Tacoma not only creates it also celebrates its artistic history. Slated for the wrecking ball in the 1980s, the historic Pantages Theater located in downtown Tacoma had seen better days. Built in 1918 for vaudeville king Alexander Pantages as part of his theater empire, the beloved theater was in deep decline and neglect. Demonstrating true Tacoma grit, citizens rallied … [Read more...] about Pantages Theater Returns to Historic Glory
Arts & Entertainment
A Centennial Celebration for Tacoma Little Theatre
Back in October 1918 a group of Tacoma residents gathered to form the local chapter of the Drama League of America. Its purpose was to study and promote theater and build community in the burgeoning city. The same year, the Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Kiwanis and the Tacoma News Tribune were established. So the civic-focused theater group was clearly part of something special that … [Read more...] about A Centennial Celebration for Tacoma Little Theatre
Experience the Wonder of the Nutcracker
As the holiday season gets under way, families are often looking for fun experiences that can become annual traditions. Going to see The Tacoma City Ballet perform The Nutcracker & The Tale of The Hard Nut can be a great way to build enthusiasm for the holidays, while also introducing children to the joys of a live show experience. The Tacoma City Ballet, under the … [Read more...] about Experience the Wonder of the Nutcracker
The Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards
Washington’s artists, cultural institutions, and cultural leaders play an important part in inspiring and growing the state’s cultural vitality. In 1966, the Governor Arts Awards were established to recognize their contributions. That year, Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations (PONCHO), an organization that formed to help boost Seattle arts, was the … [Read more...] about The Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards
Dracula– The Romantic Ballet
The Tacoma City Ballet is thrilled to premiere Dracula—The Romantic Ballet—an original ballet fashioned from the legend of Vlad the Impaler, Count Dracula of Transylvania. The expression Dracula, which is now primarily known as the name of a fictional vampire, was for centuries known as the sobriquet of Vlad Dracul III ("Vlad the Dragon”). Vlad the Impaler is a brutal but … [Read more...] about Dracula– The Romantic Ballet