On Friday nights at Maxwell’s Restaurant in Tacoma, a crowd gathers to enjoy Lance Buller’s stellar vocal ability and mastery of trumpet. Even those who never thought of themselves as jazz fans fall in love with America’s indigenous music when they hear the melodic style he describes as “old school and listener friendly,” delivered with virtuosity, emotion, and … [Read more...] about Musician Lance Buller Jazzes Up Our Region
Summer 2011
A Place For Poetry
Tacoma's Poet Laureate Program Influential American poet, Walt Whitman, could have been complimenting Tacoma when he wrote, “To have great poets there must be great audiences too.” It is here the solitary, personal art of writing poems has grown to become an entire city’s celebration of all things poetry by putting a bona fide Tacoma Poet Laureate program in place. What … [Read more...] about A Place For Poetry
Cutting Edge – Architectural Mosaic Glass
Conversation with glass artist, Jennifer Kuhns What event or epiphany in your life made you decide to become a Glass Mosiac Artist? I have always been an artist, working in charcoal, pastels, acrylic, linocut, collage, clay and even wire jewelry. But, at age 30, I was asked to use some scrap tiles for a mosaic, and the process of smashing tiles and piecing them back into a … [Read more...] about Cutting Edge – Architectural Mosaic Glass
Community Events: Capital Food & Wine
South Sounders convened for the 22nd Annual Capital Food and Wine Festival held at the Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. Guests sampled cuisine, wine and micro brews from 60 local vendors. Music played throughout the event to accompany the festivities. Proceeds from the event provide support for the Saint Martin’s Alumni Association. … [Read more...] about Community Events: Capital Food & Wine
Community Events: Star Chefs
Star Chefs N’awlins was a sold out event with 350 guests attending the dinner festivities. The evening began with a silent auction and cocktails in the Pantages Lobby, with starters from the area’s best culinary designers including: Duke’s Chowder House, The Inn at Port Ludlow, Pacific Grill and Jonz Catering. Of course the entertainment was amazing with a spectacular burlesque … [Read more...] about Community Events: Star Chefs