THE STAGE

Exit, stage left

“Moon Over Buffalo” is a show about the rise and fall and the troubles in between of a theater troupe on the ropes. The play tells of George and Charlotte Hay, two faded stars desperately trying to claw their way back up to the top of the showbiz pinnacle. When their big break finally comes, a parade of misinformation, mistaken identities and inebriated egos threatens to ruin everything. — Steve Dunkelberger

[Olympia Little Theater, through Oct. 7, 7:55 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:55 p.m. Sunday, $10-12, available at Yenney Music Co. on Harrison Avenue, 1925 Miller Ave. N.E., Olympia, 360.786. 9484, www.buyolympia.com/events]

THE FREEDOM

Banned Books Week

The precious democratic freedom of the United States has been threatened by a number of forces, both foreign and domestic. Among the domestic sort are those oppressive Elizabeth Dole-esque types who believe the world would be a safer place if only children were protected from stimulating literature. So, to celebrate their perpetual defeat, in a big fat thumbing-of-the-nose at all that stupid censorship stuff, King’s Books and the Tempest Lounge are proud to present Banned Books Week.



The week will feature free speech discussions, storytime with banned books, banned film night, music, art auction and more at King’s Books Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

The Tempest (913 MLK Way, Tacoma) will host the Banned Book Slut Social Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. allowing book lovers to discussion free speech, trade books and try the new banned author cocktail



A complete list of events can be found at the King’s Books Web site.



So, if you are the kind of person that enjoys thumbing your nose at things and hearing what they don’t want you to hear, your week is booked. — Suzy Stump

[King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.8801]

THE MUSIC

Thunder drummers

Enjoying the pounding Mother Nature is giving us?  Want more pounding, less rain? For thousands of years the booming voice of the taiko, or Japanese drum, has called people together in ceremony and celebration. Using traditional Asian drums and modern choreography and music, One World Taiko, the world-touring thumpers who incorporate taiko history into their performances, will pound the senses Saturday night during Twokoi’s one-year anniversary celebration.  — Brad Allen

[Twokoi Japanese Cuisine, Saturday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., no cover, 1552 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, 253.274.8999]

THE SPIRIT

Cherbas Center

Julieanne Cherbas’ shining countenance and open friendly face is a delight. So is her approach to life in general, eating habits, exercise, weight loss and weight maintenance. Cherbas is owner of the Nutritional Wellness and Personal Growth Center, soon to open on Sixth Avenue. The center is housed in two simple storefronts in a quaint strip of shops and businesses.



Cherbas’ approach is to recognize that mental, emotional and spiritual wellness are directly tied to physical wellness, and she has enlisted experts in various fields to come together to offer educational classes and workshops in body cleansing and nutrition, self-esteem and motivation, childhood obesity, and the fantastic seven-week program, ChangePoint. Classrooms with chairs that are actually comfy will make you want to go back to school.



Workshop and class schedules change periodically to keep the agenda fresh.

Cherbas shares that the workshops and yoga and exercise classes, as well as one-on-one personal coaching, will be just the beginning at the wellness center.



An open house with guided tours, class teachers on hand to answer questions, live music, tasty Mediterranean appetizers and vino will be held Tuesday, October 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Jennifer Johnson

[Nutritional Wellness and Personal Growth Center, 3701 Sixth Ave., Suite 10, Tacoma, 253.473.8781, www.thecherbascenter.com]

THE EVENT

Fall RV Show

Jack Kerouac is turning in his grave. The days of taking a drug-choked jalopy down the low road to old Mexico are long over. If Jack were alive today, he’d want comfort and economy. With enough ill-gotten bread, he could buy himself a fancy pop-up travel trailer or pickup truck camper instead of paying full freight at cheesy chain hotels, or instead of jumping a rumbling freight train and hoping to wake up alive the next morning.  Besides, how many open boxcars do you see these days?



Fortunately for Jack, such swank accommodations aren’t that pricey these days — at least compared to high hotel rates on the road. You squat when you want, crash (in your bunk — please!) when you want, cook up your own road kill meals. And did you know owning an RV can translate into tax breaks? What’s not to like about trailer life? After a day or two at the Tacoma Fall RV Show you’ll know for sure. Not only will there be more than 500 RVs on display for your perusing pleasure, but advantage of onsite financing, too. Neat. — SS

[Tacoma Dome, Oct. 3-4 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 5-6 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 7 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7-$9, 2525 E. D St., 253.756.2121]