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
Art and Culture
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
“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