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City Scene
UPS performs the Tony Award-winning musical this month
When you are stuck on a transatlantic ship with an eclectic mix of passengers bound for England, anything goes. Read more...
TSO pops revue showcases deep bass voice of James Caddell
Come to the Pantages Theater to welcome James Caddell who, along with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra (TSO), will be entertaining the masses on March 21. Not a stranger to performing with TSO, Caddell is back this month for his own complete symphonic pops revue titled “Gershwin, Gospel and Motown.” Read more...
Community garden summit arrives just in time for spring
Individuals who are looking to start gardening, or who might want to sharpen up their skills, have the chance to do so all while meeting other gardeners in their neighborhood at the upcoming Community Garden Summit hosted by Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) and sponsored by the Cascade Land Conservancy. Read more...
New author explores rarely talked about side of slavery in ‘Wench’
For her very first novel, author and Harvard University graduate Dolen Perkins-Valdez, a creative writing instructor at University of Puget Sound (UPS), has penned an engrossing story sure to capture the imagination – and heart – of any reader. Read more...
Event has helped locals find bargains for 42 years
Tacoma locals know that spring has not officially sprung until the annual University of Puget (UPS) flea market opens. Read more...
The CASI Red and Green Chili Cook-Off offers a full day of free family fun at Freighthouse Square
Do you love chili? Looking for new chili recipes to try? Want to have some fun with the whole family – with no admission charges? Then you will not want to miss the CASI Chili Cook-Off at Freighthouse Square on March 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., along with all the other things going on at the Square that day. Read more...
Works by Mary Josephson at Traver Gallery
Portland artist Mary Josephson knows her stuff. She has oil paint at her beck and call, making it perform her every whim. She is also a master of the more crafty media of embroidery and mosaic. More, Josephson is possessed of a generous muse that has given her the artistic vision – the inspiration – to give real substance to the materials that she manipulates. Read more...
Scott Lindenmuth Quartet to perform at Jazz Live at Marine View
As a part of Marine View Church’s spring and summer Jazz Live program, many established jazz musicians and bands have been invited to come play in a beautiful setting in Northeast Tacoma. This month, the Scott Lindenmuth Quartet of Seattle comes to bring their brand of jazz to eager locals. Read more...
“Valleys Of Neptune”
Countless Jimi Hendrix greatest hits and live albums have been released since the legendary guitarist’s death in 1970. “Valleys of Neptune” is likely the closest to a “new” Hendrix that will ever be released. Of the 12 tracks, two are cover tunes and three are different versions of songs Hendrix had previously released. Read more...
“The Way of The World”
After a 12-year absence, Mose Allison is back with a much-anticipated album that’s as pure Mose as it gets. The venerable pianoman has a whole new band of fresh, young players to record with him, and performs his first ever duet with daughter Amy Allison on “This New Situation.” She wrote a song for the album as well, “Everybody Thinks You’re An Angel.” Read more...
