Wheels and Heels at LeMay Car Museum
America’s Automotive Trust hosted its 12th annual Wheels & Heels Gala at LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma. The swanky event raised over $1.1 million dollars for The Trust and its entities which help fund the mission and vision of working to preserve car history and car culture for future generations to experience and…
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents – Fiddler on the Roof
Tacoma Little Theatre brings the beloved classic, Fiddler on the Roof, to its stage for the holiday season. This production is directed by Melanie Gladstone, choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson, and musically directed by Shawna Avinger. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters.…
Zoo Society’s Long Table Dinner and Auction
Charlene Severin, Pebbles (Burrowing Owl), Keeper Brynn Olive On a cool and damp August evening, The Zoo Society at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium hosted its annual Long Table Dinner and Auction. The weather, reminiscent of fall, perfectly complemented this year’s Glamp & Gather theme, creating an authentic Pacific Northwest experience. Over 75 guests, dressed…
Summer Splash! Gala “Vintage Beach Party!”
Dr. Rosaleen Shavron Perlot, Dr. Scott Rowley, Dr. Daniel Walsh, Dr. Ben Ruder,and Dr. Maureen Callender The Hands On Children’s Museum hosted a reimagined Gala for their annual fundraiser. Despite a little rain, the vintage-themed beach party was a blast. The party just moved indoors at the award-winning children’s museum, adding extra whimsy and wonder…
Tacoma Symphony Hosts J’Nai Bridges – Passion & Intrigue
For more than 78 years, Symphony Tacoma has inspired audiences with live musical experiences that go beyond the traditional. On November 23rd, Symphony Tacoma continues its vision of “building community through music” when it welcomes Tacoma native J’Nai Bridges to the Pantages Theater. This two-time Grammy award-winning performer, who has performed with the Metropolitan Opera…
Fall 2024 Performance Preview
Kristen Chenowith After such a glorious summer, it can be hard to head into the fall’s shorter and colder days, but luckily our South Sound theater scene is full of great offerings from local and touring artists that will have you excited to grab some friends and/or family and enjoy a night out. We are…
Steven Curtis Chapman Brings His “Still” Tour to Tacoma
Multi-award-winning Christian music icon, Steven Curtis Chapman, will bring his highly anticipated “Still” Tour to Tacoma, Washington, on Saturday, September 21st. The event promises an unforgetable night of music, inspiration, and hope, featuring songs from his latest album, Still, including his historic 50th No. 1 single, “Don’t Lose Heart.” With a career spanning more than…
Gig Harbor Film Festival Screens World Premiere
The Gig Harbor Film Festival (GHFF) has another worldclass lineup for their four-day run September 26-29, 2024! The Galaxy Theatres in Gig Harbor will be showcasing this intimate festival experience for local and visiting fans of independent film. With five screens and over 65 indie films, there is something for everyone—a blend of feature length…
Experience Tradition and New Perspectives at IN THE SPIRIT
The Washington State History Museum is honored to announce the return of the IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts exhibition, from July 20 through September 29, 2024. Celebrating its 19th year, this juried exhibition highlights 29 Native artists from across the United States to showcase their original artworks. The exhibition features artwork in diverse mediums,…
APCC Bridge of Art, Culture, Education and Business for All Generations
The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) offers programs and services that honor the distinct artistry, business protocols, history and social practices for 47 countries and cultures. The lengthy list begins with Australia and ends with Yap, an island in the Federated States of Micronesia. All of the South Sound community is encouraged to experience the…
Expansive [re]Frame: Haub Family Collections
What is the art that represents the American West? The answer is more expansive than you might imagine. Tacoma Art Museum opened the [re]Frame: Haub Family Collection of Western American Art exhibit in May. This is a major reinstallation of the Haub Family Galleries. The [re]Frame project meaningfully expands on the stories and perspectives about…
T.A.M Announces Ambitious and Expansive [re]Frame Exhibitions
What is the art of the AmericanWest? The answer is more expansive than you might imagine. Tacoma Art Museum is pleased to announce the [re]Frame: Haub Family Collection of Western American Art, a major reinstallation of the Haub Family Galleries, that recently opened. The [re]Frame project meaningfully expands on the stories and perspectives about the…
Ballet Northwest Presents Coppélia
Ballet Northwest, Olympia’s Dance Company, brings Coppelia back to the Washington Center stage after an absence of eight years over Mother’s Day weekend. Often billed as the “ballet’s most famous romantic comedy”, Coppélia is fun for all ages, and proof that there is familyfriendly ballet beyond the Nutcracker. The production by Ballet Northwest is both…
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Almost Maine
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite. Tacoma Little Theatre presents the charming and beloved Almost, Maine, by John Cariani, as part of its 105th Season. Almost, Maine is directed by Rick Hornor. Almost, Maine is a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada.…
Entrepreneurship and Creativity are Nourished at Lacey MakerSpace
Entrepreneurship and Creativity are Nourished at Lacey MakerSpace The Lacey MakerSpace is a community workshop space that provides tools and equipment for learning job skills, prototyping, and expressing creativity. It is a partnership with the Thurston County Economic Development Council, the City of Lacey, and Saint Martin’s University. The MakerSpace is open to the public.…
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents: The Mississippi Delta
Tacoma Little Theatre closes out its 105th Season with a powerful and joyful celebration, From the Mississippi Delta, by Endesha Ida Mae Holland, Ph. D. This production is directed by Michelle Blackmon. Based on her memoir of the same title, Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland recounts her 20-year journey from humble beginnings in Greenwood, Mississippi, during the Jim…
Tacoma Little Theatre and UW Tacoma Presents Rent
Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department bring to life Jonathan Larson’s Tony-Award winning musical RENT. RENT is directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden, musically directed by Shawna Avinger, and choreographed by Eric Clausell. RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in…
The Washington Center & Ballet NW Present – Olympia Dance Festival!
The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 2 at 7:00pm. The 2024 Olympia Dance Festival features 16 dance companies from throughout Western Washington. Olympia Dance Festival welcomes back home-town hero, Giovanny Garibay, as the special guest artist this year. Giovanny Garibay is currently with the Cincinnati Ballet. Garibay is…
The Washington Center For The Performing Arts Presents: Storm Large
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is bringing some hot shows to Olympia to warm up your February! February 15 at 7:30pm Storm Large! Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week…
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents A Doll’s House, Part 2
Tacoma Little Theatre starts 2024 by bringing A Doll’s House, Part 2, the brand-new follow up to Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama, to life on its stage. A Doll’s House, Part 2 is written by Lucas Hnath and this production will be directed by Marilyn Bennett. In the final scene of Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 groundbreaking masterwork,…