253-565-6867
www.tmp.org

Olympia Debris Drop-Off Site: The City of Olympia's drop-off site accepts yard debris, including untreated, unpainted lumber (nails ok) and scrap metal. Metal parts cannot have contained fluids (no batteries, paint cans, microwaves, refrigerators or refrigeration units). Fees are based on type and amount of materials. March 6th, 2010 to November 20th, 2010, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Maintenance Center, 1401 Eastside St. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 753-8509
www.olympiawa.gov/utilities

"Defending the Caveman": A hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other and common themes in our relationships. Recommended for adult audiences. $29 & $39. March 11th, 2010 to March 25th, 2010, six shows, Theatre on the Square, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Broadway Center 253-591-5890 |
www.broadwaycenter.org

Capital Playhouse Presents "Rent": Capital Playhouse presents Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical “Rent,” winner of three Tony Awards, which follows a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they struggle with love, drugs, and AIDS. Though tragic, controversial, and coarse, "Rent" always leaves the audience with a sense of hope. $26-$37. March 11th, 2010 to April 3rd, 2010, Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm, Capital Playhouse, 612 E. 4th Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: Capital Playhouse 360-943-2744
www.capitalplayhouse.com

RAGS Wearable Art Show & Sale: Creative clothing, fashion accessories, and unusual jewelry from more than 50 artists will be for sale at this boutique-style show. A portion of all RAGS sales benefits the YWCA's domestic violence prevention programs. Free admission. March 12th, 2010 to March 14th, 2010, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Larson Mercedes Benz, 4001 20th St E, Fife. For more information, contact: Barbara Balcaitis 253-840-5413
bbalcaitis@comcast.net
www.YWCApiercecounty.org

Encore! Theater Presents "Angry Housewives" the Musical: Bored with their everyday lives and kept in insignificance by their significant others, four angry women form a punk-rock group to enter an upcoming talent show. This marvelous satire of contemporary feminism offers LOL opportunities for men & women alike. $18 adults & $14 teens. March 12th, 2010 to March 28th, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm, Encore!, 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: Kathleen McGilliard 253-858-2282
www.encoretheater.org

Model A Ford Club Swap Meet & Car Show: The Gallopin' Gertie Chapter of the Model A Ford Club is holding a Swap Meet & Car Show featuring car parts, antiques, and collectibles. $5 Saturday, $3 Sunday, children under 12 free. Free parking. March 13th, 2010 to March 14th, 2010, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm, Puyallup Fairgrounds & Events Center, downtown, Puyallup. For more information, contact: 253-833-3926 or 253-566-4374

FREE! Panel For a Sustainable Community: WashPIRG and the ERC are bringing together leaders from Olympia to discuss emerging community solutions to daunting environmental and social challenges. Panelists include TJ Johnson of Sustainable South Sound; Scott Morgan, TESC's Sustainability Coordinator; Carol McKinley of Voices for Justice; Travis Skinner of the Bike Shop; Tim Morrissey of Olympia Waldorf School; and Carol Richmond from Thurston Climate Action Team. March 14th, 2010, 3:30-5:30pm, The Longhouse at The Evergreen State College, Olympia. For more information, contact: Will Petrik
will@washpirgstudents.org
www.washpirgstudents.org/evergreen

Second Sunday Music Series: Visit the W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma's Wright Park and enjoy the live acoustic music of Kathye Long, a singer-songwriter-guitarist. Performances by acoustic musicians are scheduled for the second Sunday of each month. March 14th, 2010, 1-2:30pm, W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 South G Street, Tacoma, located in Wright Park. For more information, contact: Mary Anderson 253-591-5330
marya@tacomaparks.com
www.metroparkstacoma.org/conservatory

Wall Street Casino Running Amok: Community discussion of the ongoing economic crisis hosted by the Green Party. Banks in failure, foreclosed mortgages, people out of work - how would a de-regulated Wall Street contribute to these effects? Learn about Wall Street’s actions, the effects, and why those who might have stopped it let it happen. Critique the process. March 17th, 2010, 6:30 to 9:30pm, Lincoln Elementary School, 213 21st Ave SE, Olympia, (downstairs in the cafeteria). For more information, contact: Janet Jordan 360-352-0779
www.greenparty-sps.net

FREE! Seattle to Alaska, “The Long Trek Home”: Join Erin McKittrick for a discussion and signing of her book, “The Long Trek Home: 4,000 Miles by Boot, Raft, and Ski.” McKittrick and her husband made a 13-month, 4,000-mile expedition from Seattle to Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, traveling solely by human power. Copies will be available for purchase. March 18th, 2010, 7:15 to 8:30pm, Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 352-0595
www.groundtruthtrekking.org

BYU Ballet "Fairy Tales and Fantasy": BYU’s Theatre Ballet will present “Fairy Tales and Fantasy,” an evening of classic ballet, including selections from Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $20.50 for seniors and students. March 18th, 2010, 7pm, SPSCC Minnaert Center, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Tickets 360-753-8586
barbaracooke35@comcast.net
www.washingtoncenter.org/calendar

Elks Inaugural Ball: Olympia Elks Lodge #186 presents the "Installation of Officers and Inaugural Ball" with a no-host dinner ($15, beef or salmon - reservations required) and dancing to the Mud Bay Jazz Band ($10 with dinner, $12.50 without dinner). Dress is semi-formal. R.S.V.P. before March 15th. Open to the public. March 19th, 2010, 5:30pm dinner, 6:30pm installation, 8pm dancing, Olympia Elks, 1818 4th Ave E, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-753-0186
oelks@qwestoffice.net

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason: Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, known for their original music heard on Ken Burns' "Civil War" series, perform a wide range of musical styles, from 19th century classics to lively fiddle tunes. $19 & $36. March 19th, 2010, 7:30pm, Rialto Theater, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Broadway Center 253-591-5890
www.broadwaycenter.org

Indigo Girls: Don't miss the poetic lyrics and unique folk-rock of the Indigo Girls in concert at the intimate Pantages Theater. $36-$66. March 19th, 2010, 7:30pm, Pantages Theater, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Broadway Center 253-591-5890
www.broadwaycenter.org

Community Live Drum and Dance: Live drumming and dancing for our fun-loving community. Dance to Olympia’s hottest live community drum circle. All ages welcome! Family friendly and open to all skill levels of musicians and dancers. $5, instruction provided. March 19th, 2010, 7pm, Fusion, 302 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Michael Clark 360-485-7501
Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com
www.DrumaticInnovation.com

The Celtic Tenors: The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. While each of the Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions from their own individual parts of Ireland, Daryl, James and Matthew show great flexibility in melding their voices to suit the appropriate classical, folk, Irish, and pop genres. March 19th, 2010, 7:30pm, Washington Center, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Box Office 360-753-8585
www.washingtoncenter.org

FREE! Art of Small Press Publishing: A two-day event examines and celebrates the world of local small press publishing. On Friday, authors will read from their work and answer questions. On Saturday, a panel will discuss their work and answer questions about small press publishing from multiple perspectives. A selection of small press items will be available for purchase both days. March 19th, 2010 to March 20th, 2010, Friday 5:30-7pm, Saturday 2-4pm, Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Olympia Timberland Library (360) 352-0595
www.trl.org

PLOP! Nights Presents Animation and Puppetry: Olympia artist Erin Tanner will screen his animated film "Moon Diary" and perform a new work for live puppet theatre. Presented as an installment of "PLOP! Nights," the Performance Lab for Objects and Puppets' ongoing puppetry series for adults, presented on the third weekend of each month. $8 general, $5 student. Intended for mature audiences. March 19th, 2010 to March 20th, 2010, 8pm, Northern, 321 Fourth Avenue SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-481-3029
info@plopolympia.org
www.plopolympia.org

FREE! Family Health & Wellness Festival: Highlights include free pedometers, free chiropractic screenings, free karate lessons for ages 8-15, a drawing for a Sounders shirt autographed by Kasey Keller, square dancing and other entertainment, "Walk a Mile in my School" family walk, and booths with health & safety information, as well as free food samples and info on gluten-free diets. March 20th, 2010, 9:30am-2:30pm, North Thurston H.S., 600 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Community Enrichment Program 943-5404

FREE! Children's Consignment Show: Buy and sell children’s clothing, furniture, cribs, strollers, high chairs, toys, books, shoes, & maternity wear. Fun for the family with a bounce house, the Easter Bunny, free mini hairdos & mini makeovers, and over $50,000 in prizes & giveaways! Bid on autographed memorabilia with items from the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson, Harry Potter, & Angelina Jolie. Shoe drive for Soles4Souls. March 20th, 2010 to March 21st, 2010, 9am to 6pm both days, Great Wolf Lodge. For more information, contact: 360-888-5642
www.shopnswapsales.com

TOGETHER! Spring Graffiti Cleanup: TOGETHER! has begun a new gang prevention program, "Erase It: Record - Report - Remove," and will kick it off with a Spring Clean-Up event. Help clean up graffiti in our community! This keeps neighborhoods safer and more valuable. Contact TOGETHER! for food, paint, and brushes for your neighborhood graffiti removal event. March 20th, 2010, 10am-2pm, Thurston County neighborhoods. For more information, contact: Brittany Sill 360-493-2230 x 27
www.thurstonTOGETHER.org

FREE! RESERVE NOW! Karate for Concentration Workshop for Kids: Premier Martial Arts is offering Karate for Concentration, a free goal-setting workshop for parents and children ages 4 to 13. Workshop will help children build confidence and learn how to stay safe. Children will earn their first karate belt at the workshop. Free; registration required. March 20th, 2010, 10am, Premier Martial Arts, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Premier Lacey 455-1000
www.premiermartialartswa.com

REGISTER NOW! Habitat Restoration Workshop: Learn from the Native Plant Salvage group how to volunteer in your community to remove invasive species and restore local natural areas. The second half of the workshop will be outdoors. March 20th, 2010, 10am, Smith Building, 837 7th Avenue, Olympia. For more information, contact: Stacey Ray 360-753-8046
sray@ci.olympia.wa.us
www.ci.olympia.wa.us

REGISTER NOW! Find Your Passion Workshop: Learn to dream big and discover your true passion! Join The Volunteer Center for the Next Chapter workshop "Passion." Retool your skills, obtain training, explore new options, and get feedback from others about your greatest strengths. $35. Register online. March 20th, 2010, 9am to noon, Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Linda 360-455-0220
linda@volunteer.ws
www.volunteer.ws

FREE! Health Fair: Screening for vision, glaucoma, hearing, bone density, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Referral resources will also be available along with Heart Smart and smoking cessation literature. Sponsored by the St. Michael Parish Nurse Ministries. March 20th, 2010, 9am-noon, St. Michael Church, 1055 Boundary SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: St. Michael Parish 360-754-4667 x104

FREE! Poetry Out Loud Washington State Finals: With words, breath, and determination, students from Washington high schools will compete in the state finals for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest. The Poetry Out Loud State Finals are free and open to the public. March 20th, 2010, 1-5pm, SPSCC Minnaert Center, 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-586-8093
www.arts.wa.gov

RESERVE NOW! Olympia Zen Center Retreat: This retreat/sesshin is an excellent opportunity for seasoned or beginning meditators to spend a day in quiet reflection. Participants will meditate, work quietly in the garden, eat breakfast and lunch together, and have an opportunity for an optional private interview with the teacher. March 20th, 2010, 7am-4pm, Olympia Zen Center, 3248 39th Way NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-357-2835
director@olympiazencenter.org
www.olympiazencenter.org

Nisqually Middle School Totem Pole Dedication: Nisqually Middle School staff and students invite the community to come and observe the rasing of their custom hand-carved totem pole. The Nisqually totem pole project began several years ago and has been carved by generations of Nisqually students. March 20th, 2010, 10am-5pm, Nisqually Middle School, 8100 Steilacoom RD SE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Mellissa Francisco 360-412-4770
mfrancisco@nthurston.k12.wa.us

Dance Festival Northwest in Centralia: Dance companies from throughout Western Washington perform everything from classical ballet to contemporary ballet, modern dance to jazz to musical theatre. Tickets, $15 general, $10 students, seniors, and children, are available from Southwest Washington Dance Center, Book'n'Brush, Hall's Drug, Rainy Day Records, and at the door. March 20th, 2010, 7pm, Centralia College Corbet Theatre, Centralia. For more information, contact: SW Washington Dance Center 360-748-4789

Spring 2010 Wellness & Intuitive Expo: This event focuses on health & wellness for the mind, body, and spirit. Attend fun & educational seminars throughout the day. Visit with 36 exhibitors & practitioners including holistic chiropractic, aura photography, astrology readings, energy healing, nutrition & health products, intuitive guidance & coaching, jewelry, and more. March 20th, 2010, 10am-6pm, Tyee Events Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Kristine Soliday 360-367-0850
kristine@energylighthouse.com
www.energylighthouse.com

The 1947 Movie Show at the Fox: Enjoy a full program including newsreels, cartoon, a short subject, a serial adventure, and the feature, "Angel and the Bad Man" starring John Wayne. Tickets are $3 per person or $8 per family (4 persons maximum). All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Fox Theatre. March 20th, 2010, 2pm & 7pm, Historic Fox Theatre, 119 South Tower Avenue, Centralia. For more information, contact: Scott White (360) 623-1103
scottdwhite1969@gmail.com
www.centraliafoxtheatre.com

Garden Sale to Benefit Rose Gardens: A garden sale sponsored by the Tacoma Rose Society will benefit the Metro Parks Rose Gardens and feature roses grown by Metro Parks staff and Rose Society members, as well as roses donated by several local nurseries. Other plants and an eclectic mix of garden treasures will also be for sale. March 20th, 2010, 9am-3pm, Point Defiance Pagoda, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. For more information, contact: Steve Herbig 253-202-5976
www.metroparkstacoma.org

FREE! Creative Conjuring With Jeff Evans: As part of Timberland Library's Read-Aloud Initiative, they are offering many events in March and April to encourage parents to read aloud to their kids. At this event, magician Jeff Evans will share science stunts, wacky inventions, and magical mayhem. March 20th, 2010, 3:30pm, SheltonTimberland Library, Shelton. For more information, contact: 360-426-1362
www.trl.org

REGISTER NOW! 4-H Super Saturday: The Mid-Pacific 4-H Cluster presents a super day packed with all sorts of fun and interesting workshops for the whole family! Registration forms can be found at website below and with pre-registration the fee is only $5/individual or $15/family for a fully enjoyable day! Prices at the door will be $10 and $20, so choose your favorite workshops early! March 20th, 2010, 9am-3pm, Rochester Middle School, 9937 Hwy 12 SW. For more information, contact: Thurston County 4-H Office (360) 867-2157
TC4H@co.thurston.wa.us
thurston.wsu.edu/4-h/

Hands On Children's Museum Father/Daughter Adventure Night: Enter a magical world of fairies and elves! Dads and daughters work together to build a fairy house, find their way through the garden maze, and search for treasure at the end of the rainbow. $35 for father/daughter team. March 20th, 2010, 6-9pm, Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Hands On Children's Museum 956-0818
www.hocm.org

Olympia Dance Festival: Co-produced by Olympia's own Ballet Northwest and the Washington Center, this community event will feature Thurston County's top dance groups performing together on one program! Experience an amazing diversity of dance, ranging from ballet to social dance, and jazz to ethnic dance! March 20th, 2010 to March 21st, 2010, Washington Center, 512 Washington St. SE, Downtown, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-753-8586
www.washingtoncenter.org