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‘LITTLE WOMEN’Tacoma Youth Theatre, Tacoma’s all-youth theatre company presentS Louisa May Alcott’s timeless story “Little Women.” The story is adapted for the stage by Scott Campbell and features...
View Article20th annual Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour
Tacoma Historical Society’s “Tour of Homes” takes place May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 4 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at Pacific Northwest Shop, Stadium Thriftway, Columbian Bank...
View Article‘Filthy 15′ might drop by one
The worst of the worst abandoned houses around Tacoma, known as the “Filthy 15,” might become the Filthy 14 if a lien on one of the properties is lifted and a partnership between local nonprofits moves...
View ArticleTacoma gay evangelical minister works to build bridges
Amid all the controversies flying about these days over same-sex marriage, Tacoma author Dave Thompson is working to build some brides. A gay, evangelical Christian minister, Thompson is actively...
View ArticleCounty eyes hospital for new offices
Pierce County is fast tracking plans to demolish the abandoned Puget Sound Hospital along Pacific Avenue to then build an office complex to consolidate many of its operations that are now in leased...
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HISTORIC SCHOONER ‘ADVERNTURESS’ TO VISIT TACOMAThe 133-foot National Historic Landmark schooner “Adventuress” is underway for her 101st sailing season and is coming to Tacoma. She will be open for...
View ArticleFormer mayor calls for disbanding of Charter Review
Former Tacoma mayor Harold Moss wants Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland to scrap the Charter Review Committee and start over because of what he calls corruption in the process.Moss stated his case in an...
View ArticleStupid Criminal of the Week
Sometimes drunken drivers are subtle, sometimes they are not. Two recent drunken drivers were clearly in the latter camp.An officer spotted a red Mustang speeding along the 1100 block of North Pearl...
View ArticleNightlife
Friday, April 18PANTAGES: Pink Martini, the von Trapps (jazz, pop, world) 7:30 p.m., $48-$94502 MARTINI: Caribbean Flava with Erica Dixon, Zintasha Williams, etc. (zumba class) 7 p.m., $20-$35B SHARP...
View ArticleArts & Entertainment: Culture Corner, A Guide to the Museums of Tacoma
Museum of the Week:Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumPoint Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St.Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: http://FortNisqually.orgFort Nisqually is a living history museum where...
View ArticleMake a Scene: King of Country Says Goodbye With Epic Show
In pop music there are retirements, and then there are “retirements.” On one end of the spectrum are the Beatles, a band that burned out at the height of its powers, leaving fans forever thirsting for...
View ArticleArts & Entertainment: Tacoma Art Museum announces opening dates for grand...
Tacoma Art Museum is counting down the days until its new wing and renovations open to the public on Sunday, Nov. 16. The project’s centerpiece is the new Haub Family Galleries, showcasing the Haub...
View ArticleArts & Entertainment: Bachman Turner Overdrive at Emerald Queen Casino
Bachman & Turner– featuring Randy Bachman and Fred Turner of Bachman Turner Overdrive – delivered timeless rock classics and a few new tunes Friday night at the Emerald Queen Casino. The...
View ArticleBe Well: Find your place of peace at City of Destiny Float & Massage
It’s no secret what negative effects sensory overload can have on our daily lives. With kids, jobs, schedules, noise, traffic and so much more to contend with, not only do our mind and spirit suffer...
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