Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Whether you’re an expert gardener, a budding plant lover or just enjoy smelling the roses, the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is an experience you can really dig your shovel into. The festival will be held both outdoors and inside, gracing Point Defiance Park’s gardens and Pagoda on June 3-4, 2023. […]
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Rock of Ages and Tacoma Little Theatre Reliving the Eighties – Review
Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department have combined their efforts to present the hit musical Rock of Ages!. This rock filled production is directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden, musically directed by Kim Davenport, and choreographed by Ashley Roy. Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden (she/her) is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force to hold annual summit in-person
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. For the first time in 3 years, Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit will be an in-person event, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, March 23 at Pioneer Park Pavilion, 220 S. Meridian, Puyallup. Creating a system of culture and care in our community is the theme for the 2023 summit. […]
Jim ‘Tok’ Wells
Submitted by Family. Jim Wells lived a unique life filled with joy, beautiful places, and spread positivity every where he went. Even on the darkest days he would shine light towards something to be learned. He was a father, 1 of 2 founders of the Green and Purple Kitchen, and spent many years rigging concerts […]
17th season kicks off with Puget Sound Concert Opera
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Tuesday March 14th at 7:00pm at Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma FREE to all, although donations are very much appreciated to sustain this series! The Dueling Divas’ Musical Theater Favorites: sopranos Katie Hochman and Regina Thomas, joined by mezzo-soprano Dawn Padula, with John Burkhardt at the piano. Grant […]
Military Affairs Forum will highlight work of Defense State Liaison Office
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, in partnership with South Sound Military and Communities Partnership, will hold its next Military Affairs Forum breakfast meeting at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1425 East 27th Street, Tacoma on March 21, 2023, from 8:00am to 9:30am. Join the discussion with our featured guest speaker, Tammie Perreault, a Northwest Region […]
Professional World Premiere – Building Madness
The professional world premiere of Building Madness by Kate Danley runs March 17 – April 1 at the State Theater in downtown Olympia, WA. Directed by Scott Nolte, with scenic design by Jeannie Beirne, costume design by Melanie Ransom, wig and hair design by Mattthew Michael, lighting design by Savannah Van Leuvan, sound design by […]
Pierce County Council Chair and Tacoma Mayor Address Next Steps in Response to ST3 Delay
Pierce County Council announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Sound Transit announced the light rail connection from Federal Way and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in King County to Fife and Tacoma – commonly referred to as ST3 – has been delayed again, this time to 2035. The delay is a result of Sound […]
New Camille Patha Exhibition Opens at TAM
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Camille Patha’s passion and fearless approach to painting are on display in a new exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum. The Seattle-based painter created 50 new pieces for the exhibition, titled “Camille Patha: Passion, Pleasure, Power.” It runs through September 3. Patha’s confidence with colors—especially black—continues to stand out. A few […]