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Toytopia at Washington State History Museum (WSHM)

New exhibit at WSHM pairs nostalgia and entertainment through toys

By Matt Wakefield on Mar. 06, 2018

Until time travel is a thing, literally reliving your childhood is sadly outside the realm of possibility. However, figuratively reliving it – as in reliving it through the action figures and toys of…

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Immigrant Artists and the American West at TAM

Tacoma Art Museum continues to confront social issues through art

By Matt Wakefield on Feb. 16, 2018

Tacoma Art Museum doesn’t shy away from hard topics and stories told through the lens of art, which is part of what integrates the museum into the fabric of Tacoma’s identity. Continuing the chain of…

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Buffalo soldiers of the 25th Infantry, some wearing buffalo robes, Ft. Keogh, Montana

Buffalo Soldiers Museum an often-overlooked Tacoma treasure

By Matt Wakefield on Feb. 09, 2018

Based the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, it’s a small museum, considering the outsized contributions of the group of soldiers that are its subject. One of only two museums in the country dedicated…

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Mother, Father and two sons enjoy Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo

Holiday happenings and Santa sightings in Tacoma and the South Puget Sound

By Matt Wakefield on Nov. 28, 2017

The holiday season can seem overwhelming, with events, performances, shows and activities every single day. Fortunately, we’ve scoured Tacoma, Pierce County and the South Puget Sound and made a fairly…

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John M. Horton will be at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum

Who is the biggest name dropper in Pacific Northwest history?

By Matt Wakefield on Oct. 18, 2017

As he voyaged and explored in the Pacific region in the late 18 th Century, Captain George Vancouver dropped names on almost everything he saw, and the names stuck: Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount…

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Copy of WA State Fair rides

5 things to do this weekend: 9/8 - 9/10

By Calista Klein on Sep. 08, 2017

Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty happening around Pierce County! From classic cars to the Washington State Fair, we've rounded up five events to fill your calendar with…

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5 things to do this weekend: August 19th - 20th

By Calista Klein on Aug. 18, 2017

Happy Friday, Pierce County! Enjoy your weekend at one of these five events happening around the region. Want more events? Check out our online calendar, which we update regularly. 1. Fort Lewis…

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Good Guys Car Show

Collector cars and world class watersports: 5 things to do this weekend

By Calista Klein on Jul. 28, 2017

If you haven't heard, summer is for car lovers in the South Puget Sound. When the weather is bright and sunny, collector vehicles are out and about - possibly on one of these scenic drives through the…

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Zhi Lin - Fireman's Park (2017) at Tacoma Art Museum

Confronting Tacoma’s complex history through art

By Matt Wakefield on Jun. 28, 2017

Visitors to Tacoma often experience the painstakingly maintained and restored historic buildings of the city’s downtown as a glimpse into a prosperous, industrial past. The other side of the story is…

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After Hours Venues

Four Pierce County venues for unforgettable after-hours events

By Nick Mann on Jun. 20, 2017

One of the things event attendees look forward to the most when they travel for an event is the opportunity to experience a destination through after-hours events. In Tacoma, we make it easy for…

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