“From the Mississippi Delta” is an autobiographical play by Endesha Ida Mae Holland. It covers more than four decades of her life, from growing up in poverty in Mississippi to her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and her academic achievements. The play was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Michelle Blackmon directed this wonderful production. […]
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Young at Heart Players presents Oklahoma
Submitted by Staci Ellis. 80 years ago, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein combined their talents to write their first musical together, which would become the forerunner of an era of musicals called the Golden age of musical Theatre. After three revisions on Boadway this show has won several awards and honors and is one of the greatest musicals ever written. Set in rural Oklahoma territory, it tells the stories of Curly McClain. Laurey William, Ado Annie Carnes and Will Parker who are deciding their destinies. The territory was […]
TAPCO Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Frederickson Branch
Tacoma, WA – TAPCO Credit Union is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its new full-service branch in Frederickson, WA. This event marks a significant milestone in TAPCO’s 90-year history and exemplifies the organization’s ongoing commitment to the community of Tacoma and Pierce County. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on June 6, 2024, from […]
74 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2024-2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved contracts for the 2024-2025 funding cycle totaling approximately $5.9 million, for 74 local non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science. The vital cultural ecosystem supported by Tacoma Creates ranges from small, volunteer-led community programs to major […]
Mower Than You Know
Did you ever have one of those days where it strikes you that you don’t have enough money to buy what you want? I was mowing the lawn and realized that as I bent over to disconnect the bag of grass clippings. I must have frozen in mid-bending over that my wife Philace’s birthday was […]
Symphony Tacoma Welcomes New Executive Director, Jenni Warren
Submitted by Symphony Tacoma. After a national search, Symphony Tacoma is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni Warren as its new Executive Director. Warren, who previously served as the Executive Director of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony in Pocatello, Idaho, and the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra in Fairbanks, Alaska, brings a wealth of experience and a […]
Picky Eater? Free Monthly Nutrition Classes at Mary Bridge Children’s
Submitted by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Discover a straightforward approach to family meals with helpful tools designed to simplify mealtimes. Trade food fights for confidence, as you gain strategies to nurture your child’s feeding journey and gain trust in their ability to grow as they learn to feed themselves well. Pediatric registered dietitians from […]
Mindnight Dancing, Music and Memories at Our Fingertips
Sometimes we forget about things, like music that catches us off-guard and reaches out deep within our souls. It could just be the music or a gathering, or just our mind taking us away to other places. The other night I went into the living room where my wife Peggy was watching an ancient concert […]
Tacoma’s ARK Institute of Learning Makes a Difference
Submitted by Kurt Meyer and Dianna Stockdale. Very few fundraising events begin with a governmental proclamation, but that’s exactly what happened on a recent Saturday night at the ARK’s annual auction. Tacoma deputy mayor John Hines read a city proclamation citing ARK’s “unwavering commitment to excellence and inclusivity, enriching the lives of students, families, and […]