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.
May 2012
Buds & Blooms Spring Garden Tour
May 12th – 13th
Federal Way is home to two internationally known gardens and scores of other public and private gardens. Encompassing five of these gardens covering over 60 acres, and featuring guest speakers, music, children’s activities, demonstrations, exhibits, and more over two days, Buds & Blooms presents a Northwest Garden Tour for the whole family.
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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.
