Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou has taken on the role of Washington state representative within the Phi Theta Kappa Presidential Advisory Board. With a term spanning three years, President Zhou’s position will play a key role in shaping strategies, priorities, and the overall direction of the international honor society. As the state’s representative, President […]
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Spaceworks Tacoma Seeking Creatives to Join Public Arts Programs
Spaceworks Tacoma has put out a call for artists to participate in its Public Arts Programs. Applications are currently open and are due by 11:59 P.M. on September 4, 2023. Artists can apply by visiting https://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/apply-to-streetside-artscapes/ Spaceworks is seeking visual artists from the Pacific Northwest who Any individual artist or artist team in the Pacific Northwest […]
They’re Here. The Buffalo Soldiers 2024 Military Baseball Calendars
The Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum is proud to announce their 2024 Military Baseball Calendars are now available. These legend packed calendars will allow you to spend an entire year with 12 of the greatest military baseball players of all time! Each calendar month brings to life a fascinating, untold story of a black military baseball […]
Somebody order 50 typewriters?
From Tacoma Historical Society Twitter/X feed. On August 31, 1936 two unidentified workmen delivered fifty new typewriters to the Central School building at 601 South 8th Street – just in time for the new school year, which began September 1st.
Janice Lee named Tacoma Urban League CEO
The Tacoma Urban League Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Janice Lee as our next CEO and president. Janice’s track record of nonprofit leadership and her deep expertise in strategy, business operations, marketing, and digital transformation, gives us great confidence that she is ready to lead the organization into an impactful […]
America’s Automotive Trust to confer its Master Craftsman Award on Paul Russell
Submitted by America’s Automotive Trust. Tacoma, Wash. – On September 8, 2023 America’s Automotive Trust will present its prestigious Master Craftsman Award on Paul Russell, noted automotive restorer and preservationist. Each year, the Trust confers the Master Craftsman Award on an individual who has made major contributions to the preservation and restoration of vintage vehicles […]
Fort Nisqually ushers autumn in with our Harvest Home celebration
As autumn approached, the laborers of the original Fort Nisqually would pull in the last of the crops. The “hock cart” would carry the last harvest, decorated in celebration of the bounty. By whose tough labours, and rough hands, We rip up first, then reap our lands. Crowned with the ears of corn, now come, And to the […]
Tacoma Arts Live presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the original ‘Magenta’ – Patricia Quinn on Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. In addition to a screening of the original unedited movie, there will be a costume contest and live shadow cast performance by Tacoma’s Blue Mouseketeers. Audience participation is encouraged. Patricia […]
Get Tickets to Youth Marine Foundation Fundraiser by Sept. 10
Submitted by Youth Marine Foundation. Tacoma-area youth are experiencing local waterways for the first time, thanks to the Youth Marine Foundation. Help bring even more students on board! Get tickets now for the annual YMF fundraiser. ‘Taking the Helm’ Youth Marine Foundation FundraiserWhen: Sunday, September 17, 20233:30 p.m. MV Doolin-Rogers boat tour with wine4:30 p.m. […]