Samoa Cultural Days 2026: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Heritage. 16th Annual Samoa Cultural Days, happening July 23–25, 2026. This highly anticipated annual celebration continues a long-standing tradition of honoring the vibrant culture, history, and spirit of the Samoan people and the broader Pacific Islander community. Each … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents Samoa Cultural Days
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Tacoma Art Museum
Join the Tacoma Art Museum for our New Exhibitition Kent Monkman: Death of Adonis and the companion installation titled Visions of the West: Grafton Tyler Brown. Kent Monkman's work reveals how images of the American West have obscured the realities of colonial expansion and ecological destruction. Through scale, theatrical composition and a reworking of 19th century … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum
Longevity for Puget Sound Seniors
The morning ferry glided across Puget Sound as ninety‑year‑old Harold leaned against the railing, breathing in the crisp Washington air. He had taken this route for decades—first as a young shipbuilder, then as a father commuting to work, and now simply because it made him feel alive. Longevity, he often joked, was easier to achieve when every day began with a view like … [Read more...] about Longevity for Puget Sound Seniors
Your Guide to Summer Around the South Sound
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is a great time to get out and enjoy a concert, festival, farmers market or a community signature event. You can check out a sample of the over 240 events in the area between June and September 2026 below. Yelm Prairie Days Yelm’s signature summer celebration, Prairie Days, is one of the longest-running community festivals in Thurston … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Summer Around the South Sound
Automobiles Paved the Way
As we celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday this summer, reflection on what makes our country successful typically follows. One could argue that much of our country’s success was accelerated by the population’s embrace of the automobile. While many of us may remember the automobile as being invented by Henry Ford, it was actually developed as a motorized wagon by German … [Read more...] about Automobiles Paved the Way