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Work starts on Link extension through Hilltop BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
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onstruction of the 2.4-mile extension of the Tacoma Link rail line from the Theater District through the Stadium District and up to the Hilltop neighborhood has begun. An official groundbreaking with gold-painted shovels Monday marked the occasion. The ceremony came the same day as Sound Transit announced the first slate of road closures needed to begin building the route. The official groundbreaking occurred at People’s Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, but the road closure occurred along Stadium Way, so crews could underground utility lines as part of the project. The southbound traffic lane and the adjacent bike lane will be closed on Stadium Way just north of Division Avenue and down the hill to South 4th Street through Dec. 28. Commuters should expect traffic delays throughout the area and are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible. The northbound lane on Stadium Way will remain open. The work is needed for the $217 million Hilltop Ta-
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Sound Transit held an official groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for the start of the extension of the Link line from the Theater District to Hilltop along Martin Luther King Jr. Way. coma Link extension of the existing light rail system. The work will run up from Commerce Street to Stadium Way, 1st Street and Division Avenue and then down Martin Luther King Jr. Way to South 19th Street. “Our city is poised to grow by 64 percent in the next 20 years and expanding Tacoma Link will connect residents to our regional transit system for years to come,” said Tacoma Mayor and Sound Transit boardmember Victoria Woodards. This project is funded through a partnership between Sound Transit and the City of Tacoma, and a $75 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. It is part
of the Sound Transit 2 package that Puget Sound residents approved in 2008. The route will have six new stations and connect to the current tracks that run through downtown to the Tacoma Dome Station. Service on the new extension is scheduled to begin in 2022. Plans of the link extension through Hilltop have already sparked some $250 million in private development, raising concerns that the current residents will be priced out of the area right as the service begins running. Hilltop Action Coalition Executive Director Brandan Nelson calmed some of those fears by saying the coaliu See LINK / page 7
COUNCIL APPROVES TENANT RIGHTS PACKAGE Tenant rights group sets sights on more changes
BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
The City Council unanimously approved a roster of tenant rights rules Tuesday that are meant to help renters in the city handle the rising rents. The slate of changes is the latest round in efforts to combat rising homelessness in the booming housing market. The changes require a 60-day notice for any rent increase, requires landlords to provide information about tenant rights and responsibilities, allows tenants to pay move-in fees and deposits over time rather than in one lump sum and stiffens penalties for landlords who violate the law or otherwise retaliate against tenants for organizing or complaining about needed repairs. The rules also establish a relocation fund that would provide low-income tenants with $2,000 and assistance on finding a new residence when they must move out for renovations or reuse. The cost of the assistance will be split between the city and the
landlord unless the property is deemed derelict, at which time the landlord covers the full bill. The new city code also requires advance notice of 120 days to vacate a rental property for a low-income tenant when a landlord intends to renovate or demolish the facility. The swell of tenant rights activity started in the spring when low-income tenants at the Tiki Apartments were only given 20-day notices because the building was slated for renovations. Protests over their looming homelessness led to an agreement with the landlord and the city to provide housing assistance. But the effort also led to the formation of the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee to push for more protections in the city’s rental housing code. “It’s just amazing how what happened at the Tikis sparked this movement which has led to these protections. We’ve all done this hard work, and this is a big win for us. The protections will help people not live in so much fear,” said Donna Seay, former Tiki tenant and member of the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee in an announcement.
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The effort in the works now involves a “just cause” eviction policy that would require landlords to state a reason for an eviction or non-renewal of a lease. “Right now, a landlord can do it without listing a reason,” tenant rights organizer Molly Nichols said. “All we are saying is that there has to be a reason.” The group plans to champion the issue in the coming year both within the city and with state lawmakers during the next legislative session with the argument that just cause policies are needed to discourage landlords from discriminating against tenants who complain about needed repairs, organize other renters to address concerns or other reasons. “That is an important piece of the protection,” Nichols said. Another concern is that the additional time for notices of rent increases does not include rent hikes of less than 10 percent. “After years of skyrocketing rent increases tenants are u See TENANT RIGHTS / page 3
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Pothole of the Week PERCIVAL SIGHTING CONFIRMED!
There is some news to report about the saga of the Tacoma Weekly's beloved Pothole Pig, Percival, who went missing without a trace more than a year ago. Well loyal readers, there has been a confirmed sighting of the wayward wallower. We have talked to him at length. He is doing well and is exploring options of returning to Tacoma in time for the holidays -- to celebrate with friends, not be served on a platter at a family feast. More details to come soon.
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COUNTY COUNCIL PASSES 2019 BUDGET The Pierce County Council voted 6-0 to adopt the County’s 2019 capital and operating budget of $1.08 billion. The new budget takes effect Jan. 1, 2019, pending the county executive’s signature. “Council has been making significant investments into behavioral health, public safety and community programs. This budget reflects our sustained commitment to making sure those initiatives are funded and successful,” said Pierce County Council Chair Doug Richardson. Funding allocations in the 2019 budget reflect the priorities of both the Council and executive departments with a continued emphasis on public safety, behavioral health and the Pierce County community. Investments include: • One lieutenant and one deputy sheriff position. • $75,000 allocated for the Blighted Property Maintenance Fund. • $100,000 for a pre-apprenticeship training program operated by Workforce Central. • Matching funds to conduct a feasibility study for a new boat ramp at the Murray Morgan Bridge on the Thea Foss Waterway. • $116,000 to South Sound 211 to assist with behavioral health navigation services related to the opioid crisis.
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• $250,000 for project feasibility and pre-development costs associated with a tiny home residential development in unincorporated Pierce County, pending Council approval of planned program expenditures and anticipated outcomes prior to the release of funds. • $25,000 allocated to a study overseen by the South Sound Manufacturing Industrial Council and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, addressing the economic impact of businesses located in the Tacoma Tideflats. • Additional monies for the Residential Side Sewer program. • $52,000 in additional funding to the Safe Streets program. The Council continues to fund programs that contribute to the livability of Pierce County such as the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Key Peninsula Civic Center, Puyallup Valley VFW #2224 and Spana-Park Senior Center. The work of the Council and county executive has produced a balanced budget with a well-maintained fund balance. The budget will now be sent to the county executive, who has 10 days to sign the 2019 budget. For more information on the budget, visit piercecountywa.org/2019budget.
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Tacoma woman fundraises for the gift of sight Visit https://giving.esighteyewear.com/lindakay-drake to help BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com
This past summer, Tacoma Weekly featured a frontpage story on blind Tacoma resident LindaKay Drake and her new guide dog Murphy, who himself was featured in People Magazine. Now, Drake is on a mission to fundraise enough money to purchase eSight electronic glasses, revolutionary eyewear that will allow her to see better. Drake is reaching out to her fellow Tacomans for help in order to take advantage of a special pricing offer that extends only until the end of this month. Normally priced at $9,500, eSight is offering select clients a discounted price of $6,950 until Nov. 30. “This price is $2,550 less than eSight’s regular cost and means that I am that much closer to finally being able to call this amazing pair of glasses my own,” Drake said. “Any contribution, no matter what size, will help me toward my goal.” In more than 40 countries, eSight has restored or enhanced sight for thousands of visually impaired and legally blind individuals, allowing them to regain access to all of the activities they once enjoyed and, in many cases, see friends and loved ones for the very first time. Worn comfortably like a normal pair of glasses, or with prescription lenses built-in, they allow a person with low vision to see in virtually the same manner as someone who is fully sighted. As described on the eSight website, eSight glasses house a high-speed, high-definition camera that captures everything the wearer is looking at. Advanced, clinically validated algorithms optimize and enhance the footage. The footage is then presented on two near-to-eye screens in real time with stunning clarity. A handheld optical trackpad allows the user to refine the image further through a full suite of zoom, contrast and focus controls. Drake said that when she tried the glasses on for the first time, she was floored. “On June 10, I experienced eSight
t Tenant rights From page 1 living at the edge and need 60 days notice for all rent increases,” the group stated in a release. “We know of no hardships for landlords when they increase the rent. Tenants, particularly low-income tenants, are paying for the increased profits of the landlords and need that additional time.” The average rent in Tacoma stands at $1,216 a month, from $1,017 for a studio apartment to $1,551 for a three-bedroom unit, according to city statistics. Tacoma Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Mirra welcomed the tenant right measures because they will help stabilize the city’s current stock of affordable housing but said work should also be done to add to the number of affordable housing units within the city.
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LindaKay Drake, here with her guide dog buddy Murphy, is seeking help to get her sight back with eSight electronic glasses. and was given the opportunity to actually see the world around me. I still can’t comprehend that it was real, but this life-changing device completely took my breath away.” At https://giving.esighteyewear.com/lindakay-drake, visitors can see a short video of Drake’s first experience with eSight. “I can’t watch the video without crying – that’s how remarkable it was,” she told the Tacoma Weekly. More u See SIGHT / page 7 Two ideas already working their way to council action include the use of a housing trust fund to help finance affordable housing units and the expansion of tax credits and incentives to boost private residential development. Several speakers during Tuesday night’s council meeting spoke about the tenant rights rules. Landlords and building operators had hoped that council would vote down the new rules because they needed the flexibility of the short-term notice for their own cash-flow and investment reasons. Several pointed out, for example, that many “mom and pop” landlords — owners of about a quarter of all rental properties in the city — operated just a small collection of units and operate as small businesses that will face higher costs with the new rules. Those costs will trickle down to renters, which is something everyone wanted to avoid. Others fear the longer-notice requirements will allow problem tenants to run off more stable tenants, who flee unsafe conditions brought by a violent or troubled tenant.
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CITY COUNCIL APPROVES TWO-YEAR BUDGET BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
After months of development and community outreach, the Tacoma City Council unanimously approved its two-year budget Tuesday night. The vote came after a full agenda that included about 60 people speaking on a variety of topics that included the budget and tenant rights, which also rode Tuesday’s agenda. The 2019-20 Biennial Budget of $3.5 billion covers everything from roads and infrastructure projects to the city’s $514.6 million General Fund that covers government services that range from library operations to public safety programs. The budget adds police and fire services while expanding affordable housing and homelessness programs. It does these fund increases while also setting out a plan to fund the city’s long-deferred maintenance needs. The city is also increasing its cash reserves to 16.7 percent of its budget, which is about two months of operating expenses. The current budget came in above revenue projections and below expenses, so the savings will flow into that reserve account. The General Fund costs are also tied to recurring taxes and revenues. “Thanks to careful, ongoing reviews of expenses along with targeted reductions, the city will maintain or expand existing core service levels in the 2019-20 proposed Biennial Budget,” said City Manager Elizabeth Pauli. “The 2019-20 proposed Biennial Budget reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to meeting its goals in a fiscally responsible way.” The Tacoma Police Department’s $175.5 million slice of the General Fund includes dollars for added patrols and $1 million for five new officers to join the 340 uniformed officers on the force. The department will also get $500,000 to increase its investigations division, add a digital evidence-tracking system and buy new crime-scene mapping tools. A new sergeant’s position will supervise the recruiting and hiring of minority officers as part of the department’s goal of increasing under-represented hires
within the ranks by 20 percent. Another $500,000 goes to implement the community recommendations on police reforms borne from the Project PEACE initiative. Changes to the Tacoma Fire Department include dollars to provide a 24-hour engine response out of the North End’s Station 13, $1.2 million to replace two fire engines and $1 million to develop a long-term strategy for the entire stock of fire department facilities. The plan is needed because the department has 24 facilities that largely date back to the middle of the last century. One new fire station will be added to the list with $1.7 million set for the construction of a new facility on the Tideflats, for example. The city’s funding joins $4.5 million from Puget Sound Energy, which was a key part of its development agreement for the controversial liquefied natural gas plant. The department’s total budget will be $125.2 million. Some other highlights in the budget include $1.2 million to create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for Tacoma to help construct affordable housing developments as well as hire two people to run the city’s housing programs. There is also $221,000 for a Neighborhood Planning Program to improve engagement about issues involving residential and commercial growth. The city continues to experience a building boom that provides jobs but also leads to property value increases that can price residents out of the city. To aid in that effort, the budget also sets aside $200,000 to assist low-income tenants with covering relocation costs into other affordable housing options when their rents rise faster than their incomes. The budget also includes $2.3 million to continue operation of the city’s Stability Site on Puyallup Avenue for at least another year, which provides shelter to more than 80 people each night. The site was created 18 months ago, after the council declared that the number of makeshift homeless camps around the city had created a public health emergency. Many members of the public spoke up about the need for a full library on the Hilltop rather than just the planned “micro library” at the People’s Community Center as well
as on the Eastside for $200,000 that is part of the budget. Councilmember Keith Blocker said the “micro library,” also called a kiosk, on the Hilltop was not included in the budget as a long-term fix. “That was never our intent,” he said, noting that it was included as a first step toward a full branch of the Tacoma Public Library. That process will take millions of dollars and several years. A limited library now, he argued, was better than nothing. “The Hilltop community has spoken to me loud and clear.” He then talked about growing up in Philadelphia, where he moved 25 times as a youth and attended five elementary schools. He values libraries not only as civil anchors of their community but also for the roles they play in personal education and entertainment, a fact he experienced when borrowing books to momentarily escape the struggles of being a homeless child. He noted that many of his books never made it back to the library. Blocker, however, noted that he opted to spend more money on the immediate need of the homelessness crisis. Mayor Victoria Woodards praised Blocker for his commitment to the Hilltop neighborhood and echoed his comments about the temporary micro library that it will be more than a vending machine for books. The plan will include wifi access and computers and programs the community will be able to help develop. It is also a first step toward something more substantial. “It will take years to build a library even if we found a site tomorrow,” she said. “I hope we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” The drafting of the 600-page budget came as part of a revenue and expenditures review that culminated in October with Pauli presenting her proposed budget, followed by a series of department-by-department presentations during study sessions and four public comment meetings and public hearings. The detailed information about the ins and outs of the budget is available at cityoftacoma.org/budget.
CITY COUNCIL AMENDS AMBULANCE CODE BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
Falls are common among the elderly. They can result in serious injuries that require hospitalization. Other times, the individual just needs help getting off the floor and back into a chair or bed. When the latter happens in an assisted living center, Tacoma Fire Department often ends up doing that lifting. This not only costs taxpayers, it can take time away from firefighters who could be responding to an emergency. On Nov. 20, Tacoma City Council passed an ordinance to amend a section of the Municipal Code related to ambulances. It establishes a penalty charge for licensed care facilities that call upon Tacoma Fire Department, or any of its contractors, to lift a patient who has fallen. Fire Chief James Duggan told the council his department is called upon to perform such lifts about 350 times per year. He said the problem is not generally associated with adult family homes, which are private homes in which the owners provide care for up to six non-related individuals. The problem is with nursing home-type facilities. As an example, he mentioned a call to such a facility for a male resident who needed a lift. The staff said the man has such a fall about three times a week. When he falls during the day, the staff on duty is capable of lift-
ing him. Duggan said his firefighters end up doing this task in the evenings. Several people testified against the ordinance, including some from health care organizations and state agencies. David Lord, director of public policy with Disability Rights Washington, said the law would have a chilling impact on people thinking of calling 911 for help when someone has fallen. He said a patient who falls could be injured when someone not capable of lifting them attempts to do so. Amy Freeman, an attorney in private practice who represents the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, said the ordinance violates state law. Councilmember Lillian Hunter introduced an amendment that would exempt places not required by law to have nurses on duty. She said the intent of the law is not to penalize, but to change the behavior of operators of facilities. She also introduced an amendment to the penalty section. The proposed law had called for a fine of $850 for each offense. Her amendment changes this for the first year, with a $350 fine for the first call, $500 for the second and $850 for the third. The law goes into effect on Feb. 1, 2019. In 2020, the fine will be $850 for each offense, regardless of whether the facility was fined during 2019. Hunter said her intention was to ease the law into effect, with 2019 being a transition year. Hunter requested that staff present a progress report to the council after six months.
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Library vote still too close to call BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
A ballot measure to fund Pierce County Library System was passing by a razor-thin margin early this week. Voters were asked to restore the current levy and return the rate to its full legal amount of 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, for an increase of approximately 10 cents. For the owner of a house assessed at $320,000, this would be approximately a $32 increase in 2019.
If approved, the restored levy would maintain current library service hours and fund staff and services. Voters last approved a levy in 2006. Since then, the population within the district has grown by 16 percent, up to 602,000 people. The number of library cards has increased by 63 percent during that time, up to 320,000. As of Nov. 19, the measure had 105,703 yes votes, or 50.23 percent, compared to 104,877 no votes, or 49.77 percent. A total of 345,867 voters live within the district
boundaries. So far, 17,437 ballots have been returned with this measure blank, meaning those voters did not cast a vote on this measure. “It is too close to call right now,” said Mary Getchell, marketing and communications director for the system. Getchell said the measure requires a simple majority to pass, or 50 percent plus one vote. The final vote count will be on Nov. 26, with the results being certified the following day at 11 a.m.
If the measure fails, the system will eliminate and reduce services, including fewer open hours at branches, fewer books and other materials, fewer classes and events, and the possible closure of two or three branches. State law limits local governments, including library districts, to an increase in property taxes of no more than 1 percent plus property taxes from new construction each year. Property taxes make up about 94 percent of the system’s revenues.
Jury finds man guilty of murdering his own mother A Pierce County Superior Court jury has found Sebastian Samuel Levy Aldrete, 50, guilty of murder in the second degree for clubbing his mother to death with a liquor bottle. Maria Aldrete-Levy, 78, died in their home Oct. 16, 2017 after suffering blunt force trauma to her head. She was also strangled. The jury also deliberated the charge of murder in the first degree but was unable to reach a verdict. Presiding Judge Jerry Costello declared a mistrial on that charge. On Oct. 16, 2017, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Aldrete called 911 and reported that he and his mother
had been attacked by an unknown intruder. Officers responded to 1 St. Helens Ave., which is a secured apartment building. They noted no signed of forced entry. Aldrete directed officers to a bedroom where they found his mother’s body. Her face and head were covered in blood and she was not breathing. There was blood spatter and smears of what appeared to be blood on the wall next to her body. Police also found a broken, jagged bottleneck on the floor. Aldrete told investigators that he was in bed when he heard his mother screaming. He said he jumped out of bed and ran toward her room. He claimed he strug-
gled with someone he saw emerge from the room but he could not describe that person. Aldrete said he found his mother bleeding profusely from the center of her neck. He said he grabbed towels and applied pressure to her neck. However, the medical examiner found no injury to the victim’s neck that would have been bleeding. The defendant’s two sons were asleep in the apartment at the time of the murder. Deputy Prosecutors Jesse Williams and Erika Nohavec represented the state at trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
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Sunday, November 25, 2018 • www.tacomaweekly.com | TACOMA WEEKLY NEWS
NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES 506 URBAN MISSING, MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN Analysis of data in 71 U.S. cities points to much larger problem, inaccurate data
A snapshot of data from 71 U.S. cities identified 506 cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). In a report released Nov. 14 by the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI), a division of the Seattle Indian Health Board, researchers also revealed significant challenges in collecting data on the total number of missing or murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives residing off-reservation and outside rural villages. “Seventy-one percent of American Indian and Alaska Natives live in urban areas, yet, accurate data does not exist regarding the rates of violence among this population,” said Abigail Echo-Hawk, director of UIHI and citizen of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. “This report is a step towards addressing this epidemic.” UIHI intends to provide the report as a resource for urban Indian organizations, tribal governments, and legislators. “This report provides a necessary snapshot of the epidemic and is a call-to-action to protect Native women and girls,” said Echo-Hawk. Annita Lucchesi is a co-author of the report with EchoHawk and is a Southern Cheyenne descendant. Lucchesi found in the course of her research some significant issues: a lack of available data on urban Indians; the need for non-tribal law enforcement agencies to coordinate with tribal nations regarding their members and to share data on MMIWG; the racial misclassification of missing and murder cases who may be American Indian or Alaska Native, but it was not noted in their records; and inadequate funding for research on violence against urban American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls. “We owe it to these women and girls to fully identify the scope of the problem,” Lucchesi said. “What we found in our research was that in some cases law enforcement agencies didn’t even have records on file to consult, they were simply going off what they could remember of past cases. This is unacceptable.” U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) highlighted the report in a press event in Washington, D.C., where she talked about the importance of addressng the MMIWG epidemic. Murkowski was joined by U.S. Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Jon Tester (D-MT), Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI 4th District), and Juana Majel-Dixon (Pauma Band of Mis-
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Annita Lucchesi speaks about the report she co-authored, “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,” as Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Maria Cantell (D-WA), look on.
Abigail Echo-Hawk, co-author of the report, holds a skirt decorated with the names of some of the Native American women who have been killed or are missing in urban areas with little notice from authorities.
sion Indians), executive board member and recording secretary of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). “This new report, authored from within the Native community, provides leaders on the local, state, and federal levels with important insight for addressing the crisis of missing Native women and girls with the urgency and efficacy it deserves,” Sen. Murray said. “Too often, our nation has ignored or misclassified the terrible stories of violence against women and girls in tribal communities who for years have been reported missing or murdered at much higher rates than their non-Native counterparts – or worse, not reported at all. It’s a devastating reality for too many Native families in Washington state and around the country that has previously received little research or data collection, creating a significant barrier to efforts to end the decades-long epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. A sincere thank you to the Seattle Indian Health Board for shining a light on this disturbing trend impacting countless Native families and communities, and as a voice for Washington state know that I will continue pushing to strengthen federal support for tribal priorities and listening to Native voices as we all work together to end the tragedy of this senseless epidemic.” The UIHI report identified the state of Alaska as the fourth-leading state for number of cases of MMIWG. Also,
in the top 10 states are New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, Montana, California, Nebraska, Utah, Minnesota and Oklahoma. “This is data that most of these jurisdictions have never seen before,” said Echo-Hawk. “We were able to identify these cases over the course of a year, on a shoestring budget, and our research points to a much larger tragedy. More research is urgently needed so that legislators at all levels of government can address the issue with thoughtful and targeted policies.” The researchers also note that urban Indian organizations need this information to better inform programming and to advocate for change. They also note that this issue is more than just data. “This is much more than data collection,” said Lucchesi. “This work is an assertion of indigenous women’s right to sovereignty and safety, and of tribal nations and Native researchers’ right to take leadership in efforts aimed at ending violence against indigenous women.” View the full report at www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf. Report courtesy of Urban Indian Health Institute. Photos courtesy of Cronkite News. For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.
of the before and after design is available online at www. wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I5/MStToPortland/OverpassDetails.htm. One sidewalk will remain closed for continued construction. The overpass has been closed since summer 2016, when contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation demolished and rebuilt it to make way for additional lanes on I-5. “We truly appreciate the patience people showed while detouring around this closure,” said WSDOT project engineer Gaius Sanoy. “This is a huge milestone signaling that we’re reaching the end of this project.” This overpass is the second that WSDOT’s contractor, Max J. Kuney Company, rebuilt in the project to widen I-5 for HOV lanes through Tacoma. In an earlier stage of the project, the Pacific Avenue overpass was demolished and rebuilt. Both new overpasses were built to modern earthquake standards. Construction to build a new southbound I-5 bridge across the Puyallup River is scheduled to begin in February 2019. This project will also demolish and replace the L Street overpass spanning I-5, and finish replacing the existing concrete pavement on I-5 between McKinley Way and Portland Avenue. Once this final project is complete at the end of 2021, travelers will have a continuous HOV corridor between Gig Harbor in Pierce County and north of Seattle.
this award: Lifetime Service (individual or group) and Emerging Leader (individual). “We are looking for people who embrace and share the legacy of Dr. King’s teachings and actions,” said CERC member Brendan Nelson. “I’m excited to see the Emerging Leader category added this year, because I know so many young people who are making a difference out there and should be recognized and encouraged to lead on.” Nominations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 30 to be considered by the committee. Nominations can be filled out online, and submitted by e-mail at MLK@cityoftacoma.org, fax at (253) 591-5232, or mail at City of Tacoma, Attention: City Events and Recognitions Committee, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma, WA 98421. Questions or requests for hard copy nomination forms can be directed to MLK@cityoftacoma.org, 311 within Tacoma city limits or (253) 591-5000 from anywhere else, or the TacomaFIRST 311 Customer Support Center in the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., second Floor) during regular business hours. The award winner will be selected by the committee and recognized at the City of Tacoma’s 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 21, 2019. More information about the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration is available at cityoftacoma.org/MLK.
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR MLK COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS NOMINATION Recognizing and encouraging excellence in community service activities, the City Events and Recognition Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award through Nov. 30. This year, there are two categories for
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver. The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate an evening family caregiver support group in Tacoma.
BULLETIN BOARD NEW RAMP OPENS FOR TACOMA DRIVERS Travelers who use Interstate 705, State Route 7 and Pacific Avenue to reach southbound I-5 now have a shorter detour in place to reach southbound I-5. On Nov. 16, design-build contractor Skanska opened a temporary ramp that connects drivers coming from Tacoma’s city center to southbound I-5 at an earlier location near the SR 16 exit. Opening this new ramp to southbound I-5 will allow crews to remove temporary tubular markers that, for six months, have restricted eastbound SR 16 drivers from accessing the west side of South 38th Street. By removing the temporary markers, drivers will have access to both east and west South 38th Street from all directions of I-5 and SR 16. WSDOT would like to remind and encourage drivers to pay attention to work zones and drive for conditions during this holiday season. Visit the Tacomatraffic.com web page for updated HOV construction information. Real-time traveler information is available from the WSDOT app at www. wsdot.wa.gov/Inform/mobile.htmand by following the WSDOT regional Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/wsdot_tacoma. MCKINLEY WAY OVERPASS NOW OPEN After a two-year closure, a key downtown Tacoma thoroughfare is reopening for all users of the road. On Friday, Nov. 16, McKinley Way over Interstate 5 reopened to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. When fully complete, the new overpass will sport two 10-footwide sidewalks, two six-foot-wide bicycle paths, a median and a left-turn lane. The original McKinley Way configuration had narrower six-foot-wide sidewalks and had no dedicated bicycle lanes, median or turn lane. A diagram
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tion and its partners are working with Sound Transit so residents can land family-wage jobs to build the system as well as to make sure affordable housing options are included in as many of those new developments as possible. “It has been such an honor to see this project come to light,” he said. The first section of the Link system opened in 2003 and was part of the transportation package that voters approved in 1996 that created the tri-county Sound Transit agency. The route has about a million passengers a year. This second extension is seen as a way to connect downtown and Hilltop, which is increasingly becoming home to medical centers and offices as part of what some call the city’s “Medical Mile” between Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. A voter-approved package in 2016 included an extension of Tacoma Link even further – all the way out to Taco-
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Sound Transit broke ground on the Link extension that will extend the rail system 2.4 miles up from the Theatre District to the Hilltop neighborhood. ma Community College by 2039. “We have plenty of work to get done,” Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff said. Another project will add transit service on the other end of the line with
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details about Drake’s story are also there, along with how to easily make a donation to her. At eSight, Nikki Nathanielsz is Drake’s program advisor. She’s been working with Drake for about six months now, and part of this was assisting in setting up Drake’s campaign page on the eSight website. There is no cost to clients to set up the page, as there is for other fundraising sites like GoFundMe, and every penny raised goes directly
to eSight clients. Once the November deadline passes for the special offer, Drake’s fundraising campaign will continue with no deadline until she reaches the $9,500 goal. If she raises more than this, the remaining funds will go to another eSight client’s fundraising efforts. “This special promotion is in honor of the two-year anniversary of the most current eSight version,” Nathanielsz said, noting that eSight helps each person differently since each person’s eyes are different – but for Drake, they are a godsend. “I need eSight so I can begin living life the way it was meant to be lived,” Drake shares on her fundraising page. “With eSight, I can’t wait to see the faces of people at
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light rail from Tacoma to Federal Way by 2030. That route would then tie Tacoma to SeaTac International Airport and Seattle. Trains would then shuttle from Tacoma to Seattle in an hour or to the airport in just 35 minutes.
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church and not just rely on the sound of their voice. The next time I see my sister, it would be such a blessing to see her beautiful face – to watch a movie with my family and friends, read my Bible instead of listening to it, see the faces of all of you amazing people reading this and who are thinking about contributing, or to just see my own smile again. “As you can see, these glasses would completely transform my life, but I need your help to turn my dream into a reality. I can’t thank you enough for anything you may be able to give toward this journey of mine.” Visit https://giving.esighteyewear.com/lindakay-drake to learn more and to donate. Discover more about eSight at www.esighteyewear.com.
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Tree Hugger’s Corner A guide for those who want to get out there and take action on behalf of the environment and social justice.
UPCOMING EVENTS: SATURDAY DEC. 1, 9 A.M. TO 12 P.M.
China Lake Volunteer Work Party China Lake Park, 1701 S. Bennett St., Tacoma Help restore your local park’s natural area every first Saturday. Our habitat steward and Friends of China Lake volunteers are there to provide a fun, open and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean. Park in parking lot or on adjacent streets.
INFO: www.metroparkstacoma.org FRIDAY, DEC. 7, 9 A.M.
Volunteer Stewardship Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St., Tacoma Come volunteer and help maintain the trails and grounds at the Tacoma Nature Center so all of Tacoma can enjoy the park. Volunteers may trim vegetation, plant native plantings, remove non-native species or maintain planting beds and gardens. Picking up litter and other miscellaneous tasks also may be part of the job. Special projects may be available based on the abilities and interests of volunteers. All work parties are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No application is needed for these work parties – just sign in when you arrive. Questions? Call TNC at (253) 404-3930.
INFO: www.TacomaNatureCenter.org SATURDAY DEC. 8, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
Salmon Saturday Swan Creek Park, 2820 Pioneer Way E., Tacoma Welcome Swan Creek salmon as they return home to spawn. Experience the special wonder of watching salmon make their way upstream in an urban setting. Learn about the salmon, and how to protect them, with guided tours, children’s activities and more at this free event. Take a tour, stroll or hike on your own, or simply stop by to pick up free resource materials.
INFO: www.metroparkstacoma.org
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Family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Our chapter-trained volunteers receive excellent training, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include: working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required Interested in learning more? Contact April Scott, manager of community support, at 1 (800) 848-7097, (206) 529-3875 or apscott@alz.org. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES RECEIVES BEZOS GRANT Catholic Community Services of Western Washington has been selected to receive a four-year, $5 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund to expand their mission of creating a safe, loving and nurturing environment for homeless families in need of affordable housing in Pierce County. The grant will allow Catholic Community Services to significantly expand support to children and families experiencing homelessness, including a well-resourced day center focused on providing immediate response and support to homeless families. It will enable the community to reverse the trend of increasing family homelessness and to significantly reduce its prevalence. Over the duration of the four-year grant CCS anticipates problem solving with more than 2,800 families and diverting 650 families to immediate housing options. “We’re thrilled to receive this grant as we celebrate 100 years of service to vulnerable children and families and kick-off our Centennial Appeal For The Poor,” said Denny Hunthausen, agency director at Catholic Community Services. “This grant is an encouraging sign that together, we are committed to addressing this challenge. It will have a considerable impact on family homelessness in Pierce County and we are grateful in this season of Thanksgiving.” The organization’s employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the provision of quality, integrated services and housing. Since 1918, the Archdiocese of Seattle has worked to organize efforts to aid the poor. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington is one of 24 nonprofits to receive the first Day 1 Families Fund grants, totaling $97.5 million. Recipients from around the country include: Abode Services, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, Community of Hope, Crossroads Rhode Island, District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), Emerald Development & Economic Network (EDEN) Inc., FrontLine Service, Hamilton Families, Heartland Family Service, Housing Families First, JOIN, LA Family Housing (LAFH), Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), Primo Center for Women and Children, Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA), SEARCH Homeless Services, Simpson Housing Services, The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, The Salvation Army of Greater Houston, UMOM New Day Centers and Urban Resource Institute (URI). Founded by Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, the Bezos Day 1 Fund consists of two programs: the Day 1 Families Fund that provides grants to nonprofit organizations fighting homelessness, and the Day 1 Academies Fund that will fund and build a network of pre-schools in low-income communities across the country. The Day 1 Families Fund’s vision comes from the inspiring Mary’s Place in Seattle: no child should sleep outside. A small group of expert advisors provided input to the Bezos Day 1 Fund team to select these organizations. The Day 1 Families Fund will be awarding grants annually. For more information, visit www.BezosDayOneFund.org/ Day1FamiliesFund. SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve and for individuals preparing to start their Social Security benefits, changes may impact their retirement plans. With some knowledge and a few simple tips, one might save thousands of dollars. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources, in partnership with the Social Security Administration, will host Social Security Retirement 2019, a fast-paced presentation for anyone currently receiving or anticipating their
benefits in the next year. This free informational workshop will be held Monday, Dec. 3 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Auditorium, 3629 S. D St. in Tacoma. This presentation will offer strategies that can maximize benefits, including ideal times to start receiving benefits and advantages of making claims based on spousal work history. Participants will also learn how to negotiate the rules about working, either full or part time, while receiving benefits. Kirk Larson, Western Washington public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration, will be presenting. Using his 25 years’ experience working for the agency, Larson has provided important information about retirement and benefits to communities along the West Coast and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows to discuss Social Security issues. “The Social Security program has been much talked about,” said Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources Manager Aaron Van Valkenburg. “Current and prospective beneficiaries need to get the facts, so they will know what’s coming. It is especially important for individuals planning on retirement in the next year or two need to be accurately informed. We are fortunate to have a Social Security expert explain the changes and how best to navigate the system.” One of the best ways to understand benefits is by utilizing the “my Social Security” account online at www. ssa.gov/myaccount. Participants are encouraged to create their personal “my Social Security” account and print out their Social Security statement before attending this presentation. If you need assistance, Larson will be available after the presentation to help set up your account. This presentation is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required. For more information about the presentation call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600 or 1 (800) 562-0332. L&I SEEKS INPUT ON DRAFT CHANGES TO OVERTIME RULES Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries has released preliminary draft rules that spell out possible changes for salaried workers in the state. Changes to these rules will mean more employees will be entitled to overtime, minimum wage and paid sick leave. One of the key changes updates the minimum pay allowed to consider a salaried worker exempt from overtime in Washington. It’s been more than 40 years since this figure has been updated in our state. Salaried employees earning less than the salary threshold are required by law to receive overtime, minimum wage, paid sick leave and other protections of the Minimum Wage Act. “A strong economy goes hand-in-hand with a strong and well-supported workforce,” Gov. Jay Inslee said. “Updating and modernizing this decades-old rule is necessary as people who work extra hours should be paid for their labor.” Under this proposal, L&I is considering increasing the salary threshold to between 2 and 2.5 times minimum wage starting Jan. 1, 2020. As part of the proposal, L&I is looking for feedback on whether the higher salary threshold should be phased in based on employer size or geographic location. Other possible changes to the rules include aligning the state and federal job duties tests, which are used to determine if an employee who is salaried is exempt from overtime. The proposed changes are a result of early discussions and input L&I has received from business and labor representatives over the last six months. L&I also took input from the public on an earlier proposal at feedback sessions held in October in Tumwater, Everett, Richland and Spokane. Employers and workers are encouraged to attend an upcoming L&I feedback session to learn more and provide input: Seattle, Nov. 27, 10 a.m., The Swedish Club, Stockholm Room Yakima, Nov. 28, 10 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Rainier Room Vancouver, Nov. 29, 10 a.m., L&I Vancouver office Input on the latest draft proposal will also be accepted online and by e-mail through Dec. 14. Feedback from the public will help L&I develop the official draft rules, which will be released when the formal rulemaking process begins in early 2019. The process will include public hearings where people can provide on-the-record comments. There’s more information online about the overtime rules process at www.Lni.wa.gov/OvertimeRulemaking. People can also sign up for updates through L&I’s Employment Standards’ listserv at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADLI/subscriber/new?topic_
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FIFE & PUYALLUP TO SEMIS PHOTO BY ALAN MCFARLAND
The Fife Trojans (11-1) edged perennial football powerhouse North Kitsap by a score of 24-21 in the state 2A opening round (above). Few expected the Trojans to shutout second-seeded, and undefeated, Black Hills in the quarterfinals. With their 14-0 blanking of the Wolves, the Trojans will host a 2A state semifinal contest against the Lynden Lions (11-0) on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
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hen the high school playoffs began a few weeks ago, there was an impressive number of Tacoma-area teams still in the hunt for a state championship. After the 16 squads took to the fields for their respective rounds of 32, only three teams saw their seasons come to an end. What went down during the round of 16 in the state tournament was a bit of a surprise for the dozen remaining. Curtis, Lincoln, Lakes, Bethel, Washington, Cascade Christian and Tacoma Baptist all saw their successful seasons come to an end. Advancing to their respective quarterfinals were Puyallup, Graham-Kapowsin, Yelm, Peninsula, Fife and Steilacoom. Not a single one of those five teams would be the host team for their contest. Once the quarterfinal dust settled, just two of those teams emerged from the pigskin wreckage. Separated by just 5.4 miles of road, the Puyallup Vikings and the Fife Trojans pulled off huge road victories to advance to the 4A and 2A semifinals, respectively. Puyallup headed north to face vaunted quarterback Sam Millen and his Mount Si Wildcats on Friday, Nov.
16. Things looked bleak for the Vikings early on, as Mount Si immediately rolled out to a 14-0 lead on their home field. Without any sense of panic, Puyallup senior quarterback Jacob Holcomb and the Vikings’ offensive machine began to pick up steam. By halftime, Puyallup trailed 21-19 and the momentum had clearly shifted in favor of the visitors. Puyallup would drop two more unanswered touchdowns on the Wildcats in the third quarter and Mount Si found itself playing an unfamiliar game of catch-up. Two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter iced the game for the Vikings, as Holcomb threw for 296 yards and five touchdowns in the 47-34 victory. Up next for Puyallup (11-1) is a revenge match-up with the top-seeded Union Titans (12-0) at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. Back on Sept. 28, Union hosted the Vikings in a non-league game that saw the Titans stage a comeback 38-31 victory. The loss is the only blemish on the Vikings’ record. If the Puyallup victory over Mount Si wasn’t impressive enough, the Fife Trojans may have one-upped their close neighbors to the south. Playing under stormy conditions, the Trojans headed south to Tumwater District Stadium to face the second-seeded, and undefeated, Black Hills Wolves. The two teams fought to a scoreless stalemate midway into the fourth quarter
before Fife put a touchdown on the board. With the clock ticking away, Black Hills put the ball in the air and the Trojans came away with an interception at the Black Hills' 35-yard line. Fife was then able to cash in on the turnover with another touchdown and left the stunned Black Hills crowd wondering how they just lost 14-0. Fife will have its hands full in the semifinals. However, as the brackets go, their upset of Black Hills gives Fife the home field on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Sparks Stadium. The undefeated Lynden Lions (11-0) will bring their powerhouse squad south after narrowly avoiding a last-second defeat by Tumwater in the quarterfinals. The T-Birds missed a chip-shot field goal with 12 seconds left that would have likely won the game, but the kick was off-target and Lynden would live to play another day. However, they also may be running into a Fife Trojan team that is hitting on all cylinders and peaking at just the right time. The semifinal contest will go off with a predicted temperature of 52 degrees, along with only a 20-percent chance of rain. This could lead to some serious action on the scoreboard. Just one more win for Puyallup and Fife is all that separates these two communities from a championship experience at the Tacoma Dome.
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SPORTSWATCH LOCAL STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS FOOTBALL 4A Quarterfinals Lake Stevens – 45, Graham Kapowsin – 28 Woodinville – 45, Gonzaga Prep – 24 Puyallup – 47, Mount Si – 34 Union – 49, Bothell – 35 Semifinals Lake Stevens vs. Woodinville Puyallup vs. Union 3A Quarterfinals Mountain View – 7, Rainier Beach – 6 O’Dea – 35, Peninsula – 19 Bellevue – 37, Yelm – 20 Eastside Catholic – 44, Timberline – 14 Semifinals Mountain View vs. O’Dea Bellevue vs. Eastside Catholic 2A Quarterfinals Lynden – 28, Tumwater – 27 Fife – 14, Black Hills – 0 Liberty – 21, Ellensburg – 10 Hockinson – 35, Steilacoom – 28 Semifinals Lynden vs. Fife Liberty vs. Hockinson 1A Quarterfinals Lynden Christian – 45, Hoquiam – 6 Newport – 7, Zillah – 6 Colville – 42, Meridian – 22 Royal – 55, Mount Baker – 6 Semifinals Lynden Christian vs. Newport Colville vs. Royal 2B Quarterfinals Toledo – 34, Tri-Cities Prep – 23 Kalama – 31, NW Christian – 6 Napavine – 20, Chewelah – 14 Adna – 34, Onalaska – 12 Semifinals Toledo vs. Kalama Napavine vs. Adna 1B Quarterfinals Naselle – 68, Lyle/Wishram – 38 Almira-C-H – 100, Crescent – 16 Quilcene – 54, Sunnyside Chr. - 50 Odessa – 71, Neah Bay – 8 Semifinals Naselle vs. Almira-C-H Quilcene vs. Odessa GIRLS’ SOCCER 4A Semifinals Camas – 2, Central Valley – 1 Skyline – 1, Issaquah – 0
Finals Skyline – 2, Camas – 1 3A Semifinals Gig Harbor – 2, Kamiakin – 1 Holy Names – 3, Prairie – 1 Finals Gig Harbor 2, Holy Names – 1 2A Semifinals Liberty – 3, Burlington-Edison – 0 Sehome – 1, Columbia River – 0 Finals Liberty – 4, Sehome – 1 1A Semifinals La Salle – 2, Deer Park – 1 King’s Way – 2, Klahowya – 1 Finals La Salle – 2, King’s Way – 1 1B/2B Semifinals St. George’s – 4, Liberty Bell – 1 Kalama – 1, Adna – 0 Finals St. George’s – 2, Kalama - 0 BOYS’ SOCCER 1B/2B Semifinals Prescott – 7, Riverside Chr. - 0 Orcas Isl. - 3, Evergreen Luth. - 2 (Third-place match) Evergreen Luth. - 3, Riverside Chr. - 0 Finals Prescott – 2, Orcas Island - 0 SHANAMAN SPORTS MUSEUM TO CLOSE AFTER 24 YEARS AT TACOMA DOME Since 1994, the Shanaman Sports Museum has resided at the Tacoma Dome featuring artifacts and exhibits of Tacoma’s athletics history. Due to the Tacoma Dome’s renovation and revised use plan, the museum is exiting the building. The public will have a final opportunity to view the museum from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29. Parking at the Tacoma Dome will be free for this event. The first 50 visitors receive complimentary pens and postcards. The first 30 visitors may purchase a copy of the book, “Playgrounds to the Pros: An Illustrated History of Sports in Tacoma-Pierce County”, for $10. Hundreds of items are on display, including: A baseball autographed by Babe Ruth when he stopped in Tacoma on a barnstorming tour in 1924 for a game against a team of local all-stars. Former Curtis HS and University
of Washington basketball player Isaiah Thomas’ game-worn Boston Celtics jersey and shoes from his NBA All-Star season in 2016-17. Bellarmine grad Jon Lester’s Boston Red Sox World Series jersey. Jerseys and other items from several Tacoma natives who played in the NFL. Ken Still’s Ryder Cup golf bag. Artifacts representing the Tacoma Stars and Tides soccer teams and the Tacoma Rockets and Sabercats hockey teams. An extensive collection spanning the history of the Cheney Studs baseball, basketball and football teams including the Cheney Studs Courteers traveling exhibition basketball team. Memorabilia representing 30 sports from archery, to marbles, figure skating to motorcycle racing and much more. The future home of these artifacts and exhibits is uncertain. The digital archives and more details about the museum can be found at www.tacomasportsmuseum.com. PLU MEN BURY GEODUCKS IN NONLEAGUE TILT The Pacific Lutheran University men’s basketball team canned 18 three-pointers on Tuesday, Nov. 20, overwhelming Evergreen State College, 96-79 in a non-conference clash inside Olson Gymnasium. The visiting Geoducks (2-3) took an early five-point lead just over six minutes into the game but the homestanding Lutes (1-1) battled back, utilizing a 9-0 lead off threes from Jacob Bingham, Leighton Kingma, and Tyler Combs to secure a 21-17 advantage. PLU never looked back, building a lead as large as 14 off a pair of Luke Worley free throws with 4:08 left in the opening half and taking a 46-37 lead into the halftime intermission. PLU kept the Geoducks at arms length the entire second half, ballooning the lead to as many as 24 points en route to the 17-point victory. “I’m really pleased with the way we bounced back from Friday,” said PLU head coach Chad Murray. “We had some great moments from Luke Worley in the first half that really sparked us and allowed us to get a double-digit lead. Then in the second half, Carlton Brown was fantastic for the brief time he was in that helped us extend it even further.” The Lutes hit 45.0 percent of their shots from beyond the arc (18-for-40), including hitting 12 in the opening stanza. Pacific Lutheran notched 25 assists on the u See SPORTS / page 12
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Tacoma’s Hot Tickets FALL'S BEST SATURDAY, NOV. 24 – FOOTBALL Lynden vs. Fife Sparks Stadium – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 24 – BASKETBALL Lincoln Boys’ Jamboree Lincoln HS – 5 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 24 – SOCCER (PRE-SEASON) Stars Reserves vs. Tacoma Stars Tacoma Soccer Center – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Curtis Jamboree Curtis HS – 5:30 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Emerald Ridge vs. Lakes Lakes HS – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Roosevelt vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 – BASKETBALL Girls – N. Kitsap vs. Stadium Stadium HS – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 – BASKETBALL Girls – Capital vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Steilacoom vs. Lakes Lakes HS – 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Stadium vs. Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce HS – 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 – BASKETBALL Boys – Shelton vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 7 p.m. THURSDAY, NOV. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Bellarmine vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, NOV. 28 – BASKETBALL Boys – Bellarmine vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 30 – FOOTBALL 2B State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 4 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 30 – FOOTBALL 3A State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 – FOOTBALL 1A State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 10 a.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 – FOOTBALL 2A State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 – FOOTBALL 1B State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 4 p.m.
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Despite holding a three-point lead at halftime, the Puget Sound women’s basketball team lost 57-55 to Trinity (TX) in the nightcap match-up of the Doug McArthur Classic. The Loggers went cold in the third quarter, scoring just eight points, and the Texas visitors took advantage of it. A three-pointer at the buzzer could have sent the game into overtime, but Elizabeth Prewitt’s attempt hit the front iron. The Loggers will host Warner Pacific on Friday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. The first crosstown matchup with rival Pacific Lutheran will take place at UPS Memorial Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.
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Jimmy Wohrer (21) eclipsed 1,000 points for his Puget Sound career, and Aubrey Shelton won his first game as the head coach of the Logger men's basketball program as Puget Sound outlasted Old Westbury, 101-100, in overtime Saturday, Nov. 17, in Memorial Fieldhouse. It was the first game of the 2018-19 season, and the first game of the Doug McArthur Classic. After jumping out to a first-half lead over the visitors from Long Island, NY, the Loggers went cold early in the second half. Old Westbury took the lead and looked as though they would complete the road upset, building an eight-point lead with 2:33 left in the game. However, the Logger men buckled down and made their final buckets count to send the game into overtime. The Loggers never trailed in the extra frame. Puget Sound will host Pacific Lutheran on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.
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night while enjoying a 23-8 edge in second-chance points. Leighton Kingma led the charge for the high-octane Lutes, pouring on 27 points and seven rebounds along with three steals in 29 minutes of action. Eighteen of Kingma’s 27 came via the three while Jacob Bingham added 18 points with all of his production coming from three-point land. Tyler Combs had 13 points and five assists while Conor Geiger was the fourth Lute in double figures with 11 points and six boards. Kelton Williams made the offense hum with the field general dishing out nine assists with eight coming in the opening half. “My big thing with this group is to play the right way,” said Murray. “We had 25 assists on 35 baskets which Leighton, Jacob, and Tyler took advantage of and shot the three really well tonight. The biggest key was our activity level defensively, which allowed us to run and get to our spots in transition. Unlike Friday, we were able to hit a good amount and feed off that energy.” Tuesday night marked the Lutes' best offensive effort since piling on 130 against Northwest Indian College in the 2015-16 home opener. The Lutes return to the hardwood Tuesday, Nov. 27, opening Northwest Conference play against crosstown nemesis University of Puget Sound in the first leg of the annual Battle of the South Sound series. Tip-off is slated for 8 p.m. LUTES SECOND, LOGGERS FOURTH IN ALL-SPORTS STANDINGS The Northwest Conference office released the first update of the 2018-19 McIl-
Sunday, November 25, 2018 • www.tacomaweekly.com | TACOMA WEEKLY NEWS roy-Lewis All-Sports Trophy standings on Tuesday, Nov. 22, with Pacific Lutheran University sitting one point out of first place after winning a share of four of the six conference championships contested this fall. The Lutes racked up 86 points across the six fall sports, sitting one point shy of first-place Whitworth University. PLU received 18 points for winning the NWC title in volleyball while receiving 17 points for earning a share of the NWC title in men’s cross country, men’s soccer, and women’s soccer. Football garnered nine points for the Lutes while women’s cross country chipped in eight towards the department’s tally. Crosstown rival University of Puget Sound is a distant third with 72 points followed by Willamette University in fourth with 68 points. Pacific University is fifth with 54 points while George Fox University and Whitman College are tied for sixth with 52 points. Linfield College sits eighth with 41 points while Lewis & Clark College is ninth with 22 total points. The Northwest Conference All-Sports Trophy recognizes athletic excellence among Northwest Conference institutions across all fields of competition. It is named in honor of John Lewis, the baseball coach (1947-72), basketball coach (1947-67) and athletics director (1952- 72) at Willamette University; and Jane McIlroy, Linfield College’s women’s athletics director and physical education professor from 1950-82 who also coached field hockey (1952-81), basketball, volleyball, softball and tennis. The next update will come after the winter sport championships in men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s swimming. PLU WOMEN’S SOCCER TO HOST ID CAMP DEC. 15 The Pacific Lutheran University wom-
en’s soccer team is excited to announce its annual ID camp this winter. The Lutes will host this ID camp on Saturday, Dec. 15 for U-14 to U-18 girls. The ID camp is $80 per participant, which includes camp and a T-shirt, and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instruction and drills will be run by head coach Seth Spidahl and his staff, alongside current Lute student-athletes. The camp entails multiple training sessions, a campus tour, and 11 vs. 11 games for all the participants. The purpose of the camp is to identify players who are serious about playing soccer at the next level. The coaches are looking for players who have a team-first attitude, high work rate, enjoy the game, want to improve, have a quiet confidence, and are committed student-athletes. The Lutes captured their third consecutive Northwest Conference title in 2018, finishing the season with a 13-3-4 record and a 12-2-2 mark in conference play. PLU MEN AND WOMEN CRUSH BRUINS IN NWC POOL DUAL Phillip Hecksel and Seth Koivisto each won three events, helping the Pacific Lutheran University men’s swimming dominate in the pool on Saturday, Nov. 17, with a decisive 151-25 win over George Fox, winning each of the 10 events. “We were really excited to get to swim at George Fox’s inaugural home meet,” said PLU head coach Matt Sellman. “We had some surprisingly good swims considering how hard we’ve been working out and training and we’re happy to get the double win.” Hecksel and Koivisto opened the day as part of the PLU winning 200 medley relay team, out touching their teammates with a time of 1:40.55. Koivisto was a dual individual winner leading the pack in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:05.19
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and capturing the 100 backstroke, out touching the field with a time of 57.53. Hecksel prevailed in the 50-yard freestyle, outsprinting the rest of the field and touching the wall in 22.69 seconds. The sophomore then joined forces with Jackson Curtis, Charlie Cutter, and Ian Olufson to win the 200 freestyle relay in 1:32.62. Jerome Bradley was a dual winter, capturing both the 200 and 100-yard freestyle in 1:51.30 and 49.80, respectively. James Buchanansecured wins as part of the 200 medley relay team and individually in the 100-yard fly (55.37). “We are looking forward to enjoying a relaxing week with family for Thanksgiving and then preparing for the Logger Invite to wrap up the fall semester competition,” said Sellman. The Pacific Lutheran University women’s swimming team also dominated George Fox, winning eight out of 10 events for a 130-56 victory. The Lutes started the meet with a bang, as the combined efforts of Kiyomi Kishaba, Kaycee Simpson, Bailey Hamilton, and Lauren Kearney netted a victory in the 200-yard medley relay, touching the wall with a time of 1:53.37. Hamilton would then go on to net two more wins in the 200 individual medley (2:18.18) and the 200- yard freestyle relay. Simpson added a pair of individual wins, securing victories in both the 100yard fly (1:00.06) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:31.18). Kishaba added an individual win in the 100-yard backstroke (1:01.90), while Victoria Nguyenle claimed the 100 yard breaststroke (1:08.79.) Taylor Bingea netted a victory in the 200-yard freestyle (2:06.38). The Logger Invite is set for Friday, Nov. 30, at the University of Puget Sound Aquatics Center.
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OH, CHRISTMAS TREE! The time is nigh for holiday greenery
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t begins after Thanksgiving: the season of the Christmas tree. The iconic evergreen triangles will pop up all over town. First there will be the tree lots and then they will begin to appear in people’s picture windows, peeking out between the curtains, lovely pine, spruce and fir trees proudly displayed – festooned with strings of twinkling lights and glittering ornaments. Christmas trees transform humble living rooms into chambers of cheer. I have a vintage, silver, tinsel tree that I’ve set up every year since 1984. The first year it was decorated with bobbers, fishing lures and cocktail umbrellas. My collection of ornaments has since become more varied. Larger Christmas trees will be prominently featured in most of the local communities and municipalities. Municipal tree lighting celebrations are a big part of the cycle of the seasons. Additionally, the Mary Bridge Festival of Trees is about to unfold and Life Center will soon be hosting concerts by its Singing Christmas Tree: a choir of singers arranged into a gigantic Christmas tree formation to perform an extravaganza of holiday music. Following is a listing of all things Christmas tree related in and around Tacoma:
MARY BRIDGE FESTIVAL OF TREES Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St., Tacoma
The Festival of Trees is an annual event benefiting Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Clinics. The convention center will be made into a sparkling wonderland of dozens of trees dolled up and decked out by designers. Like works of art, these themed trees are given titles and are auctioned off during the course of the festival. In general, “Festival of Trees” is the name taken by a number of charity organizations that hold annual events around Christmas time to raise money for some local charity like children’s hospitals, as is the case in Tacoma. In a typical such festival, sponsors who agree to cover costs of a particular tree’s decorations are brought in to participate. Often elaborate theming is employed. Sometimes clubs, schools or other organizations participate as well as professional designers. The hall is opened to the designers or organizations to decorate and arrange the trees, and then the general public is invited to view the trees and enjoy holiday entertainment. The public may be able to bid or buy raffle tickets for the trees or other decorations, or for prizes also donated. Typically, one of the event goals is to sell every tree on display. At some point, there may be a black-tie gala for contributors or supporters. Presentations about the supported charity are often made. There may be other attractions such as children’s play areas, craft areas, visits with Santa and so forth. Tacoma’s Mary Bridge Festival of Trees will have two nightlife events: “Tinsel on the Town,” a dinner, dance and auction on Nov. 30, and the “Gala,” a black-tie holiday celebration featuring a live tree auction on Dec. 1. Tickets to “Tinsel on the Town” cost $150. Holiday cocktail attire is recommended. Tickets to the Gala are $300, and black tie attire is the order of the evening. Additionally, the Convention Center will have public hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days. The public can view the decorated Christmas trees and enjoy performances by local groups. Cost is $6 adults, $2 children 5-12, free for children under 5. For free admission, bring a non-perishable food item with you. Preferably individually-wrapped, grab-and-go
snacks or boxed items such as fruit roll-ups, granola bars, etc. Donations will benefit families staying at Tree House while their child receives care at Mary Bridge. Info: festivaloftreestacoma.org.
EXTREME CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m. Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Included with admission to A Victorian Country Christmas on Nov. 28 (see page 15 for more information on A Victorian Country Christmas). Join the Washington State Fair Events Center as they kick off the holiday season in style at the annual Extreme Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy complimentary hot cider, cookies and holiday music as Santa arrives to light up the 185-foot Extreme Christmas Tree with 4,494 twinkling lights before your very eyes. New this year is the chance to visit with Santa’s reindeer. Ticket admission to A Victorian Country Christmas is required to attend the tree lighting. Admission is only $2 per person from 3-7 p.m. with a new toy donation to the Salvation Army. Bring your new and unwrapped toy to the Blue or Gold Gate for your discounted admission to A Victorian Country Christmas and Extreme Christmas Tree Lighting events. Info: www.thefair.com/fun/details/extreme-christmas-tree-lighting
PUYALLUP TREE LIGHTING (IN CONJUNCTION WITH PUYALLUP SANTA PARADE) Saturday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. Pioneer Park, 330 S. Meridian, Puyallup
Bring the kids to welcome Santa! See the jolly old elf arrive on one of Puyallup’s finest fire engines. Included in the festivities is the Holiday Market (12-7 p.m.) in the Pioneer Park Pavilion and the lighting of the community tree in Pioneer Park. Info: www.puyallupmainstreet.com/events/lighted-santa-parade
GIG HARBOR HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Saturday, Dec. 1, 5-6:30 p.m. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor
Come to Gig Harbor’s official kick off of the holiday season. Visit with Santa and hear some lively holiday tunes. Co-sponsored by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance – don’t miss visiting the Skansie Net Shed for cider, coffee and cookies. Info: www.gigharborguide.com/event/gig-harbor- holiday-tree-lighting
CITY OF FIRCREST ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Sunday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Alice Peers Park, Regents Blvd. and Electron Way, Fircrest
Come to the Fircrest holiday celebration. Bring your camera for a photo with Santa, enjoy live holiday music and grab some cookies and a hot drink. Refreshments to follow at Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Ave. Info: www.facebook.com/events/ 2154019494629749
CITY OF FIFE HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6-7 p.m. Fife City Hall, 5411 23rd St. E., Fife
Santa trades in his sleigh for a fire truck. Come celebrate the season with the Fife mayor and Santa as they use some holiday magic to light up the trees outside of city hall. Free photos with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa. Info: cityoffife.org/holiday-tree- lighting
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The holiday spirit lives at A Victorian Country Christmas A Victorian Country Christmas Festival, now in its 31st year, seeks to transport visitors back to the time depicted in prints by Currier and Ives: of teddy bears and horse-drawn sleds; of velvet coats, ear muffs, mittens and rosy cheeks. It all takes place Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 at the Washington State Fair and Events Center. It boasts features that are meant to appeal to young and old alike. A Victorian Country Christmas started as an idea many years ago. Lynda Pressey had just experienced the loss of her sister due to cancer. Her heart was touched by a Christmas event that she witnessed at Disneyland and wondered if it would be possible to create a special Christmas event in Washington someday. Many years ago, she and her husband, Rod Pressey, invested his retirement funds in this dream. Working out of their garage, then out of an office park/warehouse, along with a designer they created the vision of this unique event. Rather than putting on a gift show with booths, they wanted a Christmas festival that would infuse people with the spirit and feeling of Christmas. Storefronts were created and sets were designed to give the Washington State Fair Events Center the look and feel of a Victorian village in the late 1800s. Three buildings were decorated top to bottom to give the feeling that you were walking down an old-fashioned street passing beautiful shops filled with hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind gift items. Artists from throughout the United States and Canada
signed up to be in the show. This event has been going strong since 1988 and has become a tradition for families and friends from all different walks of life. This is not a show therefore; it is an experience. From the minute you enter this show you will be transported. With all the challenges that we face in our daily lives, it is the hope of the organizers that you will be delighted and refreshed. The Washington State Fair Events Center was originally chosen as the site for the festival because of the family values and community spirit that it represents. It is hoped that visitors will have an experienced Christmas and feel strongly that the season of giving has begun and that patrons leave having been infused with kindness. This is a family event filled with shopping and entertainment, but above all it is an acknowledgement of the beginning of the Christmas season. A Victorian Country Christmas features the best professional entertainment in the area. There are many stage shows daily featuring professional entertainment perfect for families. The Silver Spurs Country Western Revue, for example, features the best singers, dancers, acrobats and comedians in a rousing revue that will have you singing, laughing and tapping your feet. Stardust Follies is back with a brand new show. This Broadway style extravaganza features professional entertainers who are all more than 50 years of age. Music, dance, comedy and incredible costumes make for a fantastic show.
Many other artists will take the stage at this event as well as wonderful strolling performers. One of the unique features of A Victorian Country Christmas is the Singing Nativity. For those who truly want a dynamic and powerful experience, this is a must see. Featuring more than 125 singers and dancers, this presentation features the most beautiful Christmas carols and Christmas music. At the festival, each patron will receive an old-fashioned newspaper that will serve as their guide to A Victorian Country Christmas. Check out the opportunity to win incredible door prizes. See show times for entertainment and learn about strolling musicians such as the Evergreen Brass, Love Notes and The Christmas Belles. You can also see and locate any one of our Christmas stores by name or one of our food vendors by looking at our easy to read maps in the center section of our newspaper. Don’t forget a carriage or train ride between buildings and a package check-in is available to make your experience easy and fun. Security is top notch at our event. The U.S. Marines will make sure that you feel safe as you enjoy this wonderful show. The festival boasts the most beautiful Santa setting for breathtaking keepsake photos. Their lovely Santa and Mrs. Claus take time with your children and listen to the wishes of adults too. u See HOLIDAY SPIRIT / page 20
BIG ACTS ROLL THROUGH TACOMA DOME BY BILL BUNGARD Tacoma Weekly Rock n’ Roll Photographer
Tacoma Dome shows are in full swing after the recent remodel. Twenty One Pilots’ Bandito Tour played there on Friday, Nov. 16. Multi-instrumentalist Max Frost’s one man show and Aaron Bruno’s rocking AWOLNATION opened up the concert for Twenty One Pilots at a sold out, 19,000 capacity crowd of screaming teens, parents and lovers of these satisfying popular progressive sounds. You can break down the rock or hip hop genres into alternative, electro, indie, dance, or rap-rock all you want; this was just plain good music that brought a smile to this writer’s face. To see teens listening to music that an older audience would appreciate and enjoy is reassuring. Good music is just that – good music. Grammy Award-winning best pop duo Twenty One Pilots is a two-piece band with vocalist Tyler Joseph playing piano, bass and ukulele and Josh Dun on drums. The tour for the duo’s fifth studio album, “Trench and the Bandito,” was a full stage production of lights, sky bridges, elevated drum stands and a second stage. The show started out in the dark with Joseph robed and carrying a torch. As the show broke out, both performers were masked and a broken down car was on fire in the background. The power of Twenty One Pilots’ two-person show was impressive, with full-area sound assisted by backing tracks, costumes, lights and stage configurations along with the engagement of screaming young fans. It all made for a memory that will be talked about for a long time to come. Fleetwood Mac, Nov. 17 A reconfigured Fleetwood Mac (without Lindsey Buckingham) performed at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Nov. 17. Last month the band and Buckingham parted ways after he tried to postpone the tour to November 2019. Fleetwood Mac invited Crowded House’s front man Neil Finn and Mike Campbell, former guitarist of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, to join the band. It worked! The resonating harmonies of Finn’s vocals with those of Stevie Nicks had great chemistry. Meanwhile, Campbell’s veteran guitar playing was flawlessly delivered as the band played gems selected from the vast catalog of Fleetwood Mac’s songs, much to the satisfaction of longtime fans. Included in the set list was “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” a hit from Finn’s days with Crowded House. There was also a performance of “Free Falling” in tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Fleetwood Mac originals like “Black Magic Woman” (in which Campbell nailed the guitar riffs) and “Oh Well” were crowd hits. And what would a Fleetwood Mac show be without a long drum solo from rock n’ roll royalty Mick Fleetwood himself, done during the course of an 18-minute version of “World Turning?” PHOTOS BY BILL BUNGARD
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Best Beard in Tacoma Odd Otter Brewing Company, 716 Pacific Ave., Tacoma Don’t shave those faces! Join Odd Otter for the second annual Best Beard in Tacoma contest. It’s just $5 to enter and the proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The contest will be judged by the Grit City Beard Society. Live music by Braden McDannell from the Yakima Valley. No cover charge, just a great time for an even greater cause.
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YWCA’s Holiday Market YWCA Pierce County, 405 Broadway, Tacoma Join YWCA Pierce County at their third annual Holiday Market. Enjoy perusing crafts made by local artists while shopping for a good cause. Featured work includes pottery, jewelry, handmade body products, prints, textiles and more, with 15 percent of all sales donated to YWCA Pierce County. Free parking is available in the YWCA parking lot.
INFO: www.ywcapiercecounty.org SATURDAY, DEC. 1, 10 A.M.
Hilltop Artists Winter Glass Sale Jason Lee, 602 N. Sprague Ave., Tacoma The Winter Glass Sale promises a flurry of opportunities to find the perfect gift and support our youth. All proceeds go back into Hilltop Artists’ tuition-free programs. They will have a limited number of 2018 signature ornaments available. Designed by a student, the 2018 signature ornament has a silvery blue surface that reflects the twinkly lights of the season.
INFO: www.hilltopartists.org/events/winter18 SUNDAY, DEC. 2, 12-5 P.M.
MOG & GROG Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma Kick off the holiday shopping season at Museum of Glass during the makers’ market in support of local artists. MOG & GROG will put artists center stage in the grand hall to display and sell glass, jewelry, photography, ceramics and more. Continue your holiday shopping in the museum store, featuring works from artists throughout the state, and across the globe. To get you in the holiday spirit, tasty treats and holiday libations will be available for purchase. Enjoy $5 museum admission, classic holiday film screenings, and hands-on activities for all ages, in addition to dynamic exhibitions and live glassblowing demonstrations. All participating artists retain 100 percent of their proceeds.
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Jurassic Quest, a big, hand’s on dinosaur exhibit, is coming to the Washington State Fair Grounds Dec. 7-9. Visitors will be able to enjoy close contact with the more than 100 prehistoric beasts. There will be bounce houses, dinosaur rides, face painting and plenty of fun for the entire family. Jurassic Quest is coming to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup from Dec. 7 through Dec. 9. Hours are Friday, Dec. 7, 3–8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday Dec. 9. Jurassic Quest is an interactive experience that takes you through time from the Middle Triassic to the Late Cretaceous Era with the help of 50 museum quality and animatronic dinosaurs. Beyond the exhibit there will be lots of fun, engaging activities for kids of all ages. Your young paleontologist can get lots of experience seeing, touching, riding and digging up their favorite dinosaurs. Join this thrilling adventure and watch the dinosaurs come alive and out of extinction like never before. Strollers are welcome and be sure to bring your cameras. There will be a ton of great moments to capture. Don’t forget your socks. Socks are required for the inflatables. The organizers have added dinosaurs and elements
that have never been seen before. New to Jurassic Quest: huge 24-foot Carnotaurus and T-Rex rides (the biggest ridable dinosaurs in North America); 30 new dinosaurs to tally up to more than 100 total dinosaurs, including a life-size Spinosaurus, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Giganotosaurus, Pinochiorex, Dracorex, Quetzalcoatlus, Anzu Wyliei, Ouranosaurus and more; new activities; new walking Dilophosaurus and Herrerasaurus; new walking dinosaur rides; new fossil digs, and new paleontology and fossil stations. Jurassic Quest has been the largest and most realistic dinosaur event in North America since 2013 and is now even bigger. The exhibit features science stations, interactive baby dinosaurs and walking dinosaurs, cinema, dinosaur bounce houses and bungee pulls, crafts, face painting, green screen photography and dinosaur jeopardy. For more information and tickets, visit jurassicquest. com/Puyallup.
INFO: museumofglass.org SUNDAY, DEC. 2, 4 P.M.
Tacoma Artist Collective Christmas Market 2515 6th Ave., Tacoma The T.A.C. Christmas Market is a holiday-themed outdoor market with local vendors and artists selling handcrafted goods and art. There will also be hot cocoa, tea and pastries for sale.
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TACOMA WEEKLY NEWS | www.tacomaweekly.com • Sunday, November 25, 2018
950 GALLERY SHOWS WORK OF ARTIST ON THE BRINK OF THE BIG TIME
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COMING TO THE FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM, POINT DEFIANCE PARK, 5400 N. PEARL ST., TACOMA SATURDAY, DEC. 1, 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
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barry johnson’s dynamic paintings of interiors channel an Henri Matisse feel. These are part of his “Fixated” series.
BY DAVE R. DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com
barry johnson (apparently, johnson has an e e cummings thing going on and eschews the use of capital letters in the spelling of his name) moved to the region as part of the tech industry and was making a comfortable living at it. Then, as if a lightbulb were switched on, he decided to become a visual artist. With a powerful sense of determination, johnson made himself into an artist – working at it all day, every day, with energy and focus. From the start of the endeavor, johnson pursued art as a serious career, working simultaneously on both the creative side and the nuts and bolts side. He began to create work and seek out places willing to show the work with equal vigor. He works out of a studio in Federal Way. johnson has come remarkably far in a remarkably short amount of time. In just a handful of years, he has built up an impressive list of shows and has made a name for himself. A one-man show of johnson’s work is now running at Tacoma’s 950 Gallery. Called “I’m F.I.N.E.,” the exhibit runs through Dec. 20. The show is a display of johnson’s paintings, but the artist’s addition of accents and quotes and a mural painted directly onto the gallery’s walls and columns transform the space into a holistic installation. Thematically, the show is meant to capture the essence of the club scene of the 80s and 90s, in which johnson grew up. There are large portraits of young African American men and women done in pastel tones. Many of the figures are dressed in razzle-dazzle coats-of-manycolors (which bear an unfortunate resemblance to the wild sweaters sported by Bill Cosby in his role as Dr. Huxtable on "The Cosby Show"). These portraits of club-goers are both dynamic and dignified and suggest a kinship to the monumental portraits of Kehinde Wiley, although johnson does not attempt the photorealistic quality of Wiley. Some of the paintings feature two or three figures clustered together in ways reminiscent of configurations by Paul Gauguin. I especially enjoyed a group of paintings of busy, colorful, semi-abstract interiors that bring to mind the work of Henri Matisse. A similarly colorful, busy mural
wall of cartoon slugs is painted in an alcove of the gallery. In front of this is a platform upon which gallery visitors can stand to take selfies and pictures. The mural serves as a brilliant backdrop. Not all of the paintings in the show are so light-hearted, however. There are a number of paintings of black men in which parts of the face or head are cut off by the edge of the canvas. In others, a face has been deliberately obscured by the use of materials attached to the canvas: red tape, chunks of pressboard or cloth fans, for example. These speak of a loss or negation of identity and seem to be in dialogue with or in sync with the Black Lives Matter movement. The show includes a couple of johnson’s sketch books that are available for browsing, like a magician who wants to show the mechanics of how the “magic” works. He wants others to see that there is no great mystery to being an artist. All you have to do is begin to explore and work out your own ideas and practice your skills. The sketchbooks show the good, the bad and the ugly. There are brilliant and inspired drawings in ink. There are silly doodles. And there are excursions down blind alleys. (There are also crayon scribblings by johnson’s kids.) The sketchbooks show a mind continually at play and at work: continually exploring ideas. It is part of johnson’s task to show that art is not a thing done by an elite group of “talented” and uniquely creative individuals. Art is something that anyone can do. “Talent” is actually effort and practice. And creativity is something that everyone has. People just need faith in the validity of their own ideas. The real secret is that one idea leads to another. Pursuit of an idea that may seem simple or silly or insignificant can lead to other ideas that are multi-faceted, deep and insightful. If johnson has come so far in so brief a span, we might be on the brink of witnessing something big. In just the past few days, johnson opened his show at the 950 Gallery, delivered a TED Talk and created an interactive shoe installation at MoPOP for their history of hip-hop showcase. If johnson has the power to sustain the drive, great things lay ahead. For more on Johnson, visit www. barryjohnson.co. For more on the 950 Gallery, visit www.spaceworkstacoma. com/gallery.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. A highlight of the event is the arrival of the Yule log, towed in by young visitors at 1 p.m. Everyone can join in greeting the Yule log with toasts and Christmas carols. Guests will have a chance to take home a piece of the log for their own holiday fire. In England, members of a household ventured into the woods to find and cut a great tree, preferably an oak, to serve as the Yule log. Size was important, because the Yule log had to burn throughout the 12 days of Christmas. Once cut, the log was dragged home with much celebration. As many people as possible grabbed onto the ropes to help pull, because doing so was believed to bring good luck in the new year. Even passersby raised their hats in tribute. The Yule log was dragged to the hearth of the great open fireplace. The log was lit with a scrap of burned log carefully preserved from the previous year, a practice that ensured the continuity of good fortune not only from year to year, but also from generation to generation. One popular aspect of the Yule log tradition was that no unnecessary work would take place in or around the household as long as the log burned. This season of merriment and reflection was a time for respite from daily labors. When the 12 days of Christmas had passed, the remaining scraps of wood were stored carefully until the next year, when they would be needed to light another Yule log. The wood scraps usually were stored under the bed of the mistress of the household, where they held the promise of success to the entire manor. Historical accounts differ in the bundle’s specific function. Some say it protected the home from fire, some say from lightning, and still others from all manner of ailments during the coming year. At Fort Nisqually, throughout the day guests of all ages can join in parlor games, make ornaments and create pomanders (a ball made for perfumes, such as ambergris musk, or civet). The pomander was worn or carried as a protection against infection in times of pestilence or merely as a useful article to modify bad smells. One modern style of pomander is made by studding an orange or other fruit with whole dried cloves and letting it cure dry, after which it may last several years. This modern pomander serves the functions of perfuming and freshening the air and also of keeping drawers of clothing and linens fresh, pleasant-smelling, and moth-free. For the occasion, Father Christmas will be available for visits and photos. Info: www.metroparkstacoma. org/fort-nisqually-living-history -museum
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along, children will have the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and give them their holiday wishes. Bring your family, friends, and camera. A professional photographer will be on hand to preserve this memory. For more information, visit www.tmp.org.
UP FOR ARTS HOSTS HOLIDAY AUCTION AND GALA
ENJOY AN EVENING OF FLAMENCO AT ‘PASAJERA’
Seattle-based flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, “Pasajera: An evening of flamenco,” to the New Frontier Lounge, 301 E. 25th St., Tacoma, on Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Fuentes will be joined by two exceptional Spanish flamenco artists; acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist/dancer Jose Moreno. The performance will be the sixth stop of an 18-date West Coast tour that starts in Bellingham and ends in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Fuentes, born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, is one of the few touring artists in the Pacific Northwest region with strong links to flamenco culture. She studies both baile (flamenco dance) and cante (flamenco singing) and has toured throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Idaho and Arizona. She has independently produced more than 250 performances and workshops NOV. 30, 8 P.M. featuring internationally recognized Spanish flamenco The New Frontier artists such as Jose Anillo, Saray Munoz, Jesus Montoya, Lounge, 301 E. 25th and Juanarito. She has studied with artists such as Guadiana, Joaquin Grilo, Eva Yerbabuena, El Farru, and Isabel St., Tacoma Bayon. She attributes her formation as an artist to her most TICKETS: general admissignificant mentor, Maestra Sara de Luis. She continues to sion $22, VIP seating $35, evolve as an innovator and performance artist. student $17 – available at Guitarist Cortes comes from a family of Spanish Gypwww.brownpapertickets. sy instrumentalists and began his studies with his father com/event/3897476. and the esteemed flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Having Info: www.savannahf.com toured professionally since the age of 17, he is gaining international recognition as a soloist and composer. Moreno was born into a family of famous flamenco artists. He is the son of Estrella Morena (dancer) and Pepe de Málaga (singer). Moreno began his flamenco career at an early age. His debut was at the famous Tablao Costa Vasca in Miami. Moreno continued his studies with the Great Manolete, Farruquito, and Andres Marin and Cajon Percussion with Manuel Soler. He has been invited to perform in various companies, and worked with distinguished artists.
PASAJERA, AN EVENING OF FLAMENCO
TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY EVENTS
In addition to its main stage production of “White Christmas,” Tacoma Musical Playhouse (7116 6th Ave., Tacoma) is hosting a couple of one-night holiday shows: “A Big Band Christmas” and “Sing-Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus.”
‘A Big Band Christmas’ Monday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season big band style with one of TMP’s much-anticipated annual traditions. The Swing Reunion Orchestra, founded by Don Miller, offers a swinging performance of holiday music. This 18-piece big band can play! You’ll hear traditional standards and wonderful Christmas music from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Chick Webb, Count Basie, Les Brown and all the other stars of swing music. The SRO includes vocalist Melanie Vail and master of ceremony Paige Hansen. Come celebrate with TMP during “the most wonderful time of the year.”
‘Sing-Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Saturday, Dec. 8. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and the TMP elves to kick-off the holiday season. There will be singing of favorite holiday carols, with live accompaniment and a special story to be read by old St. Nick himself. After the sing-
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A magical evening of holiday entertainment along with an African safari, local tours, gourmet dinners and a variety of other great holiday gifts await guests at the UP for Arts first annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction on Friday, Dec. 14. Get a sneak preview of auction items when online bidding begins on Nov. 23 at www.upforarts.org. Online bidding ends on Tuesday, Dec. 11. However, gala guests can continue bidding on all items at the Holiday Auction on Dec. 14. “The Holiday Gala is a perfect way to celebrate the season and benefit the arts,” said UP for Art Chair Debbie Scoles. Besides an amazing musical program featuring a very special secret guest, gala guests will enjoy an array of elegant appetizers, wine, refreshments and desserts along with the opportunity to bid on a variety of auction items. The Holiday Gala will be held in the UP Civic/Library Atrium, located at 3609 Market Place (36th and Bridgeport) starting at 6:30 p.m. Free parking is available underneath the library. “The Holiday Gala is a wonderful event,” Scoles said. “You get outstanding entertainment close to home (versus being stuck in traffic on I-5), great holiday gifts for people on your list…or for yourself, wonderful food and a chance to support the arts in our community.” Tickets are $65 online or from UP for Art members or $70 at the door. Tickets are available at www.upforarts.org. All proceeds from the Holiday Gala will benefit “Forever Friends,” a life-size sculpture of a young girl offering an apple to a very special horse by artist John Jewell to be located in the Curran Apple Orchard Park. For more information on the story behind “Forever Friends,” please visit www.upforarts.org. UP for Arts is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization.
TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS WINDHAM HILL’S ‘WINTER SOLSTICE’
A joyous holiday concert with Windham Hill founder and Grammy-winner Will Ackerman joined by Barbara Higbie, Alex de Grassi and Todd Boston is coming to the Rialto Theater (310 S. 9th St., Tacoma) on Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the winter solstice and its warm traditions with an acoustic concert drawn from the multi-platinum selling “Winter Solstice” series and many solo releases of the featured artists. Windham Hill founder and Grammy-winning guitarist, Ackerman, Grammy nominated singer, fiddler, pianist, and songwriter Higbie, Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer de Grassi and supporting musician, bassist Todd Boston come together to lead this joyous holiday concert. Windham Hill Records was begun in 1975 when Ackerman, a college dropout who played acoustic guitar on the Stanford University campus, was asked by friends to record his instrumental music for them on cassette. They chipped in so he could make an album, “The Search for the Turtle’s Navel.” He gave copies to radio stations, which attracted an audience, as well as California record store owners, and his albums began to sell. Ackerman’s career spans more than three decades of remarkable vision, single-minded determination, fervent business savvy and “a thorough love of the mystery of making music.” The glory years at Windham Hill with Ackerman at the helm launched the recording careers of an abundant list of acoustic instrumentalists, many of whom became household names. The primary influence Windham Hill cast on contemporary music over the last three decades of the 20th century emanated from folk roots, the acoustic guitar, and the piano. Higbie is an award-winning pianist, composer and singer/songwriter, as well as a championship fiddler. In addition to being the first female instrumentalist on the Windham Hill label, Higbie has appeared with musicians as varied as Santana, Bonnie Raitt, the Kronos Quartet, Milton Nascimento, and Spyro Gyra, recording on more than 100 CDs. De Grassi has been a unique voice in the world of acoustic guitar for more than 30 years. His innovative approach to composing and arranging for solo steel-string guitar has influenced a generation of younger players. From his first solo performances in university coffeehouses and as a street musician to his engagements at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Montreux Jazz Festival, de Grassi has followed his own vision and helped lay the foundation for contemporary fingerstyle guitar. Tickets: $39, $49, $59 For more information, visit wintersolsticeconcerts.com.
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TACOMA WEEKLY NEWS | www.tacomaweekly.com • Sunday, November 25, 2018
SYMPHONY TACOMA IS FANTASTIC WITH ‘SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE’
Night Life TW PICK OF THE WEEK: Winterfest: A Celebration of Winter in Music and Poetry Winterfest: A Celebration of Winter in Music and Poetry brings the much-loved Adelphian Concert Choir and Voci d’Amici to the University of Puget Sound’s Kilworth Memorial Chapel with a performance of music and poetry from many traditions, cultures PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND and lands. Two concerts will be held: Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m., in the chapel on campus at North 18th Street. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for senior citizens, military, students, and Puget Sound campus members. For information, visit www.facebook.com/events/299354860890838/ or https://www.pugetsound.edu/news-and-events/events-calendar/details/ winterfest/2018-12-01/
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Friday, Nov. 23 PHOTO COURTESY OF HENRY KRAMER
Piano virtuoso Henry Kramer, in conjunction with the orchestra, played a dynamic performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 at Symphony Tacoma’s Nov. 17 concert at the Pantages Theater.
BY DAVE R. DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com
Tacoma, you’ve come a long way, baby. Maybe you really are the City of Destiny. I recall the 1970s and 80s, when you had to be a brave soul to venture into downtown Tacoma after dark. Pacific Avenue was like a scene of the zombie apocalypse, with hardly anyone on the streets except for the denizens of beer-sodden bars or seedy joints that showed adult films. A comparison with today is striking. Last Saturday, I traveled downtown to catch Symphony Tacoma’s second performance of the season. The area has become so crowded in the evening that I ended up driving all over the place looking for a free parking spot. I finally found one, a number of blocks away from the Pantages Theater. Downtown Tacoma is now a thriving, popular destination for all kinds of folks looking to enjoy a variety of nightlife. It is good to see so many souls eager to partake of the cultural offerings made available in our civic environment. The newly-remodeled Pantages was mobbed by well-dressed symphony fans who were lined up at the ticket windows, eager to procure their seats for the night’s musical experience. After navigating through the crowds of people, one enters into the grand hall of the theater. The elaborate, tastefully painted ornamentation and architectural flourishes make every audience member feel like royalty. It is as if we were all attending an exclusive event at the heart of a monarch’s sumptuous palace. Yet, this is a hall for all the people of Tacoma. People were visiting peacefully with one another until the house lights went down and a hush descended. After applause for Symphony Tacoma conductor Sarah Ioannides, the music soon began. The first item on the docket for the evening was a performance of Emmanuel Chabrier’s 1883 “España.” The piece begins with some plucky pizzicato by the string section before plunging into an exotic wonderland of flighty flutes and brazen brass. Castanets are often on hand to lend a Spanish flavor to the piece. “España” struck a chord with me because it was one of the compositions on a Boston Pops album that I played over and over
as a small child. The beautifully played work was just an appetizer, however. Next came a mesmerizing performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s 1923 Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring guest piano virtuoso Henry Kramer. Kramer was the winner of the Julliard School’s William Petschek Recital Debut Award in 2015 and has been featured on stages the world over. For this performance, I felt myself fortunate to have been assigned what others might have considered a bad seat: down near the front and off to one side, so that I could not see much of the orchestra. It did, however, allow me to have a great vantage when it came to watching Kramer’s hands as he performed musical marvels on the grand piano. The first movement of the piano concerto starts off on tippy toes but quickly takes a deep plunge into some rich sonic territory with a dialogue between the strings and the piano. The piano plays long, solo passages that are sometimes loose, languid and spacey before they build up to a manic frenzy. At one point, the entire orchestra has to come in with one powerful blast that has to be perfectly in sync with the wild piano. With Ioannides at the helm, Symphony Tacoma pulled the feat off flawlessly. After a short and zesty second movement, the concerto continued with the low brass barging in like a team of elephants. The music formed a series of sonic pulses that would subside so that the piano could meditate and drift before the next surge came on. Kramer’s playing is a study of precision, tempo variation and expressive sensitivity. I counted myself fortunate to have been assigned such a “poor” seat. After the intermission came the evening’s main course, the title piece of the concert: “Symphonie Fantastique,” which was composed in 1830 by the French composer Hector Berlioz. A prime example of programmatic music, in which music is used to tell a preconceived narrative, “Symphonie Fantastique” is meant to be a romantic and macabre depiction in music of a young artist’s erotic infatuation and opium poisoning. Leonard Bernstein called it “an expedition into psychedelia because of its hallucinatory and dream-like nature.” In the first movement, called “Pas-
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JAZZBONES: The Barrett Martin Group (rock) 8 p.m. PLAID PIG: Deadbeat Blackout, Choking Susan, Hands of Deliverance, Fifteen Stitches (rock) 8 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: Feather Point, Zakk Emery Band, Russian Blue, Aromatics, William Bird (alternative rock) 7:30 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Kermet Apio (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. TACOMA DOME: Excision, Ghastly, Liquid Stranger, Dubloadz, Squnto, Subtronics, He$h, Al Ross (dubstep) 7 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: The Remedy Jam (rock, blues) 8 p.m. ZODIAC CLUB: Wild Powwers and Eliot Lipp (dance tunes) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 24
AIRPORT TAVERN: Dubtronic Kru (dub, iron reggae) 9 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Chance Hayden (jazz) 7 p.m. JAZZBONES: Switch and Wiggles (DJ and drummer duo) 7 p.m. LOUIE G'S: Bradley Leighton (Fife HS Booster fundraiser) 7:30 p.m. PLAID PIG: Bigfoot Accelerator, KLAW, Granite Waves (rock) 9 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: Eazy EQ, Gorgeous Dre, Sinmor, Vation Strong (hip hop, R&B) THE SWISS: Kryboys (rock) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Kermet Apio (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: MOJO Madness (rock, blues) 8 p.m. URBAN ELK: Josh Brulotte (soul) 7 p.m. THE VALLEY: Wheelies, Cloud Person, Coma Figura (rock) 8 p.m. WINGMAN BREWERS: Forest and Kevin (holiday folk music) 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25
DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (blues) 8 p.m. ODD OTTER: Open Mic Sunday with Stephanie (open mic) 7 p.m. THE SPAR: Little Bill (blues) 7 p.m. STONEGATE: Country Music Jam (jam) 8:30 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Stand Up for Pits (comedy) 7 p.m. TACOMA DOME: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (rock) 3 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice with Bob Evans (country, rock, bluegrass) 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 26
PLAID PIG: Open Mic 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: CBC Band (jam) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
METRONOME: Open Mic (open mic) 7 p.m. STONEGATE: Blues Jam with Roger Williamson (blues) 8 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY: New Talent Tuesday (comedy) 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: SOB Band (jam) 7 p.m., NC THE VALLEY: Rock n’ Roll Magic (rock) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
STONEGATE: The Blu Tonez (Texas rocking blues) 8 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY: Open Mic (comedy) 7:30 p.m.
UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox, DBC Rock Jam (jam) 7 p.m., NC
Thursday, Nov. 29
AIRPORT TAVERN: The Dixxies (rock) 8 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Carolena Matus (jazz) 6 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Open Mic with Dustin (rock) 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Power Rock Jam (rock jam) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Ray Grady (comedy) 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30
AIRPORT TAVERN: The Sky Giants, Vanilla, Steve Aliment’s Albro Swift Exit (rock, soul) 9 p.m. ALMA MATER, HONEY: Tacoma Noise Rodeo (esoteric electronic) 7 p.m. BOB’S JAVA JIVE: Grime Time Live (comedy) 8:30 p.m. JAZZBONES: Finn Gruva, Josh Wawa, Tess So Original (reggae) 9 p.m. LOUIE G'S: Rain Light Fade, Sami Chohfi of Blue Helix, Limberlost (rock) 8 p.m. O'MALLEY'S: Cloneapalooza (rock) 8 p.m. PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST: Piano Ensemble (classical) 8 p.m. PLAID PIG: Burn Burn Burn, Moonraker, Head Honcho, Phantom Racer (rock) 9 p.m. THE SWISS: JoyTribe, Haiku, Bunny N Bear (Funk) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Sommore (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: The Remedy (rock, blues) 8 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND: KILWORTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL: Organ at Noon (Christmas carols) 12:05 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND: SCHNEEBECK HALL: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band (classical) 7:30 p.m. THE VALLEY: The Hop Monsters, OIO, Rain Delay (rock) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1
AIRPORT TAVERN: Operation Timebomb, The Fibs (punk) 9 p.m. ALMA MATER: LunarBass, 322 (indie) 8 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN: LeAnn Rimes (pop) 8 p.m. JAZZBONES: Stacy Jones Band (blues, roots rock, Americana) 8 p.m. LOUIE G'S: SweetKiss Momma, Massy Ferguson, Cirke (rock) 8 p.m. PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST: Solvvinden Flute Ensemble (classical) 12 p.m. PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST: Winter Rose (PLU Christmas) 8 p.m. PLAID PIG: The Purrs, Young Pioneers, The Griffs (rock) 9 p.m. RIALTO THEATER: The Dobre Brothers (boy band) noon ROCK THE DOCK: Not My Tempo (rock) 8 p.m. THE SWISS: Hairstorm (hair rock tribute) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Sommore (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND: SCHNEEBECK HALL: South Sound Strings Harp Ensemble (classical) 3 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND: KILWORTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL: WinterFest (choral music) 7:30 p.m. THE VALLEY: The Dignitaries, Mopsey, Battersea, The Mondays (rock) 8 p.m.
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Answering your questions on mental health, relationships and life issues
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Dear Barb, My time management sucks! I have a hard time sticking with projects and get sidetracked so easily so I don’t complete anything. I am taking classes at college and working 20 hours a week and taking care of my two teenage daughters and coordinating their schedules and activities. I dread doing necessary tasks that won’t get done themselves. What time management ideas could you suggest to help me? Signed, Striving to Get It Together Dear Striving to Get it Together, You could use a technique called the Pomodoro Technique. This will help you improve your focus and boost your productivity, even if you don’t have enough time in the day. The Pomodoro Technique has been proven and is a popular time management method. The main premise behind the technique is to work in blocks of time, typically 25 minutes long, followed by a five-minute break. Each Pomodoro session should demand your full attention on one task, and every break requires you to step away from your work to rest. The result is greatly improved productivity during focused work sessions that can be maintained through effectively managing distractions and taking regular breaks. After four Pomodoros have passed, (100 minutes of work time with 15 minutes of break time), you then take a 15-20-minute break. Every time you finish a Pomodoro, you mark your progress with an “X” and note the number of times you had the impulse to procrastinate or switch gears to work on another task for each 25-minute chunk of time. One of the best things about the Pomodoro Technique is that it’s free. The process isn’t ideal for every person, or in any line of work. But if you need a systematic way to tackle your daily to-do list, the Pomodoro Technique may fit your needs.
Barb Rock is a mental health counselor for the House of Matthew Homeward Bound program in Tacoma, and the published author of “Run Your Own Race: Happiness after 50.” Send any questions related to mental health, relationships or life issues to her at BarbRockrocks@yahoo.com.
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UNIVERSITY PLACE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Friday, Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m. Market Square, University Place
Come for an evening under the lights in Market Square for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy Tastyz Kettle Corn, face painting and fun with Entertainment Masters, school performances and more to help University Place kick off this holiday season. Info: www.facebook.com/events/2312673065685659
MILTON TREE LIGHTING Saturday, Dec. 8, 3-8 p.m. Milton City Hall, 1000 Laurel St., Milton
Come to the annual Milton tree lighting and holiday festivities. The Milton Event Committee is hard at work planning for this free event. Info: www.facebook.com/events/1018694778325125
LAKEWOOD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL Saturday, Dec. 8, 4:30-7 p.m. Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, Lakewood
The Lakewood Christmas Tree Lighting is at 4:30 p.m. Prior to that, there will be a Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market and Craft Fair with items for sale around the fountain at City Hall. The Parade of Lights begins at 3:30 p.m. and children have two options to visit with Santa (from 12 to 2 p.m. and again from 5 to 6:30 p.m.). Info: www.facebook.com/events/724517471240606
If putting up holiday lights is part of your tradition in the coming weeks, make sure you know how to properly dispose of those lights that may be old or non-working. The holidays are right around the corner and many of you may start pulling out your old lights only to discover they no longer work – which inevitably seems to be part of the tradition. Tacoma Environmental Services’ Recycle Center accepts holidays lights year-round, wire and all. When you find a pile that is out of service, please bring it over to 3510 S. Mullen St. Have questions? Call (253) 502-2100. Info: tinyurl.com/yaszpaxw
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At A Victorian Country Christmas, there is a great variety of family home style cooking, kid friendly items, heart healthy selections and wonderful specialty and ethnic foods. There is plenty of seating available so everyone can enjoy a great meal at the festival. Wonderful vendors sell specialty food items that are perfect for gifts or a special treat. If you are looking for a sweet treat for a gift or snack, well then you cannot beat Seattle Fudge. They have been a fixture in the North-
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sions,” the main theme is introduced. This musical theme is meant as the appearance of a woman with whom the hero becomes obsessed. The second movement, “A Ball,” depicts a scene of elegant dancers whirling to the music of a grand ball (the regal interior of the Pantages makes this scene easy to imagine). Things get interesting with the third movement, “Scene in the Country,” in which the hero wanders the countryside lost in his emotions, which burst to the surface every time he thinks of the woman of his dreams. Oboes play the music of shepherds in the pastoral setting. Kettle drums form the rolling thunder of a storm that is coming just as the hero tries to poison himself with opium. The fourth movement is the foreboding “March to the Scaffold,” in which the hero of the tale is lost in a drug-induced stupor and is troubled by nightmares that he has killed the woman of his dreams and is taken away to be hanged. During the ponderous march, there are bursts of brass and burly bassoons. The music grows to grandiose proportions until the sound of snare drums signal that the hanging is taking place.
LIFE CENTER’S SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE Dec. 8-23 (see website for specific times) Life Center Central Campus, 1717 S. Union Ave., Tacoma
The Singing Christmas Tree started in 1963 and has run continuously ever since. This concert of singers placed in the heights of a gigantic Christmas tree is billed as a Christmas celebration unlike any other in the Northwest. Bring your friends and family for an evening of holiday music, breath-taking lights and sets and an inspirational story that will make you laugh and may very well bring you to tears. The production features 175 performers in the choir, as actors and orchestra musicians. More than 100,000 lights are used to create a dazzling show. The 2018 production of the Singing Christmas Tree returns to Harper’s Toy Store, where the cast is a collection of adorable toys displayed throughout the store. Back by popular demand, this story is loved by children of all ages and is a bit of a mystery where our characters are in pursuit of the “Christmas Key.” What that key represents and who is most impacted by it is the mystery. Featuring new music, new characters and sets from the previous production, the Christmas Key is sure to be another hit this Christmas season. The $6 general admission sections are on a first come, first served basis for each show. You are encouraged to come early and line up in the designated areas. A hospitality team will direct and assist you if you have any questions. There is plenty of free parking in the Life Center parking lot with designated areas for handicap parking as well. Info: singingtreetacoma.com
west for many years selling the finest tasting homemade fudge and confections. There are other fabulous treats such as Bavarian roasted nuts, Kettle Corn, Homemade Killian Carmel Corn, chocolates and more. At Santa’s Village in the Expo Hall, “Christmas Wishes in the Mailbox” is a feature that allows children to write down their Christmas wishes and place them in a magical mailbox to Santa. There will also be ample opportunities for photos with Santa. At Santa’s jump zone, kids can jump for joy to Christmas carols. “Bamboozled,” meanwhile, features world class balloon twisting. You can also take a “Selfie with an Elfie.” For tickets and details, visit www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. The final movement is a wild ride through a netherworld: “Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath.” The hero is now privy to a profane gathering of fell beings. His beloved appears among the witches who mock him. Woodwinds create a twiggy tableau while low instruments play a rolling tone and the flutes soar overhead like malevolent sprites. The recurrent theme of the beloved is now comical and mocking. At times the music is whipped up into a sonic whirlwind. Tubas and church chimes engage in a dialogue. At other moments, the violins bounce their bows on the stings to create a skeletal sound. Through it all, Ioannides used her whole frame to channel the music on the page and to conduct it to the musicians of the orchestra. Her body, her hands and her facial expressions were constantly in motion, as she transmitted the music to the musicians who in turn brought it to life with their various skills. Symphony Tacoma performs their concerts with professional confidence that is duly appreciated by the audience, expressed in multiple standing ovations. It is always a thing of value to experience great music played by great musicians. Symphony Tacoma’s next concert is just around the corner. A whole sequence of holiday music will commence with the “Sounds of the Season” concert, which will be performed at the Pantages on Dec. 2. For more information, visit symphonytacoma.org.
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Saturday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma Please bring the whole family for a fun evening featuring a live island band and entertainment representing the South Pacific Islands of Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand and Samoa. The menu will feature island-style roasted pig, teriyaki chicken, Samoa chop suey, Hawaiian macaroni salad and tropical fruits and vegetables. All proceeds will benefit social service programs at Tacoma Urban League. Attire is easy-going, so be-happy island-style! Table sponsorships are available. Please email Linda Danforth at lindadanforth@gmail.com or call (253) 383-2007. Info: www.facebook.com/AsiaPacificCulturalCenter
UP FOR ARTS HOLIDAY AUCTION & GALA Fri., Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. UP Civic/Library Atrium, 3609 Market Place, University Place Get a sneak preview of auction items when online bidding begins on Nov. 23 at www.upforarts.org. A magical evening of holiday entertainment along with an African safari, local tours, gourmet dinners and a variety of other great holiday gifts await guests at the UP for Arts first annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction. Besides an amazing musical program featuring a very special secret guest, gala guests will enjoy an array of elegant appetizers, wine, refreshments and desserts along with the opportunity to bid on a variety of auction items. Online bidding ends on Tuesday, Dec. 11, however, gala guests can continue bidding on all items at the auction. All proceeds from the Holiday Gala will benefit “Forever Friends,” a life-size sculpture of a young girl offering an apple to a very special horse by artist John Jewell to be located in the Curran Apple Orchard Park. Ages: Adult. Price: $65 online or from UP for Art members or $70 at the door. Free parking is available underneath the library. Info: www. upforarts.org. DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING Sat., Nov. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Since World War II, the South Sound community has gathered to celebrate at the corner of 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma. Gather for carols and photos with Santa at this free community event. If it isn’t already, make it part of your family tradition! Event schedule: 4:30 p.m., lobby doors open for Santa photos; 5:30 p.m., live holiday music begins; 6 p.m., speaking program begins; 6:15 p.m., tree lighting with community photo; 7:30 p.m., Tacoma Arts Live presents Imago Theatre’s “Frogz” (a separate ticketed event). Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.TacomaArtsLive.org
turtles, hammerhead sharks, spotted eagle rays and other sea creatures in their amazing new home may purchase day/night combo passes to visit the zoo and all of its animals during daytime operating hours and then stay as it comes aglow with animals in lights Ages: All ages. Price: Many ticket options are available. Info: www. pdza.org/zoolights TACOMA STRIEZELMARKT Sat., Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 417 N. E St., Tacoma Experience tradition anew! Twinkling lights, the scent of cinnamon and pine boughs, the chatter of cheerful shoppers young and old alike… The second annual Tacoma Striezelmarkt (Christmas Market) is back for another day of holiday magic! Experience the bustling marketplace and traditional treats of the holiday season in the heart of Tacoma’s waterfront Point Ruston. Enjoy a variety of wares from the finest craftspeople in the Pacific Northwest, Tacoma’s most sought after vintage dealers, and artisan foods… all complemented by the festive Point Ruston ice rink, local shops and restaurants, and the delightful views of Tacoma’s legendary waterfront. There will be a gingerbread house contest and kids cookie decorating station, DIY craft demonstrations, and a non-perishable food drive to benefit Tacoma’s Nourish Food Bank. Ages: All ages. Price: $2 entrance, $5 family. Info: www. lapalomamarketplace.com/holiday.
SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE Through Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele St., Tacoma It’s Santa photo time! Reserve your FastPass and skip the line to see Santa by visiting www.santasfastpass.com/ scheduling/9lnszz1Z:tacoma-mall.
STARTUP253 Tues., Nov. 27, 5:30 p.m. Union Club, 539 Broadway, Tacoma The Startup253: Tacoma and South Sound Founders Series is a happy hour event where five Tacoma and/or South Sound-based startups have one minute to pitch their company and detail their value proposition. Following the startup pitches, attendees will vote for the winner. The winning startup, based on attendee voting, will be given an additional opportunity to talk more about their startup, the problem they solve in the marketplace and any additional resources they need to help them scale their companies. Agenda: 5:30 p.m. drinks, food, and networking; 6:30 p.m. pitch competition begins; 7:30 p.m. drinks, food and networking continue. Ages: 21+. Price: $10. Info: www. evenbrite.com
ZOOLIGHTS Nightly through Jan. 6 (except Dec. 24), 5-9 p.m. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma Tickets are now on sale for the 30th anniversary edition of Zoolights, the Puget Sound region’s longest running and most-loved holiday lights display. Guests to the 2018 edition of Zoolights will see the biggest, brightest, most eye-popping displays ever. Many will carry a sea-animal theme in honor of the new Pacific Seas Aquarium, which opened in September, with its stunning 280,000-gallon Baja Bay exhibit and huge variety of sea animals. The Pacific Seas Aquarium will be open during daylight zoo hours only, so visitors who want to view real sea
GIG HARBOR MOVIE NIGHT Wed., Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. Galaxy Theater, 4649 Point Fosdick Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor The Gig Harbor Film Festival presents the award-winning documentary “Science Fair.” The film follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and, of course, hormones, on their journey to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair. An audience choice award winner at Sundance and SXSW, “Science Fair” has been hailed as “immensely likable, brilliant and quirky, an ode to the teenage science geeks on whom our future depends.” GHFF monthly movie nights are offered on the last Wednesday of every month.
Ages: Rated PG. Price: $10 at the door, free for GHFF members. Seating is first come, first served. Info: www. gigharborfilm.org.
eral admission, $23 military/seniors, $20 students/educators. Info: www. LakewoodPlayhouse,org; (253) 588-0042
TACOMA NOISE RODEO Fri., Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m. Alma Mater, 1322 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma Esoteric electronic music has always had a hard time finding a place and a time. Tacoma Noise Rodeo exists because there is no outlet in Tacoma for those who make music that tends toward the experimental. The idea behind the noise rodeo is to locate this venue. Each of the artists was selected because of their vision of what music should be. Artists are given 30 minutes to fill with their vision of sounds. Afterward, the three artists play a 30-minute freeform collaborative jam. It’s not about what any artist playing is going to do stylistically; it’s not if they fit in with the theme for the evening, or the music the other artists are playing. It’s that they choose and they play what they think should be played. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.almamatertacoma.com
HANDMADE MARKET AND MINGLE Sat., Dec. 1, 3-7 p.m. Union Club, 539 Broadway, Tacoma Come to the Union Club for the fourth annual Village 253 & Handmade PNW Market and Mingle. Visit 30 local, handmade vendors, free snacks and kids crafts, and a charity raffle with dozens of gifts from local businesses to benefit Oasis Youth Center. This family friendly event also offers free street parking and is one block away to the free Link. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: sneak peek at raffle items: www.facebook.com/ events/411002599416030.
‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’ Fri., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Ave., Tacoma Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful songand-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Hurry – tickets are selling fast! Ages: All ages. Price: $31 general admission, $29 seniors/military/ students, $22 children 12 and under. Info: www.tmp.org; (253) 565-6867 ‘YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS’ Fri., Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. S.W., Lakewood “The story of a young girl’s letter that changed the holiday, and the world, forever.” Inspired by a simple, poignant letter written more than 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun – and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. “Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Pay what you can night at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and pay what you can actors benefit at 8 p.m. Dec. 6. Plays through Dec. 16. Ages: All ages. Price: $26 gen-
WORLD AIDS DAY Sat., Dec. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma Remember those we lost. Hope for a future without HIV. Act to end AIDS. World AIDS Day is an international day of remembrance established in 1988 by UNAIDS to increase awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education about HIV and AIDS. Community partners: Capital City Pride, Mpowerment Washington, Oasis Youth Center, Rainbow Health Center and Tacoma Older LGBT. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.pcaf-wa.org. BREATH OF AIRE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sat., Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m. Central Lutheran Church, 409 N. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma Start your Christmas season on the right note. Enjoy soothing sounds of new and traditional Christmas music with 80-plus musicians from around the Northwest with the Breath of Aire Experience Choir. Ages: All ages. Price: $16 adults, $32 families. Info: www. centrallutheranchurch.com. SEE MORE COMING EVENTS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM
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