It’s a bit late to start training now, but just so you know, the Tacoma City Marathon is next week. Are you in? Are you out? Maybe you just want to watch. No matter what, look for lots of people running next weekend.

Good luck to all the runners. As we look out the windows toward the blue sky and drifting puffy black clouds… good luck on the weather as well.

Link to TacomaCityMarathon.com

30. April 2008, 09:17   ~   Comment [2]

Those fine folks at Historic Tacoma are once again bringing us their Old House Lecture Series at the Knights of Pythias Hall. Last year’s series was extremely informative and well attended. This year should be just as great. And… It begins tonight!

Salvage: Recycle!
Thursday, April 10th
Learn where to find those great period details that were removed from your house. Representatives from Seattle Architectural Salvage, the RE Store, Second Use, and Olympia Salvage will be on hand to talk about the ultimate in historic recycling

Systems: Vintage & Energy Efficient?
Thursday, April 17th
Learn how to address HVAC, insulation, plumbing and windows. Experts from Phase II Construction, York Enterprises Construction, At Your Service Plumbing, Legacy Renovations, Allied Windows, BearWood Windows, and the City of Tacoma will show you how.

Style: Eco-Friendly & Period Appropriate
Thursday, April 24th
Learn how to recreate period appropriate details with eco-friendly products. Representatives from EcoHaus and Cartozian will be on hand to discuss earth friendly paints, waxes, counter top materials, all natural wool rugs, cork flooring, and the original enviro-friendly flooring, linoleum. Also, Ballard Furniture Spa will discuss eco-friendly paint removal services for restoring painted trim and vintage furniture.

Where and When
Knights of Pythias Hall
926 1/2 Broadway Street
7:00 pm
$8 for the general public
$5 for Historic Tacoma Members

10. April 2008, 12:13 Comment

Daniel Pink is author of the New York Times and Business Week bestseller A Whole New Mind. He will be speaking at the Mandolin Cafe next week about examining the massive cultural shifts at play in the world today in light of the two sides of the brain.

From the press release:

Called provocative and original, Pink’s book A Whole New Mind has been translated into 16 languages. In the book, Pink reveals six essential aptitudes on which professional success and personal fulfillment now depend.

Details
Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Mandolin Café
3923 S. 12th St.
Admission – Free; Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

10. April 2008, 12:04 Comment [3]

The second panel of the “Go Local or Die” forum is tonight at Veritas Mortgage (in the Bostwick Building between Tully’s and the Helm). Last month was a packed event. This month should be even better.

Jim Diers will host the evening. Diers is the former head of The Department of Neighborhoods in Seattle and Author of “Neighbor Power”.

The panelists are Amy McBride, Arts Administrator for the City; Roxanne Murphy, Economic Development at the City and editor of the Forward Tacoma newsletter; Justin Mayfield, with the Broadway Farmers Market; and our very own Derek Young, editor of Exit133 and founder of Suite133.

Topics tonight include: Innovative Co-working with arts, business, education, and urban living.

What: Go Local or Die Panel
When: Tonight, March 25, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Veritas Mortgage, 762 Broadway

Wednesday Update: You can find an audio file of last night’s panel over at FeedTacoma.

25. March 2008, 09:52 Comment [6]

In an effort to raise community awareness of the increasing problems surrounding the Pierce County Jail, the New Tacoma Neighborhood Council, Central Neighborhood Council and the Hilltop Action Coalition are hosting a community forum.

We mentioned this a few weeks ago. However, we now have more details and… it’s just two days away.

The panel will consist of: Pierce County Prosecutor Gerry Horne, Sheriff Paul Pastor, Superior Court Presiding Judge Tom Larkin, Municipal Court Presiding Judge David Ladenburg and Tacoma Police Chief Ramsdell.

Tareena Joubert will facilitate the panel and questions.

From the press release:

“This is an extremely important issue, especially in light of recent news of low levels of Jail staffing, the backlog of court cases and the rapid release of inmates,” Jeanie Peterson, Director of Community Initiatives for the Hilltop Action Coalition said. “Community input and awareness is absolutely important so we can find real solutions.”

Other sponsors include City Club of Tacoma, all of Tacoma’s neighborhood councils and business districts, and the BIA.

When & Where
Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m.
The Evergreen State College Tacoma Great Room
1210 6th Avenue

Previously on Exit133

18. March 2008, 11:23 Comment [1]

This month’s 100th Monkey event will be held at First Congregational Church (corner of J and Division), in the basement party room. It has a stage and a dance floor.

Never been to a 100th Monkey before? The idea is to create a critical mass of artists and people. The 100th monkey can be an ordinary person—not the most outstanding one in the community. The idea is that once an idea gains the acceptance and is practiced consciously by at least 100 people, it seems to take on a life of its own and become disseminated broadly as if by quantum leaps.

Every 100th Monkey is hosted by different people and at different places. Go on Thursday and get maybe you’ll host the next party.

Details
Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 – 9:30pm
First Congregational Church
Corner of J on Division, in the basement party room

Bring diapers – (no it’s not that kind of party)!
It’s for My Sister’s Pantry at the church!

If you can, bring drinks and food to share

All artists can bring one work and a display table

If you bring $4, you can purchase a collectible lottery tile by Julie Rex

Link to 100th Monkey

18. March 2008, 09:36 Comment

This weekend Doyle’s is going green. Ockham’s Razor will perform this Saturday and Monday, March 15th and March 17, at 9:00 pm. The concerts will be outdoors in the parking lot between Kings Books and Doyles (don’t worry, it will be tented).

So throw on your greenest shirt and throw back a couple of pints. Be a traditionalist and wait for Monday. Or, celebrate all weekend and start on Saturday! Help us celebrate our favorite 5th Century missionary and our 1/24th of Guinness drinking Irishness.

11. March 2008, 11:00 Comment

This is very last minute… but what were you doing tonight, anyway? Besides, proceeds benefit the MLKBallet’s tuition-free program. Check it out. Support it!

MOVE! A Tacoma Contemporary Dance Series #7

When
Sat, February 23rd 2pm & 7pm

Where
Tacoma School of the Arts Theater
1118 Commerce (Downtown Tacoma)

Who
oaklenDrive
Joel Myers
MLKBallet
Lizzie Karr, of Ten Tiny Dances
Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma

To Purchase Tickets
call: 253.906.2190
online: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/26041

23. February 2008, 10:43 Comment

On Monday, February 18, 2008, in recognition of our nation’s chief executives and their wives, the Washington State History Museum is offering FREE admission to anyone who shares a name with any of our nation’s presidents or first ladies.

Only first and/or last names will be considered (no middle names). Must show identification. Hmmm… we don’t qualify. Bummer.

The History Museum will be open 10 AM – 5 PM on Presidents’ Day.

Reminder

This is today. Have you found your inner president yet?

18. February 2008, 10:15 Comment [8]

Cap off February with a museum visit and live entertainment at the Washington State History Museum.

The entertainment is varied, from performance art, live music, and monologues. Attendees will also have a chance to see the Art of the Stamp exhibit at the museum.

What Rainbows Over Tacoma
Where Washington State History Museum
When Friday, February 29, 6:00 – 9:45 pm

Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. The evening will support of Tacoma PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Oasis Youth. Out in Tacoma, the Rainbow Center, and Tacoma Lesbian Concern.

Link to Tacoma PFLAG

12. February 2008, 18:20 Comment [1]

The past, present and uncertain future of Tacoma’s Murray Morgan Bridge will be discussed when Dr. Jim Hoard addresses the Tacoma Historical Society Monday, February 11, at the downtown Tacoma Public Library.

The meeting, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in the main auditorium.

For additional information about the Tacoma Historical Society, see tacomahistory.org or call 253-472-3738.

Where & When
Tacoma Public Library
1102 Tacoma Avenue South
Monday, February 11th at 7:00 pm

5. February 2008, 14:44 Comment

The University of Washington, Tacoma, will be hosting a lecture by
Dr. Stephanie Smallwood, called “The Middle Passage in American History”. She will also lead a discussion afterwards. Dr. Smallwood, who recently joined the UW Department of History, is a nationally admired scholar on the topic of the Atlantic world and slavery and the author of Saltwater Slavery: A Middle Passage from Africa to American Diaspora.

It’s in the evening… so you can go.

When & Where
Friday, Feb. 8, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Carwein Auditorium
UWT Campus
1900 Commerce Street

4. February 2008, 13:23 Comment

Are you doing anything on Sunday, January 27th? If not, or even if you are, you should head down to the Swiss and/or Metro Coffee to take part in the Get Well Charlie Brown fundraiser. Who’s Charlie? Which Charlie? Charlie Kempe of Metro Coffee fame. The event aims to raise funds to help pay Charlie’s outstanding expenses following his surgery. What surgery? We don’t have details, but Charlie’s always been cool to us so we’re passing this along.

There are silent and live auction items. Live music. Snacks and prizes. And, according to the flyer, special guests.

If you are able to donate something for the auction, I do believe they are still accepting items. Artwork. Gift certificates. Merchandise. Whatever works for you.

We hope to see you there.

Where & When
Sunday January 27th from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Swiss Tavern
1904 Jefferson
$7.00

More information at www.myspace.com/getwellcharlie

24. January 2008, 23:31 Comment

Coffee and Rhetoric, the coffee shop community forum started last year, is back and the topic is one that is close to many of our hearts…

Please join a roundtable discussion at Coffee and Rhetoric on the relevance of big box anchors to revitalizing downtown Tacoma.
Got an opinion on this?

Don’t be a consumer, be a citizen.

It’s tomorrow night. Any Thoughts? Join the discussion and be heard!

Where & When
Coffee and Rhetoric
Thursday January 24th at 7:00 pm
Cutters Point
1936 Pacific Ave.

23. January 2008, 18:21 Comment [15]