Josi Callan's Farewell (14. December 2005, 09:35 by Derek Young) ~

This seems to be the year for grand farewell bashes in Tacoma’s arts community. First we had Frank Underwood’s party at the Point Defiance Zoo. Last night we had Josi Callan’s event at the Museum of Glass.

A few notes from the evening:

• Karen LaMonte’s Absence Adorned show is much better than we had expected. The member opening is this Friday.
• George Weyerhaeuser is much funnier as an emcee that we had expected.
• Women wear a lot more fur than just a few years ago. Some of it seemed much more tasteful than others. I’ll be nice and won’t name names.
• Several speakers, including Josi, commented on her control issues.
• There were some strong drinks being poured at the bar.
• Farewell videos are an artform. I’ve been amazed lately.
• While Josi thanked all the employees that had been there since the beginning, I don’t think there are more than a couple employees that have been there since the beginning.

The Callan era at the museum is just about over. What will the next year bring?