Edible Book Festival!

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Readers: Start your ovens! As part of the International Edible Book Festival the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council will be hosting a local Edible Book Festival at Third Place Commons located within the Town Center at Lake Forest Park. Bibliophiles, book artists and food lovers will unite to create edible books that are exhibited, documented ...

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March 10: Gary Stroutsos in the Commons

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Third Place Commons is delighted to welcome acclaimed musician Gary Stroutsos to our stage on Sunday, March 10 at 4 pm.  With influences spanning rock, jazz, Latin, West African, Indian, Zen, in addition to his work with American Indian cultures throughout the West, Gary has consistently translated world music into music of the heart. He ...

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Music for All

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Do you know what we love most about Third Place Commons?  We love saying “Yes!”  A few weeks ago, we got a request to schedule stage time for a young musician.  At 6 years old and in 1st grade, Peleg Zahavy-Mittelman is already a violin virtuoso, and he is probably the youngest to play a ...

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Sunshine in March

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At Third Place Commons, we celebrate the seasons with special performances.  Every year around this time, when we are all really ready for a long, tropical vacation, we bring the sunshine to the Commons, courtesy of Krista Espiritu and Hula O Lehualani. Krista’s philosophy embodies the qualities of welcoming inclusion – the Aloha – we strive ...

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Don’t miss this one!

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Don’t miss this one!

Have you ever had the chance to hear Total Experience Gospel Choir at Third Place Commons?  We are delighted to welcome Pastor Pat Wright back to our stage this coming Saturday, February 23rd, at 1 pm.  This special event celebrates Black History Month, and promises to lift the roof of the Commons with joyful sound ...

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A good time was had by all

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A good time was had by all

Who in the world would show up at Third Place Commons at 7 am for a Valentine’s Day Breakfast?  Nearly 300 of our supporters thought it would be a great way to start the day and show support for their favorite place. The morning started with music by local treasures, The Milner Family Fiddles.  Emcee Allen ...

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Pinewood Derby 101

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Pinewood derbies are a winter tradition in Third Place Commons, and they appear like clockwork in our calendar.  Just as regular are questions from people who have no idea what this event is, so with the help of Wikipedia, this is our answer:  a pinewood derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts in the ...

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Time for Breakfast!

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Third Place Commons is the heart of the community in the north end.  What better time to show your love than on Valentine’s Day at our annual fundraising breakfast?   Tickets are only $40 each, or you can host table of 8 for $300.  Every dollar raised supports our programs, over 800 every year, all free ...

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Commons Creatives

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Every year, Third Place Commons honors partners who enliven our community.  In 2013, we are pleased to recognize the “Commons Creatives,” the clever folks who make things in the space.  They knit and crochet, draw and paint, write and perform music.  They dance, sing, hook rugs, tie flies, and they make the Commons the lively, ...

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