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The Matildas prepare for Quarter Final test with strong Asian Cup ambitions
Australia seek deserved revenge at this year's AFC Women’s Asian Cup after they suffered an early exit back in 2022. A behind closed doors tournament due to Covid 19 saw the Matildas knocked out in the quarter finals by a strong South Korea team who went on to the final. This year, as the hosts of the tournament, Australia have their eyes set on the trophy.
The BEST Best Man Speech Ever
Shutterstock By Erica Leigh Lewis Kristin Monica 38 mins ago Kristin's Blog We’ve all been to those weddings where the speeches are too rambley, with no point, referencing inside jokes that only the bride or groom get, and you just can’t stop thinking about how this person should just SHUT UP so you can EAT already! This…. is not that. Sam Waldron was the best man for his older brother, Jonah Waldron’s, wedding.
Quality Is Unable To Exist Without Diversity
Major Award Shows Continue To Uplift Whiteness & Claim Quality Image by kalhh from Pixabay Stephen King pulled a ScarJo’ for the masses on twitter when he tweeted a rephrasing of her “actors should be able to play whoever they want” spiel, essentially saying diversity shouldn’t matter, just skill or, in King’s case, quality.
No Film Is Owed A Positive Review Because We Are The Same Race
Fake reviews diminish the reviewer, the cinema and the trust of readers Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash There are situations where in order for inequality to be effectively bridged leeway should, in fact must, be given to Black people and people of color. Because the gap between demographics according to race, gender, religion, abled, etc is so vast it’s necessary because it’s not a case of some beginning at the starting line while others start a few feet ahead.
Speaker aims to save the moon landing sites
COURTESY PHOTO, The Museum of Flight Michelle Hanlon of For All Moonkind explains why we need to guard the cradle of our space-faring civilization Michelle Hanlon of For All Moonkind.org is working to ensure the six Apollo and other early lunar landing sites are recognized for their value and are preserved and protected for prosperity. On Sunday, May 19, Hanlon talks about the international effort the organization leads to make sure the historic places on the moon will be safe forever.
Museum to present artist in residence’ paintings, drawings
Lassaline’s Watershed exhibit works opens June 26 Artist Michelle Lassaline’s experience in residence at Auburn’s historic Mary Olson Farm is reflected in a new exhibit, Watershed, opening June 26, at the White River Valley Museum. Lassaline worked in residence at the farm from June to July 2018 with the company of the three barn cats, two donkeys, one cow and her dog.
William Florian presents Those Were The Days, a musical journey through the ’60s
William Florian presents an upbeat, musical journey of Americas greatest songs of the ’60s, including songs he performed as a lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels. COURTESY PHOTO Join William Florian – former member of the ’60s group, The New Christy Minstrels – on an upbeat, energetic, musical journey through America’s greatest folk and pop songs of the ’60s.
Matt McClowry headlines Friday’s card at Comedy at the Ave
Show time is 7:30 p.m. at the theater With his towering frame, faintly sinister good looks and a mild case of Asperger syndrome, Matt McClowry does not easily fit the stereotypical image of a stand-up comic. But after a few moments of watching him on stage, it’s clear he’s a natural – with a laconic yet still faintly annoyed delivery underscoring sharply observed gripes about a host of modern absurdities.
National Formation Ballroom dance champions to perform local concert
Live the Journey set for May 31 and June 1 at PAC Pacific Ballroom Dance (PBD) Junior and Preteen division teams took first place at the National Formation Ballroom Championships in March. Now, these performers, along with the rest of their company, will present Live the Journey, a dance concert, May 31 and June 1 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE. Performances begin each night at 7, with an additional 2 o’clock matinee on Saturday.
Fiber Arts Fair comes to the Auburn Library on May 11
The Auburn Library hosts a daylong Fiber Arts Fair on Saturday, May 11, celebrating knitting, weaving, quilting, sewing, spinning, crochet and more. Enjoy free activities for all ages including hands-on workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, story time and crafts at the library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Schedule: • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Demonstrations and exhibits from community groups, including Arachne Weavers Guild, Auburn Spinners, and more.
Poetry at Rainbow Café returns Monday, May 6 with Daniel Person
The Poetry at the Rainbow Café welcomes Daniel Person on Monday, May 6. The program is from 7 to 9 p.m. in the banquet room at the café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn. Coffee and conversation follow readings. It is an open mic opportunity. The public is invited. Person is a Tacoma-based writer and editor. His journalism has been published in Outside, High Country News, Montana Quarterly, Seattle Weekly, The Guardian and Geekwire.
Colon cancer rates rising in younger adults
MESSAGE FROM MULTICARE By MultiCare Health System Millennials, take note: Colorectal cancers aren’t just a disease of the middle-aged and elderly anymore. Increasingly these cancers strike people in their early adult lives. “No one knows the exact reason why,” said Laila Rashidi, MD, with MultiCare Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra to throw season-ending party
Spring concert, Dance, comes to the PAC on April 28 The Auburn Symphony Orchestra concludes its first season with new music director Wesley Schulz by throwing a party. ASO’s spring concert, Dance, begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE. The orchestral party begins with Anna Clyne’s raucous, Masquerade! Then, South African pianist Johan Botes performs Tchaikovsky’s towering Piano Concerto No. 1, among the best known of all piano concertos.
Smithsonian exhibit coming to Auburn
Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America to be on display May 4- June 16 COURTESY, White River Valley Museum The White River Valley Museum is partnering with Humanities Washington to bring the Smithsonian to Auburn. Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America is a dynamic exhibit from the Smithsonian’s Museums on Main Street program. The exhibit highlights national and local sports stories through hands-on discovery, video, audio, photos and memorabilia.
‘Madagascar, Jr.’ comes to the Auburn Ave on April 19-21
Auburn Community Jr. Players present classic story The Auburn Community Jr. Players present “Madagascar, Jr.” on April 19-21 at the Auburn Avenue Theater. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with 2 o’clock matinees on Saturday and Sunday. “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr.” follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Damonde Tschritter headlines lineup for Comedy Night at the Ave
Show begins 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 Damonde Tschritter. COURTESY PHOTO Damonde Tschritter headlines Comedy Night at the Ave on Friday. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at the historic theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Tschritter was hailed in the Globe & Mail as “comedy’s new super hero.” He is the only Canadian to win the Seattle International Comedy Competition in its 33-year history.
What we can learn from Canada’s new food guidelines
By Erica Lewis, MultiCare Health System Drink more water, eat more plants and cook more at home, says Canada. Canada’s new food guidelines have transformed from a food pyramid to an “eat well, live well” infographic, which takes a slightly different spin on our USDA MyPlate recommendations. Specific foods and serving sizes are no longer emphasized in the new guidelines.
What we can learn from Canada’s new food guidelines
By Erica Lewis, MultiCare Health System Drink more water, eat more plants and cook more at home, says Canada. Canada’s new food guidelines have transformed from a food pyramid to an “eat well, live well” infographic, which takes a slightly different spin on our current USDA MyPlate recommendations. Specific foods and serving sizes are no longer emphasized in the new guidelines.
Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform in Auburn on Sunday, May 19
Chinese acrobatic tour’s appearance at PAC rescheduled after a storm canceled Feb. 9 show The Golden Dragon Acrobats – a fast-paced, technically innovative and talented group – perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, part of the city’s Bravo Performing Art Series. The program was rescheduled after a snowstorm canceled the original Feb. 9 performance. The acrobats represent a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago.
No progress without political will: Women in UK local government
Erica Lewis has first-hand experience of the issues faced by women in UK Local Government, having been recently elected to the County Council for Lancaster South East. In her response to the report Does Local Government work for women? by the Fawcett Society, she sees little progress being made without political will and cross-party co-ordination. No mean feat, but a necessary next step.
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