Lakewood Playhouse announcement. Cold reading (or sight reading) is where actors read aloud from a script, scene, or text with little to no advanced preparation. It’s frequently used in auditions either instead of or in addition to prepared monologues. This workshop is for all levels of experience and ability and will include invaluable cold reading […]
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Advent Calendar December 7: Nuts
Nuts were a big item in Christmas bakery but also just for snacking during my childhood. Hazelnuts were cheaply available anywhere, whether grated or whole. Californian almonds were an all-year-around treat, too, their price just as low as that of hazelnuts although imported from so far away! And we received boxes of nuts from my […]
In the Book Nook with … Pauli Pedersen
Author Pauli Pedersen lives on Fox Island, WA and has been enjoying an active life of teaching, raising five charming children, and performing as a classical singer. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and an indefatigable spirit, she finds wonder in her family history. She began writing her memories of her dad’s struggle […]
Calling all Lakewood Baseball Clubbers
Submitted by Greg Rediske. The annual meeting of the Lakewood Baseball Club will be held on Thursday, December 14, beginning at 5:30 at the University Place Round Table Pizza. 7011 27th St W There will be some changes for the coming year that need to be approved. Lots of exciting news for one and all. […]
Vehicle, pedestrian fatal collision Tuesday morning
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police. At approximately 6:27 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Lakewood Police officers were notified of an injury vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the 10400 block of S. Tacoma Way. The initial caller was the driver of the involved vehicle. The driver reported that the pedestrian was not responsive […]
Acting Through Song Workshop
Submitted by Lakewood Playhouse. This unique workshop, taught by our new Managing Artistic Director Joseph C. Walsh will focus on how music, lyrics, intention and performer combine to create focused and multi-dimensional Musical Theatre Moments. Work in a communicative, collaborative and supportive environment to develop your performance of your favorite Musical Theatre song. Participants will […]
Advent Calendar December 6: St. Nicholas Day
December 6 is a great day for children with a German background – they get a glimpse of Christmas joy. No way close to that Dutch children get on this day, but still. This morning, their first steps will be to their homes’ front door to find what St. Nicholas has stuffed into their boots […]
Letter: Silver-ribboned Stairs – Where Will They Lead?
On the rare early mornings this winter time of year, it used to be that as the sun appeared over the top of the hill the momentary sunlight would turn the edgings on the stairs into silver ribbons, horizontal icicles, shooting stars. Then, lost in thought, my hands cradling a cup of coffee in order to stay […]
Lakewood Police report stolen vehicle recovery, investigating death
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police. At approximately 10:05 p.m. on Saturday December 2, 2023, Lakewood Police officers were alerted to a stolen Kia Sportage traveling westbound on Steilacoom Blvd SW near Lakewood Dr. The officers followed the vehicle, without lights or siren, at normal speeds while waiting for additional officers to arrive and […]