30 Americans: The Power of the Curator
30 Americans at Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is an exhibit that sparks immediate and inevitable conversations, and the conversations can be contentious. And the curator meant it to be that way. The…
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Get ready, get set, get scared!
October is the month when all your favorite haunts around Tacoma and the South Sound will be decked out in orange and black, and creepy is the name of the game. Every witch-way you look, there’s a…
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Legacy Benaroya Collection at TAM gets first public viewing in October
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) said that being chosen to receive the Benaroya gift was “like TAM won the Powerball,” and it’s easy to see why. With 225 pieces including studio glass art, paintings and…
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11 photos that explain why Sumner, Washington is pure Americana
Sumner is a small town outside of Tacoma, Washington that is often overlooked, but is a closely held secret by those in the know. Sumner is pure Main Street U.S.A., but not in a contrived Disneyland…
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Summer is for car lovers in the South Puget Sound
Thoughts of the Pacific Northwest conjure up beautiful images of our national forests and the sparkling Puget Sound. While greens and blues reign supreme in this slice of the South Puget Sound, during…
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The opportunity to experience
The following is a guest blog post by Dean Burke, Executive Director of the Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission. I’m not one to wait for an excuse to have an experience. I don’t need someone to…
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Family bliss on a budget
With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about where to take the kids to have some fun in the sun. You’re in luck! Pierce County has so much to offer the pint-sized…
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Six places to find your Tacoma + Pierce County adrenaline rush
Tacoma and Pierce County’s adventurous side is apparently solar powered. Now that the sun is out and we’re starting to use the word summer without air quotes or sarcasm, the opportunity flood gates…
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Six best parks to take a walk
March 30th (Today!) is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! While we don’t need a national holiday to get outside and stretch our legs, this is a great opportunity to appreciate the local parks here…
Read MoreEcotourism - embracing the travel trend
Ecotourism has become a buzzword in the tourism industry, but whatever words you use, Metro Parks Tacoma has embraced the ethic. Metro Parks always has managed landmark attractions, such as Point…
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