The Washington State Historical Society will hold its 11th annual summer public event on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. IN THE SPIRIT Native Arts Market and Festival highlights handmade Native American artwork and features musicians, dancers, demonstrators, traditional Native foods, and much … [Read more...] about IN THE SPIRIT
Summer 2016
Take a Recreation Vacation
This summer, our capital city will host an adrenaline-fueled race that pairs the best of the region: award-winning ales and adventure. Capitol to Bay Relay, taking place on Aug. 6, is an adventure race that includes mountain and road biking, running and paddling. Recently sanctioned as an official adventure race by the United States Adventure Racing Association, the relay … [Read more...] about Take a Recreation Vacation
Cutting Edge: Art Quilts of Washington
Quilters quilt and painters paint, but there is a world of di-mension behind the work of fabric artists. As the newest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum—Cutting Edge: Art Quilts of Washington—shows, quilting is an artistic medium in and of itself. “Traditionally, quilts were hand-sewn from scraps of fabric to meet a practical need—they kept families warm during … [Read more...] about Cutting Edge: Art Quilts of Washington
Slider Cook-off at the Museum of Glass
Guests shook, rattled and grilled in their favorite rockabilly style at the Museum of Glass. For the fifth year, attendees tasted and cast votes for their favorite slider, provided by popular Puget Sound restaurants. Slider cook-off winners included the Judges’ Award,which went to WildFin Restaurant, and People’s Choice, which was awarded to the Pine Room Events Center. Live … [Read more...] about Slider Cook-off at the Museum of Glass
Style Makers: The Designers’ Choice
Vedere is an Italian word meaning “to see, look at; meet, consult; find out, and grasp.” It is the root of the word vista, which means “a large and beautiful view of an area, or a number of things that may be possible in the future.” Marrying these concepts with precision and finesse is Vedere Construction. Traditionally, builders and designers are at odds, with competing … [Read more...] about Style Makers: The Designers’ Choice