Federal Way’s rich cultural offerings include an award-winning theatre group, a professional symphony orchestra, two dance troops, male and female choruses and quartets.
August 2011
Sand Sculpting Tournament of Champions
August 18th – September 5th; Mon – Sat 10am – 9pm & Sun 10am – 6pm
World master sculptors will produce works of art out of sand for competition. See artists at work. All proceeds benefit local Federal Way charities.
Former Target/Toys R Us site, 31510 20th Avenue South
Admission: $8.50 adults, $6.50 children & seniors, Free for ages 4 & under
Information: 253-221-4449 – Full Details Event Page
September 2011
Han Woo-Ri – Northwest Korean Sports and Cultural Festival
September 16th – 18th; Friday 6:30pm – Opening Night Gala; Saturday starting at 11am; Sunday starting at 12pm The largest Korean festival in the Northwest features traditional and contemporary music, dance, arts, crafts, hands-on activities, food, and sports that honor and originate from Korea and the Korean-American experience. Saturday evening will feature a Han Woo-Ri Idol karaoke competition, while Sunday evening features the now-famous Han Woo-Ri B-Boy Battle, starring a B-Boy troupe from Korea. Continuing a tradition from the last festival, Han Woo-Ri 2011 will also showcase a companion Asian culture to contrast and compare with the Korean culture.
The Commons at Federal Way Mall, south parking lot.
Admission: Free
Information: www.facebook.com/hanwoorifestival
Centerstage Theatre Presents “Late Nite Catechism”
September 23rd – October 9th; 12 performances w/Saturday matinees; see website for dates & times.
You don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy this hilarious, interactive comedy. It was Seattle’s longest-running show ever!
Knutzen Family Theatre, Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road
Admission: $26 general; $23 seniors; $12 youth
Information/Tickets: 253-661-1444, www.centerstagetheatre.com
Federal Way Performing Arts Organizations
Aria Dance Company / Showstoppers Dance Group / 9th Avenue School of Dance(http://www.ninthavenuedance.com/)
9th Avenue School of Dance is the home of Aria Dance Company and the Showstoppers Dance Group. In addition to classes and recitals, the company puts on its annual Nutcracker production.
CenterStage Theatre (www.centerstagetheatre.com)
Winner of BEST SEASON, BEST NEW PLAY, BEST ACTRESS, BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY OR MUSICAL, BEST DIRECTOR OF COMEDY OR MUSICAL from the Tacoma Newspaper in 2008 and 2009. Centerstage’s production of Always Patsy Cline moved to ACT Theatre in Seattle and was invited by the Seattle Theatre Group to produce its Christmas Show at Seattle’s downtown Moore Theatre.
Federal Way Chorale (www.fwchorale.com)
A premier regional choir in the Puget Sound. Each season, the Chorale strives for musical excellence and performs for diverse audiences with a wide variety of musical pieces and styles. The group distinguishes itself with dynamic performances and professional presentation of demanding choral literature from the masters to the light music of today.
Federal Way Symphony Orchestra (www.federalwaysymphony.org)
A 60 professional member orchestra based in Federal Way. The Federal Way Symphony opened the Goodwill Games with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. It’s season include concerts with special guests, outdoor luncheon concerts and New Year’s Eve dance.
Jet Cities Chorus (www.jetcities.org)
The all women chorus won the 2009 Second Place medalists and 2009 First Place Division A in the three-state North Pacific Region #13 area.This group of talented ladies sings a wide range of music – from Broadway classics to barbershop to pop hits all in four-part, a cappella harmony.
