Living and going to school in a foreign country gives one a unique perspective on that country’s culture. This is why Tanja Stack, who grew up in Croatia, decided to move her entire family to Europe for nearly half a year. Find out about her family’s adventures in education, travel, and cultural appreciation. In addition, > Continue Reading
“Learning From Other Cities,” the theme for the 2019 Urban Studies Forum, is a chance to take best practices used elsewhere and create our own local adaptations. This year's forum includes leadership, planners and researchers from four cities. Bristol, U.K. (Inclusive governance) Leeds, U.K. (child-centered city) New York, NY (coalition building and community development) Long > Continue Reading
The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading
Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday at 5 – 8 pm, starting March 1, 2018! Find your inner artist and sketch in the galleries with an expert teaching artist. See current exhibitions at bit.ly/TAMonview. Head up to the third floor to see TAM Local community art installations (bit.ly/TAMlocal). > Continue Reading
Join Council Member Keith Blocker, Metro Parks Executive Director Shon Sylvia and Library Director Kate Larsen to hear about new library services for the Hilltop area. Come provide input on the materials, programs and services that interest you most. Presented by Tacoma Public Library City of Tacoma Government Metro Parks Tacoma
An ages 21+ program. This is your chance to learn about Washington State history through tasting sweets, paired with craft beers and wines! Try dessert delicacies while learning from confectioners about the history and processes behind our state’s most well-known treats. From Aplets and Cotlets to Almond Roca, Washington’s candy history is sure to satisfy > Continue Reading
The 6th annual Destiny City Film Festival will celebrate the best cinematic storytelling from the Pacific Northwest and beyond! The 3-day festival will feature high-quality film programming for film fans of all ages, screenwriting activities, filmmaker Q&As and more!
The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading
Looking for something to do on those cold winter nights? Hilltop Artists presents Winter Warmers, a series of evenings where renowned artists provide inspiring demonstrations, with the assistance of our students, in our Jason Lee hot shop. Join us as we enjoy some savory food, share some warm beverages (non-alcoholic), and make s'mores over the > Continue Reading
Groups of wear blue runners who meet regularly to run in honor of the service and sacrifice of the American military. Runners join together in a circle of remembrance, call out the name(s) for whom we run, and push onward to honor and remember.
