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The 2012 release of SLAM, the annual student literary arts magazine, will be marked by receptions celebrating the work of student writers, photographers, artists, and performance artists.

At Fort Steilacoom, the SLAM release reception will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, in the theatre (Cascade 320).

At Pierce Puyallup, the reception will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the Connection Cafe (second level College Center).

Both venues will have free copies of SLAM available and contributors will be invited to read their work. In addition, winners of SLAM’s “best of” awards in poetry, prose, drama, art and cover design will be announced, and theatre students will share a video of their interpretations of SLAM works. Free food and drink will be provided.

This is the 13th year of the SLAM publication.

Pierce College Theatre presents the Ten-Minute Play Festival for the spring production. Shows are May 16-19 in Studio 320 on the third level of the Cascade building at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. Cost is $2 for Pierce students and $3 for everyone else. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the theater line at (253) 964-6710.

Ten Minute Play Festival Playbill

View photos from the production

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features several plays written by Pierce students and faculty members, including Denise Hartley and Michael Darcher, and by plyawrights from The Actor’s Theatre of Orcas Island Playfest. All of the actors are Pierce College students (see cast list below). The sets were designed by Danny Marshall.

Plays and cast lists

Digital Disconnect by Andrea Hendrick, Ruthie Newman and Mary Poletti

Clara: Nicholle Ortiz

Madison: Gabrielle D. Cleveland

Gertrude: Jacquelyn Edwards

Alice: Jeanene McGraw

Operator: Antonio Robinson

Core Abilities by Michael Darcher

Jeffrey: Stanton Reaves

Kim: Deacostia Law

Necessary Risks by Brigid Ehrmantraut

Annette Derek: Jaquie Leon

Briana Conner: Jacquelyn Edwards

Scientist: Antonio Robinson

One Afternoon When Barbie Wanted to Join the Military by Matt Graham

Barbie: Kellee Weiner

G.I. Joe: Grant Hillard

Ken: Addison J. Kelly

Toys: Gracelyn Pace, Adam Blank

Clear! by Ron Herman

Tess: Nicholle Ortiz

Sophie: Kelsey Villanueva

Happily Ever After by Sharon Russell

Hilda: Tara Tapp

Marian: Cami Okins

Peter: Grant Hillard

Arthur: Adam Blank

Singer: Joyce Moore

Staff: Nicholle Ortiz, Gabrielle D. Cleveland, Antonio Robinson

Walking Beauty by Denise Hartley

Soldier: Antonio Robinson

Medic: Alanna Gordon

Christina: Dela Washington

Dovie: Joyce Vann

Jesse: Charolette Farras

Mary: Christina Heyn

Ice Cream by Keith Andreen

Chrissy: Lupe Sanchez

Ice Cream: Antonio Robinson

Vic: Stan Reaves

Round Trip Fare by Lin McNulty

Ellen: Kristi Hoffman

Kaitlyn: Alanna Gordon

Claudia: Sarah Locey

Dorothy: Joyce Moore

999 Steps by Mika Yamazaki                      

Narrator: Adam Blank

Goblinina: Jacquelyn Edwards

Bansheera: Alexis Speakman

Tormentia: Georgina Tyler

Mother/Elder: Samantha Piek

Village People: Antonio Robinson, Gracelyn Pace, Scott Eiger, Joyce Vann,

Kellee Weiner, Nicholle Ortiz

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is hosting a free Spring Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Health Education Center building, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. This family event will feature carnival games, a bouncy house, airbrush painting, balloon twisting, popcorn and snow cones, and four egg hunts. In addition, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos between 2 and 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free community event. For more information, call (253) 912-6254.

Jamie Ford

Pierce College Puyallup will host Jamie Ford, author of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” the featured book in this year’s Pierce County Reads program, at noon April 13 in the Arts and Allied Health building. The lecture is free and students and community members are encouraged to attend. Ford will be available to sign books afterwards.

“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” a 2010 New York Times bestseller, sets a childhood romance during the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The novel includes several local area landmarks, including the Puyallup fairgrounds.

Through the Pierce County Reads program, there are more than 30 free events, including Ford’s visit to Pierce on April 13, to help readers explore Asian culture and history along with the book.  The events are listed below.

PIERCE COUNTY READS EVENTS

All events are free, but organizers ask that you bring a nonperishable food donation such as peanut butter, baby food, formula, canned food, juices, rice or pasta to support the Emergency Food Network. Schedule also available on the Pierce County Library website.

Feb. 29, 7 p.m.: Author Kristina McMorris speaks and signs her book on internment, “Bridge of Scarlet Leaves,” University of Puget Sound Collins Memorial Library, Room 020, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma; 253-879-3669

Feb. 29, 7 p.m.: Treasure box craft, Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Tacoma; 253-548-3321

March 3, 11 a.m.: Photography and personal histories, South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian Ave. E., Puyallup; 253-548-3303

March 3, 2 p.m.: Sumi painting, Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor; 253-548-3305

March 4, 1 p.m.: Sumi painting, South Hill library

March 4, 2 p.m.: Tea tasting, University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, University Place; 253-548-3307

March 5, 6 p.m.: Origami, Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma; 253-548-3304

March 5, 7 p.m.: Law professor Lorraine K. Bannai speaks on the Japanese internment and the Korematsu court case, Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Lakewood; 253-548-3302

March 10, 11 a.m.: Japanese treasure trunk, Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Buckley; 253-548-3310 or 360-829-0300

March 10, 1 p.m.: Photography and personal histories, Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Orting; 253-548-3312

March 10, 2 p.m.: Chinese treasure trunk, Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E., Graham; 253-548-3322

March 10, 2 p.m.: Japanese tea ceremony, DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, DuPont; 253-548-3326

March 10, 2 p.m.: Sumi painting, Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Sumner; 253-548-3306

March 10, 2 p.m.: Chinese dance, Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Lakewood; 253-548-3314

March 10, 2:30 p.m.: Poet Larry Matsuda reads and speaks on Minidoka camp, UP library

March 11, 2 p.m.: Japanese dance and music, UP library

March 11, 2 p.m.: Book discussion, Summit library

March 13, 6:30 p.m.: Japanese tea ceremony, Lakewood library; register online

March 15, 7 p.m.: Book discussion, Sumner library

March 17, 2 p.m.: Photography and personal histories, UP library

March 17, 2 p.m.: Chinese treasure trunk, Eatonville Pierce County Library, 205 Center St. W., Eatonville; 253-548-3311 or 360-832-6011

March 21, 7 p.m.: True internment stories from the Wing Luke Museum, Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian Ave., Puyallup; 253-841-5454

March 22, 7 p.m.: Book discussion, Parkland library

March 24, 1 p.m.: Chinese calligraphy, Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd., Steilacoom; 253-548-3313

March 24, 2 p.m.: Chinese tea ceremony, Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Bonney Lake; 253-548-3308

March 24, 2 p.m.: Origami, Gig Harbor library

March 24, 12 p.m.: Origami, Lakewood library

March 24, 2 p.m.: Photography and personal histories, Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, Surprise Lake Square, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29, Milton; 253-548-3325

March 27, 7 p.m.: Book discussion, Steilacoom library

March 29, 6 p.m.: Photography and Personal Histories, DuPont library

March 31, 2 p.m.: Taiko drumming, Longbranch Improvement Club, 4312 KPS, Lakebay; 253-548-3309

April 2, 3 p.m.: Book discussion, Graham library

April 4, 6 p.m.: Photography and personal histories, Parkland library

April 3, 7 p.m.: Photography and personal histories, Puyallup library

April 13: Author Jamie Ford speaks and signs “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” at noon at Arts and Allied Health Building, Pierce College Puyallup, 1601 39th Ave. S.E., Puyallup, and at 7 p.m. at Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood

Painting by Robert Koch

The Fine Arts Gallery at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom will celebrate the work of Western Washington artists in the annual Pierce Artists exhibition Feb. 27-April 6.

An artists’ reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

The Pierce Artists show is an annual event that highlights the work of exceptional Western Washington artists. This year’s show features paintings, photographs, sculpture, weaving, and prints. Featured artists are Dr. Jo Anne Geron, Robert Koch, Lisa Mellinger, Jim Oliver, Dr. Key Sun, Karin Williams, Joyce Ryan, Lavonne Holvik, Sarah Waldo, and Lorraine Toler.

The Fine Arts Gallery is located at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Olympic Building, Room 265, 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

For more information, call Gallery Director Jennifer Olson-Rudenko at (253) 964-6535 or visit the Web site at www.pierce.ctc.edu/art.

It may not feel like spring outside yet, but the spring calendar is already buzzing with fun, interesting arts events at both Pierce Fort Steilacoom and Pierce Puyallup. The schedule includes theatre performances, concerts, and art shows. These events are open to the public and many are free.

2012 Spring Arts Calendar

Pierce Fort Steilacoom

April 16-27 – Art Show: Annual High School Art Exhibition, featuring the work of local high school artists, Fine Arts Gallery, Olympic building.

May 7-June 8 – Art Show: Pierce College Student Exhibition, featuring the work of Pierce College students, Fine Arts Gallery, Olympic building.

May 16-19 – Theatre: Ten Minute Play Festival. Showtime is at 7 p.m., Blackbox Theatre/Studio 320, Cascade building.

Pierce College Puyallup

March 28 – Music: High School Orchestra Contest. Local high school orchestras compete from 1 to 6 p.m., Arts and Allied Health (AAH) Theatre.

April 30-June 8 – Art Show: Pierce College Puyallup Student Exhibition, featuring the work of Pierce students, AAH Gallery. An artists’ reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 2.

June 1 and 2 – Music: Spring Vivaldi’s Gloria, featuring Pierce College Puyallup’s choirs and guests, 7:30 p.m., AAH Theatre.

June 10 – Music: Pierce College Concert Band Spring Quarter Concert, 3 p.m., AAH Theatre.

The Pierce College Puyallup Art Gallery will feature the works of Pierce College art faculty for its winter exhibition, Feb. 6- March 23.

Featured artists will include Ann Schuster, Elizabeth Sorensen, and Peter Temple-Thurston from Pierce Puyallup, and Daniel Meuse, David J. Roholt, and Danella Sydow from Pierce Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood.

To celebrate the opening of the show, an artists’ reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

The Fine Arts Gallery at Pierce Puyallup is located in the Arts and Allied Health Building, 1601 39^th Ave. SE. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact Gallery Director Elizabeth Sorensen at (253) 732-8165 or esorensen@pierce.ctc.edu.

Honey Bee, by Danella Sydow

Through Feb. 17, the winter exhibition at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Art Gallery showcases the work of Pierce College art faculty.

Featured artists include Daniel Meuse, David J. Roholt, and Danella Sydow.

To celebrate the opening of the show, an artists’ reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

The Fine Arts Gallery is located at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Olympic Building, O265, 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Friday. Admission is always free.

For more information, call Gallery Director Jennifer Olson-Rudenko at (253) 964-6535 or visit the art gallery website.

To see additional photos of the work featured, visit the Pierce College Facebook page.

Pierce College Theatre will hold open auditions for its winter production, “A Celebration of Our African American Heritage,” from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Black Box Theatre at Pierce Fort Steilacoom.

This production includes readings, acting, and speeches. Music will be the unifying element, with both historical and contemporary musical numbers included in the production.

There are parts for 15 or more men and women. Everyone is welcome to audition. No experience is required.

Rehearsals will be held weekdays between 3 and 5:30 p.m. Show dates will be Feb. 17 and 18 at Pierce Fort Steilacoom, and Feb. 24 and 25 at Pierce Puyallup.

The Pierce College music program will celebrate the fall season and the upcoming holiday season with a series of three concerts in Pierce College Puyallup’s Arts and Allied Health Theatre, 1601 39^th Ave. SE.

• 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3 – The Pierce College Puyallup Choir and Orchestra will get listeners into the holiday spirit with performances of holiday classics. They will also conduct an interactive experiment, in which the chamber choir will sing two versions of familiar carols and allow the audience to text their favorites. The orchestra program will include pieces by Vivaldi, Melchior Franck, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The evening will end by a combo performance of both the choirs and orchestra, featuring guest soloist Barry Johnson, and a dramatic, version of “Jingle Bells.” Free.

• 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 – The Pierce College Concert Band and the Fort Steilacoom Concert and Chamber Choirs will celebrate the work of such modern composers as Americans Daniel Pinkham, Stephen Paulus, and Steve Heitzig, as well as that from more traditional composers, including Joseph Haydn and Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Admission is free for Pierce College students with ID.

For more information on Pierce College’s music programs, visit www.pierce.ctc.edu/dept/music.