Thursday, August 1, 2013

Community theatre brings 'Sunshine' to GRCC | Entertainment ...

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre brings to life "Little Mary Sunshine", a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor.

Performances are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, with a 3 o'clock matinee on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Green River Community College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

From Colorado Rangers to the lovely Mary Sunshine, a chorus of giggling schoolgirls to the benevolent Indian chief, hearts are won and lost and won again in this delightful, laugh-filled and charming stage production.

The stars of Little Mary Sunshine are talented local teens from the company's musical theatre camp.

The production is under the direction of Terry Thibodeaux Jr., a Lake Youngs Elementary teacher.

All tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling 253-833-9111, ext. 4966.

For more information, visit www.heavierthanair.com.

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AUBURN ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

AUBURN AVENUE THEATER

Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.? Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec? at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Auburn Days Free Film Event and Book Swap: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10. Two films, with a series of newsreels in between, will be shown. Films: 3-4:30 p.m., ?Them?, (black and white, 1954); 5-7 p.m., ?American Graffiti?, (1973). The air-conditioned theatre has been designated an official cooling station for Auburn Days. Free bottled water, pop, and snacks available at the concession window. Film program is part of Auburn Days presented by Adventure Books of Seattle. Free admission. A large number of books will be set out on tables in the lobby for the book swap. Bring one book, or bring a dozen and swap them out for ones you actually want. The book swap runs throughout Saturday and Sunday. For more details, contact Robert Blevins at 253-929-6259 or adventurebooksofseattle@gmail.com. Info: www.adventurebooksofseattle.com.

KIDS SUMMERSTAGE SERIES

The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department presents its eight-week-long? program at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, on Wednesdays at noon. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events. Mixing free entertainment and park activities for kids and adults, the event features kid-friendly artists presenting afternoon concerts, as follows:

? Aug. 7: The Magic of Louie Foxx - An interactive magic show, featuring amazing twists that appeal to kids and the adults who bring them;

? Aug. 14: Rolie Polie Guacamole - Auburn is lucky to be on this Brooklyn New York group?s summer tour. The show is full of engaging and entertaining tunes for the whole family to enjoy;

? Aug. 21: Sing Along Fun with Nancy Stewart - Enjoy the energetic, witty music of award-winning singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart;

??Aug. 28: Johnny Bregar - Rootsy, jazzy and bluesy tunes that are simple and catchy that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

Note: The City has added an ArtRageous hands-on art activity to the July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 events. Participants will learn various art techniques from professional artists. Some craft projects will be offered as take-home projects, others will be a collaborative project, such as making a salmon coastal print with artist Amaranta Ibara. These free art activities will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SOUNDBITES CONCERT SERIES

City of Auburn outdoor performing art music series, a five-week series featuring a lively and eclectic musical mix. The series is supported by the Auburn Downtown Association. Performances are noon Thursdays. For more information, call the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.

??Aug. 1: Darren Motamedy (Smooth jazz)

? Aug. 8: Wally and the Beavs (?50s, ?60s Rock & Roll)

ELSEWHERE

Concerts in the Park: 1-3 p.m., Aug. 24, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St. Algona.? The Icicle River Band performs.

ASO?s Sunsets at the Mary Olson Farm: 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 15. Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Auburn Symphony Orchestra?s new outdoor summer chamber series.? Programs: ? Summer Serenade, Aug. 1; Animals in Music,? Aug. 15. White River Valley Historical Museum docents will give tours of the farm, including the fully restored house and barn beginning at 6 p.m. Wine will be available for purchase, and a shuttle transporting people to and from the parking lot will run one-half hour before concert start time and one-half hour after the concerts end. Concerts are festival seating, so blankets, baskets of food and low chairs are encouraged. Tickets, $17 adults, $10 students; festival Seating. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.

Summer Sounds & Cinema Series: Family-friendly outdoor entertainment, blockbuster movies, presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Lineup: ??7 p.m. Aug. 2, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE. Beatles tribute band, Cr?me Tangerine, and a screening of ?Dr. Seuss? The Lorax? (PG). Featured at the event is an ArtRageous hands-on art activity, led by artist Maury Toohey-Carlisle. ??7 p.m. Aug. 16, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. The Rae Solomon Band performs. The featured film is ?Puss in Boots? (PG). Auburn?s King Solomon Lodge will provide free child ID kits at both evenings. Food concessions, operated by the Auburn Youth Council, will be available at the events for a nominal fee. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Additional summer event information can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/events. For more information, please contact the Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043.

?Little Mary Sunshine?: 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Aug. 3, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Brought to life by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre, ?Little Mary Sunshine? is a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor, while showcasing a personality all its own. From Colorado Rangers to the lovely Mary Sunshine; a chorus of giggling schoolgirls to the benevolent Indian chief; hearts are won and lost and won again in this delightful, laugh-filled and charming stage production. A show you won?t want to miss, Little Mary Sunshine features local teens from the company?s popular musical theatre camp. Tickets $8. Information: 253-833-9111, ext. 4966, www.heavierthanair.com.

?Living Together?: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17, Auburn Mountainview Theater, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. The Paul Fouhy-directed Auburn Mountainview Alumni Theater Company presents Alan Ayckbourn?s ?Living Together? ? part of the British playwright?s explosively hilarious trilogy, ?The Norman Conquests.? Proceeds from ticket sales support the school?s drama students scholarship fund. Tickets $10.

Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician ??or two ? from around the region. No cover. Featured guest musician schedule: ? Aug. 3: John Stowell, guitar. For more information, call 253-887-8530.

Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.

Zola?s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

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