Tacoma, WA — After a five-year tenure as executive director of Symphony Tacoma, Karina Bharne has announced her resignation, effective December 31, 2023. Bharne will become executive director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in Florida. “I’ve been fortunate to work with a dedicated staff, board and an orchestra of immensely talented musicians,” said Bharne. “We’ve deepened […]
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Federal Highway Administration Recommends Closure of Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has been notified that the Federal Highway Administration is recommending the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge be closed to all vehicular traffic immediately. This bridge will remain closed as a safety measure to all vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic until all non-redundant steel tension members and connections are cleaned […]
Misery at Tacoma Little Theatre A Review
The film version of Misery starred James Caan and Kathy Bates. “The film was released in the United States on November 30, 1990, by Columbia Pictures. It received highly positive reviews and was a box office success. Bates’ performance drew widespread praise from critics and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress at the […]
Dia de los Muertos Returns to TAM Nov. 5
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Traditional tapete (sand painting), ofrendas (altars honoring lost loved ones) and art-making workshops are back for the 19th annual Día de los Muertos festival at Tacoma Art Museum. Activities are planned from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 5. Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the […]
Apply by November 6 to Serve on the Charter Review Committee
TACOMA, Wash. — The City Charter – Tacoma’s governing document – is up for review in 2024, and applications are being accepted now through November 6, 2023 at noon from those interested in volunteering to be part of a 15-member Charter Review Committee. The Mayor and members of the City Council will each recommend one […]
Incurable Optimist Book Signing with Jennifer Cramer-Mille
Author, speaker, and Puget Sound alumna Jennifer Cramer-Miller ’87 will sign copies of her memoir, Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness & Chronic Hohe Writes Press, 2023), on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in Rasmussen Rotunda, 3209 N 15th St, Tacoma. This inspirational memoir chronicles the author’s experience dealing with sudden, autoimmune kidney failure and […]
Iconic American Composers to be Celebrated in Symphony Tacoma’s ‘American Fusion’
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma’s November concert will present selections from notable American composers and one of today’s celebrated violinists, Kelly Hall-Tompkins. The concert will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Pantages Theater. “American Fusion is truly an amalgamation of styles that our audiences and the American people have come to […]
A Spooky Spirit Tasting with Northwest Distilleries: Third Annual Tacoma Distillery Festival
TACOMA, WASH.— Friends of Tacoma Arts Live presents the third annual Tacoma Distillery Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory. Northwest distilleries will sample their products and bottles will be available for purchase alongside seasonal festivities. Tickets are on sale now. Advance tickets are $45 now and $55 at the […]
LeMay – America’s Car Museum’s Newest Exhibit Celebrates the Past, Present, and Future of America’s Favorite Sports Car
Tacoma, Wash. – America’s Car Museum opened their newest exhibit to the public earlier this month, hosting over 1,000 guests from all over the world during their two days’ worth of special exhibit opening activities including an exclusive members only preview with a DJ, food, beverages, and an intimate walkthrough of the new exhibit space […]