Excitement builds as Tacoma prepares to walk, run, bike or roll the Downtown to Defiance, a free Sunday Parkways event on Sept.28. This open streets event will close portions of waterfront streets,including Ruston Way and Schuster Parkway, from 8 a.m. to noon to motor vehicles to allow people and human-powered vehicles to enjoy seven continuous miles of waterfront from Point […]
Visitors are invited to ride the Island Lady and learn about Tacoma’s maritime heritage on a free charter tour this coming Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept 21. The tours, part of Maritime Fest’s activities, will begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Tickets are limited and available 30 minutes prior to each departure at the […]
Metal-Urge, a citywide celebration of metal arts, explores the many ways that artists push this versatile and diverse medium. From Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 31 Tacoma venues will feature metal-themed exhibits, workshops, lectures, festivals and more. “Metal-Urge really embraces the many ways that metal is used as an art form, from sculpture and jewelry to cars and brass musical instruments,” […]
October 2014 marks the 13th anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts that includes hundreds of community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits, and workshops for all ages taking place every day throughout the month. Programming includes music, theater and dance performances; visual art exhibits; film screenings; literary readings; lectures; cultural events; and workshops. All events […]
The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners: ArtsFund (Arts Patron), Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Community Outreach by an Organization), and Jessica Spring (Community Outreach by an Individual). The AMOCAT Arts Awards honor those who provide distinctive contributions to the arts in Tacoma. • Arts Patron Award This award goes to ArtsFund for their work to strengthen the community […]
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