Welcome Forward Tacomans
We’d like to extend a gracious welcome to all of our new Forward Tacoma readers, and we thank you for subscribing. After our recent Forward Tacoma announcement, we’ve doubled our subscription base over the course of one week. Most notably, our distribution now includes representatives from Tacoma’s employers (large and small), civic and non-profit organizations, Pierce and neighboring counties, and hundreds of Tacoma supporters. We’re up more than 400 subscribers now, and approximately 1,000 unique hits to our Web site. Please continue to spread the word about Forward Tacoma and the news within about this flourishing city that we’re so proud of.
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Reminder: Don’t miss this weekend’s Tour of Urban Living
The annual Tour of Urban Living, a showcase of 25 of downtown Tacoma’s condominiums, townhomes and trendy apartments, is taking place on Oct. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps of this free, self-guided tour will be available the day of the event at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 1515 Commerce St.; by going to www.downtowntacomaliving.info; or through the Community and Economic Development Department, 747 Market St., 9th Floor.
Also, we’re hearing quite a buzz about Thursday evening's Block Tie Affair, a celebration of those already living downtown. Approximately 200 people have sent RSVPs for the event at the Tacoma Club, which will feature entertainment from local greats Matt Coughlin and Vicki Martinez, appetizers, and a chance for these downtowners to mix and mingle for the first time ever. Attendees will also be given Downtown Ambassador pins to wear during the Tour of Urban Living so they can field questions from potential residents, or just talk about their personal experiences in being an urban Tacoma pioneer. This event is by invitation only, and if you’d like to attend next year’s gathering, move downtown!
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BCPA provides tasty season kick off
The Broadway Center for Performing Arts is hosting A Taste of the Arts at 8 p.m. on Oct. 13 to kick off the Broadway Center's 2006-2007 season and celebrate the grand opening of the renovated Pantages Theater. The event will feature artists from Northwest Sinfonietta, Puget Sound Revels, Tacoma Actors Guild, Tacoma City Ballet, Tacoma Concert Band, Tacoma Opera, Tacoma Philharmonic, Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, and Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. For more information, go to the BCPA Web site.
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TSO celebrates 60th anniversary
Tacoma Symphony Orchestra’s opening night of their 60th anniversary season will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Pantages Theater and will feature guest soloist Saeka Matsuyama, violin. Tickets are available through TSO’s Web site or by calling (253) 272-7264.
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New downtown business: Pita Pit
The Pita Pit recently opened at 921 Pacific Avenue downtown. For more information, go to the Pita Pit Web site.
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City opens green building EnviroHouse
The City of Tacoma recently opened the EnviroHouse, a hands-on showcase of green building and landscape ideas, materials and techniques that create a healthy home and planet. Tours of EnviroHouse are free and open to the public. It features the latest advances in green building design and construction and it champions the benefits of sustainable living and building practices for homeowners, builders, suppliers, landscapers, real estate agents and the general public, while highlighting readily available products for new and existing homes and yards. EnviroHouse is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Tacoma Landfill, 3510 S. Mullen St. For more information, go to the EnviroHouse Web site or call (253) 573-2426.
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Cross District Association holds live and silent auction
The Cross District Association of Tacoma is hosting a live and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the University of Puget Sound’s Wheelock Student Center Rotunda, North 15th and Lawrence streets. The Cross District Association is a group of small business owners who are representatives from each of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Business Districts and they work to address common concerns and creative solutions. Their auction will feature a wine tasting from four local wine merchants, appetizers and entertainment by the University of Puget Sound’s music department. Tickets are $50 per person, and spaces are filling quickly. To RSVP, contact Ron Michael at (253) 627-5277.
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Empty Bowl fundraiser feeds hungry families
Empty Bowls, an annual fundraiser to feed hungry families and provide free art programs in Pierce County, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way. Browse hundreds of hand-crafted bowls made by local artisans, which sell for $10 a piece. Soup is also served in a separate bowl by some of the best chefs in town. The best bowls always go first, so show up early. For more information, go to the Emergency Food Network’s Web site or call (253) 584-1040.
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City launches Community Based Services newsletter
The City of Tacoma recently launched CBS Works, an e-mail newsletter that will help you stay up-to-date on the development of the innovative Community Based Services pilot program. CBS Works is a monthly publication containing updates on how Tacoma community members are banding together and partnering with the City of Tacoma on neighborhood improvement in four target areas: Tacoma Avenue, Bryant, Edison and Jennie Reed. To subscribe to CBS Works, go to www.cityoftacoma.org/cbsworks. For more information, contact Roxanne Murphy, community relations specialist, at roxanne.murphy@cityoftacoma.org or call (253) 591-2054.
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AMOCAT award recipients announced; Arts Projects applications now available
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently announced the 2006 recipients of their AMOCAT awards for Arts Patron, Arts Outreach and Artist. This year’s winners were the 6th Avenue Business District, Barefoot Studios and the artist team of Laura and Matt Eklund. Also, the City recently announced that we’re accepting applications for Arts Projects funding, which is now open for more than non-profits. For more information, go to the AMOCAT and Arts Projects news releases.
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