Spring Events

Friday, April 13th

Swing Fling 2012 at Rainier Beach High School
Swing Dance Party (with lessons!)
Lessons at 6 p.m., Dance at 7 p.m.
Crawford Court
Rainier Beach High School, 8815 Seward Park Avenue S.

RBHS collaborated with The Center School's graphic design program to develop the posters for this event.  The RBHS Jazz Combo will be your dance masters for the evening.  There's will be a photo booth and a raffle.  Among the prizes are tickets from the 5th Avenue Theatre and the Seattle Theatre Group (Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theaters) for Rent and Cats, respectively.  

More info, contact Director of Music Brian Dyson, 252-6414

Saturday, April 28th

Washington State TIOS Mini-Conference
@ ACT
700 Union Street

The Washington State TIOS Mini-Conference will connect classroom teachers with theatre companies, teaching artists, and arts organizations.  Keynote speakers will inspire, and breakout sessions will provide opportunities for each group to discuss priorities, and for developing new relationships.  Participants will gain new ways to think about making and teaching theatre which are collaborative, innovative, exciting, and efficient. For programming details, head to the American Alliance for Theater and Education.

Cleveland High School Red & White Night Soaring Eagles Auction
SSCC, Brockey Conference Center, 6000 16th Avenue SW
Starts at 5:30 p.m.

You can make a difference for Cleveland students by becoming involved in our annual fundraising auction on
Saturday, April 28, in one or more of the following ways:
  1. Attend the auction. Tickets are available online now
  2. Donate an item for the silent or live auction.
  3. Make a cash donation. 
For tickets or to make a donation.

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