Asia Pacific Cultural Center hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Building Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) held a Groundbreaking Ceremony on September 8 to commemorate the official beginning of construction of their new building in Tacoma located at 4851 South Tacoma Way with elected officials, cultural leaders, and community members in attendance. “This blessing of … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony
Art and Culture
Hot Shop Heroes Celebrates 10 Years
Hot Shop Heros™ Celebrates 10 Years One of Museum of Glass’s landmark community programs, Hot Shop Heros™, is celebrating its 10th year. The program utilizes therapeutic qualities of glassblowing to serve the military community. When Tacoma native and world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly rented the Museum for soldiers’ and their families on President’s Day … [Read more...] about Hot Shop Heroes Celebrates 10 Years
U.S. World Premiere of The Seven Symphonies
US Premiere of The Seven Symphonies: A Classical Tribute to Beach Boys Music The Olympia Symphony Orchestra on September 16, 2023 The North American debut of Seven Symphonies: A Classical Tribute to Beach Boys Music happens in Olympia on September 16. The Olympia Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alexandra Arrieche will bring thrills to Beach Boys fans, orchestra … [Read more...] about U.S. World Premiere of The Seven Symphonies
South Sound Day of Remembrance at the Washington State Museum
In response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal of 125,326 individuals of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast. Japanese in Tacoma were assembled at Union Station on May 17 and 18, 1942, for forced removal to government-established prison camps. To commemorate the impact of this event … [Read more...] about South Sound Day of Remembrance at the Washington State Museum
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Rock of Ages
Get ready to rock out as Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department present the hit musical ROCK OF AGES!. This production will be directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden, musically directed by Kim Davenport, and choreographed by Ashley Roy. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last … [Read more...] about Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Rock of Ages