It was 1996 and Patsy Suh O’Connell was searching for a way to honor her recently deceased father. She decided to create a nonprofit that honored his Korean heritage. She brought together a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans from Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and through their vision, Asia Pacific Cultural Center was formed. APCC, … [Read more...] about APCC Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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Symphony Tacoma Turns 75!
The 2021-2022 season will be the Diamond Anniversary Season for Symphony Tacoma (ST) as they celebrate the legacy of the first 75 years. With a spotlight on composers such as Patrice Rushen, Joseph de Bologne, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Vivian Fung, and David Ludwig, audiences will also enjoy the works of Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Beethoven and other great artists. Season … [Read more...] about Symphony Tacoma Turns 75!
National Geographic Live at WCPA
National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and The Washington Center for the Performing Arts are proud to announce “Pink Boots & a Machete” with primatologist and conservationist Dr. Mireya Mayor The event will take place at 7:30pm, Thursday, September 16, 2021, at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Mireya Mayor’s exploits … [Read more...] about National Geographic Live at WCPA
Debra Van Tuinen’s New Gallery
Layers of blue, grey and silver leaf create deep and translucent layers that almost obscure the tiny boat in Debra Van Tuinen’s “Adrift” which is currently on view at her new gallery in downtown Olympia. The work, which seems to change from different angles, was created during the long months of the pandemic. For Van Tuinen, it reflects the crashing waves of confusion and deep … [Read more...] about Debra Van Tuinen’s New Gallery
Scholarship awarded to Dance Theater NW Dancer
When she first started dancing, University Place’s Emma Young was just that, young. Now, at age 18 and an honors graduate from both Curtis High School and Tacoma Community College, Emma has her sights set on Butler University’s prestigious dance program. With a $20,000 a year renewing scholarship, Butler University in Indiana recognized the talent in Emma just as … [Read more...] about Scholarship awarded to Dance Theater NW Dancer