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Media Island International Celebrates Black Excellence Through Downtown Murals Photos courtesy of Media Island International. From left to right, the murals feature Chadwick Boseman, The Orishas, painted by Eva Bender and Breonna Taylor. Written by Heidi Smith Shawna Hawk has noticed a trend. Whenever any tragedy involving people of color attracts national attention, images and […]
Classical hip-hop, hip-hop opera, hip-hopera – whatever you want to call it, it sounds incredible…and it is! Oakland’s Ensemble Mik Nawooj, led by composer/pianist JooWan Kim, subverts expectations with a multi-genre crew of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, drums, bass, an opera singer, and profound rhymes from mesmerizing MC/lyricist Sandman. Combining classical techniques and method sampling, […]
AUBURN AVE THEATER STATUS UPDATE (as of January 6, 2022) n July 2021, a fire at the Max House Apartments in downtown Auburn completely destroyed the apartment building and several businesses. The Max House building, which was just south of the Auburn Avenue Theater. The Max House and the impacted businesses were demolished over the […]
Gift the Gift of experience! Heritage Skills Workshops preserve traditional skills through instruction, demonstration, and experiential learning. Register now for classes in Butchering and Curing, Leatherwork, and Tinsmithing Cookie Cutters and Pie Pans. Fort Nisqually Members receive 10% off registraton for all camps, classes, and workshops! Register Here!
Reminder - Register today! Heritage Skills Workshops preserve traditional skills through instruction, demonstration, and experiential learning. Register now for this heritage skills workshop to learn skills of butchering and curing methods from the 19th Century. The instructor will demonstrate traditional seam-butchery where only knives and cleavers are used. There will also be a focus on […]
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Premieres on Jan. 17 The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards recognizes excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group, and seeks to encourage similar efforts by others who may want to serve in the community. These awards are presented […]
If you have not purchased your tickets for "The Prodigal Son", you . Buy Your Tickets Now! Tickets are $50 and are limited so be sure to reserve yours now. This event will be live at the newly renovated Urban Grace Church located at 902 Market St Tacoma, WA 98402 February 12 at 7pm and February 13 at […]
January 18 at 7:30pm The incredible longevity of International Guitar Night continues with its 22nd Anniversary North American Tour, featuring Italian acoustic rock sensation Luca Stricagnoli, progressive fingerstyle guitarist Thu Le from Vietnam, Hawaiian Slack Key master Jim Kimo West and Germany’s Latin Swing master Lulo Reinhardt. The sound of four exceptionally gifted guitarists on […]
Tacoma, WA- Tacoma Little Theatre begins the New Year with Silent Sky, by Lauren Gunderson and directed by pug Bujeaud. This true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman's place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women's ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, […]
Let's Do Lunch! Photos by Nate Burgher for the Olympia Downtown Alliance. From left to right: Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Cascadia Grill, Pizzeria LaGitana, Three Magnets Brewing Co. and Well 80 Brewhouse. January -- the month of resolutions, fresh starts and promises made with the best intentions. Don't worry - we aren't going to tell […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – PRESS CONFERENCE WHAT: First of its kind, Mobile STEM Career Center to be unveiled by Scottsdale-based TechForce Foundation and Penske Truck Leasing at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale - 9:30 AM Sat., 1/22/22. VISUALS: Local transportation tech (STEM) students from across the Phoenix metro area, with cool hands-on activities (racing to change tires […]
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Do You Love The Opera as Much as We Do?? Well guess what? We need volunteers for our upcoming show, The Prodigal Son! Volunteers get to watch the live performance for FREE! If you come volunteer for Tacoma Opera for this live performance, we will offer you a free seat to watch this unforgettable opera production! […]
StemFcePenske Truck Leasing Donates Truck to get STEM Center on the road (January 22, 2022 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ) - Penske Truck Leasing has donated a specially equipped 26-foot Freightliner M2 box truck to house and transport the TechForce Foundation Mobile STEM Career Center. The truck was introduced at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction with a […]
Video of TYS ensembles up soon to view. Change of date to April 12 for Arx Duo This past Tuesday, January 11, Classical Tuesdays featured chamber ensembles of strings and winds by performers – ages 6 to 21 - who are members of one of the 8 orchestras and programs in the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Their […]
SEATTLE, WA - Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount is pleased to present ANASTASIA from January 25 – 30. Tickets are available on-line at STGPresents.org, Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-982-2787 or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 6pm). From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime and […]
EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE ECONOMIC INFORMATION YOU NEED FOR SUCCESSFUL 2022 PLANNING REGISTER FOR THE HORIZONS ECONOMIC FORECAST JANUARY 26 • 9-11AM Understanding the trends of the economic sectors you depend on is vital for sound business planning. At our virtual Horizons Economic Forecast, you will hear from local and regional business leaders in […]
Ethnic Fest has long been a fixture on the Tacoma events calendar. This annual event took a two year hiatus due to covid-19 and is aiming to return in 2022.Eventsent As with many things, it's undergone an evolution and is due a new name. We are reaching out to the community to help us shape […]
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/91761606456 Join by Phone: (253) 215 8782 Meeting ID: 917 6160 6456 Lakewood’s new mayor Jason Whalen has announced bimonthly “Community Coffeehouse” conversation sessions to invite conversation with residents. Each session will be themed and will begin with a presentation from the mayor or a guest speaker before […]
uburn Parks, Arts & Recreation continues to serve the community with various opportunities and experiences. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation or subscribe to our Auburn@Play newsletters to see what we are up too. You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of opportunities this winter. Auburn Parks, Arts […]
Saturday, January 29 | 7:30pm Mainstreet - Bob Seger Tribute Green River College Cascade Hall (in the Student Affairs Building), 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092 Campus Map | Driving Directions to Green River College Regular: $23 | Student/Senior: $20 The Northwest Premier Bob Seger tribute. Bob Seger stunned audiences for over 6 decades with his incredible ballads and his […]
(OLYMPIA, WA, January 17, 2022) Laughter and music are coming to the Center in February. Starting with Ensemble Mik Nawooj’s unique blend of hip-hop and classical, the Center has something for everyone this month. Richard Thompson, Comedy Underground, An Evening with Judy Collins, and hilarity from The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour. February 3 at 7:30pm Led by […]
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation continues to serve the community with various opportunities and experiences. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation or subscribe to our Auburn@Play newsletters to see what we are up too. You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of opportunities this winter. Auburn Parks, […]
Saturday, February 5 | 7:30pm The Premier Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival with Randy Linder Green River College Cascade Hall (in the Student Affairs Building), 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092 Campus Map | Driving Directions to Green River College Regular: $23 | Student/Senior: $20 2020 Best of the Pacific Northwest Bands Quarantine Contest Winner Randy Linder and his band present a tribute […]