Pacific Raceways Season Opens

Where: Pacific Raceways, 3101 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042 

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With a new motorcross track, improvements to the road course, including track improvements and spectator viewing areas, new events, and a new drag strip format consisting of 3-day race events, this year promises to be exciting for racers and spectators. General Manager Doug Greenfield has been focusing on making the facility more racer and family friendly. Improvements to the facility include a new AAA Official Auto Club playground, race surface renovations, track appearance enhancements, and new Bret Chevrolet Race Rescue vehicles equipped with high-tech safety equipment. When talking with Greenfield about the track and the direction it was going, Greenfield replied, “I see positives changes that are going to benefit the facility, community, racers, and the fans. I’m very excited about the upcoming season.” For more information and a complete calendar - Read More

July  - August 29, 2008

Auburn Senior Activity Center Gallery Reception

Where: Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002

When: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Artist reception featuring Dennis Harrison works in a medium called Marquetry. Designs are created using rare woods, shells or mosaic in an inlaid pattern that is enhanced through color, grain and texture.
Exhibit: June 30 - Aug 29, for more information please call 253-288-7440 or www.auburnwa.gov

July 11 - September 21, 2008

White River Amphitheatre Concert Line-Up

Where: White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Rd., Auburn, WA 98092

For Shuttle Information and Directions please call 360-825-6200 / http://www.rivergiver.com 

Santana - September 6, 2008

Journey/Heat/Cheap Trick - September 19, 2008

Maroon 5/Counting Crows - September 21, 2008

August 15 - October 5

SuperMall Special Event - Earn Cash Prizes for Your School!

Where: SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn, WA 98001
When: August 15 - October 5, 2008

Earning for Learning encourages local residents to shop at SuperMall from August 15th through October 5th to earn “points,” and ultimately the chance to win cash prizes, for the school of their choice. Shoppers simply redeem their receipts for points ($1 equals 1 point) at Guest Services, located in the Train Court, and designate their points to the school of their choice. 

Bring receipts from any SuperMall store dated August 15 - October 5 to Guest Services to add points to your school's point total. Prizes awarded to the top 5 schools are:1st place: $10,000 , 2nd place: $5,000 , 3rd place: $2,500, 4th place: $1,500, 5th place: $1,000. For more information please click here.

August 20 to November 9, 2008

Weaver’s Spirit Power, Antique to Contemporary Coast Salish Weaving

Where: White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002

When:  12:00 p.m.  to   4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Despite the fact that most people envision totem poles and masks, the highest form of traditional Native art from the Puget Sound region was weaving, both basketry and wool. Guest curator and master weaver, Susan Pavel will bring us a collection of weaving's from Northwest artists, many of them Native Americans. Wearing ceremonial robes, tunics, bags, and blankets, in sheep wool, mountain goat wool, in natural tones or died with native plants—the indigenous weaving's of our region are beautiful. For more information please call 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org

August 25 - September 19, 2008

Auburn City Hall Gallery Exhibit
Where: Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
When: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Artist Reception: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.

The oil pastel works of Des Moines artist Daniel Wend and the watercolor works of 8-year-old University Place artist Jordan Cook express great passions for nature and life. Their works give viewers an opportunity to experience the world as interpreted through the eyes of a zealous mountaineer and as interpreted by a child with an extraordinary gift.

For more details on upcoming exhibits: 253-931-3043

www.auburnwa.gov/arts

September 13, 2008

Model Railroad Show

Where: White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002

When:  11:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Admission: $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children

For more information please call 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org

September 13, 2008

The Ave Kids

Where: Auburn Ave. Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn, WA 98002

When: 7:30 p.m.Admission: $17.00 Regular | $15.00 Senior (60+)

September 14, 2008

Washington Cup VI at Emerald Downs

Where: Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Down Drive, Auburn WA, 98002

When: 2:00 p.m.

On Sunday, September 14th the top Washington Thoroughbreds will take center stage at Emerald Downs.  The card will feature seven races valued at $300,000 in purses. All seven races will be restricted to Washington-breds. For more information please call

253-288-7711 or emeralddowns.com

September 19, 2008

Comedy Night At The Ave.

Where: Auburn Ave. Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn, WA 98002

When: 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $17.00 Regular | $15.00 Senior (60+)

Three comics in one night! Debbie Wooten, Drew Barth, Larry Omaha. Comedy at The Ave is not recommended for under 18 yrs of age. For more information please call 253-931-3043 or Auburn Ave

September 20, 2008

Bravo performance - Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats

Where: Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E Main, Auburn, WA 98002
When: 7:30 p.m.

The grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline, formed by centuries of tradition into a spectacular show for all ages. Audiences will be dazzled by acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive martial arts demonstrations, brilliant costumes and even a touch of Chinese comedy. For more information please call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, or visit us during regular business hours at 910 Ninth St. SE.

September 22 - October 17th

Auburn City Hall Gallery Exhibit

Where: Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001

When: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Reception: September 24, 5:30-7 p.m.

Brian Rasmussen, Doug Williams & Ellen Witebsky (photography & digital artwork) 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts

Oct. 17, 2008

BYU Ballroom Dance Company
Where: Auburn Performing Arts Center, 70 E Main Street, Auburn WA 98002
When: 7:30 p.m.

The Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Samba, Lindy Hop, Foxtrot, breath-taking lifts, spins, and an endless stream of shimmering costumes...put it all together and you have the magnificent world of Championship Ballroom dancing. The first Americans ever to win the prestigious British Formation Championships, the BYU dancers are just about the best ballroom company around.  For more information please call 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/art