5 things to do this weekend: 11/18 - 11/20
The weekend is here! Fuel up with coffee from one of our local picks and go have a great time in Pierce County. Here are five events you won’t want to miss: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Friday…
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The weekend is here! Fuel up with coffee from one of our local picks and go have a great time in Pierce County. Here are five events you won’t want to miss: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Friday…
Read MoreKid Friendly Halloween in Pierce County - 2018 While Halloween for adults might boil down to pumpkin-spiced lattes and craft beer (and here in Pierce County, we do enjoy both), for kids and families…
Read MoreOctober is the month when all your favorite haunts around Tacoma and the South Sound will be decked out in orange and black, and creepy is the name of the game. Every witch-way you look, there’s a…
Read MoreYou may have heard about Tacoma as a museum town, with a nationally recognized museum district at its heart. The city is populated by talented craftsman, and has been attracting artists and artisans…
Read MoreThe delicious smell of fresh scones slathered with butter and raspberry jam will soon be wafting through the air starting this Friday, Sept. 2. That’s right, the Washington State Fair is back! This…
Read MoreThe following is a sponsored post The “wow factor” of a venue is like curb appeal in real estate: It’s the initial attraction, but only a hasty buyer will make a decision based only on that one factor. Smart buyers (and meeting planners) know that the small things will make them look back with satisfaction or regret at their decision. The McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood has been built and upgraded to ensure that the small but important touches justify the initial “wow.” With nearly 11,000 square feet of space, and facilities to accommodate groups up to 1,200 people, the McGavick Conference Center’s additional meeting and boardroom breakout space allows scalability to fit nearly any event size. With that in mind, here are a few of the things that deserve perhaps more attention than they get during the early part of the venue search: A/V system – It’s easy to mistakenly put A/V considerations at the back of the list when shopping for venues, and even when planning the event, but on the day of, it’s suddenly the most crucial thing on the list. With state-of-the-art multimedia equipment and a four-screen projection system, the McGavick Conference Center has everything covered and they won’t charge extra for it. WiFi – Some event planners don’t even ask about this, but at the McGavick Conference Center, it’s free and it’s strong enough to handle attendees at even the biggest events…
Read MoreLocal food trucks are starting their engines to make their way to Tacoma’s Wright Park for the 3 rd annual Tacoma Food Truck Fest on July 24 th . This year the festival will have 25+ different food…
Read MoreThe South Puget Sound is a place that knows true patriotism, and where people are comfortable sharing their love for the Stars and Stripes. It’s home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where more than…
Read MoreThe following is a guest post by Ryan Young, PGA Certified Professional at Chambers Bay Golf Course Chambers Bay is calling all local junior golfers! After the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Chambers…
Read MoreThe following is a guest post from Metro Parks Tacoma Do your out-of-town guests have a zest to learn about local history and culture? Does the sunny season also lure your visitors out of doors? The…
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