This year, Tacoma Arts Live’s VIVID: A Fundraiser for Arts Access & Education was all about the Utopian Garden theme. The nature-themed décor was beautifully executed by PJ Hummel & Co. with a nod to the exhibition of the same name that opened to the public in May at Tacoma Armory. The festive party-going guests that were in attendance that evening helped to raise … [Read more...] about Tacoma Arts Live – VIVID
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Falsettos Plays at Harlequin Productions
Harlequin Productions presents Falsettos, the Tony Award-winning musical by William Finn and James Lapine, June 30 – July 22, 2023, at the State Theater. Corey McDaniel will direct, with music direction by Aaron Lamb. Thirty years after its 1992 Broadway debut and seven years after its 2016 Tony-nominated revival, this sung-through musical has proved to be both prophetic and … [Read more...] about Falsettos Plays at Harlequin Productions
Puyallup Arts Downtown Adds works to the Collection
Three works of art were recently added to the Puyallup arts Downtown’s "Permanent Collection" during the 2021-2023 rotation.. These artists and their works are; "Butterfly" by Kris Vermeer, "Restoration" (Dedication to Carmen Bennette) by Sharon Warman Agnor, and "Flight" (Community Favorite winner, purchased by the city) by C. J. Rench. Puyallup Arts Downtown has a … [Read more...] about Puyallup Arts Downtown Adds works to the Collection
Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
The Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees has named Andrew Maus as its new executive director. Maus will join TAM on June 6. Maus comes to TAM from the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, North Dakota. As director and CEO, he co-created the museum's facility masterplan with Olson Kundig Architects — the same firm that designed TAM's Benaroya Wing and Haub Family Galleries. Maus … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents: The Shawshank Redemption
Tacoma Little Theatre closes its 104th Season with The Shawshank Redemption, by Owen O'Neill & Dave Johns. This powerful and moving story will be directed by Blake R. York. Based on the novella by Stephen King, this adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption hearkens to the 1994 critically acclaimed film, bringing audiences to the edge … [Read more...] about Tacoma Little Theatre Presents: The Shawshank Redemption