HAPPY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER 5.31.24
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Arts & Entertainment:
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By City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood Saturday Street Festival is a great way to kick off summer.
Join us for a Jazz Night at Car Show with live music, vendors, food for purchase and kids activities.
TPC Jazz takes the stage 4-5 p.m. followed by Michael Powers from 5:30-7 p.m.
Visit the event page for more details and to find the car show registration link: https://cityoflakewood.us/street-festivals/
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Colonial Plaza, 6400 Motor Avenue SW, Lakewood, WA
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By Metro Parks Tacoma
Meet up with friends at the Rose Garden during the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival. Purchase a tasting package and you’ll get a chance to sample regional wines, craft beer and cider. Tasting packages include seven (7) tasting tokens and souvenir tasting glass.
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Get details and tickets at:
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/ptdflo.../wine-beer-tasting/
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Tasting garden presented by Albert Lee Appliance
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By Tacoma Sunday Market
Join us FIRST & THIRD Sundays for the South Sounds favorite marketplace, the Tacoma Sunday Market on Broadway. Treasure hunt from a curation of vintage dealers, designers, makers, sneaker resellers & artists. Culinary pop ups, coffee, beverages, music and fun. Free!
Date: June 2nd
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 917 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402-4404
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By Puget Sound Revels
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Titlow Lodge on June 2nd. Members of Podorythmie and La Famille Léger, two Pacific Northwest-based bands steeped in the music and lore of French Canada, will share lively music, toe-tapping rhythms, and stories as told through “crankies”, 19th century rotating tapestries accompanied by music. It’s a reel-y good time you don’t want to miss!
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Get your tickets now and crankie up the fun! 😊
📅 WHEN: Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at 2:00pm
📍 WHERE: Titlow Lodge, 8425 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465
🎟️ TICKETS: $40/person
Buy ticketsrevels4 here.
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By Pierce County Parks
👧🍧🍿🧃🤸🤹🎨⛱🎈🎉
Kidz Kraze is a fun-filled community event for the entire family. The main festival activities are ideal for ages 3-12 years. Please note, admission is free but there is a $10/parking fee.
Explore the park and enjoy:
✅Bouncy houses
✅Lawn games
✅Activities for all ages
✅Arts & Crafts
✅Food trucks
✅Vendors
✅and even more coming soon!
🌳Chambers Creek Regional Park - Central Meadow
6320 Grandview Dr. SW, University Place, WA 98467
💲🚗 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗘𝗘: $𝟭𝟬/𝗰𝗮𝗿
🌐Learn more at: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/KidzKraze
📨Contact: kylee.ashley@piercecountywa.gov, 253-798-4103
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Date: June 8, 2024
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By Residual
This is a FREE event, open to the public (so if you see anyone selling tickets, its a scam) There will be TONS of local artists, large installations, performance work AND even a fashion show!
Art is about CONCEPTS, ideas and alternate perspectives. Planet of the Arts is an event that not only encourages those expressions but places resources directly in the hands of artists and grants them the freedom to execute and exhibit their concepts and ideas. If you'd like more info you can message us OR contact Jamest@residualarts.com
Date: June 8th
Time: 2PM – 9 PM
Location: 1102 A St. Tacoma 98402-5006
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By Roy Rodeo
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Come on down and join us to watch your favorite local rodeo event! Bull riders, Barrel Racers, Broncs, Drill and more! 💪
Gates open at 11am, but show starts at 1:30pm. June 1st & 2nd!
Bring your friends & family!
NO PETS ALLOWED (Besides TRUE service dogs. We will ask the questions allowed by law to ensure it is a true working dog trained precisely)
There will be hoodies, shirts, hats, etc. available inside for purchase! Plus food at kitchen, & beer in beer garden!
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Prices:
Children five and under: Free
Children six to twelve: $5.00
Adults thirteen to sixty: $15.00
Adults sixty and older: $10.00
Discount for Military
Location: 8710 Higgins Greig Road Roy, WA, 98580
Gates open at noon and the show starts at 1:30 p.m. – rain or shine.
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By Museum of Popular Culture & SIFF
Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival
Saturday, June 1
Time: 2:30pm–8:00pm
Doors open at 2:30pm
Show starts at 3:00pm
Location: SIFF Cinema Egyptian
Please note: June 2nd programming will be at SIFF Uptown
805 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
Sunday, June 2
Time: 12:30pm–4:30pm
Doors open at 12:30pm
Show starts at 1:00pm
Location: SIFF Uptown
511 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Created in collaboration with the Seattle International Film Festival, MoPOP’s SFFSFF celebrates out-of-this-world short films and the daring filmmakers who make it happen.
Now in its 19th year, SFFSFF brings the work of creators from around the globe to Seattle for one weekend only—we’re talking world premieres and soon-to-be cult films that aren’t streaming anywhere.
Previous SFFSFF films have gone on to receive international distribution deals, Academy Award nominations, and the undying love of a huge network of devoted fans.
Get tickets here.
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By Tacoma Sunday Market
Location: 749 Broadway Tacoma, WA
Time: 11:00 AM (til close)
Let's show some love to the dozen+ businesses that were the victims of a huge vandalization spree on Tacoma's Antique Row last week.
Please join us on June 2nd for SHOP ANTIQUE ROW DAY! These small businesses need our support!
Please spread the word, plan to shop, and/or support one of the many GoFundMe fundraisers.
The Block will be full of fun, sales, food trucks, and music.
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By Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show
Once a year, one weekend only... we build the biggest arcade in the Pacific Northwest!!!
--> 400+ pinball and arcade games all on freeplay
--> Tons of pinball tournaments
--> Prizes and merch
--> Costumes and cosplay contest
--> Homebrew games, talks and networking
--> Speakers & guests from the pinball and arcade industry
--> One of the largest collections of Japanese arcade games in US
--> Rare, one of a kind, prototype and brand new games
--> Tons of the newest Stern Pinball games
--> Vendors and cool booths
This is a non-profit event, put on by volunteers, and includes games from over 75 private game collections. Discounted 3-day passes available until April 30th. Family friendly, kids 12 and under get in free!
The Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show takes place June 7-9, 2024 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and includes around 400 games on freeplay with admission, as well as speakers, vendors, tournaments, prize drawings and more. We’ve lowered our prices, children 12 and under are now free and youth 13-17 are half price. Tickets are non-refundable. There are no physical tickets! When you buy tickets online, you received a confirmation by email. When you arrive at the show, stop by the admissions desk where you will receive a wristband that will give you in and out access for the entire day of the show.
The show days, hours and ticket prices:
Friday, June 7, 2024 (12 pm - 11:30 pm) Adult: $50 / Youth 13-17: $25 / Children 12 and under free
Saturday, June 8, 2024 (10 am - 11:30 pm) Adult: $60 / Youth 13-17: $30 / Children 12 and under free
Sunday, June 9, 2024 (9 am - 3 pm) Adult: $40 / Youth 13-17: $20 / Children 12 and under free
Three Day Pass: Adult: $140 / Youth 13-17: $75 / Children 12 and under free
Military discount 10%, enter this code at checkout: MILITARY10 (Military ID will need to be shown in order to receive your wristband)
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA
Get tickets here.
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By Kimberly Swetland
Mark Your Calendars!
Washington State Parks and the Washington Departments of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and Natural Resources (DNR) offer several "free days" when a Discover Pass is not required to visit these lands.
State Parks are free three days this June.
The dates are as follows:
June 8 — National Get Outdoors Day
June 9 — Free Fishing Day
June 19 — Juneteenth
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By Airport Tavern & This Party Sucks
Your favorite gloom crew is back and ready for action! Join DJ Lo Self Esteem for a night of nostalgia with the screamo/pop punk/emo music of your dreams. It's time again to bust out your fishnets, raccoon extensions, that tattered zip up and your black eyeliner pencil.
We can't wait to see you!
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Airport Tavern, 5406 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA
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By Champagne Sunday
Date: Saturday June 8th
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Urban Elk Restaurant & Allenmore Event Center, 2013 South Cedar St. Tacoma, WA
We'll be coming back to Urban Elk in Tacoma to play an afternoon show on June 8th from 4:00 - 7:00! Our all-original Glam-Folk show will give you that emotional charge that you've been missing.
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By Craftopia
Bring in your magazines, pictures, concert tickets, brochures or anything else you want to create a page of art! This fun-filled class will help you make a collage page of any theme and with any souvenirs you want. We will supply you with paper, stickers, punches and embellishments, and instructor Arlene will help you design and create something truly magical. This is a family friendly craft so feel free to bring appropriate aged kiddos (with supervision).
$12 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com
Location: Craftopia, 917 Pacific Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma WA
Time: 6:00 pm
Date: Saturday, June 2nd
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Watch the May trip on the Art Bus with celebrity tour guide, Kwabi Amoah-Forson, owner of the The Peace Bus.
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By Maritime Gig Festival
Location: Gig Harbor Waterfront, 3207 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-2125
Time: Festival opens Saturday 8 AM and goes into the evening hours with music performances as late as 6:30 PM
Sunday the Festival will go from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, or later.
Check the facebook page for event schedule, here.
The Maritime Gig Festival is back and better than ever! Please Join us June 1st-2nd to celebrate our beautiful city with a weekend of fun and festivities.
2024 Maritime Gig Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 1st
8:00am | Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, at Skansie Brothers Park
8:30am | Kids Dash
8:45am | U.S. Bank Family Fun Run
10:00am | Maritime Gig Grande Parade
12:00pm | Entertainment and concerts begin
12:00pm | Business Booths, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, & Children’s Fair Open
12:00pm | Skansie Netshed Opens
12:00pm | Harbor History Museum Opens
12:00pm | Harbor WildWatch Opens
2:15pm | Parade Awards
Sunday, June 2nd
10:00am | Local Makers Market Opens
10:00am | Entertainment and concerts begin
10:00am | Harbor WildWatch Opens
11:00am | Wheels on the Water Car Show
11:00am | Skansie Netshed Opens
1:00pm | Blessing of the Fleet
3:00pm | Car Show Awards
TV & Film Reviews
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By Elizabeth Mulloy
Action/Adventure | Rating: R | Now In Theaters
Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. As the years go by, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home.
In the post-apocalyptic world run by gasoline, bullets, water, and mother’s milk, we return to the mad madworld of Mad Max, with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Living up to the hype of its predecessor, George Miller’s masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road, which was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won six of them, was going to be an impossible expectation. So instead of trying to recreate the lightning in the bottle that was Fury Road, Miller decided to create something different with this prequel, which may or may not work for you. If you go in with the expectation of another Fury Road, then you may find yourself disappointed with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Furiosa is not the non-stop action thriller that its predecessor was. The film takes its time, traveling through the wasteland as we follow Furiosa through the decades, from her tragic kidnapping as a child to the start of Fury Road. Instead of focusing on action spectacles, Miller decides to take a more meditative approach with Furiosa, focusing more heavily on its characters and world-building as they are thrown into a cruel cycle of revenge and madness.
Miller dives into one of his darkest works since Babe, as we witness the cruelty of the world of Mad Max - a world that feeds on desperation that will drive many insane and those who can keep their sanity are straddled between madness and humanity. Furiosa’s desperation is driven by the murder of her mother and the robbing of her childhood as she is thrown into a world where cruelty is the law of the land. Her desperate need for revenge is the only way she can survive. Thus, it avoids the pitfalls of many revenge thrillers while adding an enormous weight to her character in Mad Max: Fury Road. Furiosa: A Max Max Saga, makes Fury Road a better film because of its existence. However, I wished this improvement went both ways.
Even though the themes, the characters, and the world-building are more interesting in Furiosa, this film sadly feels like a technical downgrade compared to Fury Road, which is regarded as one of the greatest action films of all time so attempting to recreate that was going to be an impossible task. And I respect Miller for doing something different in Furiosa, but the action pieces in the film need a lot more polishing. Never once did I feel like Furiosa or any other characters were in danger because of how glaringly obvious the CGI was, while Fury Road found the perfect balance between blending practical and visual/computer effects. In Furiosa it is which scenes are shot in the Australian Outback, and which are on a soundstage. Though all the scenes contained the elements of amazing action sets, the painfully obvious visuals held it back from greatness. Furthermore, the cinematography, editing, and score lacked the kinetic energy of Fury Road. I understand that Furiosa is more of a slow burn, but when the kinetic energy was needed, it was absent. At times, Furiosa felt like an imitation of the Mad Max world, rather than a new addition to it.
With that stated, these technical issues could be overlooked at times because of the performances from Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Taylor-Joy had massive shoes to fill as she took on Charlize Theron's iconic character, Furiosa, from Fury Road, to which she succeeds. She naturally morphs into her character, making Furiosa her own while honoring Theron’s performance. Taylor-Joy captures the silent, desperate rage of her character. All while knowing when to use her voice to command a scene in the few lines that she has. My only complaint is that she didn’t show up until halfway through the film. She deserved a lot more screen time than she had. However, the biggest standout performance here is Chris Hemsworth’s as Dr. Dementus. His performance in Furiosa was as colorful as it is bizarre as he played this sadistic goofball. He has all the charms of a charismatic leader but is frightening at many moments due to his unpredictability. The layers of trauma and loss Hemsworth adds to his character, makes it grounds for his best performance to date. I hope this is the role that can finally break him out of his MCU role as Thor.
Overall, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is going to come down to expectations. If you are expecting another Fury Road, you are going to be disappointed as this film takes a different approach to the world of Mad Max. It is a slow burn, albeit 15 minutes too long, that is focused on the hostile civilization and the inhabitants of this post-apocalyptic world, rather than the pure, destructive spectacle. But when the destructive spectacle did arrive on the screen it was a technical downgrade that was out of character for this franchise. It is still an entertaining film that is an essential part of the Mad Max Saga, but you can’t help but taste a little sand in your mouth.
My Rating: B
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By Elizabeth Mulloy
Horror/Drama | Not-Rated | Now In Theaters
When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime.
For all of you sickos out there who love bloody slashers, I have found your latest obsession, In a Violent Nature. Here we follow Johnny (Ryan Barrett) as he goes on a violent rampage in the remote Appalachian wilderness. Even though this movie doesn’t bring anything new to the genre outside of its 3rd person cinematography, it is a fun ride that will make you cheer and squirm.
The kills are brutal, creative, and in some cases funny. These brutal killings are shown through dramatic long takes that will keep you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. The audience in the theater was cheering and moaning during each of these diabolical kills. Because of this theater experience, I had a fun time with this movie. However, if your theater is dead silent or is not vibing with the movie, I have a feeling that you will most likely not enjoy it. In a Violent Nature is definitely a movie that is dependent on your theater experience. So, if you decide to go see it this weekend, please make sure to bring your most squeamish friend. If you don’t like the movie then at least you will have the memory of their reaction, even though your friendship might be over.
My Rating: B-
Calls for Art, Music & Auditions
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By Tacoma Arts
Calling All Tacoma Artists and Creatives!
Apply now for the 2024 Tacoma Studio Tour and Arts at the Armory. You can choose to apply for both events or just one.
📢 APPLICATIONS ARE DUE Friday, June 28, 2024, by 11:59 pm.
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🌟 Tacoma Studio Tour 🌟
The Tacoma Studio Tour invites Tacoma to connect with the arts inside your working studio or performance space.
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 5 PM (choose to be open on Saturday, Sunday, or both days)
📍 Location: Your studio or creative/performance space in Tacoma
📝 Apply Here: https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit
Showcase your creative process, offer hands-on activities or demonstrations, and engage with the community. It’s free to apply and participate!
Eligibility:
• Must live or have a working creative studio within Tacoma city limits
• Artwork must be original and made by you
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🌟 Arts at the Armory 🌟
Tacoma comes out to support local artists at this market inside the Tacoma Armory. This art market event is free to artists and attendees!
📅 Dates: Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
📍 Location: Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 #TacomaArtists #TacomaCreatives #TacomaStudioTour #ArtsAtTheArmory
📝 Apply Here: https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit
Showcase and sell your work at this family-friendly event. Available spaces up to 10’x10’ (tables and chairs provided upon request). No fee to apply or participate, and no commission on sales.
Eligibility:
• Must live or have a working studio within Tacoma city limits
• Artwork must be original and made by you
Join us in making Tacoma’s arts scene more vibrant and inclusive! Creatives and artists who identify as members of the Global Majority; Black, Brown, Indigenous, People of Color (BBIPOC); African, Latinx, Arab, Asian, Native-American (ALAANA) communities; economically or socio-economically marginalized communities; LGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
📧 Questions? Need help applying? Contact Daniel Garcia at dgarcia2@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 453-9793 – We got you!
Food/Edibles:
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By Sammy’s Pizza
We have some news for our Fircrest restaurant fans — Sunday, June 2, will be our last day open at this location.
We have *loved* being a part of the Fircrest community, but in order to keep costs down and our prices affordable for you we have made the tough decision to operate only out of our Tacoma store.
YES—We will still deliver to you!
YES—We will still have your menu favorites.
YES—We have a full bar in Tacoma.
and YES—We will miss being in Fircrest!
We truly hope you will come dine in with us in Tacoma at 1308 N I St.
If you haven't been to this location before, it's in North Tacoma just across the street from Lowell Elementary. Right next to Dave's Meat & Produce. It's a great neighborhood.
Thank you, thank you for both the years we've been in Fircrest, and your support as we make this transition.
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By Xantolo Taqueria
I want to share that we are moving location, unfortunately the city of University Place does not allow us to stay permanently where our location had been since we started.
But thank God we already have a new location.
Our last day in the city of University Place will be Friday May 31st.
And we will be opening at the new location on Monday, June 03. Here is the new location 6329 Pacific Ave, Tacoma WA 98408.
Thanks in advance to all the people who have supported us and hoping to see you again in our new location.
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By Mill Haus Cider Co.
Washington's National Park Fund and Mill Haus Cider Co. in Eatonville is partnering up for a special "Pints for the Parks" event celebrating Mount Rainier's 125th birthday.
A portion of the proceeds of this event will be donated to WNPF, which will support projects in the park. Hang with us for a fun night with guests from Mount Rainier National Park.
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 303 Center St. E, Eatonville, WA
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By Spanish Ballroom
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-$30 advance, $35 day of (10 tokens + commemorative glass)
-21 and over
-Free to attend but must buy ticket for tasting/drink tokens
Taste 24 beers and ciders from brewers around the Northwest alongside food specials in an afternoon topped off with live music at the Grit City Brewfest.
Live Music
1-3pm: Uncle Daddy and the King Tide
4-7pm: The Unknowns
Date: June 8th
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Spanish Ballroom, 565 Broadway, Tacoma WA
Get tickets here.
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By Off Camber Brewing
Off Camber is turning 7!! 🥳
Come on down and help us celebrate our 7th anniversary on Saturday June 1st from 12-9pm! The day will be packed with friends, good food, great music, a free raffle to win some swag, and of coarse the beer we all love 🍻❤️ Here’s a rundown of what to expect on the big day 🎉
🍺 12-4pm: customer appreciation with $5 beers!!! You heard that right folks, for the first 4 hours we will have all our beers marked down to 2017 prices at just $5 a pint
🎟️ 1-6pm: FREE raffle for a chance to win some OCB swag
🥪 3-7pm: Sabrina’s Street Melts will be in the driveway cooking up the yummiest sandwiches you’ll ever have, PLUS the tots! Ya’ll haven’t lived until you’ve had Sabrina’s tots!!
🎵 6-9pm: live music with Sweet Child, a super awesome Guns N’ Roses cover band that will have you rocking the night away
**Due to the amount of people this event usually brings in, along with the loud live music, we are kindly asking that people please leave their pets at home for this event. Appreciate everyone understanding.
Location: 6506 114th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98372-2811
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Neighborhood News:
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By South End Neighborhood Council
SENCo is pleased to announce that we are funded through a Tacoma Arts Commission grant for a NEW MURAL in the South End! This project will be similar to the work we are doing behind Fred Meyer on 72nd and S. D, but should be completed this year!
Stay tuned for more information, but we are certain that there will be lots of community activities!!! Whether you want to be part of the artist selection process, or just want to put some paint on the wall with your neighbors, we welcome everyone to get involved with another great Public Art opportunity in the South End!!
Thank you very much Tacoma Arts Commission Tacoma Arts Live for giving SENCo another opportunity to create beautiful, vibrant Community Spaces in our neighborhood!
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By South End Neighborhood Council
We are excited to announce that we have been awarded $4,000 to do some work in the right of way around the new mural project as well! We are working to get expert advice on how to create the most optimal health for the existing street trees, by carefully removing the invasive ivy and replanting tolerant native plants!
We also will be planting a wildflower patch underneath the new mural on the 55th Street Side of Safeway!
Thank you City of Tacoma Government for awarding us this grant to create a new, vibrant public space alongside one of our important neighborhood grocery stores!
There will be lots of information on ways to get involved, planting events, and more!! We're very excited to be a part of this amazing community-sparked effort!
National News
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By Kimberly Swetland
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Manhattan, NY — On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The jury's unanimous verdict concluded that Trump had falsified records to conceal payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The prosecution argued that these payments were intended to hide potentially damaging information from voters during the 2016 presidential campaign, thereby elevating the charges to felonies. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, "The trial, which spanned several weeks, included testimony from numerous witnesses and a detailed examination of financial documents.”
This guilty verdict represents a significant legal setback for Trump, who has been facing multiple legal challenges on various fronts. The Brennan Center for Justice released a statement saying that, "Despite this verdict, there is no constitutional barrier preventing a convicted felon from running for or holding the office of president, allowing Trump to continue his 2024 presidential campaign.”
Trump's legal team has announced plans to appeal the decision, which could continue to affect his public and political life substantially. According to the BCJ, "The potential penalties for these convictions include substantial prison time, with the exact sentencing to be determined in subsequent hearings."
Possible Sentences and Legal Expert Predictions
Each count of falsifying business records carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. The BCJ said that "If sentenced consecutively, Trump could face up to 136 years in prison. However, it is also possible that the sentences could be served concurrently, resulting in a shorter overall prison term.”
While the judge has the discretion to impose a more lenient sentence, such as probation with no jail time, fines, and community service, "this is considered unlikely in this high-profile case. Legal experts predict that Trump, given his resources and lack of prior criminal history, is less likely to receive the maximum sentence. The judge's assessment of mitigating factors, including Trump's status and the political implications, will be crucial in the final sentencing decision.”
The most likely scenario is a sentence involving a reduced prison term—potentially several months to a few years—served concurrently for multiple counts, along with probation, fines, and possibly community service. "The exact sentence will depend on the judge's final decision and any successful appeals or legal motions filed by Trump's defense team.”
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Get Your Tickets for the NEXT Art Bus Tour!
Enjoy a guided tour of art exhibits during Third Thursday Artwalk. You get to park and ride a school bus, meet new friends, enjoy free snacks and maybe win a prize! Tickets are $15 for regular, or $25 for VIP which includes a giftbag full of goodies from local businesses! We meet in downtown Tacoma on the Third Thursday each month at 6pm, outside of Method Coffee at 822 Court A. Get tickets online here.
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The JUNE Newspaper Is Out Now!
Be sure to pick up your copy today at one of our many distribution points in and around Tacoma. You can find locations here.
WEEKEND CALENDAR PREVIEW
Friday, May 17th
Friday, May 24th
Weekly - Open Mic at Copper Coins
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Forest Beutel - Hilltop Country Blues
New Frontier Lounge
6:00 PM - 9:00
Fast Track Fridays at Cheney Stadium
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cheney Stadium
Friday Night Fireworks
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cheney Stadium
Karaoke at Hilltop A GO-GO
6:00 PM - 10:59 PM
Hilltop A Go-Go
Karaoke at Spuds Pizza Parlor
6:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Blues Power Revue (Blues Brothers Tribute)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jazzbones
Fireball Karaoke @ Rock the Dock Pub & Grill
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Rock the Dock Pub & Grill
Karaoke at Camp Bar with Ava King
8:00 PM - 10:59 PM
Dancing & DJ @ Vibe Dive Lounge
8:30 PM - 10:59 PM
Vibe Dive Lounge
LA FLARE FRIDAYS @ Rise & Shine Cabaret Cafe
8:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Keep It Hyphy w/ DJ Indica Jones
9:00 PM
Jazzbones
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Saturday, May 25th
Weekly - Awakening Yoga Class
Virtual Class
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Haunted Farmers Market
S. 54th & South Tacoma Way
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wapato Park Restoration Work Party
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wapato Park
Weekly - Discovering Defiance: Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
8:00 AM
Point Defiance Park
Wildside Walk
2nd & 4th Saturdays
Skansie Brothers Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Comedy: The Dope Show
3:00 PM
Tacoma Comedy Club Downtown
Farrelli's Family Four Pack
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cheney Stadium
Seltzer Saturday at The Ball Game
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cheney Stadium
Monthly - Tablao Sabor Flamenco
Live Music
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Amor Wine & Tapas
Dr. Jaap Shop - FREE MUSIC
7:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Dawsons Bar & Grill
Karaoke at Lucky Silver Tavern
7:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show
10:30 PM
Blue Mouse Theater
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Sunday, May 26th
Weekly - Community Breakfast
7:30 AM
Urban Grace
Monthly - Veterans Painting Group with Charles Burt
9:00 AM
Lakewold Gardens
Rose' All Day at The Ball Game
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cheney Stadium
Smile Sundays at The Ball Game
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cheney Stadium
Crafting from the Gardens: Story/Kindness Stones
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lakewold Gardens
Monthly - Drum Circle
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crescent Moon Gifts
Monthly - Self-Defense Sundays at Tacoma Aikikai
2502 S. 12th Street
1:00 PM - 3:33 PM
Weekly - PLU Trail Walkig Moai with
Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway
Meet at Olson Auditorium PLU
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monthly - Adult Craft Night Meetup
16+
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Craftopia
Karaoke at North End on Pearl
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
North End on Pearl
Monthly - JAZZ NIGHT AT BOB'S JAVA JIVE
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bob's Java Jive
Weekly Pinball Tournament @ The Airport Tavern
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Airport Tavern
Trivia Night at West End Pub
7:00 PM - 10:00
West End Pub
Karaoke at Club Silverstone
8:00 PM - 10:45
Club Silverstone
For full calendar with more details, go to weekly-volcano.com/calendar