The public is invited to “Hollywood by the Sea,” the second annual Holiday Heritage Swing Dance presented by the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission and City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 – 9 p.m. at Titlow Lodge (8425 6th Ave).

The event will feature the Pierce County Community Big Band, a swing dance demonstration by Studio 6 Ballroom, with free refreshments and a no-host bar. Attendees are encouraged to come in their best Old Hollywood attire. This historic preservation fundraiser is commemorating Tacoma’s cinematic past when Tacoma hoped to create a Hollywood by the sea at Titlow Beach. This event follows the rediscovery of the Eyes of the Totem film, which was produced by H.C. Weaver Productions that was located at 1600 Titlow Road in 1926.

“After such a successful re-premiere of Eyes of the Totem, we wanted to take people back to Titlow Beach where it all started,” said Historic Preservation Coordinator Lauren Hoogkamer. “This event is also the close of our 2015 program which was I Heart Tacoma: Celebrate Tacoma’s Unique Cultural Heritage. We already have a full calendar of events planned for 2016 with a new theme for the new year.”

This event is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation for entry that will go to support Historic Preservation programming and events in 2016. To RSVP, visit the Tacoma Historic Preservation Facebook page or contact Lauren Hoogkamer at lhoogkamer@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5254 for more information.