This year, Tacoma Arts Live’s VIVID: A Fundraiser for Arts Access & Education was all about the Utopian Garden theme. The nature-themed décor was beautifully executed by PJ Hummel & Co. with a nod to the exhibition of the same name that opened to the public in May at Tacoma Armory. The festive party-going guests that were in attendance that evening helped to raise … [Read more...] about Tacoma Arts Live – VIVID
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Falsettos Plays at Harlequin Productions
Harlequin Productions presents Falsettos, the Tony Award-winning musical by William Finn and James Lapine, June 30 – July 22, 2023, at the State Theater. Corey McDaniel will direct, with music direction by Aaron Lamb. Thirty years after its 1992 Broadway debut and seven years after its 2016 Tony-nominated revival, this sung-through musical has proved to be both prophetic and … [Read more...] about Falsettos Plays at Harlequin Productions
Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
The Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees has named Andrew Maus as its new executive director. Maus will join TAM on June 6. Maus comes to TAM from the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, North Dakota. As director and CEO, he co-created the museum's facility masterplan with Olson Kundig Architects — the same firm that designed TAM's Benaroya Wing and Haub Family Galleries. Maus … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
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.
Fall Arts and Theater Preview
Something for Everyone! Our South Sound theater community is back in full swing with a long list of fall theater offerings this season. With everything from comedy to heart-touching dramas, this season has something for everyone. Olympia’s Harlequin Productions kicks off the fall season with a musical award winner, starting out with Fun Home which is a refreshingly … [Read more...] about Fall Arts and Theater Preview