Proctor Farmers Market Saturdays through December 21, 9am – 2pm Enjoy the market’s fresh, locally grown farm products, music and entertainment.  The market is committed to providing area growers with a venue to sell their crops and products. In addition, the market is committed to educating our community about the importance of local agriculture, sustainable […]

Spotlight on ChihulyOpens March 30 – January 2025Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories.Spotlight on […]

Untamed: The Anatomy of DesireExhibit Opens August 17 and runs through Spring 2025Bri Chesler is an artist known for her innovative approach, blending various glass techniques with other media. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in the swamps of Florida, she incorporates the chaotic elements of nature into her art, fusing biology and botany to create […]

Wonderful World of Plants & Trees Walks at Wright ParkSeptember 14, October 12 & November 9, 10:30am$5 suggested donation.  Registration required.During the nature mindfulness walks, participants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that will cultivate present-moment awareness, awe, and an appreciation of plants and the natural world.Begins at the W.W. Seymour Conservatory […]

Collections Selections:  A Parachute from the D.B. Cooper Investigation & What is Native Art?Opening September 22, 2024Two exhibitions are opening soon at the Washington State History Museum. See a parachute from the infamous D.B. Cooper investigation and uncover a collection of found paintings from Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe artist Eugene Landry.Washington State History Museum1911 Pacific […]

DraculaOctober 4 – November 3Bring in the Halloween Season with the chilling story of Dracula. Pacific Northwest Playwright, Steven Dietz’s telling is true to Bram Stoker’s classic novel, while bringing an updated feel to the classic tale. Expect to be immersed in a night of frights. Tacoma Armory Roosevelt Room1001 Yakima Ave, Tacomatacomaartslive.orgDracula – Tacoma Arts Live

Peninsula Art League’s 22nd Annual Open Juried Art ShowOctober 5 – November 22Free.  Open to allEnjoy works by South Sound artists.  Come See This Art.Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harborharborhistorymuseum.org

Actively Changing Together (ACT!) 13-week program starting on September 11 Free. ACT! supports overweight youth and their parents in making healthy lifestyle changes. During this experiential learning program, participants are taught how exercise can be fun and healthy food can taste good! Shelton Family YMCA 3101 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton 360.753.6576, southsoundymca.org

What the Constitution Means to MeOctober 18 – November 3Performed in conjunction with local High School debate teams. Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In […]