New Business Update: Allure Tile and Stone, Bombay Bistro, Northwest Motor Scooter
• Allure Tile and Stone has opened at 711 St. Helens Ave., Suite 104.
• Bombay Bistro has opened at 4328 Sixth Ave.
• Northwest Motor Scooter has opened at 5428 South Tacoma Way.
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Tour of Urban Living, Block Tie Affair events will arrive in October
Be sure to mark your calendar and watch for more information that will follow on the annual Tour of Urban Living, a free, self-guided tour of chic condominiums, stylish townhomes and trendy apartments, which will take place this year on Oct. 13 and 14 throughout downtown Tacoma.
Also, the second-annual Block Tie Affair for downtown residents, a celebration of the urban pioneers who are already living in the city center, will take place on Oct. 11. This year’s event will be held at the Washington State History Museum and will feature tasty appetizers, musical entertainment, a chance to meet fellow downtown dwellers, along with an opportunity to wander through the museum’s current exhibits.
The Block Tie Affair is sponsored by the downtown Tacoma development community, the Downtown Tacoma Merchant’s Group and the City of Tacoma. The Tour of Urban Living is sponsored by participating properties, Click! Network, the Business Improvement Area and The News Tribune.
For more information, contact Roxanne Murphy, Community and Economic Development, at roxanne.murphy@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-2054.
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Tacoma Live guide arrives this week
A first-ever guide focusing on Tacoma’s dining, nightlife, shopping and living, Tacoma Live, is anticipated to arrive tomorrow. The Community and Economic Development Department provided the concept for the guide and partnered with Premier Media Group who created it. This beautiful, glossy, 40-page, citywide guide is organized by business district and includes gorgeous images and colorful descriptions of what you’ll find within each. Tacoma Live will soon be distributed at various outlets, including hotels, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma businesses and South Sound magazine subscribers. For more information, contact Roxanne Murphy at roxanne.murphy@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-2054.
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Attorney General Rob McKenna offers business event on protecting customer data
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna will offer a free special presentation and panel discussion to help businesses better protect customer data and improve data security from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 25 at the Epworth Le Sourd United Methodist Church, 710 S. Anderson St.
Attendees will receive “Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business” and have an opportunity to take the “Biz Quiz,” a short survey testing participant’s knowledge of basic identity theft prevention and data security. Information on protecting personal identity information will also be available.
Panel discussion members include Christie Yglesias, Tacoma Police Fraud Department, Dennis Schroader, Real Estate USA, Aaron Fields, Wells Fargo Bank and Jennifer Weed, Tapco Credit Union.
For more information, contact Bill Connolly (253) 272–2924 or Lisa Isaacs at (253) 591-5048.
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Three local groups honored with AMOCAT Arts Awards
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently announced the recipients of their 2007 AMOCAT Arts Awards: The Weekly Volcano, Victory Music, and artist team Lance Kagey and Tom Llewellyn. For more information on the 2007 AMOCAT (yes, that’s Tacoma spelled backwards) Arts Awards and recipients, visit the City of Tacoma’s News Release.
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BCPA season begins with Cirque performance
The Broadway Center for Performing Arts has an enticing season that will burst into action with Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory on Sept. 21 and 22 at the Pantages Theater. This performance will include aerobatics, circus, theater and machines. Even better, the BCPA recently announced that those who buy four tickets to any Cirqueworks show will receive a $25 gift card to the Sea Grill restaurant in downtown Tacoma. For more information about their season of performances, visit the Broadway Center for Performing Arts Web site.
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Tacoma Film Festival returns
Back by popular demand, the second annual Tacoma Film Festival will take place from Oct. 4 to 11, offering the best films available from independent filmmakers and opening and closing events that you won’t want to miss. For more information, visit the Tacoma Film Festival Web site.
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Coffee addicts to support United Way on Friday
On Sept. 21, Tully's locations throughout Pierce, King and Snohomish counties will be donating 15 percent of all purchases to their local United Way chapters.
These donations support United Way of Pierce County's Community Solutions Fund, which helps get kids prepared for school, fight homelessness, provide healthcare and more.
For more information visit the United Way of Pierce County Web site.
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Fur Ball gala works to save Pierce County animals
Tickets to the Dugan Foundation's premier black tie gala, Fur Ball, will be available until Sept. 25. Fur Ball will be held on Oct. 6 at the Temple Theater, 47 St Helens Ave. Tickets are $175 per person and include dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, dancing and a live and silent auction.
This year's Fur Ball theme is Dare to Dream . . . Of a No-Kill Nation. The intent is to celebrate the vision of a world where animals and people are in balance, and companion animals enjoy their right to life and love.
For more information, visit the Dugan Foundation Web site or call (253) 572-7700.
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