Blues is the foundation of the music of Grammy Award winner Robert Cray. But it’s nearly impossible to limit his talent to one genre when his music is also influenced by traditional American rock, soul, jazz, gospel, funk and R&B. “When I first started playing guitar, I wanted to be George Harrison. That is, until I heard Jimi Hendrix,” explains Cray. “After that, I … [Read more...] about Robert Cray comes to Federal Way PAEC
Arts & Entertainment
Tacoma Art Museum Presents Haunted
Tacoma Art Museum presents three captivating exhibitions this fall, Haunted and Cable Griffith: Uncanny Twilight, each offering a unique exploration of art and memory ,while the Benaroya Wing showcases are fresh with the museum’s Studio Art Glass collection. The Haunted exhibition explores cinema as spectral memory, temporal disruption, and the protean meaning of being … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum Presents Haunted
Ballet Performance Celebrates Women’s Empowerment
Dance Theatre Northwest, an award-winning regional performing dance company, was formed in 1987 in University Place. During that time, their Artistic Director Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, has been actively turning stories into choreography. “I’ve done many original dances, as many as 35 a year, but I am really excited about this next project,” said Kirk-Stauffer.Her next original … [Read more...] about Ballet Performance Celebrates Women’s Empowerment
South Puget Sound Fall Theater Preview
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, South Sound stages are heating up with an eclectic mix of performances that promise thrills, laughs, music, and a healthy dose of mystery. The fall performing arts season offers something for every theatergoer— from classic whodunits to mariachi magic and musical nostalgia. At the Washington Center, audiences can kick off … [Read more...] about South Puget Sound Fall Theater Preview
Festival of Light in Tacoma Aims to Spark a Creative Revolution
Tacoma's Eastside Community Center will come alive on October 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with music, dance, fashion, film, workshops, and cultural celebration as the city hosts its first-ever Festival of Light—a free, family-friendly event rooted in art, culture, and community. But beyond the performances and festivities lies a deeper mission: to reignite Tacoma's creative … [Read more...] about Festival of Light in Tacoma Aims to Spark a Creative Revolution