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Let’s Ride! Motorcycling the Northwest at the Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Opening Saturday, January 26 at the Washington State History Museum, LetÂ’s Ride! Motorcycling the Northwest takes visitors on a journey of discovery to explore the past century of motorcycling, its culture and its communities. Northwesterners have been enthralled with the adventure of riding since the early 1900s, both for business and for pleasure, and the activity has played an important part in shaping our young regionÂ’s history. With nearly two dozen rare machines on display through June 23, 2013, LetÂ’s Ride! Motorcycling the Northwest combines the artistry and science of motorcycles with the history of motorcycling.
Let’s Ride! Motorcycling the Northwest at the Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Opening Saturday, January 26 at the Washington State History Museum, LetÂ’s Ride! Motorcycling the Northwest takes visitors on a journey of discovery to explore the past century of motorcycling, its culture and its communities. Northwesterners have been enthralled with the adventure of riding since the early 1900s, both for business and for pleasure, and the activity has played an important part in shaping our young regionÂ’s history. With nearly two dozen rare machines on display through June 23, 2013, LetÂ’s Ride! Motorcycling the Northwest combines the artistry and science of motorcycles with the history of motorcycling.
thru may 19
Storybook Ballet Theatre
Jan Collum Ballroom in the Merlino Arts Center
The Storybook Ballet Theatre was born from the wild popularity of Tacoma City BalletÂ’s Halloween show, The Haunted Theatre. In response to overwhelming demand for more family-friendly, budget-conscious performances, TCB created Storybook Ballet Theatre. The production delights audiences with short ballets based on classic children's fairy tales, nursery rhymes, proverbs, limericks and fables. The show is designed to keep both young and old enthralled throughout each one-hour performance!
Storybook Ballet Theatre
Jan Collum Ballroom in the Merlino Arts Center
The Storybook Ballet Theatre was born from the wild popularity of Tacoma City BalletÂ’s Halloween show, The Haunted Theatre. In response to overwhelming demand for more family-friendly, budget-conscious performances, TCB created Storybook Ballet Theatre. The production delights audiences with short ballets based on classic children's fairy tales, nursery rhymes, proverbs, limericks and fables. The show is designed to keep both young and old enthralled throughout each one-hour performance!
may 19
Love, Lust & Laughter - Something For Everyone
Mason United Methodist Church
We fall in Love with Five Waltzes by Brahms; Dirait-on, an example of delicate beauty and sensuousness by Morten Lauridsen; A Red, Red, Rose, by Robbie BurnsÂ’ and Arise My Love by our own Tom Walworth.
Lust ? How about Carl OrffÂ’s Carmina Burana? This popular piece will leave you exhilarated and exhausted.
Laughter? PDQ BachÂ’s Two Hearts, Four Lips, Three Little Words and My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth; John Muehleisen speaks to every kidÂ’s (large or small) food preferences with Aversion To Carrots and RAH!. Trust me, you have to be here for those.
Love, Lust & Laughter - Something For Everyone
Mason United Methodist Church
We fall in Love with Five Waltzes by Brahms; Dirait-on, an example of delicate beauty and sensuousness by Morten Lauridsen; A Red, Red, Rose, by Robbie BurnsÂ’ and Arise My Love by our own Tom Walworth.
Lust ? How about Carl OrffÂ’s Carmina Burana? This popular piece will leave you exhilarated and exhausted.
Laughter? PDQ BachÂ’s Two Hearts, Four Lips, Three Little Words and My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth; John Muehleisen speaks to every kidÂ’s (large or small) food preferences with Aversion To Carrots and RAH!. Trust me, you have to be here for those.
may 20
America's Car Museum Pit Stop- Fleetwood Mac Concert
LeMay: America's Car Museum
LeMay-America's Car Museum welcomes Fleetwood Mac fans! Guarantee your parking spot and relax at ACM's pre-concert Pit Stop with food, drinks and a taste of ACM's Signature Showcase Gallery.
America's Car Museum Pit Stop- Fleetwood Mac Concert
LeMay: America's Car Museum
LeMay-America's Car Museum welcomes Fleetwood Mac fans! Guarantee your parking spot and relax at ACM's pre-concert Pit Stop with food, drinks and a taste of ACM's Signature Showcase Gallery.
may 20
Fleetwood Mac Live 2013
Tacoma Dome
Fleetwood Mac, one of rock's most enduring, beloved and successful bands, will be embarking on a major 34-city US Tour after a three year break beginning April 4th, 2013. The tour was announced today by the group and Live Nation, the tour's national promoter. Fleetwood Mac Live 2013 arena tour includes stops in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Chicago and a special appearance at the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Tickets for the first run of shows go on sale beginning December 14th at Ticketmaster.com.
Fleetwood Mac Live 2013
Tacoma Dome
Fleetwood Mac, one of rock's most enduring, beloved and successful bands, will be embarking on a major 34-city US Tour after a three year break beginning April 4th, 2013. The tour was announced today by the group and Live Nation, the tour's national promoter. Fleetwood Mac Live 2013 arena tour includes stops in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Chicago and a special appearance at the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Tickets for the first run of shows go on sale beginning December 14th at Ticketmaster.com.
jun 1
America's Car Museum 2013 Jazz Gala
LeMay: America's Car Museum
Celebrate ACM's First Anniversary in "Post-War Modern" style with cars, clothes, music and dance of the late 40's and early 50's.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, entertainment by HB Radke and the grand opening of the new Legends of NASCAR exhibit.
America's Car Museum 2013 Jazz Gala
LeMay: America's Car Museum
Celebrate ACM's First Anniversary in "Post-War Modern" style with cars, clothes, music and dance of the late 40's and early 50's.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, entertainment by HB Radke and the grand opening of the new Legends of NASCAR exhibit.
jun 8 - aug 18
Prized Northwest Native Arts Show Returns to Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum
On Saturday, June 8, the Washington State History Museum unveils the eighth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts exhibit. The exhibit, which is on display through August 18, 2013, showcases work from more than 20 Northwest Native artisans and focuses on the distinctive cultures and stories of the regionÂ’s tribal groups. The two-month exhibit will culminate with the In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
Prized Northwest Native Arts Show Returns to Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum
On Saturday, June 8, the Washington State History Museum unveils the eighth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts exhibit. The exhibit, which is on display through August 18, 2013, showcases work from more than 20 Northwest Native artisans and focuses on the distinctive cultures and stories of the regionÂ’s tribal groups. The two-month exhibit will culminate with the In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
jun 8 - aug 18
Prized Northwest Native Arts Show Returns to Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum
On Saturday, June 8, the Washington State History Museum unveils the eighth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts exhibit. The exhibit, which is on display through August 18, 2013, showcases work from more than 20 Northwest Native artisans and focuses on the distinctive cultures and stories of the regionÂ’s tribal groups. The two-month exhibit will culminate with the In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
Prized Northwest Native Arts Show Returns to Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum
On Saturday, June 8, the Washington State History Museum unveils the eighth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts exhibit. The exhibit, which is on display through August 18, 2013, showcases work from more than 20 Northwest Native artisans and focuses on the distinctive cultures and stories of the regionÂ’s tribal groups. The two-month exhibit will culminate with the In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
jun 13
City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Library Employment Workshop
Main Library
The City of Tacoma HR and Tacoma Public Library team up to share resources every job seeker should be aware of as they navigate the employment process, from applying to jobs, avoiding interview pitfalls, using the library for review of resumes and finding the best websites for job listings. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Main Library Olympic Room.
City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Library Employment Workshop
Main Library
The City of Tacoma HR and Tacoma Public Library team up to share resources every job seeker should be aware of as they navigate the employment process, from applying to jobs, avoiding interview pitfalls, using the library for review of resumes and finding the best websites for job listings. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Main Library Olympic Room.
mondays, tuesdays, wednesdays, thursdays, fridays
Asia Pacific Cultural Summer Camp 2013
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Take a journey through the fascinating art and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands at the Asia Pacific Summer Camp! We will have so much fun with crafts, games, art, language, geography, and history during this weekly day-camp held at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma. Would you like to know the stories behind the Hawaiian chants and graceful movements of hula? Learn about the Chinese language and how to write Chinese calligraphy? What island life is like in Samoa? Find out about the Spanish influence in Philippines history? Come to our Summer Camp and you will learn all about this and so much more! Each day is dedicated to a different culture with options to sign up for different weeks or for the entire 3-week session beginning July 15 through August 2. We will experience Vietnam, Samoa, Thailand, Philippines, Korea, Hawaii and many other cultures – 15 countries in 15 days! If you are between the ages of 8 through 12 years old, come along and join us for a unique Summer Camp experience!
Asia Pacific Cultural Summer Camp 2013
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Take a journey through the fascinating art and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands at the Asia Pacific Summer Camp! We will have so much fun with crafts, games, art, language, geography, and history during this weekly day-camp held at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma. Would you like to know the stories behind the Hawaiian chants and graceful movements of hula? Learn about the Chinese language and how to write Chinese calligraphy? What island life is like in Samoa? Find out about the Spanish influence in Philippines history? Come to our Summer Camp and you will learn all about this and so much more! Each day is dedicated to a different culture with options to sign up for different weeks or for the entire 3-week session beginning July 15 through August 2. We will experience Vietnam, Samoa, Thailand, Philippines, Korea, Hawaii and many other cultures – 15 countries in 15 days! If you are between the ages of 8 through 12 years old, come along and join us for a unique Summer Camp experience!
aug 11
Washington State History Museum Welcomes Seventh Annual In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival
Washington State History Museum
In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival, the regionÂ’s largest Native American arts event, returns to the Washington State History Museum this summer for the biggest celebration yet. Taking place Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the popular outdoor festival will feature a mix of performances by new and returning Native American artists, and for the first time, free museum admission. Festival activities take place inside and adjacent to the museum, located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Through partnership with The Evergreen State College Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, Native American dancers, musicians and storytellers will perform in the museumÂ’s 300-seat outdoor amphitheater. In the plaza, adjacent to the amphitheater, some of the Pacific NorthwestÂ’s most talented artisans, including weavers, printmakers, carvers, and beaders, will gather to display and sell their exquisite works.
Washington State History Museum Welcomes Seventh Annual In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival
Washington State History Museum
In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival, the regionÂ’s largest Native American arts event, returns to the Washington State History Museum this summer for the biggest celebration yet. Taking place Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the popular outdoor festival will feature a mix of performances by new and returning Native American artists, and for the first time, free museum admission. Festival activities take place inside and adjacent to the museum, located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Through partnership with The Evergreen State College Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, Native American dancers, musicians and storytellers will perform in the museumÂ’s 300-seat outdoor amphitheater. In the plaza, adjacent to the amphitheater, some of the Pacific NorthwestÂ’s most talented artisans, including weavers, printmakers, carvers, and beaders, will gather to display and sell their exquisite works.
aug 11
Washington State History Museum Welcomes Seventh Annual In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival
Washington State History Museum
In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival, the regionÂ’s largest Native American arts event, returns to the Washington State History Museum this summer for the biggest celebration yet. Taking place Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the popular outdoor festival will feature a mix of performances by new and returning Native American artists, and for the first time, free museum admission. Festival activities take place inside and adjacent to the museum, located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Through partnership with The Evergreen State College Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, Native American dancers, musicians and storytellers will perform in the museumÂ’s 300-seat outdoor amphitheater. In the plaza, adjacent to the amphitheater, some of the Pacific NorthwestÂ’s most talented artisans, including weavers, printmakers, carvers, and beaders, will gather to display and sell their exquisite works.
Washington State History Museum Welcomes Seventh Annual In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival
Washington State History Museum
In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival, the regionÂ’s largest Native American arts event, returns to the Washington State History Museum this summer for the biggest celebration yet. Taking place Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the popular outdoor festival will feature a mix of performances by new and returning Native American artists, and for the first time, free museum admission. Festival activities take place inside and adjacent to the museum, located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Through partnership with The Evergreen State College Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, Native American dancers, musicians and storytellers will perform in the museumÂ’s 300-seat outdoor amphitheater. In the plaza, adjacent to the amphitheater, some of the Pacific NorthwestÂ’s most talented artisans, including weavers, printmakers, carvers, and beaders, will gather to display and sell their exquisite works.
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