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
Art and Culture
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
“Porsche at 75” at LeMay –America’s Car Museum
Rainy weather outside makes it a good time to visit the brand new Porche at 75 exhibition at LeMay – America’s Car Museum. LeMay – America’s Car Museum’s newest exhibit “Porsche at 75” pays tribute to world-renowned automobile manufacture Porsche as they celebrate their 75th anniversary this year in 2023. Enjoy a look at more than seven decades of engineering … [Read more...] about “Porsche at 75” at LeMay –America’s Car Museum
Haiying Wu to design statue of Billy Frank Jr.
The Billy Frank Jr. National Statuary Hall Selection Committee selected Seattle artist Haiying Wu to design a statue of Billy Frank Jr. for National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. The statue will honor the celebrated Nisqually leader and activist, who passed away in May 2014. “I am looking forward to working with Mr. Wu and having him come here to Nisqually and learn my … [Read more...] about Haiying Wu to design statue of Billy Frank Jr.