Spice up your weekend with arts & culture ________________________________ [Tacoma Arts Month 2016] October 21, 2016 TACOMA ARTS MONTH This weekend is looking very promising on the arts and entertainment front. Below you will find suggestions for 33 arts and culture events happening October 22 & 23 to liven up the usual weekend routine. The arts are alive in Tacoma; it's time to get out and enjoy! And, while you are out enjoying these events, take a selfie and post to social media with #TacomaArts. You'll automatically be entered into a drawing to win some fabulous prizes. For more information about the #TacomaArts Challenge, go to TacomaArtsMonth.com<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Il5XOMpT6l9UqV3ktWMjE7vqRgfxELrUsaASVrPLGwgo4Wfq9eSBcsOAbAU3deWeuO3e23H1M2oX0wAugGF1QnnOICzrPF_jDMn6wrDXqdDT5HcxqQLf673QJrVdMRb4Qer942G8zR-7oYw-N6fVPTE7wfFiyTqoT8_O2mGN-nMsz7UdicwCQ14IAL-MbHml-a3qIYJnV-ekcj7KlPLOBrGXF9PmvZhVnI9DozG6UlHMdOrlKn-Y704Abgw606S3gvy3Jx6kmzpBK75UFPemHqhd7n7qm6_kVCD3h0_tj4AEoRduas9v3nfT0s-Csj61&c=SrS_lQZEOaK7OYHvqnWeQUMqrmty5zcIWzVYb5SNamgmVkzXB7XFjw==&ch=kiat-fWkFui_QKRU02eEYIUZ1Nu7kFd09v4Ly5N5fCr-MOG0zEy4Cw==> ________________________________ This Weekend's Feature Events [Feature Oct 22] Images courtesy of: Marco Borggreve, Tacoma Symphony Orchestra presents New World Season Opening; Blake R. York, Tacoma Little Theatre presents Dracula; The Tacoma Poetry Festival; Tacoma Lamp Repair, Lighting Restoration Workshop October 22 The Tacoma Poetry Festival | Tacoma Public Utilities Building | 3628 S. 35th Street | 9 AM - 5:30 PM | $25 - $55 | http://www.thetacomapoetryfestival.com Tacoma Symphony Orchestra - New World Season Opening | Pantages Theater | 901 Broadway | 7:30 PM | $12 - $80 | http://www.tacomasymphony.org/concerts/new-world-season-opening Dracula | Tacoma Little Theatre | 210 N. I Street | 7:30 PM | $24 adult, $22 senior/student/military, $20 children 12 and under | http://www.tacomalittletheatre.com<http://www.tacomalittletheatre.com/> Lighting Restoration Workshop | Earthwise Tacoma | 628 E. 60th Street | 1:30 PM | Free | http://www.cityoftacoma.org/hpevents October 23 Dracula | Tacoma Little Theatre | 210 N. I Street | 2 PM | $24 adult, $22 senior/student/military, $20 children 12 and under | http://www.tacomalittletheatre.com ________________________________ More Happenings this Weekend [Oct 22] Images courtesy of: Karen Perrine, PaperTrails; Michael Craft, "Cars as Art" Scavenger Hunt; Satori, Ceramic Necklace Workshop; STUDIO B, PROLOGUE-Introducing New Artists October 22 Paper Trails | King's Books | 218 St. Helens Avenue | 11 AM - 5 PM | Free | papertrails253@gmail.com<mailto:papertrails253@gmail.com> 13th Annual Bird Lovers' Weekend | Museum of Glass | 1801 Dock Street | 10 AM - 5 PM | $15 adult, Free member, $5 child, $12 senior/student/military, $500 Design Your Own Bird | http://www.museumofglass.org/event-calendar?cid=1&ceid=1942&cerid=5061&cdt=10%2f21%2f2016 Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts Celebration | Tacoma Public Library, Main Branch, Olympic Room | 1102 Tacoma Avenue S. | 1 PM - 5 PM | Free | http://www.tacomalibrary.org Amadeus by Peter Shaffer | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Eastvold Auditorium, Pacific Lutheran University | 12180 Park Avenue S. | 7:30 PM | $8 general, $5 military/55+/alumni, $3 PLU/18 and under | http://www.plu.edu/theatre Tea & Vintage Fashion Show | The Spire | 710 S. Anderson | 2 PM - 4 PM | $25 | http://www.tmp.org/index.php/speciality-shows Costume Shop Sale | Tacoma Musical Playhouse | 7116 6th Avenue | 10 AM - 6 PM | Free to enter; prices vary | http://www.tmp.org/index.php/speciality-shows Catherine Musemeche - Hurt: The Inspiring, Untold Story of Trauma Care | University of Washington Tacoma Bookstore | 1754 Pacific Avenue | 3 PM | Free | http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/home/home.taf? Ravenna Woods, Hannah Racecar, Dunce | Grit City Grindhouse | 311 S. 7th Street | 8 PM - 11:59 PM | Check website for ticketing | http://www.thewarehousetacoma.com "Cars as Art" Scavenger Hunt | LeMay - America's Car Museum | 2702 E. D Street | Sun- Sat 10AM -5 PM | Free with admission | http://www.americascarmuseum.org/events Great NW Glass Pumpkin Patch | McClendon Hardware | 1015 N. Pearl Street | 9 AM - 3 PM | Free admission, pumpkin prices vary | http://www.tacomaglassblowing.com Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival | Tacoma Dome | 2727 E. D Street | 10 AM - 8 PM | $14.50 adult, Free children 12 and under | http://www.tacomadome.org Dance performance at the Holiday Food & Gift Festival | Tacoma Dome | 2727 E. D Street | 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM | Free with admission | http://www.dtnw.org/performances Adam Ferarra | Tacoma Comedy Club | 933 Market Street | 8 PM & 10:30 PM | $12 - $18 | http://www.tacomacomedyclub.com PROLOGUE-Introducing New Artists | Gallery 301 | 301 Puyallup Avenue | 2 PM - 5 PM | Free | bfrehsestudio@gmail.com<mailto:bfrehsestudio@gmail.com> Ceramic Necklace Workshop | Satori | 1734 Pacific Avenue | 3 PM - 5 PM | $45 | http://www.jennyschlatter.com Felt Headwear with Jean Hicks | Feast Arts Center | 1402 S. 11th Street | 12 PM - 6 PM | $60 | http://www.feastarts.com Bangles and Cuffs Workshop | Tacoma Metal Arts Center | 3833 6th Avenue | 10 AM - 4 PM | $90 | http://www.tacomametalarts.com Proctor Farmers Market | Proctor District | N. 27th & Proctor | 9 AM - 11 AM & 12 PM - 2PM | Free | http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.com Rocky Horror Picture Show | Blue Mouse Theatre | 2611 N. Proctor | 11 PM doors open, 12:00 AM movie | $6 | http://www.bluemousetheatre.com [Oct 23] Images courtesy of: Broadway Center, Film Focus: Inherit the Wind; Oiva Toikka, Museum of Glass, 13th Annual Bird Lovers' Weekend; Tacoma Dome/Stephanie Alexander, Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival October 23 13th Annual Bird Lovers' Weekend | Museum of Glass | 1801 Dock Street | 12 PM - 5 PM | $15 adult, Free member, $5 child, $12 senior/student/military, $500 Design Your Own Bird | http://www.museumofglass.org/event-calendar?cid=1&ceid=1942&cerid=5061&cdt=10%2f21%2f2016 Film Focus: Inherit the Wind | Theatre on the Square | 915 Broadway | 3 PM | $12 | http://www.broadwaycenter.org Amadeus by Peter Shaffer | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Eastvold Auditorium, Pacific Lutheran University | 12180 Park Avenue S. | 2 PM | $8 general, $5 military/55+/alumni, $3 PLU/18 and under | http://www.plu.edu/theatre Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival | Tacoma Dome | 2727 E. D Street | 10 AM - 6 PM | $14.50 adult, Free children 12 and under | http://www.tacomadome.org Costume Shop Sale | Tacoma Musical Playhouse | 7116 6th Avenue | 10 AM - 6 PM | Free to enter; prices vary | http://www.tmp.org/index.php/speciality-shows Sunday Blues with Junkyard Jane | The Spar | 2121 N. 30th Street | 7 PM | No cover charge | http://www.the-spar.com Bluegrass Sunday | The New Frontier | 301 E. 25th Street | 4 PM - 7 PM | No cover charge | http://www.thenewfrontierlounge.com Fab 50+ Greek Dancing | Studio at Jefferson Park | N. 9th & Monroe | 5 PM | $2 | http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/metro-arts The Business of Jewelry | Tacoma Metal Arts Center | 3833 6th Avenue | 10 AM - 5 PM | $85 | http://www.tacomametalarts.com ________________________________ Share Your #TacomaArts Experience - and Win! [TacomaArtsChallenge]Discover all that Tacoma has to offer when you attend and share your arts and culture experiences this fall. It's easy! 1. Take a selfie at each Tacoma arts event you attend this October 2. Post to the social media of your choice using #TacomaArts and mention the name of the event 3. Be instantly entered to win one of three fabulous prize packages Find out more about the TacomaArts Challenge<http://tacomaartsmonth.com/> Sponsored by the Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County Photo courtesy of: Melo Hogan ________________________________ October Workshops & Classes [Lighting Workshop]This October provides the perfect opportunity for you to expand your knowledge base and learn new skills. From dance to literary arts, music to visual arts, or even a culinary arts class, Tacoma offers an exciting array of workshops and classes for children to adults. Find what interests you!<http://tacomaartsmonth.com/workshops-classes/> Photo courtesy of: Tacoma Lamp Repair, Lighting Restoration Workshop ________________________________ Art Exhibits [(Re)Presenting]From museums to galleries to local businesses, art is everywhere you turn in Tacoma. Find out more<http://tacomaartsmonth.com/exhibits/> about the locations that have special exhibits this October as well as places that show work year-round. Photo courtesy of: Tacoma Art Museum, (Re)Presenting Native Americans. John Nieto; Plains Warrior with Breastplate ________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors Premier Sponsors: The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation<https://www.gtcf.org/>, Click! 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