Peggy and I enjoy writing reviews of local plays and performances, as well as personally enjoying live theatre. We really enjoyed it when my cousin Lavinia Moyer Hart was living in Pierce County again. Lindy and I grew up almost as sister and brother, our mothers being identical twins. She has a great history with […]
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Join us for an evening with renowned Artist Kim Bong Jun
Saturday • June 22, 2024 • FREE4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ APCC – 3513 E. Portland Avenue, TacomaPlease call 253-383-3900 or register online at https://bit.ly/apccartistkimbongjunLight refreshments will be served. Join us for an inspiring evening with Kim Bong Jun, a celebrated Korean artist whose work spans over 40 years of sculpture, painting, storytelling, and cultural […]
Tacoma Youth Chorus Celebrates Spring and Graduating Seniors
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. Join the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus for our end-of-year showcase performance (Monday, June 17th, 2024, 7:00pm) in the beautiful setting of Lagerquist Concert Hall on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University. A much-beloved part of this event is our traditional TYC tribute to our graduating seniors. Please bring […]
Weekend repairs coming to westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge June 15-16
TACOMA – Another section of the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs repair. The fix requires two consecutive days of lane closures on the span built in 1950 while crews address an emerging issue with an expansion joint in the bridge’s surface. Lane closure details: 4 a.m. Saturday, June 15, to 4 p.m. […]
Dropped Dead – A Short Story
I was out for a short walk around the block while Susan was content to sleep a bit more. I understood. It was a very nice day. As I was just a little over a half block from home, I heard a small airplane. I looked up and around; it was a small light green […]
William Eugene “Bill” Murphy
Compiled by Tim Marsh, Lakes High School Class of 1966, from various sources. Bill Murphy, a right-handed hitting outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball during the 1966 season, died at age 80 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, on May 13, 2024. Link to his obituary from Mountain View Memorial Park in […]
Dropped Dead – A Short Story
I was out for a short walk around the block. My wife was content to sleep a bit more. I understood. It was a very nice day. As I was just a little over a half block from home I heard an airplane. I looked up and around. It was a small light green and […]
APCC Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with Hosting and Participating at Over 20 Events in a Busy May
May was a whirlwind of events and activities at APCC, celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. May 4th – Korea Day at APCC Participants immersed themselves in Korean culture by making and tasting traditional foods, enjoying performances by K-Pop dancers, and experiencing lively Korean music. The martial arts demonstration was a […]
Brew Five Three 2024: Craft Beers. Stunning Views. Live Music.
TACOMA, WA (June 6, 2024)— Tacoma’s outdoor summer beer and music festival is back for its 11th year and returns to the stunning outdoor venue, Chambers Creek Regional Park. Audiences aged 21 and above can attend the one-day festival on Saturday, August 10 from 12pm – 5pm. Featuring 30+ Northwest breweries pouring beer, cider, and mead, […]