TACOMA, WASH.— Grammy Award-winning rockstar and activist, Melissa Etheridge, announced today that she’ll be back on the road in 2024 for her I’m Not Broken Tour. Shows kick off on March 14 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA will take Etheridge to several stops across the West Coast and Gulf Coast before finishing on April 20 […]
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Sing Along Handel’s Messiah
Submitted by Christ Lutheran Church. Celebrate the holiday season at the Sing Along Handel’s Messiah on December 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8211 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. The 2023 performance will be the 29th time that Christ Lutheran has hosted this event. The performance will be directed by Dr. […]
Steilacoom Daddy Daughter Dance seeks volunteers
Friends of the Steilacoom Daddy Daughter Dance are looking for a group of enthusiastic volunteer leaders who are interested in bringing back the Town of Steilacoom’s Daddy Daughter Dance. This annual tradition has been around for over 30 years. We are looking for folks to help with recruiting and leading a team of volunteers to […]
Symphony Tacoma Rings in the Season with Annual Holiday Pops and Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Concerts
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma will continue its tradition of celebrating the holidays with two concerts in December. From cherished holiday songs from diverse traditions to Handel’s Messiah, the programs capture the themes, spirit and “sounds of the season.” Winter WonderlandSunday, December 3 | 2:30 pmPantages TheaterGeoffrey Boers, conductorSymphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director)Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director)Tickets: $24 to $87 […]
Black Night Market is BACK for the Holidays
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live and Black Night Market present A Very Merry Market on Saturday, December 9 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Tacoma Armory. This event is free and open to the public and features festive performances, shopping with 80 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)-owned businesses, and photos with Black Santa. Mari Griffin is the Founder […]
Pierce Transit to Hold Nov. 13 Public Hearing on Agency’s Proposed 2024 Budget
Pierce Transit’s Board of Commissioners will hold a special study session and public hearing Nov. 13 on the agency’s proposed 2024 budget. Details of the meetings are as follows: Details on how to attend the study session and Board meeting/public hearing in person or virtually can be found by visiting PierceTransit.org/board-meetings. In person meeting location: Pierce Transit Training […]
2nd Annual “Elvis Inspirational Christmas” with Danny Vernon
Submitted by Susan Berven. Don’t miss this fabulous performance in the Lakewood Elks beautiful Ballroom! The 2nd Annual “Elvis Inspirational Christmas” starring Danny Vernon and the Devilles will be Saturday, December 9th. Doors open 6 pm, Show 7-9 pm. Tickets $30 includes a complimentary cocktail. Our lounge will be open and a special food menu […]
5th Street Waterway Work Party, November 12
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. STEILACOOM – Please join us this Sunday, 12 November, from 1000 to 1200 at the 5th Street Waterway at the intersection of the 4th Street Trail and Jackson Street to complete Phase 1 of the 5th Street Waterway restoration project. At our 29 October work party, we placed large, flattened boxes of cardboard along both sides […]
Strategies for Supporting Your Student
Everything you need to know about 504 & IEP plans. We welcome everyone to this two-part learning workshop next month. We understand how critical it is for us to stay informed and engaged in our young people’s education including those who may need extra support. Both dates 6-7:30 pm. Free dinner will be served. Families […]