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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ORANGE AND GREEN TEDDY BEARS LOST IN THE CITY Orange and green Teddy Bears **are lost in the city as they announce the arrival of B & G Sponsored Events to their new venue. (**Editors note: The bears will not be physically available until September 29) Bill and Gail Rocheleau owners of […]
Find out more »Afrodisiacs
Haven’t pulled those bellbottoms and platform shoes out of the closet in a year or two? Or thirty?! Well it’s time to get digging. This is your official invite from The Afrodisiacs to put on your Boogie Shoes, catch the Love Rollercoaster over to Funkytown, and Shake Your Booty. It’s Ladies Night here at the […]
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Exhibit: “The Garden of Earthly Delights: Recent Work by Mark Hoppmann”
Working from his studio in Tacoma Washington, Mark Hoppmann is a multi-media artist working primarily in watercolor, India ink, and graphite. He studied art for one year in Florence, Italy, before graduating from Drake University in 1978 with a B.F.A. in graphic design and commercial art. An offset press operator in the graphic arts industry […]
Find out more »10:00 am
Washington My Home
The Great Hall of Washington History’s newest permanent exhibit focuses on Washington immigration and migration stories. Listen to first person recordings, see and touch artifacts, and imagine yourself in someone else’s shoes as you learn about the many different people who have made our state their home. See WashingtonHistory.org for details.
Find out more »Alzheimer’s Association Support Group- Gig Harbor
Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information call Mark […]
Find out more »Meeker Mansion Cider Squeeze
Enjoy the Meeker Mansion Cider Squeeze, October 13th, from 10am to 4pm: Press cider from apples purchased at the Mansion, enjoy entertainment, buy pumpkins and check out vendors on site. (Vendor spaces, $20)
Find out more »Atomicon
Join us for Tacoma's FREE comic book convention that celebrates comics, reading, and geek culture. This event is recommended for Kids, Teens, Adults and Families. Enjoy a local artist and vendor's alley. Attend sessions on cosplay, creating your own webcomic, and The History of Black Panther comics. Take part in hands on activities including crafts, […]
Find out more »Green Tacoma Day
Connect with nature Saturday, October 13th! 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tacoma’s parks and open spaces need your help! These natural resources provide people with clean air, clean water, and access to nature. Keeping them healthy is a community effort. Join hundreds of volunteers this fall as we work to keep Tacoma green and volunteer […]
Find out more »The Joseph Rossano Salmon Project Weekend
Artist Joe Rossano, Trout Unlimited, Bellevue Arts Museum, and Museum of Glass are pleased to announce a weekend dedicated to the preservation of wild steelhead and salmon. Museum of Glass will host a makers event in the Hot Shop with more than a dozen local artists, as well as hold discussions, screen films, and share […]
Find out more »Mason Middle School Tree Planting
Help in planting 40 large trees around Mason Middle School. Trees at Mason Middle School will have an immediate impact. Air quality and shade will be improved while trees will bring nature into the students' lives.
Find out more »Orting Pumpkin Fest
Featuring: Food and beverage booths with pumpkin menu items; Orting Valley Farmer’s Market; live entertainment for all ages on two stages; rod and custom car show; games, bounce house and amusements for kids; arts and crafts vendors in the park; Little Pumpkin Pals Parade (at noon); Point Defiance Pirates; The Rockin’ RF’s; Jeweled Scarab Dance […]
Find out more »Collections Selections: Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence, one of America’s most celebrated artists, moved to Seattle from New York in 1970. Shortly thereafter, in 1972, Lawrence was commissioned by the State Capital Museum to create a set of narrative paintings about the saga of pioneer George Bush, the first African American pioneer to settle in the Evergreen State. For preservation […]
Find out more »11:00 am
Hands-on Workshop – Fusing
Design your own fused glass tile or magnet. Museum of Glass invites visitors to create their own glass art using a variety of techniques. Your art making is guided by Museum of Glass art educators, and these cold and warm glass workshops are perfect for small groups. Not all glass is worked hot. Arranging and […]
Find out more »12:00 pm
Lakewood Truck and Tractor Day
Join us for City of Lakewood’s Free Truck and Tractor Day! Free hayrides, hard hats, and pumpkins (while supplies last). Enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, games, and a giant slingshot for pumpkin chucking! Children can climb on dozens of giant trucks and tractors and sit in the driver’s seat & honk the horn. Make this favorite […]
Find out more »Open House and Reception for Artist Marjorie Mankin
Local artist Marjorie Mankin has studied both commercial and fine art with many local and nationally renowned art instructors. Her work has been featured in many exhibits including the Carnegie Institute, Handforth Gallery, Allied Arts and the Frye Museum. She also exhibits extensively in juried and invitational shows and her works have received numerous awards […]
Find out more »1:00 pm
Family Day
Diorama Drama – Be inspired by the Museum’s latest exhibition, Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight, and you’re your own story through a shadowbox diorama. Slater Museum will also be on site. Family Day at Museum of Glass is designed for all ages to tap into their creativity and make their own art, […]
Find out more »2:00 pm
Prepare for Public Comment on Puget Sound Energy’s Liquefied Natural Gas Permit
Learn how to write letters, editorials and public comments for Puget Sound Clean Air Agency SEIS on Puget LNG. In preparation for the October 2018 Public Comment Period and Public Hearing for Oral Comments on Puget Sound Clean Air Agency’s Draft SEIS, 350 Tacoma will be holding a series of workshops to prepare written and […]
Find out more »“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged”
All of Shakespeare’s plays. Three actors. 97 minutes. No footnotes needed. Tickets: $12-$29 Info: www.centerstagetheatre.com
Find out more »3:00 pm
The Jared Hall Trio
Hall, a native of the Pacific Northwest, studied trumpet with Dan Keberle at Whitworth University in his hometown of Spokane, Washington while conducting a trumpet studio and performing in the areas top ensembles including the Bob Curnow Big Band, Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and Six-Foot Swing. Finishing his master’s degree as an Assistant Instructor at Indiana […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
Haunted Hall
Bring the family for a frightfully fun walk through the Haunted Hall at the Center at Norpoint. Spirits will take over Cascade Hall for two nights only – Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Children 5 and under are free. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $5 […]
Find out more »7:30 pm
The Tacoma Concert Band Presents Pictures At An Exhibition
Following a highly successful tour of Scotland and Ireland with its retiring conductor Robert Musser, the Tacoma Concert Band will launch its 39th season with four exciting concerts under a new conductor, Gerard Morris, Director of Bands and Chair of Winds and Percussion at the University of Puget Sound. Morris has been the recipient of […]
Find out more »“Fatal Football Fever” Murder Mystery Dinner
Tacoma Little Theatre starts off the football season with The Social Bar and Grill to present a murder mystery dinner experience perfect for the gridiron: “Fatal Football Fever,” directed by Karen Christensen. What happens when a small town becomes the potential site for a brand new professional football team? The town’s wealthiest residents, Dan and […]
Find out more »“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged”
All of Shakespeare’s plays. Three actors. 97 minutes. No footnotes needed. Tickets: $12-$29 Info: www.centerstagetheatre.com
Find out more »8:00 pm
Dry Powder
Harlequin Productions presents Dry Powder, a timely, bitingly funny show directed by Ann Flannigan. Set in the world of the one percent, this dark comedy is a glimpse into the boy’s club of finance. Playwright Sarah Burgess pulls back the curtain on private equity, where closed-door deals based on financial return bump up against their […]
Find out more »The War of the Worlds Radio Show
Our Hugely Popular LIVE RADIO SHOW returns with its ELEVENTH YEAR IN A ROW with its Annual Halloween Radio Gala!! This year celebrates the Radio Program that Terrified a THE WAR OF THE WORLDS with THE CANTERVILLE GHOST! The entire show will be presented as if it were LIVE from a radio studio straight out […]
Find out more »“Paradise Motel”
Toy Boat Theatre presents “Paradise Motel,” readings from the writings of playwright/actor Sam Shepard. “Paradise Motel” is a minimally staged reading by six great actors, underscored by American country-rock guitar by Peter Pendras. It plays for about 80 minutes, followed by wine. “Paradise Motel” is a staged reading of select works from iconic American playwright […]
Find out more »9:00 pm
The Spazmatics
The Spazmatics: The Ultimate 80’s New Wave Show…bringing you all the awesome songs and geeky dance steps from the 80′s decade that you wished you’d forgotten. Complete with highwater pants, pocket-protectors and nerdy glasses, The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. Outstanding musicianship- combined with creative flair and style- makes for an evening […]
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