Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Kristina Batiste, a Tacoma artist in pottery and sculpture, is the 2023 awardee of The Current, An Artist Award at Tacoma Art Museum. As the awardee, Batiste will receive a $15,000 unrestricted gift and available institutional resources from TAM. The Current, An Artist Award is an annual award supporting a Black […]
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Polar Bear Sisters Celebrate Third Birthday
Polar bear twin sisters Astra and Laerke are celebrating their 3rd birthday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium November 18-19. Since first arriving at the zoo in June, the pair have captivated the South Sound and the entire country, with multiple videos of them going viral in the last few months. They love to polar plung– […]
Native Max Takes the Northwest Fashion Show
TACOMA, WASH.— Unveiling an extravagant lineup of renowned Indigenous fashion designers alongside top Indigenous models from throughout the continent, Native Max Magazine is elated to announce its fashion showcase on November 25, 2023, at Tacoma Armory in Tacoma, Washington. A unique confluence of design, creativity, and innovation, this event promises to redefine and revolutionize the paradigms of the […]
City of Tacoma Partners With Funded Shelter Providers to Expand Tacoma’s Shelter Capacity This Winter by 170 Beds
TACOMA, Wash. — For the 2023-2024 winter weather season, the City of Tacoma has partnered with funded shelter providers to ensure that unsheltered individuals have access to indoor shelter options. These efforts have expanded the City’s shelter capacity by 170 beds. For the seasonal beds, Tacoma Rescue Mission will operate a shelter at Holy Rosary Church starting November 15, […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Fort Nisqually’s Victorian Christmas Regale
Tacoma, WA – Welcome the holiday season at Fort Nisqually’s annual Christmas Regale, taking place on December 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy ornament making, decorating the Yule Log, parlor games, and a photo opportunity with Father Christmas. Holidays are all about engaging the senses and connecting to nostalgia. Guests may […]
November 16: “Welcoming the Stranger”
Welcoming the StrangerNovember 16, 2023 – 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society Museum: 406 Tacoma Avenue South Join Tacoma Historical Society for our November Monthly Program presented by local history buff & author, Deborah K. Freedman. Deborah will be sharing the history and legacy of Tacoma’s Jewish outreach to the troops during the World Wars. Additionally, Deborah will […]
Join Us for Kelly Hall-Tompkins Playing Marsalis
Sat, Nov. 18 | 7:30pm | Pantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorKelly Hall-Tompkins, violinClick here for tickets. Bernstein: Candide OvertureWynton Marsalis: Violin ConcertoCopland: Symphony No. 3 All the wit, élan and sophistication associated with the satirical operetta genre is apparent in the overture Bernstein wrote for Candide, complete with fanfare, pratfalls and a conclusion with “musical sparks.” Famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis […]
17th Annual Veterans Day Observance
17th Annual Veterans Day Observance Saturday, November 11 at 11am Tacoma’s War Memorial Park Please join Tacoma Historical Society for our 17th annual Veterans Day Observance, featuring a special speaker, music from the 133d Washington Army National Guard Band, and Colors presented by the All-City Junior ROTC Color guard. This event is free and all […]
Classy Chassis doubles down on honoring military heroes through partnership with STEP
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). Classy Chassis has partnered with Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) for the second year to honor active-duty military and Veterans this November. Throughout the month, car wash patrons may choose to make a donation to STEP and Classy Chassis will match that donation, doubling the impact for military […]