Hey Tacoma, There’s a ton happening this Third Thursday! Here’s a list of just some of the things that we know about: [cid:image001.jpg@01D3A580.453DA0A0] Moon Moan: New works by Raven Juarez & Asia Tail February 15, 1 – 9pm 950 Gallery<https://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/gallery/> | 950 Pacific Avenue, Ste 205 Free, Open to the Public Two artists draw on the myriad of meanings associated with the celestial body to explore themes of womanhood and the lunar influence in all of us. Life-long friends, Asia Tail and Raven Juarez are exhibiting their work together for the first time. More info >><http://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/gallery/> ________________________________ [https://i1.wp.com/www.spaceworkstacoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Hall_Fame_179_Flier.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1] Love & Heartbreak – Artshow & Mixtape Release February 15, 6 – 9pm Hall of Fame Vintage<https://www.halloffamevintage.com/> | Court House Square, 1102 A St. Free, Open to the Public Visit Hall of Fame Vintage during Tacoma Artwalk for the opening reception of Love & Heartbreak – an art show and mixtape collaboration between Latina artists 179 and Dese. – Original art, prints & zines by 179 – Piñatas by Dese – Love & Heartbreak Oldies Mixtape Release – Micheladas – Piñata breaking More Details on Facebook >>><https://www.facebook.com/events/189860595083191/> ________________________________ [cid:image008.jpg@01D3A580.453DA0A0] New Works by R.A.Turner The White Series / Salmon Beach Retrospective Fulcrum Gallery<http://www.fulcrumtacoma.com/category/now-showing/> Feb 15th - March 15th 2018 Public Reception: Feb 15th 6:00-9:00 Like Commencement Bay on a still and misty morning the “White Series” captures the subtle beauty of the Pacific Northwest. These ethereal low relief paintings give the sense of a secret, barely obscured, to be revealed at any moment. Richard Turner has been greatly influenced by his experience at Salmon Beach and its intimate connection with nature. This experience has molded him into a uniquely creative individual, part explorer, part developer and part witness to the irresistible natural forces that surround us. More Info >><http://www.fulcrumtacoma.com/the-white-series/> ________________________________ [https://i1.wp.com/www.spaceworkstacoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pachinko-at-kings-books.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1] Min Jin Lee (Author of Pachinko) at King’s Books February 15, 7 – 9pm King’s Books<http://www.kingsbookstore.com/> | 218 St Helens Ave Free, Open to the Public Min Jin Lee, the author of the New York Times Bestseller Pachinko, will be discussing her novel and signing books at King’s Books on February 15, 2018. Recently released in paperback, Pachinko was King’s Books bookseller Kenny Coble’s favorite book of 2017. In this gorgeous, page-turning saga, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan, exiled from a home they never knew… More Info >><https://www.facebook.com/events/2016997858576532/> ________________________________ [https://i1.wp.com/www.spaceworkstacoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kenjiro-Nomura-Gymnasium-1945-Oil-on-canvas.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1] Image: Kenjiro Nomura, “Gymnasium”, 1945. Oil on canvas, 24 × 30 inches. Tacoma Art Museum, Museum purchase, 2013 (detail) Artists, Immigration, and Activism: Panel & Community Talk February 15, 7 – 9pm T<http://www.kingsbookstore.com/>acoma Art Museum<http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/> | 1701 Pacific Ave Free, Open to the Public What is the role of the artist in addressing social issues? What does it mean to be American? How has art been a catalyst for immigrant justice? Participate in a timely conversation with four local artists who create artwork that engages with the topic of #immigration. Moderated by activist critic and curator Susan Platt, the panelists will demonstrate how their art is a springboard for conversation around contemporary immigration issues. Moderator: Susan Platt Artist panelists: Zhi LIN, Tatiana Garmendia, Humaira Abid, and Fulgencio Lazo Event Info on Facebook >><https://www.facebook.com/events/1970147756640270/> ________________________________ [https://i0.wp.com/www.spaceworkstacoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Undocu-Queer.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1] Undocu-Queer: Shifting the Perspective of Undocumented Represent February 15, 7 – 8:30pm ASUPS – Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound <https://www.facebook.com/asupsofficial/> Free, Open to the Public Lecture by Yosimar Reyes. Reyes is a nationally-acclaimed poet, educator, performance artist, and speaker. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, and raised in Eastside San Jose, Reyes explores the themes of migration and sexuality in his work. The Advocate named Reyes one of “13 LGBT Latinos Changing the World” and Remezcla included Reyes on their list of “10 Up And Coming Latinx Poets You Need To Know.” Doors open at 7pm in Kilworth Chapel, University of Puget Sound Event Info on Facebook >><https://www.facebook.com/events/382130162199473/>