Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday from 5 – 8 pm!

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

Enjoy happy hour specials from 4 – 7 pm. See full menu at bit.ly/TAMcafe.

Experience YOUR museum.

Learn more at tacomaartmuseum.org/events

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Neighborhood Nights are generously sponsored by Columbia Bank.

So many whiskeys, just enough time! Travel the world in a glass guided by expert Ari Shapiro. Whiskeys from around the world include Basil Hayden Rye, Laphroaig 10 Year, Suntory Toki, Kilbeggan Single Grain and more. Paired with a delicious menu created by our executive chef to round out the night.
Menu:

Course 1
Ginger Sweet Potato "Poutine" with Goat Cheese, Fresh Mint and Lemon Herb Jus

Course 2
Hugo's BBQ Shrimp with Oregon Blue Cheese Cole Slaw

Course 3
Warm Wilted Greens with Brown Sugar Whiskey Poached Pear, Roasted Shallots and Candied Hazelnuts

Course 4
Paneed Pork with Parsnip Potato Puree, Fried Parsnip Strips, Tamarind Syrup and Honey Grapefruit Beurre Blanc

Dessert
Vanilla Whiskey Cheesecake with Bourbon Raisin Compote

6 PM doors, 7 PM show

$5 per person, Free for hotel guests

All ages welcome

Originally from Nashville, Jacob Westfall is a young veteran of the Portland music scene; often seen onstage with a family of collaborators and musicians of his adoptive hometown community. When onstage he shares his story through genuine songwriting, powerhouse vocals, and pristine arrangements – regaling his tales of travels, love, and growth through a tradition of alternative soundscapes, rock & roll attitude, and folk authenticity in a pop-style package.

After appearances on shows like NBC’s The Voice (S12) and ABC’s American Idol (S1) Jacob released his first record, Where We Are in November, 2018. Known as one of Portland’s hardest working musicians, he has gained recognition as one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest growing singer-songwriters and can be seen performing regularly at festivals throughout the area. Jacob is currently creating a new record that will be ready for fans in 2020. The songwriting is honest, imperfect, beautiful, impactful, and authentic. It tells of his journeys and lessons in love, goodbyes, new friendships, and serial optimism. Jacob Westfall is an experience you will not want to miss.

In 2020, Downtown On the Go is engaging in a discussion around how Tacoma is adapting to adapt to the needs of our aging population.

By the year 2030 there will be more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 18 in Pierce County. The City of Tacoma is taking on the challenge of becoming a livable community by AARP standards - that means ensuring equitable access to housing, transportation, and public space for people of all ages.

First up is Aging in Place on January 24, 2020. Hear about the unique challenges related to transportation and accessibility for older adults in securing housing situations that meet their needs.

Tanisha Jumper, City of Tacoma Government, will moderate a discussion amongst leaders and service providers in Tacoma and Pierce County on how we sustainably house our aging neighbors and community members.

January’s panelists:
- Ali Modarres of University of Washington Tacoma
- Adriane Wilson, community leader and organizer
- Matt Santelli of the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center

Thank you to GeoEngineers for sponsoring this forum.

This year we are partnering with Channel 253 and their podcast “Crossing Division” to host an after show for each forum that will be a deeper dive into topic. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #DOTGForum and following @downtownonthego. Find up-to-date event information and reading material in the Facebook event.

Thank you to Tacoma Arts Live for being a series sponsor and partner and to Channel 253 for being our Media Sponsor.

FREE SHOW!

In anticipation of FRETLAND's debut full length release in May 2020, the band will bring their songs down the west coast.

"The groundswell of support for Fretland is reaching a critical mass, and it appears that the band is ready for a big 2020." - American Songwriter Magazine

BIO:
The family quilt of Americana music is long and well worn. With stitches that took hold hundreds of years ago, the legacy of forlorn lyrics sung over spare, twinkling instrumentation depicting long nights, whiskey glasses and love that too often walks out the door extends further than any can remember. And it will continue well past anyone kicking up mud today. But with each passing sunset, we can see new patches added to the legacy. And the next name to be sewn in is FRETLAND.

The band plays songs that dash over hills, harmonize with the breeze and coax honey from tall trees. Founded by Hillary Grace Fretland, the group also includes the tasteful Jake Haber and subtle Luke Francis on bass and guitar and Kenny Bates on drums. FRETLAND’s self-titled, 11-track debut album, which is due out in early 2020, includes the epic, “Long Haul,” reflective, “Have Another Beer,” and the revelrous, "Friendly Fire." Their first single has already received high praise from The Boot and American Songwriter Magazine.

While still getting footing on their newest plateau, FRETLAND has lots to enjoy in the view behind them. The band corralled two sonic stalwarts for their first full length record, including engineer Nich Wilbur (Angel Olsen, Black Belt Eagle Scout) and Seattle-area sage Trevor Spencer (Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes), who mixed the record. The band, rife with energy and momentum, has already created one of those strong foundations that allows for a long story to unfold in great detail and with much revelation.

Join us for the first of 4 events in our new 21+ after hours series!

Explore the historic Balfour Dock building after dark and try your hand at traditional maritime skills, while sipping beer from Diamond Knot Brewing. Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets, snacks, and access to all activities and museum exhibits.

Compete in a flying bowline contest, visit our Boat Shop to craft a sailor's knot coaster, learn sailing basics using a virtual reality headset, and complete a scavenger hunt to be entered into a door prize raffle.

Members: $5
Non-members: $20

Purchase a membership to save on special programming along with other benefits:
https://fosswaterwayseaport.org/join-support/

Donations Encouraged. No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds.

{Art-rock/Experimental}

Cellophane Eyes is Sarah and Travis Leever, who met at age 16 and have been partners in crime ever since. Their music is comprised of short songs derived from improvisational jam sessions at their home, Space Planet. Composed of a bass guitar and vocal effects, their songs have very few to no words, but are packed with imagery and meaning.

Their songs and aesthetic are inspired by bits and pieces of their childhood, from 80s fantasy films like The Neverending Story, to 8-bit video games, mixed in with vulnerable and sobering reflections on their adult experiences with mental illness and neurodivergence. Through this work, they welcome you into their personal haven of childlike wonder, chaos, escapism, and alternate realities.

https://www.facebook.com/cellophaneeyyyes/

Clay Beds is the collaborative project of John Anderson and Hailee Rogers. The duo met and began recording and playing music in Boston in 2013, re-locating to the Pacific Northwest in 2016. Both John and Hailee have unveiled unique solo works as Pon(d)scum and Xaxu, respectively, yet their combined efforts under the newly-launched Clay Beds moniker signals their strongest and most accomplished material in their fledgling careers.

Whimsical, wet, and wonderfully weird are a few words that come to mind while listening to the six tracks found on Clay Beds' debut release. All created and produced while forming roots in their new rain-soaked home of Tacoma, Clay Beds' initial offering confidently combines John's experimental electro-acoustic production talents with Hailee's evocative choral-tinged vocals in kaleidoscopic and enveloping fashion. There's strong hints of gauzy dream-pop, intricate electro-pop, and aqueous psych-pop seeping through each song, yet moments of hip-hop, R&B, and trap are craftily folded into moments along the way, allowing each track to exist in its own distinctive zone.

https://hushhushrecords.bandcamp.com/album/clay-beds

Axi-Ohm is the stage name used by Tacoma multi-media artist Lucien Vedego, who's been doing his part to bring a sense of cosmic wonder to the South Sound for a few years. As Axi-Ohm, Vedego creates swirling, atmospheric electronica that can just as easily lull you into a trance state as it can get your heart racing. Axi-Ohm's descriptor is “the alien boy” – an apt title, given how otherworldly his music can be.

https://soundcloud.com/axi-ohm

Doors at 5pm
Show at 6pm
Be sure to bring money to support the artists!

It's time to celebrate like it's 1985! You, our totally RAD community, have supported the Museum for 35 years and we are so psyched to continue bringing play to the children of Tacoma and Pierce County because of you. We want you to join us for a truly outrageous evening as we honor children and champion play.

New this year, you have the option to purchase a VIP ticket to the Pre-Function at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Sip some bubbly upon check-in, nibble some small bites and let your imagination soar as you stroll the playscapes, chance the raffle, and win some goods-all to elevate early learning. You can enjoy the signature drink and bid on items unique to the VIP hour before heading over to the Convention Center.

The program officially begins at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction, games, Best of Live raffle and bar service. At 7:30 p.m. sit down to a locally sourced meal and philanthropic bidding to raise awareness on the importance of quality childhood experiences and sustain access to Greentrike programming.

You have a hand in ensuring every child in our community has the right to play. Play holds a natural and vital role for growth and well-being. Your partnership is vital to sustain programming and outreach services throughout Pierce County.

More information and details about the Right to Play Gala available here: playtacoma.org/righttoplay

Purchase your tickets for the Gala and VIP Cocktail Hour here: PlayTacoma.org/RightToPlay

Ozomatli combines classic and modern Latino, urban, hip-hop, reggae and more! This Los Angeles band represents the city’s eclectic culture and has won several Grammy awards for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album. They have been named Cultural Ambassadors for the U.S. State Department, were the first musical group to speak at the TED Conference in San Francisco, and have performed for President and First Lady Obama at the congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 32rd Annual Award Gala. Defined by innovation, creativity, and putting on a great party that you won’t want to miss!

Buy more, save more!
Subscriptions start at 3 or more Tacoma Arts Live events, call the box office for more details: 253.591.5894

Member Presale: July 8th at 11 a.m.
Members can enjoy great perks! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/TacomaArtsLiveMembers

Single Ticket On Sale: July 11th 11 a.m.

Join us for The Green

Doors: 7 pm
Show: 8 pm
All ages!
Tickets: $25.50 advance
$30.50 day of

The Green:
Since forming on O'ahu, Hawai'i, in 2009, The Green has become one of the most successful and beloved bands in the reggae genre. During their relatively short career, the band has been awarded a Best Reggae Album nod from iTunes (2010, for their self-titled debut), four coveted Na Hoku Hanohano awards in their native Hawai'i (2011 and 2014, including Group of the Year, two different Reggae Albums of the Year and Entertainer of the Year), and two #1 Billboard Reggae chart debuts, along with charting on the Billboard Top 200. Not bad for a band that was formed by six members of Hawai'i's tight-knit music scene to record a few songs and have some fun.

The Green was one of the first Hawaiian reggae bands to tour extensively on the mainland, as well as going further afield to New Zealand, Japan and other locales. Before becoming a headliner on their own, the band supported bands like Bruno Mars, Rebelution, Michael Franti, Iration, SOJA and Damian Marley, as well as performed at acclaimed festivals including Vans Warped Tour, Wakarusa, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival and California Roots Festival.

The Green's fourth studio album, Marching Orders, came out October 2018, via longtime label partner Easy Star Records. It continues the group's steady march to the top ranks of their genre and beyond, with reviews calling it "innovative" and "imaginative."

Billy Idol + Duran Duran Tribute Night
Saturday, January 25th at The Swiss in Tacoma

Live Music from:
Whiplash Smile (Billy Idol Tribute)
Tiger Tiger (Duran Duran Tribute)

$ 10 at The Door, 21+

Tiger Tiger - (nitewaveparty.com/tigertiger)Started in the summer of 2015 when Nite Wave performed Duran Duran's "Rio" album in full live in concert, Tiger Tiger captures the essence of Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Andy Taylor live on stage. We are true fans passionate about the art that Duran Duran brought to music. Everything from The Reflex to Come Undone to Hungry Like The Wolf!

Whiplash Smile - Nite Wave brings the rock n roll energy of their new Billy Idol Tribute (nitewaveparty.com/whiplashsmile) performing hits like White Wedding, Blue Highway, Eyes Without a Face, Rebel Yell and much more!

Life Skills Class: $30

A class on "Sewing Machine 101" where you learn how to use one of our machines, or bring in your own. We'll go over important information like basic cleaning, adjusting tension, threading, changing out needles, what your stitches can be used for, proper feet for different tasks, and more. Included is a small project to use the skills you just learned if we have time to do so.

If you own a machine we highly recommend bringing it in. Machines, while similar, are sometimes different in certain functions, and the point of this class is to get you going on your sewing adventures any time you get the itch to create.

If you bring your own machine, bring everything you have that goes with it, including cords, manual, any removable pieces and compartments, and bobbins. (If you don't know what a bobbin is, that is ok, usually your machine has one in it already, we'll figure it all out!)

Parking on Sunday outside the shop is free for the entire day!

Tacoma's favorite DRAG BRUNCH is BACK in 2020!! What better way to spend your Sunday than with a bunch of DRAG QUEENS, a BRUNCH BUFFET and MIMOSA PITCHERS! This month we are throwing it back to one of our favorite decades........... THE 80's! Come hangout with us and make your Sunday a FUNDAY!

Complete with some of the Pacific Northwest's premiere drag performers! Join us for an afternoon of SIPS SPLITS AND HITS!

Hosted by Tacoma's own, the bubbly Anita Spritzer, this show is sure to pack a punch! Rounding out this amazing cast are this months special guests Cannoli, Dutchess Drew Nightshade, Karmen Korbel and Strawberry Shartcake!

Tickets now include admission to this kick ass event (seats with perfect views), a buffet of delicious brunch classics provided by Rhein Haus Tacoma and a cast picture with the performers following the show!

Tickets: $25 --- Doors at 12pm --- 21+

www.themixtacoma.com

The Peking Acrobats are a South Sound favorite! They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; are experts at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics; and defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Masters of agility and grace, they push the envelope of human possibility. Often accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments and high-tech special effects, this show delivers an exuberant performance, with all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!

Buy more, save more!
Subscriptions start at 3 or more Tacoma Arts Live events, call the box office for more details: 253.591.5894

Member Presale: July 8th at 11 a.m.
Members can enjoy great perks! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/TacomaArtsLiveMembers

Single Ticket On Sale: July 11th 11 a.m.

Thank you to our Sponsors:
CHI Franciscan

Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday from 5 – 8 pm!

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

Enjoy happy hour specials from 4 – 7 pm. See full menu at bit.ly/TAMcafe.

Experience YOUR museum.

Learn more at tacomaartmuseum.org/events

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Neighborhood Nights are generously sponsored by Columbia Bank.

7:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
21 and over

"I've met them and I have been to their shows, they're wonderful!" - Neil Diamond to Katie Couric on the Today Show, November 9, 2005

"Q. Super Diamond honors him..."

"A. Who is Neil Diamond?"

Question on Jeopardy, May 20th, 2005

San Francisco's Super Diamond has become one of the most popular live shows at major nightclubs, theaters, ballrooms and public events throughout the United States. For over a decade the band has consistently performed sell-out shows at venues such as Irving Plaza in New York, 930 Club in Washington D.C., Bimbo's in San Francisco, and House of Blues venues in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Cleveland and Dallas to name but a few.

At these venues Super Diamond has generated an exuberant audience response previously unheard of for a tribute band. Many would say that Super Diamond has transcended the label of "tribute band" by passionately immersing themselves in Neil Diamond's huge repertoire and delivering a high-octane show of unforgettable classics such as Cracklin' Rosie, Sweet Caroline, Forever in Blue Jeans and many others.

Super Diamond has also performed at landmark venues and events such as Hollywood Bowl, Taste of Chicago, Fenway Park in Boston, Coors Field in Denver and numerous fairs, festivals and corporate celebrations across the country and overseas.

Super Diamond front man The Surreal Neil, Randy Cordeiro, astonishes audiences with his live interpretation of the "real Neil." Randy created the charismatic character when he discovered he had the uncanny ability to capture not only Neil Diamond's voice, but also his mannerisms and performance style. Randy formed Super Diamond with founding members Matt Tidmarsh (bass guitar), Rama Kolesnikow (keyboards), and his childhood friend James Terris (keyboards) and soon after attracted the stellar talents of Chris Collins (guitar) and Vince Littleton (drums). With a dedication to performing a dazzling, rockin' show and a reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, Super Diamond continuously draws full-capacity crowds and has a loyal, dedicated and ever-expanding fan base that bridges generations.

Super Diamond has caught the attention of major media publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Spin Magazine, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post and LA Times. The band has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Comedy Central and interviewed for VH1's Behind the Music-Neil Diamond Episode. In November 2008 Super Diamond was seen by millions when they were the musical guests on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Super Diamond's dream came true when Neil Diamond joined them on stage for a surprise appearance at the House of Blues in Hollywood. A moment of endorsement that swelled the band members' hearts and stunned the audience that night. Neil Diamond also praised the band when questioned about the success of Super Diamond by Katie Couric and Larry King on national television. Super Diamond was fortunate to be joined on stage by Neil Diamond a second time, at the premiere party for the movie Saving Silverman and has been delighted over the years to bring on stage current and former members of Neil Diamond's touring band.

Super Diamond delivers a glittering, smoke-filled show performing Neil's power ballads and up-tempo hits with unrestrained enthusiasm. The show is pure entertainment - classic music combined with fun, energy and passion - creating nostalgia for the good old days and excitement for today's generation.

Website:
http://www.superdiamond.com

Imagine the greatest pub gig you’ve ever been to and multiply it by 10 and you’ll still be nowhere near the fun that this show exudes throughout. Featuring pub tunes, folk, rock, choral and opera numbers, the 9 “landlords” showcase music that has wide appeal. The cast features world class tap dancers, tumblers, singers, instrumentalists and even a UK Poetry Slam champion, ensuring that there is something for everyone in this joyous and uplifting show for all ages.

Not only is the concert set in a pub, but it has a real working bar from which the cast will pull pints and invite audience members to get up close and personal with the show – witnessing the action from chairs and tables among the guys – come ready to drink in the action!

Winner of the best overall Pick of the Fringe award at the 2018 Adelaide Fringe Festival, the world’s second largest annual arts festival with over 1200 acts, THE CHOIR OF MAN is the runaway hit from the creative minds of Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay – the team behind The Soweto Gospel Choirs. This show is 90 minutes of unadulterated entertainment that combines high energy dance, live percussion and foot stomping choreography with the incredible talent of 9 ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along classics to classic rock.

“THE CHOIR OF MAN is dynamic, jovial, and – above all else – really bloomin’ fun.”
— Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“No matter how hard you look, you won’t find a more joyful hour of entertainment”
— Fife Today

NOTE: this event was rescheduled from its original date of February 10, 2019, due to the snowstorm. If you have tickets for the original event, you may use them for the rescheduled date. If you need to exchange or refund your tickets, please contact Tacoma Arts Live Box Office at 253.591.5894.

Thank you to our Sponsor:
Doyle's Public House
Media:
Showcase Magazine