Peg and I saw the film Hedwig and the Angry Inch when it came out in 2001, which was a long time from our rock and roll roots. We look forward to the opening band as well as the production itself. We have front row seats. Let your imagination take wing. Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and […]
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Tacoma Business Council Weekly Report
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Crime continues to increase across Tacoma. Homicides are at 22 for the year (11 at this time last year). Property crime is up significantly as well; burglaries are up 60.2%, motor vehicle theft is up 88.2% and robbery is up 117.5%. See the Citywide data below. The full crime report here: June […]
Local Students Graduate from Gonzaga University
The following Gonzaga University students participated in graduation exercises during our Commencement Ceremony that was held on Sunday, May 8, 2022. DuPont Amanda Anderson, BBA in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude Fircrest Emma Harper, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Cum Laude Hayden Saalfeld, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Honors in Electrical Engineering, Summa […]
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, including two member positions and one youth position, between the ages of 16 and 18. The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities consists of 11 volunteers from Tacoma and Pierce County with a variety of […]
The Play’s the Thing – Unless It’s Cancelled Due to COVID
Locally, three productions were postponed amid prayers that they would be able to come in at the tail of the 2021-2022 season. Two are coming back and both are virtually unheard of, but offer possibilities of connections and interest. The two plays are Silent Sky at Tacoma Little Theatre, and Oregon Trail at CenterStage. The […]
Big Bites and Big Smiles at Gyro Bites
If you’ve never had a slice of spanakopita (a savory Greek spinach pie) you are in for a treat. The cheese is typically feta and the taste is typically wonderful. Chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions or scallions, egg, and seasoning is the traditional filling. Served warm with a little Tzatziki sauce (the traditional Greek yogurt […]
Want to get more involved in our community?
City of Tacoma social media post. Apply to serve on a Committee, Board or Commission (CBC). We have positions open on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee, Transportation Committee & Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. Learn more & apply https://cityoftacoma.org/cbc.
2022 Walk Tacoma series continues with Tacoma Youth Symphony & Friends Music Walk
Downtown On the Go announcement. Explore the vibrant musical culture of downtown Tacoma in this 0.5 mile walk, led by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA). The walk will begin at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6 in Pierce Transit Park/Theatre Square Park (the park next to Theater on the Square) and lead throughout the downtown Theater […]
Leave It To Beaver – TV Sitcom Review – Still Relevant After All These Years
Teaser for the entire production – imdb.com/video/vi2485760025 When I can’t sleep at night, I visit Roku and watch old episodes of “Leave It to Beaver.” The show is about a family with two children, Wally who is a junior high student a few years older than his younger brother, Theodore, called the Beaver, who is in […]