Peg and I took our kids to live theatre when they were young. I think their favorite production was School for Clowns by Friedrich Karl Waechter at Empty Space Theater in Seattle. My cousin, Lavinia Whitworth, was an actress at Empty Space during this time. The clowning in theatre forms was hilarious and the three […]
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Memorial Day Observance at War Memorial Park
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. May 29, 2023 – 11am Each year on Memorial Day (this year May 29, 2023), Tacoma Historical Society sponsors a service at War Memorial Park. Please join Tacoma Historical Society (at 11 am) for the only Memorial Day observance within the Tacoma city limits. The event is free and everyone is […]
Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Application Deadline is June 20
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is seeking applicants to fill the following four volunteer positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board: Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Members serve three-year terms. Positions are open to Tacoma residents who have an interest in, and familiarity with, public programming in arts, culture, heritage, and/or science, as […]
2nd Annual Transit Trivia Night
Downtown On the Go announcement. To celebrate Ride Transit Month, Downtown On the Go, Pierce Transit, and Pierce Trips are teaming up to bring the first annual Transit Trivia event. Individuals or teams (up to 6 players) will answer transit related questions featuring historical facts, transit in pop culture and local transit knowledge. This is […]
SONIC Drive-In Donates to Local Area Schools this Teacher Appreciation Month
In honor of May’s Teacher Appreciation Month, SONIC Drive-In’s SONIC Foundation donated $1.5 million to match all public contributions made to requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation matched 50 percent of […]
Flying Sushi Review
Flying Sushi is not to be confused with Flying Fish, which used to be at the North end of North Westgate Center. Flying Sushi has nothing to do with the rude owners of the previous restaurant. The new owners provide friendly service and excellent food. Now, Flying Sushi is at the south end of North […]
Alex Yoon joins TPU as the new Deputy Director/Chief Administrative Officer
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. Alex Yoon joins Tacoma Public Utilities today as the Deputy Director/Chief Administrative Officer, a role which is responsible for the financial and operational administration of Tacoma Public Utilities including coordinating support of its water, rail, and power utilities serving the City of Tacoma and many neighboring communities in Pierce and King […]
Proctor Neighborhood Plan Open House Happening June 3
City of Tacoma announcement. City of Tacoma Neighborhood Planning Program is hosting an open house event for the Proctor Neighborhood Plan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at Wheelock Library (3722 N. 26th Street). The free, family-friendly event will include crafts, activities, Market Bucks giveaways, free coffee and pastries, information about the Proctor Neighborhood […]
Artful Representation Concludes Symphony Tacoma Season
Symphony Tacoma announcement. The 2022-23 Symphony Tacoma season theme Compose Yourself included a roster of composers and soloists that celebrate the diversity of concert music. The theme “Compose Yourself” asks our community to gather ourselves, get ready, be prepared – but it also alludes to everyone in the community being represented in music, there exists music composed for you, […]