DESTINATION GUIDE

Tacoma: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

Enough unique eats and lively museums that we might be a little jealous.

09/29/2023 By Allison Williams

The Joy Next Door

With Waterfront Whimsy, Tacoma Is So Much More Than a Mini Seattle

Slides for adults, swimming with sharks. When did our neighbor get so cool?

10/22/2019 By Allison Williams

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 27–July 3

KEXP Rocks the Dock, NAAM examines African American beauty through photography, and standout local songwriters convene at Chop Suey.

06/27/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 29–March 6

Bellevue Arts Museum shows of tech-driven art, Jet City Improv spoofs 'Orange is the New Black' spoof, and high school musicians play with the Seattle Symphony.

02/29/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

The Razor Sharp Protective Ornament at Tacoma Art Museum

Catch the modern look at artistic armor and weaponry before it's gone.

01/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Tacoma Art Museum's Laura Fry

The Curator of Western American Art discusses the impact of TAM's new Haub Family Galleries expansion.

11/11/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Shimmering Tree Takes Root at Tacoma Art Museum

Jennifer Steinkamp's projection takes advantage of TAM’s dimensions to explore natural spatiality.

11/05/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

On the Town

Lovely As a Tree

Shimmering Tree takes advantage of TAM’s dimensions to explore natural spatiality.

11/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museum News

Art Roundup: Frye Reopens, Tacoma Art Museum to Double in Size

07/11/2012 By Laura Dannen

Slideshow

Preview of Hide/Seek: The Art Exhibit Everyone’s Talking About

The controversial collection makes its only West Coast stop at Tacoma Art Museum.

03/15/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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Seattle Met Picks

03/07/2012 By Laura Dannen