The Norwegians who immigrated to Seattle were a sturdy stock. Perhaps it was due to their ancient history as determined Viking seafarers—or their more recent experiences as tenacious fishermen, farmer ...more

The Norwegians who immigrated to Seattle were a sturdy stock. Perhaps it was due to their ancient history as determined Viking seafarers—or their more recent experiences as tenacious fishermen, farmers, loggers, and carpenters. Join Dr. Kristine Leander as she discusses this important piece of Seattle History. <<less

The Festival of Trees is an annual event benefiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center organized by community volunteers, the Tacoma Orthopedic Association and Mary Bridge Children's Fo ...more

The Festival of Trees is an annual event benefiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center organized by community volunteers, the Tacoma Orthopedic Association and Mary Bridge Children's Foundation. The Festival of Trees not only raises funds, it also creates an opportunity to place Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Center as a focal point in the community. <<less

A festive time to share with your family! Enjoy the carolers as they sing your favorite holiday songs while you sip on your hot drink and witness the lighting of our community tree. A magical event yo ...more

A festive time to share with your family! Enjoy the carolers as they sing your favorite holiday songs while you sip on your hot drink and witness the lighting of our community tree. A magical event you won’t want to miss! <<less

Dr. Breazeale, Associate Professor of Religion at Pacific Lutheran University, will speak on the tradition Christian ideas of marriage, insights from feminist and process theologians, and why the move ...more

Dr. Breazeale, Associate Professor of Religion at Pacific Lutheran University, will speak on the tradition Christian ideas of marriage, insights from feminist and process theologians, and why the movement from unequal power to mutual empowerment is critical for Christian couples today. <<less

New Light is Puget Sound's annual celebration of fall and winter spiritual holidays. Previous years' celebrations have included Diwali, Children's Day, the High Holy Days, Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, ...more

New Light is Puget Sound's annual celebration of fall and winter spiritual holidays. Previous years' celebrations have included Diwali, Children's Day, the High Holy Days, Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule, the Birth of Baha'u'llah, and others! Join Spirituality, Service & Social Justice along with the Interfaith Council and other student groups for this time of celebration, crafts, and food. For more information contact University Chaplain Dave Wright at 253.879.3818. <<less

A free hiring event for veterans with civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses. ...more

A free hiring event for veterans with civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
Produced by RecruitMilitary, LLC <<less

The annual Swedish Sankta Lucia Fest will take place in Lagerquist Hall. This year’s program will feature a special performance by a 40-member choir from Jönköping, Sweden. Reception follows in the Sc ...more

The annual Swedish Sankta Lucia Fest will take place in Lagerquist Hall. This year’s program will feature a special performance by a 40-member choir from Jönköping, Sweden. Reception follows in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served; dancing around the Christmas tree; visit from Swedish Jultomten. <<less

Based on the novel by John Boyne, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS is a wrenching Holocaust story about a young German boy and his forbidden friendship with a Jewish child. Bruno (Asa Butterfield) is li ...more

Based on the novel by John Boyne, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS is a wrenching Holocaust story about a young German boy and his forbidden friendship with a Jewish child. Bruno (Asa Butterfield) is living a charmed life in Berlin as the son of a high-ranking Nazi soldier, when his father (David Thewlis) is suddenly transferred to a job out in the country. Bruno, as well as his sister Gretel (Amber Beattie) and mother (Vera Farmiga) must all join him at his new post. Bruno is lonely and confused by his new surroundings, and he doesn't understand why he can't wander the grounds or play at a nearby farm. The "farm," of course, is a concentration camp, though Bruno doesn't know this. He soon sneaks away to explore, and meets Shmuel (Jack Scanlon) a prisoner of the camp. Shmuel is eight, the same age as Bruno, and the two form a timid, careful friendship, playing checkers and catch through the barbed wire fence. Bruno knows that his friendship with Shmuel is dangerous, but after witnessing brutal violence perpetrated against some very kind people, he has begun to question the Nazi doctrine of hate. He is no longer sure what to make of his soldier father, whom he once believed to be a hero. When he learns that Shmuel is in trouble, he vows to help him, and together the boys form an outrageous plan that culminates in the film's devastating climax. Farmiga and Thewlis put in excellent performances, while Scanlon and Butterfield, are equally impressive, doing a fine job of carrying the weight of such a heavy film. The BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS is a deeply moving and--it must be said--disturbing movie. But it is a remarkable story, told with masterly intelligence and grace. <<less

Experience a real "old-fashioned" Christmas. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and step back in time to savor the lilting sounds of penny whistles, the aroma of ginger biscuit ...more

Experience a real "old-fashioned" Christmas. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and step back in time to savor the lilting sounds of penny whistles, the aroma of ginger biscuits, Christmas dances and the slower pace of the Christmas season in 1855. Within our gates, December 25, 1855 will come alive! Inside the fort, re-enactors portray the daily life of the workers from many cultures who lived at this historic site. They happily share stories, cookies, dancing and the carrying in of the Yule log as they engage in friendly conversation. Just remember they are "living" in 1855 and may not recognize the name of your hometown or other modern conveniences that are familiar to you!

Located in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, Fort Nisqually is a restoration of the Hudson's Bay Company outpost on the Puget Sound where visitors can travel back in time to the year 1855 and experience life in Washington Territory during the Fur Trade era. <<less

What better way to kick off the holiday season. The parade starts at 4 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour. You'll want to stay to help countdown the lighting of the Children's Tree, and afterwards ...more

What better way to kick off the holiday season. The parade starts at 4 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour. You'll want to stay to help countdown the lighting of the Children's Tree, and afterwards grab some cookies and listen to the entertainment at the community reception at the Pavilion. For more information or to register for the Santa Parade contact the Puyallup Main Street Association. <<less

The power and spectacle of live professional boxing returns to the Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom with a fantastic night of uppercuts, crosses, jabs and KO’s as we present another knock-down, drag-out, fu ...more

The power and spectacle of live professional boxing returns to the Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom with a fantastic night of uppercuts, crosses, jabs and KO’s as we present another knock-down, drag-out, full-tilt extravaganza! Be here at the opening bell! It’s going to be wild. Tickets on sale soon! <<less

Learn basic enameling skills and create handmade holiday gifts at the same time. Techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, and overglazes and underglazes on copper will be taught so that you can make ...more

Learn basic enameling skills and create handmade holiday gifts at the same time. Techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, and overglazes and underglazes on copper will be taught so that you can make your own pendant and pin. No prior metalwork experience necessary. Cost is $50; $40 for members. Price includes admission for one child age 9 and older with one adult companion. Participants over 14 need not be accompanied. Pre-registration is required, as all supplies are provided. Register via e-mail at education@TacomaArtMuseum.org or phone at 253.722.2455. <<less

Given by Watson's Susan Wigley. Winter is the time for us to take care of our feathered friends. Join Susan and learn about the different birds of our region and the basics of care for them during t ...more

Given by Watson's Susan Wigley. Winter is the time for us to take care of our feathered friends. Join Susan and learn about the different birds of our region and the basics of care for them during the winter months.
RSVP please - 253-845-7359 or julie@watsonsgreenhouse.com. <<less

What better way to kick off the holiday season.  The parade starts at 4 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour.  You'll want to stay to help countdown the lighting of the Children's Tree, and afterwards ...more

What better way to kick off the holiday season.  The parade starts at 4 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour.  You'll want to stay to help countdown the lighting of the Children's Tree, and afterwards grab some cookies and listen to the entertainment at the community reception at the Pavilion.  For more information or to register for the Santa Parade contact the Puyallup Main Street Association. <<less

The 11th annual Steilacoom High School Red Ribbon Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 6th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the newly remodeled high school commons. The event will feature handmade arts ...more

The 11th annual Steilacoom High School Red Ribbon Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 6th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the newly remodeled high school commons. The event will feature handmade arts and crafts as well as other items great for holiday gift giving and enjoyment. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day by students from Steilacoom and DuPont schools and activities for children will be available as well. <<less

Visitors who live within the city limits of Tacoma will be admitted to the Zoo & Aquarium free during regular daytime hours on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2007. Please bring proof of residency (current driver's ...more

Visitors who live within the city limits of Tacoma will be admitted to the Zoo & Aquarium free during regular daytime hours on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2007. Please bring proof of residency (current driver's license or utility bill). Zoolights tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. <<less

The talented Tacoma Youth Chorus will lift your hearts and minds with beloved carols and hymns. One of the most versatile singers on the circuit, James Caddell is a master of Jazz, Broadway, Gospel, ...more

The talented Tacoma Youth Chorus will lift your hearts and minds with beloved carols and hymns. One of the most versatile singers on the circuit, James Caddell is a master of Jazz, Broadway, Gospel, Country, and as jolly as St. Nick himself! Audience members will be invited to get in the act with two rousing carol sing-alongs. You won't soon forget these sounds of the season!

Harvey Felder, conductor
James Caddell, bass
Tacoma Youth Chorus <<less

10am-3pm. Staff and volunteers dressed in beautiful Victorian costumes will answer questions, serve refreshments and take donations of socks, mittens and/or cash for the Tacoma Rescue Mission Family S ...more

10am-3pm. Staff and volunteers dressed in beautiful Victorian costumes will answer questions, serve refreshments and take donations of socks, mittens and/or cash for the Tacoma Rescue Mission Family Shelter. Santa will be on hand to hear holiday wishes. A professional photographer will memorialize the visit with a five by seven inch photo for $15. Kids can listen to children's stories frequently throughout the day. <<less

The South was not the only place where Americans were denied equal rights. Right here in Washington, people could not get jobs or housing because of their color. The national civil rights movement of ...more

The South was not the only place where Americans were denied equal rights. Right here in Washington, people could not get jobs or housing because of their color. The national civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s helped, but local leaders fought for equal rights in their own way. Learn how in Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way. The exhibit features a rich collection of artifacts, including photographs and newspaper articles, many not seen in half a century.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM, with extended hours and free admission every Thursday night, 5 – 8 PM; Sunday NOON – 5 PM. <<less

The South was not the only place where Americans were denied equal rights. Right here in Washington, people could not get jobs or housing because of their color. The national civil rights movement of ...more

The South was not the only place where Americans were denied equal rights. Right here in Washington, people could not get jobs or housing because of their color. The national civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s helped, but local leaders fought for equal rights in their own way. Learn how in Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way. The exhibit will features a rich collection of artifacts, including photographs and newspaper articles, many not seen in half a century. Organized by the Washington State Historical Society and the Tacoma Civil Rights Project. <<less

Are you ready to make wonderful Christmas memories with your family and friends? Then mark your calendar for the 21st annual A Victorian Country Christmas Festival. Step back in time as the Western Wa ...more

Are you ready to make wonderful Christmas memories with your family and friends? Then mark your calendar for the 21st annual A Victorian Country Christmas Festival. Step back in time as the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup are transformed into a Victorian village featuring old-fashioned streets lined with over 530 Victorian stores, tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire.

Entertainment abounds at A Victorian Country Christmas! Visit the beautiful KMPS Holiday Jubilee Theater and see elaborate stage shows and concerts every hour on the hour including: Stardust Follies, The Silver Spurs Country Western Revue, the Singing Nativity and more. Check back soon for other exciting concert and entertainment updates. <<less

All Bank of America bankcard holders and employees receive free admission to Tacoma Art Museum the first weekend of every month as part of Bank of America’s national Museums on Us inaugural program in ...more

All Bank of America bankcard holders and employees receive free admission to Tacoma Art Museum the first weekend of every month as part of Bank of America’s national Museums on Us inaugural program in the Pacific Northwest. <<less

New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he's visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a sc ...more

New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he's visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a scheme tailormade for producers who can only make flops. <<less

From the far North and destined to become a classic, comes this exciting new twist of the Santa Claus legend. This farcical tale by Canada's most prolific playwright brings us to the magical, timeless ...more

From the far North and destined to become a classic, comes this exciting new twist of the Santa Claus legend. This farcical tale by Canada's most prolific playwright brings us to the magical, timeless world of the North Pole, replete with offices, workshops, elves and of course, the jolly old leader himself. The efficient-but-put-upon Chief of Staff, the dizzy housekeeper, the high-pressure sleigh salesman and the shop foreman who plays havoc with the English language are all hysterically funny and yet endearing. These wacky characters keep the place running like clockwork with the exception of a few in-house quirks and foibles. So who knew that one child's letter could throw a monkey wrench into all of their plans? Don't you and your family miss this chance to rediscover the legend of Santa Claus through this new twist on the age-old story that has thrilled western cultures for centuries. <<less

Who are the Most Successful Women in World History?

This shouldn’t be too difficult to answer as very few were able to both "be successful" and "be able to overcome the discrimination against ...more

Who are the Most Successful Women in World History?

This shouldn’t be too difficult to answer as very few were able to both "be successful" and "be able to overcome the discrimination against women" that existed until recently. Those who did, found little competition. If fact if they dared force their way into an all-male field, and had some success, they may have the advantage of being famous because they were a woman (which was regarded as a novelty). For example, many people associate radioactivity with Marie Curie. Few people know that A. H. Becquerel was the actual discoverer of radioactivity, Federick Soddy was the discoverer of isotopes and of radioactive decay (1903), and Friedrich Ernst Dorn is said to be the discoverer of radon in 1900 … all just as important, if not more so, than Curie’s work.

Science was one of those all-male fields where one finds few women prior to the early 20th century. Of course, women usually did not have access to universities nor had access to laboratories. It is hard to realize that one may have a choice when one’s family, friends, and acquaintances all have been brainwashed into thinking that the woman’s place was in the home.

Nobility was one exception. A ruling family of a kingdom, which didn’t have a male heir, was quick to find a way to educate their female children and to assure that the female became the next regent. Of course, a male, if one existed, would be selected first. Of the females that did become regent, a disproportionate number became ‘great’ rulers. Indeed, once a field is open to females, one finds some of the greatest minds in history. In particular, one would be hard pressed to find a greater ruler than the Empress Maria Theresa whose social and political reforms rivaled that of the founding fathers of America. Our exhibit will include many such royal females, not for becoming the regent, but instead because of what they did once they were in that position.

Our exhibit will not include authors, nor women in medicine (A special exhibit is scheduled for year 2010), nor aviation and space. It will include many regents, a two or three of modern rulers, and a few in the women’s rights movement and the abolition movement. We will also mention a couple of super achievers; one, a saint and one, a ‘would be’ saint; Joan d’Arc and Evita. Finally, we will introduce a name that is not famous (an egregious oversight that surely will be rectified within the next couple of generations); Lise Meitner, the Austrian physicist who discovered nuclear fission. (The Father … ah … I mean Mother of the Atomic Bomb!)

If your favorite female success story is not included in this exhibit, please let us know. <<less

An original adaptation of the Dicken’s classic created just for the Lakewood Playhouse stage. Like all his Christmas Eves, Ebenezar Scrooge spends this night alone, but unlike other Christmas Eves pas ...more

An original adaptation of the Dicken’s classic created just for the Lakewood Playhouse stage. Like all his Christmas Eves, Ebenezar Scrooge spends this night alone, but unlike other Christmas Eves past, this one proves to be a life changing experience. The perfect holiday show for the whole family! <<less

Tacoma Art Museum offers visitors under age 18 free admission throughout the month of December. When times are tough, families sometimes have to sacrifice things that they cherish, including museum vi ...more

Tacoma Art Museum offers visitors under age 18 free admission throughout the month of December. When times are tough, families sometimes have to sacrifice things that they cherish, including museum visits; though art is important to renewing the mind and spirit. The patrons at the Tacoma Art Museum Gala collectively contributed the funds to provide for the month of free admission. In doing so, the museum becomes more accessible and there are greater opportunities for the community to connect through art, even in these challenging economic times. Free admission for youth is Tacoma Art Museum’s gift to the families of the region this holiday season. <<less