City of LakewoodPierce County READS
Biggest reading event in Pierce County kicks off
Be a part of the largest free reading event in Pierce County: Pierce County READS , when thousands of people come together as a community and read copies of the same book at the same time. Pierce County Library System and The News Tribune present Pierce County READS, sponsored by KeyBank Foundation. This year marks the fifth annual Pierce County READS program, which will run now through April 13.
This year join with friends and neighbors and read New York Times Best Seller and award-winning “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
,” by nationally known, prize-winning author Jamie Ford
. “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” tells a gripping account of the Japanese American internment during World War II, through the eyes and voice of a child as he matures through life.
The book has broad appeal and many themes for discussion. Pierce County Library offers the best seller in hardback, paperback, large print, audiobook, and downloadable audiobook and e-book.
During the Pierce County READS program people may participate in more than 30 free events . Featured presenters include:
- Man born in and who lived his early years in the Idaho internment camp at Minidoka, Idaho—Larry Matsuda. University Place Library, Sat., March 10, 2:30 p.m.
- True life internment stories from representatives of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience—Puyallup Public Library, Wed., March 21, 7 p.m.
- Historian and other experts relate the fascinating stories of Japanese Americans’ contributions to the region—Michael Sullivan, King’s Books, Thurs., March 29, 7 p.m.
People may meet the award-winning author Jamie Ford at a free event and book signing at Clover Park Technical College, Sharon McGavick Conference Center, in Lakewood, on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m.
Dozens of community partners participate in Pierce County READS: Associated Ministries, Barnes & Noble, Clover Park Technical College, Emergency Food Network, Garfield Book Company, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries, King’s Books, Lakewood Arts Commission, Lakewood Historical Society and History Museum, Mostly Books, Pacific Lutheran University, Pierce College Puyallup, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Puyallup Public Library, Roy Public Library, Sumner Arts Commission, Tacoma Art Museum, and University of Puget Sound.
Pierce County READS @ www.piercecountylibrary.org search site: READS
Second City Chamber Series
Join the award winning Second City Chamber Series for its summer season, “Concerts at the Gardens,” held every June and July at Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood since 2002. Each year, the Series brings together the Northwest's finest musicians to perform well-known works of the classical masters with the lesser-known works of modern composers. This deliberate, artistic combination of the old and the new creates a unique and stimulating musical experience. Join us at Lakewold Gardens as we explore great chamber music from 1711, 1911, and 2011! (253) 572-TUNE (8863) www.scchamberseries.org .
The Tacoma Concert Band
founded in 1981, is considered by many to be the Northwest's premier concert band. The TCB performs an eclectic blend of musical styles ranging from Bach to Broadway, with its roots in the traditions of the finest European and American bands and extending through to new music commissioned especially for the Tacoma Concert Band. The band embraces the present while respecting the past. The band has achieved a national reputation and has received awards for excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation and the City of Tacoma and Pierce County Arts Commissions. The TCB has released three cassettes and five CDs.
For more information regarding upcoming performances, please go to: www.tacomaconcertband.org
Lakewold Gardens
12317 - Gravelly Lake Drive SW
(253) 584-4106
Located on Gravelly Lake Drive SW in the heart of Lakewood, Lakewold offers landscape architecture by Thomas Church surrounded by rare and native plants, State Champion trees, over 900 rhododendrons, 30 Japanese maples and stunning statuary. A Washington State historic landmark, Lakewold’s Georgian-style mansion and historic architecture complete the 10 acres where visitors can step back in time to an elegant past or enjoy a relaxing moment to contemplate the future. To learn more about Lakewold Gardens click on the link below:
www.lakewoldgardens.org
The Lakewood Playhouse
The Lakewood Playhouse was founded in 1938 and currently operates a 180 seat live theatre in the Lakewood Towne Center. The Playhouse's primary mission is to create engaging and entertaining theatre celebrating the human experience through the plays they present to the public. The Playhouse is committed to providing local children and families with wonderful, meaningful experiences through access to some of the finest theatre in the South Sound. The Playhouse also maintains a highly acclaimed youth theatre program as well as a Senior Players group. Additionally, the Playhouse produces popular 1940 Radio Plays from the Golden Age of Radio.
Lakewood Playhouse is located next to the Pierce Transit Center at 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. Playhouse Box Office may be contacted at (253) 588-0042 Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 3:00 on to 6:00 pm. For more detailed information on upcoming productions, please visit the Playhouse website at: www.lakewoodplayhouse.org