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City Scene
Know your public art: Ruston Way’s ‘Tidal Pool’
Dear Readers: This is an ongoing series of articles paying tribute to Tacoma’s public art works that often go missed by busy commuters passing through and even locals who walk past these monuments every day but never stop to appreciate them. Enjoy! Read more...
Celebrate pets, save rescue animals
Fourth annual Woofstock event supports animal adoption in Pierce County
Historical Society to host South Tacoma history walk
Ever wonder what Tacoma was like 100 or even 150 years ago? Read more...
Free movies, concerts in Tacoma parks this August
Grab a blanket, family and friends and head outside for Summer Sounds and Cinema – an August tradition in Tacoma! Enjoy free family friendly concerts and movies presented by Metro Parks Tacoma every Saturday night. Read more...
Robert Daniel Gallery showcases work of exciting new artist
Even though Tacoma art notable Paula Tutmarc-Johnson is no longer behind the desk of her respected Two Vaults Gallery, she has by no means disappeared from the local arts scene. In fact, she is curating a new exhibit at Robert Daniel Gallery featuring the work of an artist brand new to T-Town – J. Neils Harvey. Read more...
Blanco Bronco loves Tacoma, and Tacoma loves Blanco Bronco
Those who have been to a few shows in Tacoma have heard the name Blanco Bronco thrown around. Whether they’ve seen them once with another band, are one of their favorites or have just seen the band’s name listed on any of the many bills coating streetlamp poles, one thing is certain: Blanco Bronco is a Tacoma band that gets around – and for good reason. Read more...
Spaceworks celebrates revitalization in downtown
The city of Tacoma and Seattle-based arts non-profit Shunpike have teamed up to plan a project in which Tacoma artists could band together to revamp empty downtown storefronts. The goal: to make the abandoned sites something worth stopping in front of – rather than passing by the empty spaces without a second thought. Read more...
Art-a-Thon at Proctor Farmers Market to help bring fresh produce to food bank
The FISH Food Bank at Mason United Methodist Church in Proctor sees an average of 4,300 clients every month, a sobering statistic showing a clear indication that a lot of people in Tacoma are struggling to put food on the family table. Sensing an opportunity to commit random acts of kindness for her community, artist and owner of Proctor Art Gallery Carolyn Burt is assembling her artist friends to help make sure there is plenty of fresh, nutritious food to go around. Read more...
Dance Theatre NW hosts party for a good cause
Dance Theatre Northwest (DTN) is hosting a fancy, festive fundraiser July 31 in support of its longstanding community outreach endeavors. Read more...
From rainy Northwest to sunny L.A.
Rosanna Pansino is coming to a screen near you
When Tacoma Weekly caught up recently by phone with Rosanna Pansino, she was stoked about being invited to attend the Hollywood premiere of the new blockbuster film “The Expendables.” Just the day before, the Seattle born and raised Pansino was here in Tacoma visiting friends and family, but she had to jet back into work mode for a stint at Comic-Con in San Diego to work a mini press tour for the reality TV show she is in called “Scream Queens 2” on VH1 (which airs Aug. 2). Taking a short break from the Con, this up-and-coming actress talked about her life in “the business” and how a Northwest girl from humble beginnings came to live the glamorous life with top celebrities like “Expendables” stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Jet Li. Read more...
