Are you looking for family friendly activities with holiday flair? The South Sound area twirls, sparkles and entertains with places to go and things to do. Chat with your family about times of day or evening to engage with the sights and sounds that celebrate the season. Most activities are suitable for all ages and abilities. Some are offered at specific showtimes and others … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Festivities
Arts & Entertainment
Tacoma City Ballet & Tacoma City Orchestra: The Nutcracker Ballet
This December, Tacoma City Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker with original scenery and costumes as it was first presented in Russia in 1892. Performed at the Pantages Theater, the cast of talented dancers will be accompanied by the professional musicians of the Tacoma City Orchestra on Saturday, December 10 and 17 at 2pm and Sunday, December 11 and 18 at … [Read more...] about Tacoma City Ballet & Tacoma City Orchestra: The Nutcracker Ballet
Murder on the Orient Express at TLT
Just in time for Fall, Tacoma Little Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Holmes for the Holidays). This thrilling new version of the classic mystery will be directed by Melanie Gladstone. Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the … [Read more...] about Murder on the Orient Express at TLT
Harbor History Museum Receives Murdock Grant
The Harbor History Museum has good news they recently received a $250,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington. This grant will be directed toward exhibit design and fabrication in the new Maritime Gallery. The gallery will feature Gig Harbor’s own FV Shenandoah built at Skansie Shipyard and fished by the Dorotich and Janovich families. It will … [Read more...] about Harbor History Museum Receives Murdock Grant
The Cider Swig Festival, Celebrates Return
Bottoms Up! Cider Swig is back. With its new location at the LeMay America’s Car Museum, the hugely popular event can accommodate more vendors, award-winning food trucks and happy celebrants. You’ll sample from more than 130 Pacific Northwest ciders showcased by 30 cidermakers. Selected regionally crafted libations like mead, beer, wine, and spirits are also on board. Cider … [Read more...] about The Cider Swig Festival, Celebrates Return