Join Tacoma Historical Society for snacks and a FREE showing of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 1961 film Ring of Fire on July 21, 2023 at 6 pm at the THS Museum (406 Tacoma Ave S). In this thrilling train adventure, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around […]
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Carts for Kids raises $120,000 (and counting) for Mary Bridge Children’s
Submitted by Kortney Scroger. In March 2021, Mary Bridge Children’s announced a new and unique partnership with Waste Connections (locally known as Murrey’s Disposal and LeMay Pierce County Refuse) – a Mary Bridge Children’s inspired recycle cart. With a $200 donation, customers within the service area could complete a form to request a special purple […]
Music Man at Tacoma Musical Playhouse – Review
By Don and Peggy Doman and Lavinia Hart. We got our tickets and waited in the lobby for seating. An old friend came over and asked “Is this the actress?” We had kept after my cousin Lavinia Hart to join us for The Music Man. We introduced the two of them. As an actress, director, […]
Downtown Tacoma Block Party to Showcase Community Partners & Businesses
Tacoma, WA – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is thrilled to announce the inaugural Downtown Tacoma Block Party, an all-day festival showcasing the vibrant culture and diverse community of Downtown Tacoma. The event will take place on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 from 12pm – 8pm. The Downtown Tacoma Block Party will feature an incredible lineup and […]
Summer Family Activities
A long list of things to do with your family and friends: Click here to see the full list and learn more.
New ‘Contemporaries’ monthly series begins at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. “Contemporaries” is a new discussion and networking event series for young professionals that debuts July 27 at Tacoma Art Museum. Guest speakers, food and drink, good vibes and lively discussion are planned for the monthly event, 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday each month. The first Contemporaries event July 27 will […]
Deadline to Apply for Position on Citizen Commission on Elected Salaries is August 11
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma residents with experience in the legal field are encouraged to apply by 5 PM on August 11, 2023 to fill a position on the Citizen Commission on Elected Salaries for the remainder of the current term through September 30, 2024. This position is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the […]
Community Invited to ‘Picture Pac Ave’
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is partnering with the community to create “Picture Pac Ave” – a long-term vision and plan for growth and development along Pacific Avenue from approximately I-5 to South 96th Street. Over the coming decades, “Picture Pac Ave” will guide future investments – including priority investments for infrastructure and public […]
Juried Local Art Exhibition Awards to Be Announced at July 11 Reception
Tacoma Community College’s 21st Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition will be on display in The Gallery through Aug. 17. The exhibition features paintings, photographs, drawings, sculpture, textile work, and other media by 35 local artists. Building 4 at Tacoma Community College (near the corner of 12th and Mildred), The Gallery is open 10 a.m. – 5 […]