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Parkplace Books' 25th Anniversary Celebration; Ugandan Storyteller at KPC

Things you might want to know today, Friday, May 20, 2011.

  • The sun rises at 5:26 a.m. and sets at 8:46 p.m. - 51 more minutes of daylight than on May 1.
  • celebrates its 25 years from with guest authors, goodies, spirits and a 25 percent sale, 6-9 p.m. Proceeds of a raffle will benefit Hopelink and the Children's Literacy Program. RSVP: parkplacebooks@integra.net or call 425-828-6546.
  • Samite, a Ugandan flute-player, singer, storyteller and activist, performs two shows at . The first is a student matinee at 10:30 a.m., $9. The second is at 7:30 p.m., with tickets $22 and $25.
  • The Juanita Friday Market's second day of the season is from 3-7 p.m at , near the Forbes House, with live music provided by Bonnie Birch. 
  • The Art of the Lute Song, by lutist August Denhard and tenor Eric Mentzel, is presented by the Seattle Early Music Guild at , 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20.

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