Tacoma in the News: LeMay Museum
We hope you didn’t miss the following story about Tacoma’s development and prosperity:
• LeMay Museum pushes ahead, News Tribune
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New Business Update: Biella by Ruth Michelle, Cans, Capers, Funkoma, Dragonfly
• Avanti Spa, located at 1506 Pacific Ave. has changed its name to Biella by Ruth Michelle.
• Cans, a nightlife spot that offers 32 cans of beer, has opened at 100 S. 9th St.
• Capers Downtown, a restaurant featuring salads, sandwiches and soups, has opened at 701 Pacific Ave.
• Funkoma Vintage, a vintage clothing retailer, has opened at 306 E. 26th St.
• Dragonfly, uniquely inspired furnishings, has opened at 102 Puyallup Ave.
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Narrows Bridge celebration to take place
The Washington State Department of Transportation will host a public grand opening celebration of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge on July 15 starting at 8 a.m. The Community and Economic Development Department would like to congratulate WSDOT, the communities the bridge serves, the drivers who will use it every day, and the men and women who put in more than 3.5 million work hours to construct the new bridge. For more information about the opening day celebration, visit the WSDOT Web site.
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Tacoma population surpasses 200,000
The Washington State Office of Financial Management recently released an official population update that puts Tacoma over the 200,000 mark, at 201,700! This is up from the 2006’s figure of 199,600. As populations increase, so do the amenities that follow. As such, please continue to spread the good word about Tacoma. An easy way to do so is by referring family, friends and colleagues to our Forward Tacoma publication.
For more information about Washington State’s strong population growth, visit the Office of Financial Management Web site.
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Go Local with Downtown Merchants, Tacoma Business Districts, Click! Network
The official Go Local campaign is continuing with free merchandise and discounts from 37 of Tacoma’s downtown merchants. The Community and Economic Development Department also encourages you to go local via the City’s 12 Neighborhood Business Districts. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure the economic vitality of our city.
Yet another way to go local is by becoming a Click! Network customer. This municipally-owned utility offers local residents and businesses more choices than ever for cable TV, high-speed Internet and broadband services. For more information, visit the Click! Network Web site.
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Fourteen blues bands soothe Tacoma’s soul
The Old Town Blues Fest will take place on July 14 from noon to 1 a.m.
at the Slavonian Hall, 2306 N. 30th St. For more information, visit the Old Town Blues Fest Web site.
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Out in the Park brings live music, entertainment to Wright Park
The Out in the Park festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary from noon to 6 p.m. on July 14 in Wright Park. For more information, visit the Out in the Park Web site.
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Get frisky with this year’s Zoobilee
Don’t miss the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium’s Zoobilee from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 20, which is sure to be the black-tie affair of the summer. This year’s theme is “On the Rocks, A Frisky Formal,” and includes cuisine and cocktails from 60 restaurants and beverage retailers and five different stages in the charming setting of Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. For more information, visit the Zoobilee Web site.
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Tacoma Beer Society offers camaraderie to local aficionados
The Tacoma Beer Society has formed and they recently held their first meeting and tasting at Stadium Bistro. This group will explore the history and tastes of various beers from around the world and locally, and they’ll meet once a month at various local establishments. For more information, visit the Tacoma Beer Society Web site.
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100th Monkey celebration invades Old Town
The next 100th Monkey party, which brings together hundreds of local artists and art appreciators, will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on July 25 at the Old Town Music Society, 2101 N. 30th St. For more information, on these free festivities, visit the 100th Monkey Web site.
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Tacoma Dome launches new Web site, welcomes dinosaurs
The Tacoma recently launched a new Web site, and they’re currently Walking With the Dinosaurs, an exhibit that kicked off this week and will continue through July 15. For more information, visit the Tacoma Dome Web site.
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