Submitted by B. J. Coleman. Celebrating their 35th Anniversary, DANCE THEATRE NORTHWEST will charm children and family audiences with magical performances of the timeless holiday production THE NUTCRACKER. Storyteller, Ardythe Fleener, will set the stage for each scene, taking us into the living room of the Stahlbaum house with its enormous Christmas tree, into Clara’s […]
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“A Merry Poppins Christmas” debuts at Life Center
Submitted by Doug Harkness. Life Center is pleased to share a brand-new production in the place of The Singing Christmas Tree from years past: “A Merry Poppins Christmas”. Performances will take place at 1717 South Union Avenue. The show debuted December 8-10 with lots of positive reviews, and one final weekend of performances remains. Many […]
The Trains Are Here: Dreams and Dispossession Exhibit Closing
December 16, 2023 – 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Get up close with some awesome model trains, learn a little about each of them and help us commemorate the day the first train arrived in Tacoma! If you haven’t yet had the chance to visit our “Dreams and Dispossession” exhibit, this […]
“Worship Service for Weary Souls” in Lakewood
Submitted by Pastor Laura Nile Tuell. The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but for many people in the community, it is also a time of sadness and grief. Missing loved ones, dealing with health challenges, or just overwhelmed by the tragedies and weariness of life can make it hard to feel […]
Pierce County Library System Board holds second hearing for 2024 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill conduct its second public hearing for its 2024 proposed budget, learn more about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, continue to review updates to policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative […]
Santa is coming to Steilacoom, Dec. 15
Santa is planning a pre-Christmas stop in Steilacoom on Friday, December 15. He’s planned a tour of the town. See his planned route below on download a map by clicking here.
A PLU Christmas
Submitted by KM Hills. A walk across a holiday lit campus, on a chilly December evening, to Lagerquist Concern Hall was the start to a wonderful ‘Sounds of Christmas’ evening. The PLU School of Music Theater & Dance produced an evening filled with singing, ringing and readings. The first group of the evening to perform […]
Free Winter events at the Conservatory, Holiday Blasts and Jingle Bell Run next weekend
Are you looking for something to do? Metro Parks Tacoma has a list of activities to check. See below and click here for more info:
Cold Read Workshop at Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse announcement. Cold reading (or sight reading) is where actors read aloud from a script, scene, or text with little to no advanced preparation. It’s frequently used in auditions either instead of or in addition to prepared monologues. This workshop is for all levels of experience and ability and will include invaluable cold reading […]