GET CRUSHED during this extraordinary month-long festival by connecting with artists in unique and unexpected ways. Spotlighting a different discipline each week; the festival features opportunities to participate in theatre, music, literature, dance, visual art and more.
There are hundreds of free events, special discounts and once-a-year interactive arts opportunities for all ages. More than 200 arts organizations and artists from all over the Puget Sound are joining together to explore, excite, challenge and GET CRUSHED.
Here are listings for the Tacoma area for this next week. Other regional area offerings can be found at http://artscrush.org/events/.
Monday, October 4th
Jewelry Studio Open House, 4:00 p.m.
Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Age Recommendation: kids under 14 require adult supervision
Come in to TMAC for a chance to see local jewelers at work. Watch live demonstrations of casting and enamelling and try your hand at creating a mini-masterpiece in copper and enamels. RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome.
Wednesday, October 6th
The Heart of the Art, 2:30 p.m.
Rebecca Hom
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Bring easel, paints, clay or other materials of your choice to create art inspired by the word-pictures expressed by traditional teller, Rebecca Hom. We will spend time listening and creating together. Completed art works will displayed during the month of November at the Wellness Center. Pre-Registration Required - Cherilyn at 253.756.6219
Thursday, October 7th
Shakespeare Crushes Improv, 7:00 p.m.
Free Night
Shakespeare In the Parking Lot Theatre Company
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Shakespeare In the Parking Lot takes on The Tokens Improv Troup in an evening of full contact comedy bard-style. No fouls. No time-outs. Audience will be drafted in service to the bard!
Friday, October 8th
Seen-Your Sit-a-sins (Tribe of Elders)
L Bo Designs
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Life-sized figure sculptures of the elderly, paying tribute to our seniors and their unique vintage fashion styles, inhabit a shop window at 9th and Commerce in Tacoma.
Distinguished Writer Series and Open Mic, 7:00 p.m.
King's Books
Age Recommendation: 18+
Hear readings by Seattle poet Nancy Dahlberg and participate in an Open Mic for poets. Sign-up is at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the Puget Sound Poetry Connection and the Tacoma Arts Commission. More information at www.kingsbookstore.com. RSVP requested, but drop-ins welcome.
Saturday, October 9th
TAP Free Family Fun Day, 10:00am
Tacoma Art Place
Age Recommendation: 4 - 94
Tacoma Art Place will offer free visual art workshops for adults and children in a variety of media and techniques; members work for sale, refreshments, and a raffle of artwork, services and TAP membership. Come visit Tacoma Art Place for a day of creative fun for all ages! RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome!
Artist Demonstrations: Raku Pottery and Ukranian Eggs, Saturday, October 9th, 1:00pm
Proctor Art Gallery
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Learn about the firing process of Raku pottery from artist Marie Wetzel, and watch artist Karen Fischer demonstrate the process of dying and creating Ukranian eggs. Ask questions and watch art being created at this live demonstration. RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome.
Fantasia! 7:30pm
Free Night
Tacoma Concert Band
Age Recommendation: All Ages
The award-winning Tacoma Concert Band presents an exciting evening of popular and classical music for the whole family. Featured will be the World Premiere of Fantasy for Harp and Band with harp soloist Elizabeth Blakeslee of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Tuesday, October 12th
American Indian Flutes performed by Gary Stroutsos, 7:00pm
Free Night
Classical Tuesdays in Old Tacoma
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Gary Stroutsos performs world flute music drawn from traditional cultures. Evoking a spirit of place, and the voices of the land, his work includes internationally acclaimed recordings at sacred sites. In over twenty releases, Stroutsos has created a body of work which expresses a passion for sound traveling: music without borders.
Wednesday, October 13th
Gallery Reception for Janet Marcavage, 5:00pm
Gallery at Pacific Lutheran University
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Meet artist Janet Marcavage whose works will appear at Pacific Lutheran University, October 13 - November 10. In this new work, she explores a visual language that intersects the biological, domestic, and consumer world. Her patterned imagery and the repetitive process of screenprinting echoes the routine and surroundings of daily life. RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome.
Friday, October 15th
In The Mood for Swing, 6:00pm
Dance Theatre Northwest
Age Recommendation: 7+
Listen to great live music performed by "What Happened" get a mini swing dance lesson taught by Melanie Kirk-Stauffer and Vadne Domeika. Enjoy refreshments and socialize. The Swing dance lesson will be provided by Dance Theatre Northwest a 501 C-3 non-profit community based organization focused on promoting arts education and dance as an important art form.
Saturday, October 16th
Writing from a Secret Place Workshop, 1:00am
Literary Arts
Striped Water Poets
Age Recommendation: 18+
Tammy Robacker will conduct a workshop, "Writing from a Secret Place." Stay after for a Poetry Open Mic time where 3-minutes of fame could be yours! RSVP Required for workshop.
Northwest Repertory Singers does Proctor Famer's Market, 10:00am
Northwest Repertory Singers
Age Recommendation: All Ages
The Northwest Repertory Singers, one of the region's premier choral ensembles, breaks into song at the Proctor District Farmer's Market. Come experience the music by this outstanding and creative choral ensemble. RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome.
Beyond Crayons and Finger Painting, 11:00am
B2 Fine Art Gallery/Studios, a division of The Art Brokeress
Age Recommendation: All Ages
"Next Generation" is a hands-on art community workshop and tour of the Beyond Crayons and Finger Painting exhibition. An opportunity to meet and shadow participating artists. RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome!
Open Mic - Poetry Marathon With a Twist,11:00am
Striped Water Poets
Age Recommendation: 11am-1pm, all ages invited. After 1pm - 16+ recommended
Open Mic - Poetry Marathon With a Twist. 3 minutes of fame can be yours--visit Kings Books and sign up to read a poem. Want more than just applause? Register (catfish@harborlights.com) to read during the Feedback Hour and/or for a workshop, "Writing From a Secret Place," conducted by Tammy Robacker.
Tacoma Youth Symphony Flash Mob, 2:30pm
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association
Age Recommendation: 4+
You’ve heard about them. You’ve seen then on You Tube. Now is your chance to experience a flash mob first hand! Get caught up in the action as the students from the seven orchestras of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association gather to spontaneously perform a well known classic. RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome!
Proctor Art Gallery Art Show, 4:00pm
Proctor Art Gallery
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Art and music come together in this Arts Crush Art Show from Proctor Art Gallery Artists and MasonUnitedMethodistChurch. Stop by ProctorArtGallery first for a reception with refreshments starting at 4pm, then make your way to MasonUnitedMethodistChurch at 5pm. Browse through a special “Arts Crush” Art Show of new work by Proctor Art Gallery Artists in the church lobby then head into the sanctuary for an organ concert at 7pm RSVP Requested, but Drop-Ins Welcome.
