The textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations: potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance, and resilience. These soft manifestations of cultural heritage - the natural, tangible, and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process and materiality. Visitors are encouraged to join in the creation of a large-scale collaborative soft artwork … [Read more...] about Soft Power at Tacoma Art Museum: Soft materials and Powerful ideas
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Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Misery
Tacoma Little Theatre welcomes the fall season with Stephen King’s Misery. King’s prize-winning novel and award-winning film have been newly adapted by William Goldman for the stage. This production is directed by Chris Serface. Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up … [Read more...] about Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Misery
From Shakespeare to Spoken Word: A South Sound Fall Theater Preview
As the vibrant fall season approaches, South Sound venues are gearing up to offer a captivating array of theater and spoken word performances. From classic plays to mesmerizing poetic performances, audiences will enjoy memorable experiences that explore the depths of human emotions and ignite the power of storytelling. "The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth" … [Read more...] about From Shakespeare to Spoken Word: A South Sound Fall Theater Preview
Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
The Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees has named Andrew Maus as its new executive director. Maus will join TAM on June 6. Maus comes to TAM from the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, North Dakota. As director and CEO, he co-created the museum's facility masterplan with Olson Kundig Architects — the same firm that designed TAM's Benaroya Wing and Haub Family Galleries. Maus … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
Female characters ‘front and center’ in screwball Building Madness
Harlequin Productions presents the professional world premiere of Panowski Playwriting Award-winner Building Madness by regional playwright and USA Today best-selling novelist Kate Danley, March 17 – April 1, 2023 at the State Theater in downtown Olympia, WA. Scott Nolte, co-founder and Producing Artistic Director Emeritus of Taproot Theatre Company, will direct. Max and … [Read more...] about Female characters ‘front and center’ in screwball Building Madness