OCT 26—NOV 5 EVENTS CALENDAR VISUAL ART ON These artists received Americans for the Arts NOV 5 FUNDING FROM THE Public Art Network INTERDISCIPLINARY TACOMA ARTS DEVELOPING THE DESIGN: WORKING ETHEREAL COMMISSION IN 2010 WITH MATERIALS AND BUDGETS An arts showcase celebrating the launch- EVENTS Join us for this webinar, part of the Public ing of Athena Reneé Artistry. Includes a Art 101 series for artists produced by Ameri- performance by mlk ballet, mini cabaret, cans for the Arts. and fashion show featuring the work of Tacoma Municipal Building local designers. CALENDAR 747 Market St, 9th Floor, Visibility Center 729 Court C/Opera Alley 11 am – 12:30 pm|Free 7:30 pm doors open; 8 pm show OCT 26 NOV 2 NOV 3 253.591.5192|artsusa.org $45 in advance; $55 at door COMMUNITY EVENT DANCE INTERDISCIPLINARY 253.272.1412 PROCLAMATION OF mlk Ballet ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY Metro Parks TACOMA FREE DAY AT THE ZOO ART AT WORK MONTH OPEN ADULT A thematic program just for toddlers, BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY Free day for visitors who live in Tacoma. LITERARY Mayor Strickland proclaims November to CONTEMPORARY DANCE preschoolers and their grown–ups. For more info, see the November Classes Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Speak Your Soul be Art at Work month in Tacoma. Wear what you want, come when you can. Children’s Museum of Tacoma & Workshops section of this brochure. 5400 N. Pearl|9:30 am – 4 pm OPEN MIC Tacoma Municipal Building Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am Tacoma School of the Arts Free (proof of residency required) Monthly open mic and featured poet. 747 Market St., Council Chambers 902 S. Market St|6 – 7 pm $7 per family + admission 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 9 pm 253.591.5337|pdza.org The Den|1932 Pacific Ave 5 pm|Free Pay what you can|253.906.2190 253.627.6031 6 classes for $120|253.305.1022 8 pm|Free|speakyoursoul.org childrensmuseumoftacoma.org metroparkstacoma.org CULTURAL EVENT INTERDISCIPLINARY ON TACOMA’S MIGHTY HISTORY MUSIC NOV 1 ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY ON STORY TIME WITH LEROY Metro Parks In partnership with the Tacoma Histori- DINNER & DANCE A thematic program just for toddlers, pre- Bring your family to cozy up in this inviting KNITTING FOR URBANISTAS cal Society, bring a sack lunch and hear MUSIC ON FRIDAY EVENINGS mlk Ballet schoolers and their grown–ups. space and listen to a story or two. For more info, see the November Classes Tacoma historians discuss various aspects Enjoy a family–style dinner while being OPEN ADULT BALLET Children’s Museum of Tacoma Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave & Workshops section of this brochure. of the city’s history. serenaded to music by t.r. Stewart. A Rhapsody in Bloom|3709 6th Ave Wear what you want, come when you can. 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am 11 am – 12 pm|Free with admission Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor $7 per family + admission 253.272.4258|tacomaartmuseum.org 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8:30 pm 11:30 am|Free with admission 6:30 pm|Call for information 902 S. Market St|7:15 – 8:15 pm 253.627.6031 6 classes for $90|253.305.1022 253.272.4258|tacomaartmuseum.org 253.761.7673 Pay what you can|253.906.2190 childrensmuseumoftacoma.org LITERARY metroparkstacoma.org arhapsodyinbloomflorist.com UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC SERIES: BRITISH AUTHORS ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: UPS JAZZ BAND RUSSELL CLEPPER GARRET GUE VICTORY MUSIC OPEN MIC Dr. Priti Joshi of the University of Puget BECCA CHERNOW Directed by Wayne Horwitz. Country/folk/singer/songwriter Progressive/folk/rock. Sign up by 6:30 pm to perform or just at- Sound will lead an examination of the works Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St ups, Schneebeck Concert Hall Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St tend to hear regional talent. of William Wordsworth, George Eliot and 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm|Free 6 – 8 pm|Free|253.761.3482 7 – 8 pm|Free|253.761.3482 Antique Sandwich Company Elizabeth Gaskell. First of a series of three 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org 253.879.3555|pugetsound.edu themandolincafe.com themandolincafe.com 5102 N. Pearl St|7 – 10 pm Wednesday sessions. $3 adult; $2 member; $1 children, Franke Tobey Jones. OPEN DRAWING SESSION THEATER AMY GRINSTEINER – PIANO RECITAL PETE MASON Free for performers Tobey Jones Parlor Develop your interests and talent as you Gold From Straw Theatre Company Tacoma musician and plu faculty, Amy Folk/ down–tempo/acoustic. victorymusic.org N. Vassault & N. Park Way draw from a live model. No formal instruc- ALMOST, MAINE Grinsteiner. Will include works by Chopin, Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St 4 pm|Free|253.752.6621 tion provided. Bring supplies. All is not quite what it seems in the remote, Rachmaninov, Debussy, and Gershwin. 8 – 9 pm|Free|253.761.3482 VISUAL ART franketobeyjones.com plu, Ingram Hall, Room 126 mythical town of Almost, Maine. Almost’s tcc, Building 3, Auditorium themandolincafe.com Metro Parks 121st St S. & 8th Ave S. residents find themselves falling in and out 6501 S. 19th St|7:30 pm LITTLE ARTIST WATERCOLOR MUSIC 6 – 8 pm|Free of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Free|253.460.4374 CHRISTMAS CONCERT REHEARSAL For more info, see the November Classes & CELTIC MUSIC 253.535.7150|[email protected] Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway tacomacc.edu/music Experience the artistry of Northwest Reper- Workshops section of this brochure. Martin Nyberg and friends. 8 pm|$26 general; tory Singers as they rehearse in preparation Centre at Norpoint, Room 102b Paddy Coyne’s|815 Pacific Ave $23 student/senior/military 253.301.8004|goldfromstraw.org for their 2010–2011 concert season. 4818 Nassau Ave NE|4:30 – 5:30 pm 7 pm|No Cover NOV 4 253.272.6963|paddycoynes.net COMMUNITY EVENT Mason United Methodist Church 253.305.1022|metroparkstacoma.org Tacoma Arts Commission VISUAL ART

2710 N. Madison ON ARTIST SERIES ART AT WORK OPENING PARTY HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: 7 – 9:30 pm|Free JANET MARCAVAGE GALLERY TALK Enjoy live entertainment from the Tacoma BECCA CHERNOW 360.271.8894|nwrs.org Janet Marcavage discusses her new work, Early and Baroque concert. plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center Youth Symphony, Tacoma Opera, Tacoma Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St which uses patterned imagery and the repeti- Symphony, and Tacoma Musical Playhouse; Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission VISUAL ART tive process of printmaking to explore the light hors d’oeuvres and a no host bar. Mu- 253.284.4750 Metro Parks routines of everyday life. 8 pm|$8 general; $5 senior; $3 alumni seum galleries will be open for your viewing museumofglass.org BEGINNING DRAWING FOR PAINTERS plu, Ingram Hall, University Gallery pleasure and we will be honoring the 2010 For more info, see the November Classes & Free student/ 8th Ave Ct S. & 121st St S. amocat Award winners and funding recipi- ON “LOCAL CONDITIONS” Workshops section of this brochure. 6 – 7 pm|Free|253.535.7150|plu.edu under 18 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ ents. Piano donated by Prosser Piano. OPENING RECEPTION Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave Debut of Chandler O’Leary’s latest artist 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8 pm JAZZ BAND 6 – 8:30 pm|Free|253.591.5191 book, featuring Mt. Rainier. 6 classes for $100|253.305.1022 artatworktacoma.com ups, Collins Memorial Library metroparkstacoma.org Wayne Horvitz, director. ups, Schneebeck Concert Hall N. 18th St & N. Warner N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm 4:30 – 6:30 pm|Free|253.879.3669 See website for ticket information pugetsound.edu/library 253.879.3555|pugetsound.edu NOV 5—NOV 7 EVENTS CALENDAR OPERA VISUAL ART SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE GARAGE ROCK NITE! LIVE PAINTING Tacoma Opera SENIOR ART SHOW Starring this season’s finalists with all stars. Benefit for American Diabetes Association Painting by Gregory Fricker, Eric Kolbe, ON “THE ELIXIR OF LOVE” OPENING RECEPTION Tacoma Dome|2727 E. D St featuring The Dignitaries and special guests. John Wise, Scott McGee and Jeremy Silas. BY DONIZETTI Join us for the opening of this juried exhibit 7:30 pm|$37.50 – $55 New Frontier Lounge|301 E. 25th St Speakeasy Arts Cooperative The tenor isn’t too bright. The soprano featuring the work of artists 55 or better. 253.272.3663|tacomadome.org 7 pm|253.572.4020 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm likes to read. The baritone is passing Franke Tobey Jones|5340 N. Bristol St thenewfrontierlounge.com Free|253.426.5704 through town. Can the bass’s magical elixir 4 – 7 pm|Free|253.756.6219 FILM speakeasyartscooperative.com – a nice vintage of Bordeaux – bring a happy franketobeyjones.com HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THEATER ending? Join us for this family–friendly movie; rated Gold From Straw Theatre Company Tacoma Arts Commission Rialto Theater|310 S. 9th St PG. Doors open at 2:45 p.m. Just drop–in! ALMOST, MAINE TACOMA STUDIO TOURS 8 pm|$25 – $64 Tacoma Public Library Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway 2010 marks the 9th anniversary of the Art 253.627.7789|tacomaopera.com Olympic Room|1102 Tacoma Ave S. 8 pm|$26 general; at Work studio tours, featuring 71 artists 3 – 5 pm|Free|253.591.5666 $23 student/senior/military and collaborative studios. The tours allow THEATER tacomapubliclibrary.org 253.301.8004|goldfromstraw.org the general public the opportunity to see Gold From Straw Theatre Company the spaces in and tools with which local ALMOST, MAINE INTERDISCIPLINARY Shakespeare In the Parking Lot artists create their work. It is also a chance Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway MODEL RAILROAD ON TITUS ANDRONICUS to watch demonstrations, ask artists ques- 8 pm|$26 general; OPERATORS’ HOURS 913 Pacific Ave|8 – 10 pm tions, purchase one–of–a–kind creations $23 student/senior/military Watch the Puget Sound Model Railroad $15 individual ticket; and even try your hand at creating your own 253.301.8004 Engineers at work on the Museum’s model $25 2 adults masterpiece. This is a self–guided tour. “HYDRANT”, PEGGY CURTIS goldfromstraw.org railroad exhibit and ask questions. 253.318.5182|sitpl.org Use the studio tour guide at the end of this State History Museum ON HOT LUNCH brochure to enjoy a sampling of Tacoma Shakespeare In the Parking Lot 1911 Pacific Ave|11 am – 4 pm artists’ studios. ON Enjoy a box lunch from Gallucci’s Glass TITUS ANDRONICUS Free with admission|253.272.3500 44 locations around Tacoma William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus: A Café while watching artists at work in the washingtonhistory.org Hot Shop. Call or email shari@galluccis. 10 am – 4 pm|Free|253.591.5191 surreal horror story in 3d (once called live artatworktacoma.com theatre). A chiller for long winter nights. com to order lunch by 3 pm Thursday. LITERARY Museum of Glass| ON 913 Pacific Ave|8 – 10 pm 1801 Dock St NEW POETS OF THE FUN IN GLASS 12 – 1 pm|$12 plus admission CHANDLER O’LEARY & JESSICA SPRING $15 individual ticket; $25 2 adults AMERICAN WEST READING For more info, see the November Classes 253.318.5182|sitpl.org 253.572.9593|museumofglass.org Poets from this anthology will read from & Workshops section of this brochure. ON and talk about their work. Poets include: CHASING AND REPOUSSE ON a2z Studio|3317 N. 29th St ELEEMOSYNARY HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: Derek Sheffield, Alice Derry, Ann Spiers, For more info, see the November Classes & BECCA CHERNOW (back basement entrance only) Workshops section of this brochure. Eleemosynary, by Lee Blessing, probes Deborah Brink–Wohrmann, Carmen Ger- 10 am – 4 pm|$8 per tray into the delicate relationship of three Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St main, Erin Fristad and Allen Braden. Tacoma Metal Arts Center 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission 253.307.2602 711 St. Helens Ave, Suite #102 women: a grandmother who has sought King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave kathryncecelia.com to assert her independence; her daughter 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org 3 – 4:30 pm|Free|253.272.8801 11:30 am – 2:30 pm|$45|253.227.1694 tacomametalarts.com who has fled her stifling domination; and kingsbookstore.com MEET ME AT THE EASEL: GENE RIVERS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKING LOT her granddaughter, a child of exceptional For more info, see the November Classes intellect–and sensitivity–abandoned to an NOV 6 MUSIC & Workshops section of this brochure. CULTURAL EVENT REO SPEEDWAGON ELEEMOSYNARY NOV 7 upbringing by her grandmother. ARTS OF THE FUR TRADE b2 Fine Art Gallery/Studios CULTURAL EVENT Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Emerald Queen Casino i–5 Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Experience how everyday works of art played 7:30 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 711 St. Helens Ave, Suite #100 ON DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 7:30 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 2024 E. 29th St|8:30 pm|$49 – $92 2 pm|Free|253.238.5065 an important part of the life of mid–1800’s. 888.831.7655 |emeraldqueen.com tacomalittletheatre.com FREE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL tacomalittletheatre.com Fort re–enactors and artisans demonstrate b2finearts.com Join thousands of your friends and neigh- spinning, silversmithing, blacksmithing, SCRIBBLING ON THE WOOD THE TRANSYLVANIAN CLOCKWORKS bors to celebrate Day of the Dead with THE TRANSYLVANIAN CLOCKWORKS woodworking, open–fire cooking and Native SENIOR ART SHOW art–making, performances, and exhibitions Don Nigro’s vision of what truly created the The Gnostic Scribblers – James r. Cobb Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St American basketweaving. Enjoy a juried show of works of art created of a tapete (sand painting) and community Dracula myth. & Jamal Mohamed – will be serenading the 10 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 Fort Nisqually Living History by artists 55 or better. altars as we honor the cycle of life. Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St studio showroom with their special blend of tacomalittletheatre.com Museum|Point Defiance Park Franke Tobey Jones|5340 N. Bristol St Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave 10 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 ambient nu–jazz & roots impressions. 12 – 4 pm|Free|253.752.6621 11 am – 4 pm|$6 adult; Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings, “THE CRADLE WILL ROCK” BY MARC 10 am – 4 pm|Free|253.272.4258 tacomalittletheatre.com $5 senior/student/military; franketobeyjones.com tacomaartmuseum.org 2210 Court A BLITZSTEIN $4 age 13 – 17; $3 age 4 – 12; $20 family ups, Jones Hall, Norton Clapp “THE CRADLE WILL ROCK” 2 – 4 pm|Free|253.572.1218 ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: INTERDISCIPLINARY BY MARC BLITZSTEIN 253.591.5339|fortnisqually.org maderawoodworking.com Theatre|N. 14th & Union Ave 7:30 pm|$11 general; $7 senior/student BECCA CHERNOW SPEAKEASY OPEN STUDIO This 1937 Brechtian musical is an allegory DANCE Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Live painting, chair massage or foot mas- of corruption and corporate greed and a ral- JAMIE MICHAELS 253.879.3419|pugetsound.edu ON DANCING WITH 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission sage and soap making demonstration Singer songwriter lying cry for organized labor and the plight Under the professional instruction of 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org (12 – 2 pm) by members of speakeasy. of the common working man. Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St VISUAL ART Studio 6 Ballroom and Affiliates, selected Metro Parks Speakeasy Arts Cooperative 8:30 – 10:30 pm|Free|253.761.3482 ON ups, Jones Hall, Norton Clapp Theatre Tacoma stars Mayor Marilyn Strickland, RELEASE OF THE NEWEST 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm themandolincafe.com GLASS APPLES AND ORANGES John McGrath, James Donaldson, Patricia For more info, see the November Classes & FEMINIST BROADSIDE POSTER Free|253.426.5704 $11 general; $7 senior/student The latest letterpress poster in the Feminist speakeasyartscooperative.com Lecy–Davis, Ed McGuire, Sarah Idstrom KATE REID Workshops section of this brochure. 253.879.3419|pugetsound.edu and Jana Wennstrom will compete for top Broadside series, created by Jessica Spring Canadian artist/folk music. m–Space|2514 S. Holgate honors in this exciting fundraising event. and Chandler O’Leary, will be available for Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St 1 – 5 pm|$50|253.305.1022 Landmark Convention Center, metroparkstacoma.org purchase at the Tacoma Studio Tours. 6 – 8 pm|Free|253.761.3482 Springtide Press & Anagram Press Temple Theatre|47 St. Helens Ave themandolincafe.com 5:30 pm|$35 show only; 818 N. Yakima & 634 N. Oakes $75 – $100 dinner & show 10 am – 4 pm|$35 253.565.6867|tmp.org anagram–press.com NOV 7—NOV 11 EVENTS CALENDAR MUSIC LITERARY INTERDISCIPLINARY PROCTOR ART WALK ARTIST SERIES GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY NOV 10 Featuring work by the award–winning Lila Moe Memorial Concert. Join this dorky book club as we discuss ‘As- A thematic program just for toddlers, INTERDISCIPLINARY artists of the Juried Proctor Art Show. plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, terios Polyp’ by David Mazzucchelli. Books preschoolers and their grown–ups. ON WEE ONE'S WEEKLY Proctor District Businesses Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. available at King’s Books. Children’s Museum of Tacoma A thematic program just for toddlers, N. 26th & Proctor area 5:30 pm|$8 general; $5 senior; 1022 South|1022 S. J St|7 – 8:30 pm 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am preschoolers and their grown–ups. 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 $3 alumni; Free student/under 18 Free|253.627.8588 $7 per family + admission Children’s Museum of Tacoma [email protected] 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ kingsbookstore.com 253.627.6031 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am childrensmuseumoftacoma.org $7 per family + admission RICHARD D. MOE ORGAN RECITAL 253.627.6031 NOV 11 Guest organist Kevin Birch performs. MUSIC childrensmuseumoftacoma.org COMMUNITY EVENT plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Classical Tuesdays in Old Town PECHA KUCHA NIGHT, VOLUME 8 Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. ON LEGENDS FOR STRING QUARTET LITERARY A fast paced presentation by local creatives 3 – 4:30 pm|Free, tickets required Violinists Maria Sampen and Tim Christie UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND around this month’s theme: Back by Popu- 253.535.7255|plu.edu/~music/ perform “Leyendas” by Gabriela Frank. SERIES: BRITISH AUTHORS lar Demand. Each presenter is allowed 20 Blending Latin–American folklore and Dr. Priti Joshi of the University of Puget images; shown for 20 seconds each with no JAZZ SUNDAY native musical styles into a western Sound will lead an examination of the works go backs, no pauses, no do–overs. Lonnie Mardis Quintet featuring Chuck classical framework. of William Wordsworth, George Eliot and Tap Room|204 St. Helens Ave Smith on keyboard & Sandon Mayhew on Sax. SENIOR ART SHOW Slavonian Hall|2306 N. 30th St Elizabeth Gaskell. Second of a series of 5:30 doors open, 6 pm start|Free Stonegate|5419 S. Tacoma Way Enjoy a juried show of works of art created 7 pm|Free|253.752.2135 three Wednesday sessions. pecha–kucha.org/night/tacoma/ 5 – 8 pm|No Cover|253.473.2255 by artists 55 or better. classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com Franke Tobey Jones stonegaterocks.com Franke Tobey Jones|5340 N. Bristol St Tobey Jones Parlor THEATER 12 – 4 pm|Free|253.752.6621 VICTORY MUSIC OPEN MIC N. Vassault & N. Park Way Gold From Straw Theatre Company OPERA franketobeyjones.com Sign up by 6:30 pm to perform or just attend 4 pm|Free|253.752.6621 ALMOST, MAINE Tacoma Opera PANTHEON BOOKS to hear regional talent. franketobeyjones.com Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway

ON “THE ELIXIR OF LOVE” 1ST ANNIVERSARY OPEN SHOWROOM MUSIC Antique Sandwich Company 8 pm|$26 general; $23 student/ BY DONIZETTI Join mae in celebrating our 1st anniversary CHRISTMAS CONCERT REHEARSAL 5102 N. Pearl St|7 – 10 pm MUSIC senior/military|253.301.8004 Rialto Theater|310 S. 9th St as Tacoma’s premier showroom for the fin- Experience the artistry of Northwest Reper- $3 adult; $2 member; $1 children, BILLY FARMER goldfromstraw.org 2 pm|$25 – $64 est artisan–made furnishings and building tory Singers as they rehearse in preparation Free for performers Americana/blues/folk 253.627.7789|tacomaopera.com components. Our member–artisans will be for their 2010–2011 concert season. victorymusic.org Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St “THE CRADLE WILL ROCK” showing off tons of new items & designs. Mason United Methodist 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.761.3482 BY MARC BLITZSTEIN THEATER Madera Architectural Elements Church|2710 N. Madison STUDIO SERIES themandolincafe.com ups, Jones Hall, Norton Clapp Theatre ELEEMOSYNARY 2210 Court A|11 am – 4 pm|Free 7 – 9:30 pm|Free Percussion and Steel Pan Ensembles. N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St 253.572.1218|maderastudio.net Miho Takekawa, Director. VISUAL ART $11 general; $7 senior/student 253.509.8430 or 360.271.8894 Metro Parks 2 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 nwrs.org plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 253.879.3419|pugetsound.edu tacomalittletheatre.com PROCTOR ART WALK Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY Featuring work by the award-winning artist VISUAL ART 8 pm|Free|253.535.7255 For more info, see the November Classes VISUAL ART THE TRANSYLVANIAN CLOCKWORKS of the Juried Proctor Art Show. Metro Parks plu.edu/~music/ & Workshops section of this brochure. Tacoma Is For Lovers Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Proctor District Businesses BEGINNING DRAWING FOR PAINTERS Tacoma School of the Arts ON CRAFT NIGHT: POCHOIR: VISUAL ART 7:30 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 N. 26th & Proctor area For more info, see the November Classes 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 9 pm STENCIL DESIGN! tacomalittletheatre.com 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 & Workshops section of this brochure. Metro Parks 6 classes for $120|253.305.1022 For more info, see the November Classes [email protected] Tacoma School of the Arts LITTLE ARTIST WATERCOLOR metroparkstacoma.org & Workshops section of this brochure. VISUAL ART For more info, see the November Classes 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8 pm King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave Fab–5 & Workshops section of this brochure. ON RELEASE OF THE NEWEST 6 classes for $100|253.305.1022 Metro Parks 7 – 9 pm|$20, includes materials LIVE ART @ THE GRAFFITI GARAGES! FEMINIST BROADSIDE POSTER metroparkstacoma.org Centre at Norpoint, Room 102B KNITTING FOR URBANISTAS 253.272.8801 Come observe some of the best aerosol art- The latest letterpress poster in the Feminist 4818 Nassau Ave NE|4:30 – 5:30 pm For more info, see the November Classes kingsbookstore.com ists in the South Puget Sound painting live! Broadside series, created by Jessica Spring PROCTOR ART WALK 253.305.1022|metroparkstacoma.org & Workshops section of this brochure. The Broadway Garages|723 Broadway and Chandler O’Leary, will be available for Featuring work by award–winning artists Tacoma School of the Arts 1 – 7 pm|Free|fab–5.org purchase at the Tacoma Studio Tours. of the Juried Proctor Art Show. Pacific Gallery Artists 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8:30 pm Anagram Press|634 N. Oakes Proctor District Businesses MONTHLY MEETING & 6 classes for $90|253.305.1022 Tacoma Arts Commission 10 am – 4 pm|$35|anagram–press.com N. 26th & Proctor area DEMONSTRATION metroparkstacoma.org TACOMA STUDIO TOURS 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 Nationally and internationally exhibited re- 2010 marks the 9th anniversary of the Art [email protected] alist artist, Chris Bronstad of Key Peninsula ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: at Work studio tours, featuring 71 artists NOV 8 will be demonstrating charcoal portraiture. NORWOOD VIVIANO and collaborative studios. The tours allow DANCE South Park Community Center Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St the general public the opportunity to see mlk Ballet NOV 9 4851 South Tacoma Way|7 – 9 pm 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission the spaces in and tools with which local OPEN ADULT BALLET DANCE Free|253.565.8082 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org artists create their work. It is also a chance Wear what you want and come when you can. mlk Ballet pacificgalleryartists.org to watch demonstrations, ask artists ques- Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor OPEN ADULT OPENING RECEPTION tions, purchase one–of–a–kind creations 902 S. Market St|7:15 – 8:15 pm CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROCTOR ART WALK Featuring the work of Bonnie Cargol, and even try your hand at creating your own Pay what you can|253.906.2190 Wear what you want and come when you can. Featuring work by the award–winning Andrea Greenfield, and Karen and masterpiece. This is a self–guided tour. Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor artists of the Juried Proctor Art Show. Norman Geiger. Use the studio tour guide at the end of this 902 S. Market St|6 – 7 pm Proctor District Businesses Proctor Art Gallery|3811 N. 26th St brochure to enjoy a sampling of Tacoma Pay what you can|253.906.2190 N. 26th & Proctor area 5 – 7:30 pm|Free|253.759.4238 artists’ studios. 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 proctorartgallery.com 44 locations around Tacoma [email protected] 10 am – 4 pm|Free|253.591.5191 K.C. POTTER DE HAAN artatworktacoma.com 253.318.5182|sitpl.org NOV 11—NOV 13 EVENTS CALENDAR ON DOME BOTANY Gold From Straw Theatre Company Tacoma Is For Lovers & Indie Tacoma FILM Bobby Smith and Maria Jost, will chat about NOV 12 ALMOST, MAINE NOV 13 ON ARTIST CRAFT FAIR HARRY POTTER MANIA! art and ecology in reference to, and pos- DANCE Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway COMMUNITY EVENT This two–day event features a multitude of Teens, join us for a short reading, trivia sibly inside, their geodesic dome ON THE FURNITURE SERIES 8 pm|$26 general; $23 student/ ARTISTS RECEPTION artists selling arts, crafts, jewelry, letter- contest, and a viewing of Half Blood Prince! interpretive center. A dance performance involving local collab- senior/military|253.301.8004 & SILENT AUCTION press prints, t–shirts and more! We will have light snacks, door prizes, and a Fulcrum Gallery|1308 MLK Jr. Way orating artists and choreographed by Robin goldfromstraw.org Opening reception for exhibit of veteran– King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave drawing for tickets to the Deathly Hallows! 6 – 8 pm|Free|253.250.0520 Jaecklein. Pieces include: Vase, Table 1, 2 painted military uniforms: communicating 11 am – 4 pm|Free|253.272.8801 Costumes encouraged. fulcrumtacoma.com and 3, Chair, Couch, Bed, Rug, Chandelier, Shakespeare In the Parking Lot what is carried within the uniform to those kingsbookstore.com Tacoma Public Library, Moore Branch Portrait and Curtain. ON TITUS ANDRONICUS who have not worn it. Refreshments will 215 S. 56th St|1 – 4 pm Tacoma School of the Arts Theater 913 Pacific Ave|8 – 10 pm be served. CULTURAL EVENT Free|253.591.5650 1118 Commerce St|7:30 pm $15 individual ticket; $25 2 adults The War Experience Project Asia Pacific Cultural Center tacomapubliclibrary.org $10 adult; $5 student/senior 253.318.5182|sitpl.org 906 Broadway|6 – 10 pm|Free ON ASIA PACIFIC YOUTH DAY 253.503.9242 347.927.3708|[email protected] plu campus visit and introduction for Asia INTERDISCIPLINARY ELEEMOSYNARY warep.com Pacific students. Open to any junior or Tacoma Art Supply Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St senior high school student. GET PAID WHAT YOU’RE WORTH 7:30 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 plu, University Center, Mark Monlux will portray a realistic busi- tacomalittletheatre.com Chris Knutzen Hall ness perspective on the financial structure 122nd St & Park Ave S. of the marketplace; includes examples and THE TRANSYLVANIAN CLOCKWORKS 10 am – 12 pm|Free|253.383.3900 tools for getting the full value from your work. Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St asiapacificculturalcenter.org See website for details 10 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 1 pm|$10 general, $5 student tacomalittletheatre.com DANCE 253.444.2341|tacomaartsupply.com MARIA JOST NUTCRACKER REHEARSAL “THE CRADLE WILL ROCK” BY MARC Come watch a live rehearsal of Tacoma City YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE tacomadancecollective.org BLITZSTEIN Ballet’s Nutcracker in the breath–taking Tacoma Dome|2727 E. D St ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: NOR- ups, Jones Hall, Norton Clapp Jan Collum Ballroom at the Merlino Arts 2 pm & 5 pm|$35 – $49 WOOD VIVIANO CRAIG TUTTLE Theatre|N. 14th & Union Ave Center. See our Artistic Director, Erin 253.272.3663|tacomadome.org Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St LITERARY 7:30 pm|$11 general; $7 senior/student Ceragioli, choreograph for the dancers. 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission Tacoma City Ballet|508 6th Ave MUSIC 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org Puget Sound Poetry Connection 253.879.3419|pugetsound.edu QUARTER PAST 8 ON 1 – 3 pm|Free|253.272.4219 DISTINGUISHED WRITER SERIES Blues/folk/rock Featuring a poetry reading by Jody A. VISUAL ART tacomacityballet.com PROCTOR ART WALK ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St Featuring work by the award-winning artist Zorgdrager, followed by an Open Mic. NORWOOD VIVIANO 6 – 8 pm|Free|253.761.3482 of the Juried Proctor Art Show. King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Emergency Food Network themandolincafe.com Proctor District Businesses 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.272.8801 kingsbookstore.com 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission EMPTY BOWLS N. 26th & Proctor area 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org Pick out an artist–crafted bowl, then join CHORAL UNION 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 us for a bowl of soup served by some of the Richard Nance, Conductor. [email protected] MUSIC ON plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, ORGAN AT NOON HOT LUNCH best chefs in town. Money raised goes to the Enjoy a box lunch from Gallucci’s Glass Emergency Food Network. Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. ON Joseph Adam, organist. ARTIST TALK: THE MAKING OF Café while watching artists at work in the Life Center Campus|1717 S. Union Ave 8 pm|$15 general; $10 senior; “LOCAL CONDITIONS” ups, Kilworth Memorial Chapel $5 alumni/plu community; N. 18th & Union Ave|12:05 pmFree Hot Shop. Call or email shari@galluccis. 1 – 4 pm|$15 per bowl Artist talk by Chandler O’Leary, featuring com to order lunch by 3 pm Thursday. 253.584.1040|efoodnet.org Free under 18 the ideas, images and process behind her 253.879.3555|pugetsound.edu Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ Mt. Rainier artist book, “Local Conditions.” JACOBSEN SERIES: 12 – 1 pm|$12 plus admission ALL OUT HAPPY HOUR Sponsored by the Book Arts Guild. 253.572.9593|museumofglass.org Join Art Leadership Lab, Tacoma for happy Key Private Bank presents ups, Collins Memorial Library MUSIC OF TRANSCENDENCE ON NORTHWEST SINFONIETTA’S Includes Brahms’ Sonata in f minor for viola hour and connect with local creatives. N. 18th St & N. Warner PROCTOR ART WALK sax|2309 6th Ave “GYPSY NIGHTS” 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.879.3287 and piano, and Messiaen’s Quartet for the Gypsy music is hot. Very hot! This high–en- End of Time. Featuring work by the award-winning artist 5 pm|Free bookartsguild.org of the Juried Proctor Art Show. 206.905.1026|shunpike.org ergy tradition is filled with vibrancy, drama ups, Schneebeck Concert Hall and unmistakable flair. Works by Dvorak, N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm Proctor District Businesses N. 26th & Proctor area Tacoma Arts Commission Shotakovich, Mahler and world premiere of a $12.50 general; $8.50 senior/student KALI RAISL work composed by Maestro Chagnard. 253.879.3419|pugetsound.edu 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 ARTS SYMPOSIUM [email protected] The Tacoma Arts Commission hosts the Rialto Theater|310 S. 9th St 7:30 pm|From $19; Special discounts THEATER fifth annual Arts Symposium, a 2–day event ON THE FURNITURE SERIES Broadway Center for the TACOMA WEAVERS GUILD CEL- dedicated to providing local artists and arts for Tacoma Symphony patrons A dance performance involving local col- courtesy of Key Private Bank Performing Arts EBRATES 75 YEARS organizations with nuts and bolts informa- laborating artists and choreographed by An open meeting celebrating 75 years of tion in order to become and remain success- 253.591.5894 THE COLOR PURPLE Robin Jaecklein. nwsinfonietta.org Musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize– commitment to weaving and fiber arts in the ful in the arts. Choose between a range of Tacoma School of the Arts Theater winning novel by Alice Walker. It is the Tacoma community. informational sessions which are presented 1118 Commerce St|2 pm & 7:30 pm Tacoma Public Library, Meeting Room by professionals and educators who are SUB VINYL JUKE BOX LIVE IN THE inspiring story of a woman who finds her $10 adult; $5 student/senior ROCK LOFT! unique voice in the world. Nominated for 11 1102 Tacoma Ave S.|10 am – 2 pm concerned with your success. Please check 253.503.9242 Free|253.383.9241 out the Arts Symposium section of this bro- Stonegate|5419 S. Tacoma Way SARAH CHRISTIANSON Tony® Awards. tacomadancecollective.org 9 – 11:55 pm|$5|253.473.2255 Pantages Theater|901 Broadway tacomaweaversguild.org chure for a listing of sessions, times, and 7:30 pm|$48 – $84|253.591.5894 how to register. Registration required. stonegaterocks.com broadwaycenter.org ups, Wyatt Hall|N. 14th & Union Ave 8:30 am – 4:40 pm|Free|253.591.5191 artatworktacoma.com NOV 13—NOV 15 EVENTS CALENDAR ON CONCERT: SAX AND THE CITY Natural Light Photo ON MEMBER AND ARTIST RECEPTION: Tacoma Is For Lovers & Indie Tacoma Tacoma Philharmonic THE TRANSYLVANIAN CLOCKWORKS Local saxophonist Erik Steighner performs Tours/Workshops GLIMMERING GONE AND ON ARTIST CRAFT FAIR ON MOZART AND SHAKESPEARE: Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Northwest compositions, including works PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE TOUR FERTILE GROUND This two–day event features a multitude of OREGON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 from Tacoma composers. Photography nature tour for all ages. Celebrate the opening of the Museum’s two artists selling arts, crafts, jewelry, letter- The genius of Mozart and the wit of Shake- tacomalittletheatre.com Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave b2 Fine Art Gallery/Studios newest exhibitions. press prints, t–shirts and more! speare come together in this special mati- 2 pm|$12 general; $7 member/student 11 St. Helens Ave, Suite #100 Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave nee performance by the Oregon Symphony. VISUAL ART 253.272.4258 8 am|$15|253.238.5065 6 – 8 pm|Free with admission 11 am – 4 pm|Free|253.272.8801 Pantages Theater|901 Broadway Fab–5 tacomaartmuseum.org b2finearts.com 253.284.4750 kingsbookstore.com 3 pm|$19 – $52|253.591.5894 LIVE ART @ THE GRAFFITI GARAGES! museumofglass.org tacomaphilharmonic.org Come observe some of the best aerosol art- STUDENT CHAMBER FILM ists in the South Puget Sound painting live! MUSIC CONCERT VERTIGO STUDIO SERIES The Broadway Garages|723 Broadway ups, Schneebeck Concert Hall Jimmy Stewart stars as John “Scottie” Mary Baker Russell Music Scholars recital. 1 – 7 pm|Free|fab–5.org N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm|Free Ferguson, a retired police detective with plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 253.879.3555|pugetsound.edu acrophobia. He is hired to follow the wife Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. ON CONVERSATIONS WITH THE of an acquaintance to explain her peculiar 3 pm|Free|253.535.7255 ARTISTS: NORWOOD VIVIANO THEATER behavior and quickly forms a dangerous plu.edu/~music/ Meet Visiting Artist Norwood Viviano and Gold From Straw Theatre Company obsession with her. learn about his art during this conversation ALMOST, MAINE Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway ON A NIGHT IN MADRID and slide presentation in the hot shop. Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway 3 pm|$10|253.591.5894 The Tacoma Youth Symphony opens its Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St 2 pm & 8 pm|$26 general; broadwaycenter.org 48th Season with the music of Spain. The 2 pm|Free with admission $23 student/senior/military concert will feature guitarist Michael Par- 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org 253.301.8004 INTERDISCIPLINARY tington in Rodrigo’s Concerto for Guitar. TOM FERGUSON ON goldfromstraw.org EDUCATOR WORKSHOP: Rialto Theater|310 S. 9th St ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: NARRATIVE IMAGERY IN 3 pm|$6 – $16|253.627.2792 NORWOOD VIVIANO Shakespeare In the Parking Lot NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY’S JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS tysamusic.org Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St ON TITUS ANDRONICUS 24TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL For more info, see the November Classes 12 – 5 pm|Free with admission 913 Pacific Ave|8 – 10 pm EXHIBITION & Workshops section of this brochure. JAZZ SUNDAY 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org $15 individual ticket; $25 2 adults Opening reception & awards for this Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave Join the Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher exhibit showcasing the works of 50 plus 253.318.5182|sitpl.org 1 – 4 pm|$40 general, $30 member Jazz Orchestra for Sunday Jazz Dinner! pastel artists from across the u.s. & Canada. DAN NILSSON 253.272.4258|tacomaartmuseum.org Stonegate|5419 S. Tacoma Way NOV 15 Juried by Duane Wakeham. DANCE ELEEMOSYNARY PROCTOR ART WALK 5 – 8 pm|No Cover|253.473.2255 Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St American Art Company|1126 Broadway SPEAKEASY OPEN STUDIO stonegaterocks.com mlk Ballet 7:30 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 1 – 4 pm|Free|253.272.4327 Featuring work by the award-winning artist Live painting, chair massage or foot mas- OPEN ADULT BALLET of the Juried Proctor Art Show. tacomalittletheatre.com americanartco.com sage, and stained glass demo (1 – 5 pm) by SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT Wear what you want and come when you can. Proctor District Businesses Speakeasy members. Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor N. 26th & Proctor area Music by The Puget Sounds recorder quartet. THE TRANSYLVANIAN CLOCKWORKS CREATE A VISION BOARD: Speakeasy Arts Cooperative w.w. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 902 S. Market St|7:15 – 8:15 pm Tacoma Little Theatre| MAKING YOUR PASSIONS 10 am – 6 pm|Free|253.759.7990 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm Pay what you can|253.906.2190 210 N. I St [email protected] 316 S. G St|1 – 2:30 pm 10 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 & GOALS A REALITY Free|253.426.5704 Free|253.591.5330 tacomalittletheatre.com For more info, see the November Classes & speakeasyartscooperative.com metroparkstacoma.org LITERARY Workshops section of this brochure. LIVE PAINTING & WOOD CARVING Exquisite Disarray Publishing

Live painting by Gregory Fricker, Eric ON “THE CRADLE WILL ROCK” BY MARC Fibers Etc. Studio|705 Court C #301 MUSIC THEATER EXQUISITE DISARRAY Kolbe, John Wise, Scott McGee and Jeremy BLITZSTEIN 10 am – 3:30 pm|$45|253.677.7375 Second City Chamber Series Broadway Center, READING BY FIRST BOOK POETRY ups, Jones Hall, Norton Clapp Theatre [email protected] Silas. Live wood carving by Joel Bagby. ON FLAGS OF THE WORLD: CONTEST WINNER Speakeasy Arts Cooperative Northwest Playwrights Alliance & N. 14th & Union Ave|2 pm & 7:30 pm CHINA, JAPAN, & KOREA Washington State History Museum Join us for the announcement of the winner $11 general; $7 senior/student ON FAMILY DAY 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm Featuring the music of Asia, performed by AUGUST WILSON’S PITTSBURGH of our 2010 First Book Poetry Contest. 253.879.3419|pugetsound.edu Get ready for Turkey Day by creating a Free|253.426.5704 the founder of ’s “East–West Piano Event features a reading by the winner as speakeasyartscooperative.com CYCLE V: SEVEN GUITARS pinecone turkey. Listen to narratives Arts,” Regina Yeh and Mari Corpuz. Told through the lens of the 1940s music well as acknowledgement of runner–ups and VISUAL ART about Abby Williams Hill, whose work was First Lutheran Church|524 S. I St scene, this play’s theme is the African– winner of the “Best Tacoma Poem” contest. Metro Parks inspiration for the Landscape installation 4 pm|$20 general/senior; American male’s fight for his own humanity, Tacoma Public Library, Main Branch WIRE INLAY in the Glimmering Gone exhibition, told by NOV 14 $10 student; Free under age 18 self–understanding and self–acceptance in Olympic Room|1102 Tacoma Ave S. storyteller Karen Haas. COMMUNITY EVENT 7 – 8:30 pm|Free For more info, see the November Classes & Tacoma Arts Commission 253.572.8863 the face of personal and societal ills. Workshops section of this brochure. Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St scchamberseries.org Washington State History Museum exquisitedisarray.org 1 – 4 pm|Free with admission ARTS SYMPOSIUM Fort Nisqually, Great Room The Tacoma Arts Commission hosts the 1911 Pacific Ave|3 pm N. 54th & Pearl St|9 am – 3 pm 253.284.4750 $14|253.591.5894 museumofglass.org fifth annual Arts Symposium, a 2–day event $80|253.305.1022 dedicated to providing local artists and arts broadwaycenter.org metroparkstacoma.org ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: organizations with nuts and bolts informa- tion in order to become and remain success- ELEEMOSYNARY NORWOOD VIVIANO Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St ful in the arts. Choose between a range of informational sessions which are presented 2 pm|$15 – $24|253.272.2281 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission tacomalittletheatre.com 253.284.4750 by professionals and educators who are museumofglass.org concerned with your success. Please check out the Arts Symposium section of this brochure for a listing of sessions,times and how to register. Preregistration required. ups, Wyatt Hall|N. 14th & Union Ave 8:30 am – 5:15 pm|Free|253.591.5191 artatworktacoma.com PROVIDED BY SECOND CITY CHAMBER SERIES NOV 15—NOV 18 EVENTS CALENDAR ON TACOMICS BOOK LAUNCH LITERARY VISITING WRITER SERIES OPEN DRAWING SESSION INTERDISCIPLINARY Celebrate the book release of the new col- BANNED BOOK CLUB NOV 17 Award–winning poets Matthew Dickman, Develop your interests and talent as you Artist Trust lection of r.r. Anderson’s work, ‘100 Ta- Join this sewer–minded book club as we COMMUNITY EVENT author of “All–American Poem,” and draw from a live model. No formal instruc- SUSTAINING YOUR ART comics: The Secular & Apolitical Cartoon discuss ‘Truth & Beauty’ by Ann Patchett. Tacoma Arts Commission Monica Youn, author of “Barter,” will read tion provided. Bring your own tools. ON YOUR TERMS Life of Tacoma and Her Moral People(s)’. Books available at King’s Books. ART SLAM their work and discuss their lives as writers. plu, Ingram Hall, Room 126 Networking event and panel discussion King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave Tempest Lounge In a fast–paced format, a selection of work plu, University Center, 121st St S. & 8th Ave S. moderated by Artist Trust Executive 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.272.8801 913 MLK Jr. Way by local artists will be projected on the big The Regency Room|12180 Park Ave S. 6 – 8 pm|Free Director Fidelma McGinn. kingsbookstore.com 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.272.8801 screen, interspersed with live performances 5:30 – 7:30 pm|Free|253.298.0172 253.535.7150|[email protected] Traver Gallery|1821 E. Dock St, #100 kingsbookstore.com of spoken word, dance and music. An ac- plu.edu/~english/vws/ 6 – 8 pm|Free|206.467.8734 x16 MUSIC companying description of artists’ work and artisttrust.org CHRISTMAS CONCERT REHEARSAL MUSIC contact information will be included in a NOV 18 Experience the artistry of Northwest Reper- VICTORY MUSIC OPEN MIC program. Artists of all mediums and genres COMMUNITY EVENT LITERARY tory Singers as they rehearse in preparation Sign up by 6:30 pm to perform or just attend will show their work, ranging from the very Conversations Re: Tacoma ON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS for their 2010–2011 concert season. to hear regional talent. accomplished to the up and coming. The A MODEL FOR SUSTAINABILITY: WRITERS BLOC Mason United Methodist Antique Sandwich Company Art Slam is a place for artists and art enthu- ADAPTING OLD BUILDINGS A night featuring poetry and prose from the Church|2710 N. Madison 5102 N. Pearl St|7 – 10 pm siasts to gather and share their work in a TO NEW USES many talented creative writing students of 7 – 9:30 pm|Free $3 adult; $2 member; $1 children, non–competitive atmosphere. The event A case study on three pivotal structures in Tacoma’s School Of The Arts. 253.509.8430 or 360.271.8894 Free for performers is meant to be a fun, relaxed and inspiring the Theatre District: the Winthrop Hotel, King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave nwrs.org victorymusic.org evening, reminding us why we create art Old City Hall, and the Elks Lodge. Ac- 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.272.8801 in the first place. Doors open at 6:30, the knowledging that the redevelopment of all kingsbookstore.com VISUAL ART UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA show begins at 7 pm. Join us for a reception three properties will revitalize the area, this Metro Parks Featuring talented students and guest in the Rialto lobby following the event. The session will explore varying perspectives on MUSIC BEGINNING DRAWING FOR PAINTERS soloists in works written by contemporary Art Slam will be rebroadcast on Click! on the situation and attempt to identify a com- ARTIST SERIES For more info, see the November Classes & composers along with well–loved classics Demand. mon vision for moving forward. James Hall, guest flutist. Workshops section of this brochure. from the orchestral repertoire. Rialto Theater|310 S. 9th St MUSIC Knights of Pythias Temple, plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Tacoma School of the Arts plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 7 pm|Free|253.591.5191 4 TISSIMOS SAXOPHONE QUARTET Castle Hall|926 1/2 Broadway Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8 pm Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. artatworktacoma.com Ragtime/swing/pop/blues/Latin 6:30 – 8 pm|$7.50 pre–purchase; 8 pm|$8 general; $5 senior; 6 classes for $100|253.305.1022 8 pm|$8 general; $5 senior; Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St $10 at the door $3 alumni; Free student/under 18 metroparkstacoma.org $3 alumni; Free student/under 18 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.761.3482 253.228.7271|retacoma.com 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ themandolincafe.com THIRD THURSDAY ART WALK THEATER NOV 16 THEATER CELTIC MUSIC On the Third Thursday of every month, Gold From Straw Theatre Company DANCE HISPANIC ONE ACT PLAY Martin Nyberg and friends. from 5 – 8 pm, member galleries have re- ALMOST, MAINE mlk Ballet Directed by Carlos Barajas (class of 2011). Paddy Coyne’s|815 Pacific Ave freshments, demonstrations and artists on Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway OPEN ADULT CONTEMPORARY Performed entirely in Spanish. 7 pm|No Cover|253.272.6963 site. Join the fun and be a part of the arts in 8 pm|$26 general; $23 student/ DANCE ups, McIntyre Hall, Rausch paddycoynes.net downtown Tacoma. See website for a listing senior/military|253.301.8004 Wear what you want and come when you can. Auditorium|N. 15 & N. Lawrence of participating galleries and museums. goldfromstraw.org Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor 6:30 pm|Free TCC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Downtown Tacoma 902 S. Market St|6 – 7 pm 253.879.3555|pugetsound.edu PERFORMS BEETHOVEN 5 5 – 8 pm|Free|253.272.4327 VISUAL ART Pay what you can|253.906.2190 tcc, Building 3, Auditorium artwalktacoma.com Tacoma Weavers Guild VISUAL ART 6501 S. 19th St|7:30 pm|Free “THE ART OF WEAVING” INTERDISCIPLINARY Metro Parks 253.460.4374|tacomacc.edu ART BUS AND ART WALK OPENING RECEPTION Washington State Arts Alliance LITTLE ARTIST WATERCOLOR AT SPEAKEASY Tacoma Public Library, Handforth ARTS & CULTURAL For more info, see the November Classes & STEVE RUSSELL VISUAL ART Join us for an opening reception featuring Gallery|1102 Tacoma Ave S. ADVOCACY TRAINING Workshops section of this brochure. Metro Parks the work of Speakeasy artists. Then hop 5 – 8 pm|Free|206.832.6013 Tools and information to better prepare Centre at Norpoint, Room 102b INTERDISCIPLINARY BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY on the Art Bus for a tour of dozens of other tacomaweaversguild.org you to advocate for arts and culture in your 4818 Nassau Ave NE|4:30 – 5:30 pm ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY For more info, see the November Classes & participating Art Walk venues. community. Meet and greet elected officials, 253.305.1022|metroparkstacoma.org A thematic program just for toddlers, pre- Workshops section of this brochure. Speakeasy Arts Cooperative ON OPENING RECEPTION learn their tips on effective advocacy meth- schoolers and their grown–ups. Tacoma School of the Arts 746 Broadway|5 – 9 pm Join us for the opening of our latest ods and get the results you’re looking for! Rainier League of Arts Children’s Museum of Tacoma 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 9 pm Free reception; $10 to ride the exhibit – installation work by Nicki Sucec. Museum of Glass Theatre|1801 Dock St NOVEMBER DEMONSTRATION 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am 6 classes for $120|253.305.1022 Art Bus|253.426.5704 Fulcrum Gallery|1308 MLK Jr. Way 9 – 11:30 am|$20|206.448.1909 AND SOCIAL $7 per family + admission metroparkstacoma.org speakeasyartscooperative.com 6 – 9 pm|Free|253.250.0520 wsartsalliance.com Monthly meeting featuring a demonstration 253.627.6031 fulcrumtacoma.com in various media, a business meeting, and a childrensmuseumoftacoma.org Metro Parks FILM ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY chance to meet new art friends. KNITTING FOR URBANISTAS DEEP DOWN ARTWALK FEATURED ARTIST: LITERARY A thematic program just for toddlers, pre- Pierce County Library System For more info, see the November Classes & Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on CAWS AND EFFECT schoolers and their grown–ups. Processing and Admin. Building UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Workshops section of this brochure. opposite sides of a mountain ridge in east- Featured for Artwalk: Ravens and crows oh Children’s Museum of Tacoma 3005 112th E.|7 – 9 pm SERIES: BRITISH AUTHORS Tacoma School of the Arts ern Kentucky, where coal is king. When a my! Artists Tom Hatton, ceramics; and Jim Dr. Priti Joshi of the University of Puget 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am Free|253.460.2841 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8:30 pm mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches Mullan, found object sculpture, create a $7 per family + admission rainierleagueofarts.com Sound will lead an examination of the works 6 classes for $90|253.305.1022 on their community, the two find them- display that’s for the birds! 253.627.6031 of William Wordsworth, George Eliot and metroparkstacoma.org selves on opposite sides of a debate that bkb & Company|1734 Pacific Ave childrensmuseumoftacoma.org Elizabeth Gaskell. Final of a series of three divides their community. 5 – 8 pm|Free|253.272.6884 Wednesday sessions. ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: Washington State History Museum bkbcompany.com Franke Tobey Jones, LANCE FRIEDMAN 1911 Pacific Ave|6 pm Tobey Jones Parlor Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Free|253.272.3500 N. Vassault & N. Park Way 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission washingtonhistory.org 4 pm|Free|253.752.6621 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org franketobeyjones.com NOV 18—NOV 20 EVENTS CALENDAR ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: MIDNIGHT SALVAGE CO., ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: the BareFoot Collective MUSIC LANCE FRIEDMAN NOV 19 GUNS OF NEVADA, LANCE FRIEDMAN FOOTFALLS Tacoma Concert Band Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St DANCE SWEETKISS MOMMA Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St An explosive evening of contemporary ON “STARS, STRIPES, AND SOUSA” 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission the BareFoot Collective New Frontier Lounge|301 E. 25th St 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission dance featuring tBFC choreographers Mi- A concert in the style of the Sousa band 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org FOOTFALLS 9:30 pm|253.572.4020 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org chael Hoover and Katie Stricker and special that toured America at the turn of the 20th An explosive evening of contemporary thenewfrontierlounge.com guest BQdanza. Enjoy a free demonstration Century, with rousing music, colorful pag- ON MOG MEMBERS HOLIDAY SALE dance featuring tBFC choreographers Mi- ON MOG MEMBERS HOLIDAY SALE by Carla Barragan and Bqdanza at 7:15! eantry, patriotic themes, and Mr. Sousa! Museum of Glass members will receive chael Hoover and Katie Stricker and special UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE Museum of Glass members will receive Call for location Pantages Theater|901 Broadway a 20% discount on all purchases in the guest BQdanza. Ensemble combines with faculty and guest a 20% discount on all purchases in the 7:15 pm free educational demonstra- $15 – $30|7:30 pm|253.584.0616 Museum Store. Call for location jazz artists to perform classical and contem- Museum Store. tion; 8 pm performance|$15 general, tacomaconcertband.org Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St 8 pm|$15 general, $7 student; porary jazz. Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St $7 student; cash only at the door; 10 am - 8pm cash only at the door; plu, University Center, Chris Knut- 10 am - 5 pm advance tickets available 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org advance tickets available at zen Hall|122nd St & Park Ave S. 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org at brownpapertickets.com brownpapertickets.com 8 pm|$8 general; $5 senior; $3 206.745.0492 ON SUMI–E FOR SENIORS 206.745.0492 alumni; Free student/under 18 barefootcollective.org For more info, see the November Classes & barefootcollective.org 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ NOV 20 Workshops section of this brochure. COMMUNITY EVENT Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ON ART MAKING EXTRAVAGANZA 5 pm|Call for pricing|253.272.4258 Washington State Arts Commission Featuring Beethoven’s Concerto in C FOR ALL AGES tacomaartmuseum.org and The Wallace Foundation Major “Triple” with Maria Sampen, violin; For more info, see the November Classes & ARTS ORGANIZATIONS David Requiro, cello; and Duane Hulbert, Workshops section of this brochure. Senior University at MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHANGING piano. Christophe Chagnard conducts. Tacoma Art Place|1116 S. 11th Franke Tobey Jones DEMOGRAPHICS ups, Schneebeck Concert Hall 10 am – 4:30 pm|Free|253.360.6350 ON SENIOR ART SHOW RECEPTION National and local speakers will address this N. 14th & Union Ave|7:30 pm|Free tacomaartplace.com Join us for a reception celebrating this challenging topic. The program will help 253.879.3555|pugetsound.edu juried show for artists “55 or better.” develop the skills and expertise of leaders CULTURAL EVENT Tacoma Art Museum|1701 Pacific Ave of arts organizations in building arts partici- THEATER NO WOMAN HAS VENTURED AS FAR: 5:30 pm|Free|253.272.4258 pation. This meeting follows the Arts Par- Gold From Straw Theatre Company THE ART AND ADVENTURES OF KATIE STRICKER & MICHAEL HOOVER STUDIO SERIES tacomaartmuseum.org ticipation forum on changing demographics ALMOST, MAINE ABBY WILLIAMS HILL FILM Solvvinden Flute Ensemble. which will be held on November 18 from 3 Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway Award–winning living history performer plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center ON CLICK! FAMILY FLICK: SHARK TALE ON ARTIST RECEPTION – 5 pm at McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center. 8 pm|$26 general; $23 student/ Karen Haas brings turn–of–the–century Limited to the first 100 in attendance. All Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. Opening reception of a new exhibit of art Pre–registration required via website. senior/military|253.301.8004 landscape painter and activist Abby Williams children under age 14 must be accompanied 12 pm|Free|253.535.7255 jewelry and metal art, featuring a collection Broadway Center for the Perform- goldfromstraw.org Hill to life in this well–researched perfor- by an adult. plu.edu/~music/ of new sculpture by Amy Reeves. ing Arts, Studio #1|901 Broadway mance. Refreshments will follow. Tacoma Metal Arts Center 9 am – 12 pm|Free|360.753.3860 Shakespeare In the Parking Lot ups, Collins Memorial Library Grand Cinema|606 S. Fawcett STUDIO SERIES arts.wa.gov/community ON TITUS ANDRONICUS Rm. 020|N. 18th St & N. Warner 10:30 am|Free|253.593.4474 711 St. Helens Ave, Suite #102 grandcinema.com Piano Ensemble recital. 5 – 8 pm|Free|253.227.1694 913 Pacific Ave|8 – 10 pm 3 – 4 pm|Free|253.879.3287 plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center tacomametalarts.com LOVE SQUARED ACOUSTIC $15 individual ticket; |$25 2 adults pugetsound.edu/library Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. DINNER PARTY 253.318.5182|sitpl.org INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTEMPORARY BOOK ARTS: 8 pm|Free|253.535.7255 FATHER AND SON RECEPTION Featuring live painting and acoustic music. plu.edu/~music/ Paintings, neon, and sculpture by Richard Speakeasy Arts Cooperative MATCH.BOMB SELECTIONS FROM Turner and Galen McCarty Turner. 746 Broadway|6 – 10 pm (WELCOME TO THE FREAK SHOW) PUGET SOUND BOOK ARTISTS Be amazed and inspired by a selection of BLUES REDEMPTION Brick House Gallery|1123 S. Fawcett See website for ticket information A one–woman monologue. Lora–Ellen unique artists’ books on display from local Stonegate|5419 S. Tacoma Way 5 – 9 pm|Free|253.627.0426 253.426.5704 McKinney knew that online dating would 9 – 11:55 pm|253.473.2255 speakeasyartscooperative.com be an adventure; she just had no idea that area artists. Learn about the Puget Sound Book Arts group, a nonprofit organization stonegaterocks.com ON TEXTURE ON METAL WITH it would be a life–altering experience. Di- AMY REEVES LITERARY rected by Shanga Parker. dedicated to supporting all aspects of the books arts. Tacoma Philharmonic For more info, see the November Classes POETRY IN THE 253: b2 Fine Art Gallery/Studios ON KIDS KONCERTS: & Workshops section of this brochure. MOUTHS & MICS 711 St. Helens Ave, Suite #100 ups, Collins Memorial Library Reading Room|N. 18th St & N. Warner MERRY MARCHING TUNES FOR TOTS Tacoma Metal Arts Center Come and listen to local talent or share 7 pm|$5|253.238.5065 An enriching and engaging experience for your work at this spoken word open mic. b2finearts.com 1:30 – 3:30 pm|Free|253.879.3118 711 St. Helens Ave. Suite #102 [email protected] young children filled with classical hits and 4 – 7 pm|Free|253.227.1694 Rain City Café|744 Market St sing–along favorites. 7 pm|Free|253.376.4539 VISUAL ART tacomametalarts.com LITERARY Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway speakyoursoul.org ON HOT LUNCH UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Puget Sound Poetry Connection 10 am & 11:30 am|$5|253.591.5894 Enjoy a box lunch from Gallucci’s Glass ON tacomaphilharmonic.org MUSIC OPEN HOUSE AND Café while watching artists at work in the DANCE POETRY MARATHON HELL’S BELLES Hot Shop. Call or email shari@galluccis. THEATER Dance Theatre Northwest Join us for this fourth annual event with 14 The premier all ladies tribute to acdc. com to order lunch by 3 pm Thursday. HOLIDAY DANCE SPECIAL featured readers plus two Open Mic ses- Gold From Straw Theatre Company Hell’s Kitchen|928 Pacific Ave Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Holiday fun for audience members of all sions for you to read your work! ALMOST, MAINE 9 pm|$12|253.759.6003 12 – 1 pm|$12 plus admission Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway hellskitchenonline.com ages. Dance numbers range from theatre King’s Books|218 St. Helens Ave 253.572.9593|museumofglass.org style Broadway and tap dance to contempo- 10:30 am – 5:30 pm|Free|253.272.8801 8 pm|$26 general; rary and classical ballet including excerpts kingsbookstore.com $23 student/senior/military from The Nutcracker. 253.301.8004|goldfromstraw.org Tacoma Narrows Glen|8201 6th Ave 7 – 8:30 pm|Free|253.778.6534 dancetheatrenorthwest.org

AMY REEVES NOV 20—NOV 26 EVENTS CALENDAR Shakespeare In the Parking Lot ON MOG MEMBERS HOLIDAY SALE ON MOG MEMBERS HOLIDAY SALE THEATER ON TITUS ANDRONICUS Museum of Glass members will receive Museum of Glass members will receive NOV 24 Gold From Straw Theatre Company 913 Pacific Ave|8 – 10 pm a 20% discount on all purchases in the a 20% discount on all purchases in the COMMUNITY EVENT ALMOST, MAINE $15 individual ticket; $25 2 adults Museum Store. Museum Store. ON Cartoonists League of Absurd Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway 253.318.5182|sitpl.org Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Washingtonians (the claw) 8 pm|$26 general; 10am – 5pm 12 pm – 5 pm CLAW SKETCHBOOK OPEN SWIM $23 student/senior/military VISUAL ART 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org Art games for doodlers, more than likely 253.301.8004 VETERANS PAINTING WORKSHOP called Win Lose or claw! goldfromstraw.org Open to all current and former service ON TOOL MAKING FOR JEWELERS Amocat Cafe|625 St. Helens Ave members. Please call or email for more AND METALSMITHS NOV 22 7:30 – 9:30 pm|Free ANNIE details and to rsvp for workshop. For more info, see the November Classes DANCE 253.778.6786 Annie is a spunky Depression–era orphan The War Experience Project & Workshops section of this brochure. mlk Ballet cartoonistsleague.org determined to find her parents, who aban- 906 Broadway|10 am – 2 pm Tacoma Metal Arts Center OPEN ADULT BALLET doned her years ago on the doorstep of a Free|347.927.3708 711 St. Helens Ave, Suite #102 Wear what you want and come when you can. INTERDISCIPLINARY New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, [email protected]|warep.com 11:30 am – 2:30 pm|$45|253.227.1694 Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure af- tacomametalarts.com 902 S. Market St|Pay what you can A thematic program just for toddlers, ter adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s Tacoma Weavers Guild 7:15 – 8:15 pm|253.906.2190 preschoolers and their grown–ups. evil machinations, and finds a new family in WEAVING FOR ALL AGES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Children’s Museum of Tacoma billionaire Oliver Warbucks and a lovable For more info, see the November Classes Browse a selection of hand–made and fair– 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am mutt named Sandy. & Workshops section of this brochure. trade Christmas ornaments and décor. NOV 23 $7 per family + admission Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Tacoma Public Library A Rhapsody in Bloom|3709 6th Ave DANCE 253.627.6031 7:30 pm|$17 – $26|253.272.2281 10 am – 5 pm|Free|253.761.7673 mlk Ballet childrensmuseumoftacoma.org tacomalittletheatre.com Meeting Room|1102 Tacoma Ave S. OPEN ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE 10 am – 4 pm|Free|206.832.6013 arhapsodyinbloomflorist.com TACOMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tacomaweaversguild.org Wear what you want and come when you can. MUSIC ON IRVING BERLIN’S Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor BILLY FARMER WHITE CHRISTMAS Pay what you can ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: 902 S. Market St| Americana/blues/folk Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming NOV 21 THEATER 7:15 – 8:15 pm|253.906.2190 LANCE FRIEDMAN INTERDISCIPLINARY ON BEHIND THE CURTAIN!: Mandolin Café|3923 S. 12th St stage adaptation features a dazzling score, SPEAKEASY OPEN STUDIO 7 – 9 pm|Free|253.761.3482 beautiful costumes, exciting dancing, and Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St WHITE CHRISTMAS INTERDISCIPLINARY 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission Live painting, jewelry design, creation and themandolincafe.com the classic holiday story for the whole family. An enlightening introduction into the history ON demonstrations; lotions bar and massage WEE ONE’S WEEKLY Tacoma Musical Playhouse|7116 6th Ave 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org and impact of the story and its creators, the A thematic program just for toddlers, candle creation demo (1 – 5 pm) by technical efforts to produce each show, and 8 pm|$27 adult; $25 senior/student/ LIVE PAINTING & WOOD CARVING Speakeasy members. preschoolers and their grown–ups. NOV 26 military; $20 children musical highlights presented by the cast. Children’s Museum of Tacoma COMMUNITY EVENT Live painting by Gregory Fricker, Eric Speakeasy Arts Cooperative 253.565.6867 Tacoma Musical Playhouse|7116 6th Ave 936 Broadway Ave ZOOLIGHTS Kolbe, John Wise, Scott McGee and Jeremy 746 Broadway| Free tmp.org 7 pm|Free|253.565.6867|tmp.org 9:30 – 11 am|253.627.6031 Bundle up and stroll the Zoo as it comes Silas. Live wood carving by Joel Bagby. 11 am – 6 pm|253.426.5704 childrensmuseumoftacoma.org aglow with more than a half–million lights. Speakeasy Arts Cooperative speakeasyartscooperative.com VISUAL ART VISUAL ART Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium ON HOT LUNCH 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm Fab–5 MUSIC Free|253.426.5704 MUSIC 5400 N. Pearl|5 – 9 pm Enjoy a box lunch from Gallucci’s Glass LIVE ART @ THE GRAFFITI GARAGES! VICTORY MUSIC OPEN MIC $6.50 online; $7.50 at the gate; speakeasyartscooperative.com STUDIO SERIES Come observe some of the best aerosol art- Café while watching artists at work in the Sign up by 6:30 pm to perform or just Free age 2 and under Guitar Ensemble. Elizabeth Brown and ists in the South Puget Sound painting live! Hot Shop. Call or email shari@galluccis. Stephen Howland, Directors. attend to hear regional talent. 253.591.5337|pdza.org com to order lunch by 3 pm Thursday. GOLDEN LECTURE: The Broadway Garages|723 Broadway Antique Sandwich Company INNOVATIONS IN ACRYLIC plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center 1 – 7 pm|Free|fab–5.org Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St 5102 N. Pearl St|7 – 10 pm INTERDISCIPLINARY For more info, see the November Classes Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. 12 – 1 pm|$12 plus admission 3 pm|Free|253.535.7255 $3 adult; $2 member; $1 children, ON 8TH ANNUAL LELAVISION 253.572.9593 & Workshops section of this brochure. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Free for performers PHYSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE Tacoma Art Supply plu.edu/~music/ Browse a selection of hand–made and fair– museumofglass.org victorymusic.org Physical Music is a display of physical agility 1552 Commerce Ave, Suite #101 trade Christmas ornaments and décor. and musical prowess infused with a delight- 1 – 3:30 pm|Free|253.444.2341 Key Private Bank Presents A Rhapsody in Bloom|3709 6th Ave ON TACOMA SYMPHONY UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE WITH ful sense of humor. The choreography tacomaartsupply.com 10 am – 5 pm|Free|253.761.7673 THE STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA’S “RAVEL, arhapsodyinbloomflorist.com arises entirely from the performers playing MENDELSSOHN & BEETHOVEN” CONCERT BAND “musical sculptures” designed specifically to Two of the finest groups in Washington evoke movement. A night of emotionally charged classical mu- ON CONVERSATIONS WITH THE in one place! sic from Ravel, Mendelssohn & Beethoven ARTISTS: LANCE FRIEDMAN Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St featuring the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra plu, Mary Baker Russell Music Center 1 pm & 3 pm|253.284.4750 Meet Visiting Artist Lance Friedman and Lagerquist Hall|12180 Park Ave S. museumofglass.org and violin soloist Janet Sung. learn about his art during this conversation Rialto Theater|310 s. 9th St 8 pm|$8 general; $5 senior; $3 and slide presentation in the hot shop. alumni; Free student/under 18 LITERARY 2:30 – 4:30 pm|$24 – $77 Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St 800.261.7593|tacomasymphony.org 253.535.7787|plu.edu/~music/ Free Ya Mind 2 pm|Free with admission OPEN MIC 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org VISUAL ART Open mic night. Hosted by Stella Haioulani. Metro Parks Tully’s Coffee|9th & Broadway ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: LITTLE ARTIST WATERCOLOR 7 pm|Free|253.921.1160 LANCE FRIEDMAN For more info, see the November Classes freeyamindinc.com KEN EMILY Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St & Workshops section of this brochure. 2 pm|Free with admission Centre at Norpoint, Room 102b 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org BARBARA DE PIRO 4818 Nassau Ave NE|4:30 – 5:30 pm 253.305.1022|metroparkstacoma.org NOV 26—NOV 30 EVENTS CALENDAR ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: VISUAL ART MUSIC DANCE LITERARY RICHARD ROYAL MADERA ARCHITECTURAL MAIA SANTELL AND HOUSE BLEND mlk Ballet CHERIE PRIEST, AUTHOR OF Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St ELEMENTS HOLIDAY SHOW! Stonegate|5419 S. Tacoma Way OPEN ADULT BALLET DREADNOUGHT AND BONESHAKER 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission Known regionally for creating amazing fur- 5 – 9 pm|253.473.2255 Wear what you want and come when you can. Book talk and signing with Cherie Priest. 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org nishings and building components, our arti- stonegaterocks.com Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor Tacoma Public Library, Main Branch san–members are scaling down their works 902 S. Market St|7:15 – 8:15 pm Olympic Room|1102 Tacoma Ave S. to bring you affordable holiday gift ideas you THEATER Pay what you can|253.906.2190 7 pm|Free|253.591.5666 NOV 27 just might want to keep for yourself. ANNIE tacomapubliclibrary.org COMMUNITY EVENT Madera Architectural Elements Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St INTERDISCIPLINARY 65TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING 2210 Court A|12 – 5 pm|Free 2 pm|$17 – $26|253.272.2281 ON LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA MUSIC Embrace the holiday season with friends 253.572.1218|maderastudio.net tacomalittletheatre.com TO INCREASE YOUR ARTS VICTORY MUSIC OPEN MIC and family for this annual tradition. OPERATION & SALES Sign up by 6:30 pm to perform or just at- Pantages Theater|901 Broadway ON IRVING BERLIN’S For more info, see the November Classes tend to hear regional talent. 6 pm|Free|253.591.5894 WHITE CHRISTMAS & Workshops section of this brochure. Antique Sandwich Company broadwaycenter.org Tacoma Musical Playhouse|7116 6th Ave Tacoma Art Place|1116 S. 11th St 5102 N. Pearl St|7 – 10 pm 2 pm|$27 adult; $25 senior/ 7 – 8:30 pm|Free|253.238.1006 $3 adult; $2 member; $1 children, ZOOLIGHTS student/military; $20 children tacomaartplace.org Free for performers Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium 253.565.6867|tmp.org victorymusic.org 5400 N. Pearl|5 – 9 pm MUSIC $6.50 online; $7.50 at the gate; VISUAL ART CHRISTMAS CONCERT REHEARSAL JAZZ COMBOS Free age 2 and under Fab–5 Experience the artistry of Northwest Reper- Ensemble combines with faculty and guest 253.591.5337|pdza.org LIVE ART @ THE GRAFFITI GARAGES! tory Singers as they rehearse in preparation jazz artists to perform classical and MADERA Come observe some of the best aerosol art- for their 2010–2011 concert season. contemporary jazz. FILM ists in the South Puget Sound painting live! Mason United Methodist Church plu, University Center ON THE SOUND OF MUSIC SING–ALONG HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: The Broadway Garages|723 Broadway 2710 N. Madison|7 – 9:30 pm|Free The Cave|122nd St & Park Ave S. See the original 1965 movie, staring Julie RICHARD ROYAL 1 – 7 pm|Free|fab–5.org 253.509.8430 or 360.271.8894 5:30 pm|Free|253.535.7787 Andrews and Christopher Plummer, on the Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St nwrs.org plu.edu/~music/ big screen and join in the opportunity to 10 am – 5 pm|Free with admission ON HOT SHOP VISITING ARTIST: burst into the classic songs. Includes a song 253.284.4750 RICHARD ROYAL VISUAL ART book; costumes encouraged. museumofglass.org Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St Metro Parks Pantages Theater|901 Broadway 12 – 5 pm|Free with admission BEGINNING DRAWING FOR PAINTERS 3 pm|$9 – $16|253.591.5894 BAGS WITH PURSE–ONALITY 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org For more info, see the November Classes & broadwaycenter.org Preview of this show of contemporary Workshops section of this brochure. totes, bags, purses, and portable contain- ON KIDS DESIGN GLASS Tacoma School of the Arts THEATER ers. Includes the work of five local artists: Watch as visiting artist, Richard Royal, 1950 Pacific Ave|6 – 8 pm Gold From Straw Theatre Company Kay Dallal, Marse Lear, Di Morgan–Graves, creates a glass sculpture based on the 6 classes for $100|253.305.1022 ALMOST, MAINE Elayne Vogel, and Chris Wooten. drawing of a selected child. metroparkstacoma.org Theatre on the Square|915 Broadway The Sandpiper Gallery|2221 N. 30th St Museum of Glass|1801 Dock St 2 pm & 8 pm|$26 general; 2 – 5 pm|Free|253.627.6667 12 – 5 pm|Free with admission $23 student/senior/military 253.284.4750|museumofglass.org NOV 30 253.301.8004 LIVE PAINTING & WOOD CARVING COMMUNITY EVENT goldfromstraw.org Live painting by Gregory Fricker, Eric LIVE PAINTING & JEWELRY DESIGN ZOOLIGHTS Kolbe, John Wise, Scott McGee and Jeremy Live painting by Gregory Fricker, Eric Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium ANNIE Silas. Live wood carving by Joel Bagby. Kolbe, John Wise, Scott McGee and Jeremy 5400 N. Pearl|5 – 9 pm Tacoma Little Theatre|210 N. I St Speakeasy Arts Cooperative Silas. Jewelry design, creation and demon- $6.50 online; $7.50 at the gate; 7:30 pm|$17 – $26|253.272.2281 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm strations by Renegade Wearable Art. Free age 2 and under tacomalittletheatre.com Free|253.426.5704 Speakeasy Arts Cooperative 253.591.5337|pdza.org speakeasyartscooperative.com 746 Broadway|11 am – 6 pm ON IRVING BERLIN’S Free|253.426.5704 DANCE WHITE CHRISTMAS speakeasyartscooperative.com mlk Ballet Tacoma Musical Playhouse|7116 6th Ave NOV 28 OPEN ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE 8 pm|$27 adult; $25 senior/ COMMUNITY EVENT Wear what you want and come when you can. student/military; $20 children ZOOLIGHTS NOV 29 Urban Grace Church, 3rd floor 253.565.6867|tmp.org Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium COMMUNITY EVENT 902 S. Market St|6 – 7 pm 5400 N. Pearl|5 – 9 pm ZOOLIGHTS Pay what you can|253.906.2190 $6.50 online; $7.50 at the gate; Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Free age 2 and under 5400 N. Pearl|5 – 9 pm INTERDISCIPLINARY 253.591.5337|pdza.org $6.50 online; $7.50 at the gate; ON WEE ONE’S WEEKLY Free age 2 and under A thematic program just for toddlers, 253.591.5337|pdza.org preschoolers and their grown–ups. Children’s Museum of Tacoma 936 Broadway Ave|9:30 – 11 am $7 per family + admission 253.627.6031 childrensmuseumoftacoma.org