A visit to Pierce County guarantees delicious food, a steaming cup of crafted espresso, and glorious mountain views. But what may be most special about this little Pacific Northwest slice of paradise are the seemingly boundless opportunities to convene with the great outdoors (and perhaps spot a few…
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You may know the Pacific Northwest as a destination for unequaled coffee, excellent restaurants, and access to the outdoors. However, when spring rolls around, visitors take to frolicking in huge fields of flowers! We’re talking cherry blossoms, tulips, daffodils, and more. The window on seeing some…
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Forks and Corks invites epicureans (and the just epi-curious) from afar to a showcase of the South Sound's culinary prowess, an event that seamlessly marries the art of food and wine pairing. On May 16, the serene grounds of Farm 12 in Puyallup serve as the backdrop for an evening where each course…
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If thinking of St. Patrick's Day conjures images of the color green, leprechauns, corned beef hash, and (ahem) "socializing," that's by design! Believe it or not, imbibing a glass or two on St. Patrick’s Day is actually a traditional part of celebrating the holiday. When St. Patrick died on the 17th…
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This October, the spirit of the '90s grunge scene comes alive at Tacoma Art Museum with the unveiling of Charles Peterson’s Nirvana . This exhibition is a deep dive into the raw energy and emotion of an era that defined a generation, all through the lens of Charles Peterson, a photographer whose work…
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Daylight saving time is just around the corner, and on March 10, clocks across the country will spring forward one hour, causing us to lose out on some precious sleep, but gain some sweet, sweet sunshine - a treat particularly welcome in the Pacific Northwest. As the clocks turn and the tulips begin…
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When the weekend rolls around we think about one thing: brunch. Sweet or savory, coffee or mimosas, pancakes or waffles: the possibilities are endless. We know you want food that tastes as great as it looks on your Instagram feed—that’s why we gathered this list of our favorite brunch spots in…
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In Tacoma, the requiem for Verdi's magnum opus turns the city into a requiescat, celebrating 150 requite years of this profound masterpiece. Symphony Tacoma requisitions the stage at Pantages Theater, promising a requital to the senses with a rendition that requickens the soul, featuring over 160…
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For those enchanted by the allure of Impressionist art, Tacoma presents a captivating reason to visit this February. The city is set to host "Imagine Monet," an immersive exhibition at the Tacoma Armory starting Feb. 14, 2024. This unique experience, crafted by the innovative French directors…
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In a world where the lines between nature and human impact blur, Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood, WA, is gearing up to host a thought-provoking exhibition that promises to be anything but garden-variety. Dubbed "Unnatural Selection," this show brings together the remarkable wildlife portrait series by…
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