A few years ago, Tacoma architect Jennifer Weddermann, AIA, was participating in a lecture series when she met an elderly woman. She asked for Weddermann’s opinions on bids she had received to add a little art room onto her current home. “I couldn’t believe how outrageous the bids were for a relatively simple project,” said Weddermann. She felt the bids represented an overall … [Read more...] about Moral Compass: Compassionate Construction
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Echoes of the Floating World: Historic Japanese Woodblock Meets Contemporary NW Art
Tacoma Art Museum features the newest exhibit, Echoes of the Floating World, an exhibition highlighting the continuing influence of Japan’s ukiyo-e woodblock prints on contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest now through January 6, 2026. Echoes of the Floating World features a striking collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints from the Tacoma … [Read more...] about Echoes of the Floating World: Historic Japanese Woodblock Meets Contemporary NW Art
Sip and Savor your Way Through Taste Northwest June 27-29th
Sip and Savor your way through Taste Northwest at the Washington State Fair Grounds June 27th-29th. Now in there fourth year of celebrating flavor, fun and community. They are featuring 150 food and marketplace vendors, live music stages and comedy stages and the first annual Puyallup Paddle Battle Pickball Tournament. Gather your friends and dive into beer and cider … [Read more...] about Sip and Savor your Way Through Taste Northwest June 27-29th
Lodge at Mallards Landing celebrates 15 years
The Lodge at Mallards Landing recently celebrated their 15th Anniversary with over 100 residents and members of the community in attendance for the grand celebration. During the celebration they recognized eight employees with 7 - 15 years of service. They also celebrated twenty-three residents with 7 - 14 years of residency. Special honors were given to … [Read more...] about Lodge at Mallards Landing celebrates 15 years
Fondi Pizzeria Opens their Newest location in Proctor Tacoma
Fondi Pizzeria has opened their Tacoma location this past week in the walkable and family friendly Proctor District. “Remember how you’ve always said, “I wish there was a Fondi closer to me? Well, we’ve been listening. We’re beyond excited to announce that Fondi Pizzeria is growing. We'll be bringing our authentic Neapolitan pizzas, house-made mozzarella, and that … [Read more...] about Fondi Pizzeria Opens their Newest location in Proctor Tacoma